Telangana

Six students from a Tribal Welfare Ashram school hostel in Asifabad fell ill after consuming breakfast and were hospitalised. While their condition is stable, students raised concerns over poor food quality and alleged negligence by school authorities.

Elections for chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities are set to witness a high-stakes contest between Congress and BRS, following legal hurdles and political tensions, with both parties mobilising leadership in a prestige battle.

The Khammam forest department, with CSR support from HDFC Bank, is upgrading primary schools in tribal areas with modern facilities, aiming to improve infrastructure, enhance learning environments and reduce dropout rates among students in remote forest villages.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are keeping temperatures in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts below the usual April heat levels. The IMD has forecast such weather conditions to continue till April 9 due to a trough across the peninsula.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.

Medipally police cracked the murder of a man who went missing in December, recovering skeletal remains near the Musi River in Korremula. Investigators said a workplace dispute led to the killing, with suspects confessing during interrogation.

ACB officials recovered cash, gold and unregistered documents during surprise inspections at sub-registrar offices and residences in Hanamkonda. Unauthorised agents, pending documents and suspicious digital transactions were found. A detailed report will be submitted to the government for action

A 33-year-old man released on bail in his wife’s murder case died by suicide in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, arrested after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in December, hanged himself near Nanakramguda.

Huzurabad observed a successful bandh led by MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy against the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. Shops remained closed, protests were held, and a hunger strike was announced if the government does not withdraw its decision

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to allocate funds for development works, citing lack of vision, delays in fund release, and poor coordination among Ministers in Telangana.

Hyderabad Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against chemically ripened mangoes in city markets, saying some traders are using calcium carbide for artificial ripening. Consumers were urged to stay vigilant and report suspected adulteration to police.

Telangana schools will close for summer vacation from April 24 to June 11, with April 23 declared the last working day for the 2025–26 academic year. SA-II exams for Classes I to IX have been advanced to April 8.

Two youngsters were killed and two others injured after a speeding car rammed into a parked lorry on the Karimnagar bypass road near Bommakal flyover late on Thursday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Telangana icon Doddi Komaraiah on his birth anniversary, recalling him as the first martyr of the Telangana Armed Peasant Struggle and a lasting symbol of resistance against injustice.

Christians across the city observed Good Friday with special services, prayers, and passion plays. Major churches hosted multilingual gatherings and large congregations. The day commemorated Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, with rituals like the Way of the Cross and solemn masses marking the occasion

The BRS accused the Telangana government of misrepresenting sand mining revenue, alleging price hikes, increased charges and lack of transparency, while demanding clarification and release of complete data to address concerns over possible irregularities.

Telangana High Court upholds RDO order disqualifying an elected but underaged sarpach in Kagaznagar district. HC says RDO is empowered to order disqualification

The Telangana High Court allowed the Indian Navy’s VLF radar project in Vikarabad forest while keeping a PIL pending for six months to monitor compensatory afforestation progress and ensure compliance with environmental conditions.

A new all-weather indoor sports complex, Khelbharathi, has been inaugurated at Navyabharathi Global School in Nizamabad. The facility aims to promote sports culture, ensure scientific training and nurture young talent to excel at district, state and national levels

The Broiler Integration Coordination Committee has criticised chicken retail shopkeepers for exploiting consumers and farmers in the poultry sector. According to the committee, the three-tier system of farmers, wholesale traders, and retailers unfairly burdens farmers and consumers, while retailers enjoy profits without risk.

At Osmania University’s valedictory ceremony, BRS leader T Harish Rao urged law graduates to uphold constitutional values and champion the rights of the oppressed. He highlighted the historic role of lawyers in India’s freedom struggle and Telangana’s statehood movement.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam held in Hyderabad on Thursday was reported to be easier than the January session, with students finding Physics and Mathematics sections straightforward and Chemistry moderately challenging. The balanced approach has reassured aspirants aiming for IIT admissions.

Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao has threatened to launch a hunger strike, criticising the State government for failing to release development funds for bus stands in his constituency. He alleged that funds are being selectively allocated to constituencies represented by the Chief Minister and Ministers, while others are ignored.

The Telangana School Education department has advanced SA-II examinations for Classes I to IX, now starting from April 8 instead of April 10. The change was made in view of Telangana Open School Society’s SSC and Intermediate exams