Telangana

Forest officials arrested three persons at Ootla village in Dandepalli mandal of Mancherial district for allegedly trading wildlife articles. Thirteen nails suspected to belong to a leopard were seized. Officials suspect the animal might have been poached months earlier

Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

Hyderabad City Police announced traffic restrictions around LB Stadium on Sunday evening for the Dawat-e-Iftar programme to be attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Vehicles will be diverted on several routes between 5 pm and 10 pm.

The 25th R&D Showcase at IIIT Hyderabad began at its Gachibowli campus, featuring over 400 research posters, demos and prototypes from 29 centres. The event highlights technology innovations focused on security, privacy and transparency in emerging digital systems.

Former Andhra Pradesh police chief HJ Dora is remembered as a disciplined officer and inspiring leader who guided the force during the peak of Left Wing Extremism. His calm leadership, innovative counter-insurgency strategies and humane approach earned him lasting respect.

Surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji urged the government to lift the ban on Communist Party of India (Maoist) and recognise it as a political party, while demanding release of alleged “urban naxals” and signalling readiness to dissolve its armed wing

A woman allegedly killed her son and attempted to kill her two-year-old daughter before dying by suicide at Borabanda in Hyderabad on Friday night. The girl is battling for life in hospital while police have launched an investigation.

More than 37,000 students appeared for the SSC Class X examinations across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Saturday. Authorities deployed invigilators and special squads, imposed Section 144 and shut xerox centres to ensure smooth conduct without malpractice.

A Class 10 student from Pampbanda village attended his examination on Friday despite losing his father in a road accident earlier in the day. The boy said he wanted to fulfil his father’s dream of seeing him succeed in studies.

A migrant worker couple from Mahabubabad district was found murdered at a construction site in Indresham under Patancheru police station limits in Sangareddy district. Police suspect unidentified assailants killed them with sharp weapons while they were asleep

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar demanded police action against Thungathurthy MLA Mandula Samuel, alleging that the legislator made objectionable remarks about Hindu gods during an event in Hyderabad. He urged the Chief Minister to apologise and suspend the MLA.

The SSC Public Examinations 2026 commenced across Telangana on Friday with the first language paper at 2,676 centres. Over 5.28 lakh students registered for the exams, which will continue until April 16 under the supervision of 144 flying squads.

A fire broke out at a row of shops near Masjid-e-Tauheed on Qutb Shahi Tombs Road in Hyderabad on Friday night, damaging property and triggering LPG cylinder explosions. Around 1,500 worshippers were present nearby. No casualties were reported.

India defeated Italy 1-0 in the semifinal of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad. Manisha Chauhan scored the decisive goal as the hosts secured a place in the final, where they will face England

TCA general secretary Guruva Reddy Dharam questioned Telangana Minister Dr G Vivek’s statement about spending Rs 64 crore from an arbitration settlement for cricket development, saying it indirectly admitted the money was taken and raised concerns about control over cricket body funds

India’s youth boxing team assured five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok after five boxers advanced to the semifinals with strong quarterfinal victories. Gunjan, Joyshree Devi, Ambekar Meetei, Chandrika Pujari and Radhamani Longjam led India’s medal charge

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the Musi River rejuvenation project, saying it would promote investments and employment through real estate development. He rejected allegations that the project targeted the poor and said the DPR would be discussed in the Assembly

The Telangana High Court ordered the government not to use a road allegedly laid after demolishing the APR Pranav Antilia Layout compound wall in Bachupalli. It also heard a petition seeking counselling for 377 vacant PG medical seats and adjourned the matter

A 78-year-old man, Kalvakota Vijayender Rao, died of starvation in Garshakurthy village of Karimnagar district. Once from a landlord family, he lived alone in poverty, struggled with illness and lack of food, and was unable to withdraw his pension

Climate scientist Dr M N Rajeevan has warned of a possible strong El Nino event in 2026 that could affect India’s monsoon. However, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole may partly offset its impact and help maintain near-normal rainfall.

ACB officials raided the medical reimbursement section of the government hospital in Medak after corruption allegations against the section superintendent. Officials found 116 bills pending and irregularities in processing procedures. A report with evidence will be submitted to health department authorities

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the deaths of former MLA Kondegari Ramulu and former DGP H J Dora, recalling their public service. KT Rama Rao also paid tribute, praising Ramulu’s simple lifestyle and remembering Dora’s contributions to policing.

Kothagudem police organised a free mega medical camp for migrant Guthikoya families in Niladripetagandi village. Around 300 adivasis received treatment and medicines, while solar street lights and educational materials were distributed to improve living conditions in the villages.

A 36-year-old man died while his wife and six-year-old son sustained serious injuries after a speeding lorry hit their two-wheeler on NH-161 at Sangupet in Andole mandal of Sangareddy district. The injured were shifted to Jogipet hospital