Telangana

P Kashyap’s brilliant 196 guided Adilabad to a 60-run win over Warangal in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament. Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad and Medak also registered victories, while Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Khammam suffered defeats in the district-level competition

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu criticised the Union Budget, calling it unconstitutional and against the principle of cooperative federalism. He expressed disappointment that Telangana, which contributes over 5 percent to India’s GDP, was not mentioned in the Budget speech.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of using diversionary tactics through the SIT’s phone-tapping probe against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, alleging continued neglect of Telangana by the Centre. He said the budget ignored key projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro expansion, and irrigation schemes, while failing to establish new institutions in the State.

The CPI and CPI(M) State units criticised the Union Budget, alleging that Telangana was ignored in allocations and project sanctions. CPI State Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said promises made during the State’s bifurcation were not honoured, and demanded accountability from BJP MPs elected from Telangana.

Tension erupted at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday when a team from ABN Andhra Jyothi channel attempted to enter the BRS State office despite being banned. A cameraman and reporter tried to film ongoing protests, but party workers objected and demanded they leave.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for JEE Main 2026 session-2, scheduled between April 2 and 9. The agency has warned against submitting multiple applications, stating that strict action will be taken against violators.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the death of Excise Constable G Soumya and directed police officials to take stringent action against those responsible. Two accused have been arrested, while two remain absconding.

The Telangana Progressive Teachers Federation (TPTF) criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging continued neglect of the education sector. TPTF leader Mutyala Ravinder said that despite India’s claim of being the world’s fourth-largest economy, the government has failed to allocate sufficient funds for education over the past 12 years.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was interrogated by the SIT for over four hours in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Despite police restrictions and traffic disruptions, the day unfolded more like a political roadshow than a legal proceeding.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to coordinate with technical institutions and design teams to accelerate rehabilitation works on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme barrages. He stressed the need for aligning CWPRS testing schedules with project designers to ensure timely validation.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka criticised the Union Budget, claiming Telangana was denied fair allocations despite repeated appeals. He highlighted the exclusion of projects such as Musi river rejuvenation, Regional Ring Road, Metro Rail expansion, and a semiconductor unit.

Senior BRS leaders launched a sharp attack on the Congress government after party president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was questioned for hours by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case. Leaders termed the move as political vendetta and institutional harassment, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misusing investigative agencies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on the Union Government and Congress leadership, alleging that Telangana was once again denied its rightful share in the Union Budget 2026-27. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s repeated visits to Delhi as futile, accusing both Congress and BJP of failing to secure funds for the State.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government over SIT notices issued to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. KTR said KCR, who led the Telangana Statehood movement, remained invincible despite political attacks.

Students of Paramita Heritage School, Karimnagar, won the Wipro earthian Awards 2025 for their work on waste management and sustainability. Their project involved community awareness, composting research, and field interactions, earning national recognition

Healthcare leaders in Hyderabad reacted cautiously to the Union Budget 2026-27, noting that while it signals a shift toward patient-centric and globally competitive healthcare, it fails to meet expectations on public health expenditure.

The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn sharp criticism in Telangana for ignoring major infrastructure and urban development proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore, including the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, and Musi River rejuvenation.

BRS activists staged widespread protests across Karimnagar and other Telangana districts against the SIT summons issued to party president K Chandrashekhar Rao in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Demonstrations included dharnas, rasta rokos, bike rallies, and burning of effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

A tiger roaming in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district attacked a calf at Gandamalla village, marking the fourth such incident since January 17. Villagers discovered pugmarks and reported the attack to forest officials, who installed camera traps and deployed drones to monitor the predator.

Political tensions flared across Telangana as BRS cadres staged widespread protests against the SIT questioning of party chief and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. Demonstrations in Hyderabad and other districts saw clashes with police, effigy burnings, road blockades, and mock funeral processions.

The BRS staged a protest in Sangareddy against the SIT notice served on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, alleging political vendetta by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Party cadres held a rally wearing black badges and scarves, burning an effigy of Revanth Reddy, which led to a minor scuffle with police.

Congress leader Neelam Madhu has fielded his wife Kavitha in the Isnapur municipal elections after switching parties multiple times. Eyeing the 2028 Assembly polls, he hopes to remain politically relevant through the civic contest

The Sammakka-Saralamma mini-altars in Mancherial earned Rs 14.67 lakh from devotees during the biennial fair. With additional revenue from tenders, the fair generated Rs 31.19 lakh and attracted over two lakh devotees