Telangana

A 20-month-old girl died after accidentally slipping into a bucket filled with water at her home in Medak district. The child was found motionless by her mother, leaving the family in deep shock over the tragic incident

Mudigonda police in Khammam arrested ten persons, including seven contract killers, in a kidnap and murder plot linked to a land dispute. The victim was abducted and later abandoned as police tracked the accused, who were caught while fleeing

Telangana teachers have demanded immediate release of the PRC report and pending DA instalments, highlighting delays in salary revisions, unpaid dues worth thousands of crores, and financial hardships faced by employees and retired teachers awaiting pension benefits.

The Telangana government has begun implementing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, requiring educational institutions to record and submit detailed information about foreign nationals and OCI cardholders. Institutions must furnish data such as passport details, course information, and academic performance to the FRRO within 24 hours of admission.

Authorities have imposed Section 163 of BNSS in Kyathanpalli ahead of municipal chairperson elections, restricting gatherings, protests and movement with weapons, while urging public cooperation to maintain law and order during the election process.

Liquor sales in erstwhile Medak district increased in 2025-26, pushing revenue to Rs 3,566 crore. While liquor consumption grew, beer sales declined, with officials and observers linking the rise partly to election-related demand during the year.

On Good Friday, Bishop Dr Sagili Prakash urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict denying SC reservation benefits to Dalit Christians, highlighting constitutional rights, historical discrimination, and the need to address continued social and economic marginalisation.

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