Telangana

A 45-year-old woman, Oora Sammakka, died after suffering an electric shock while hanging clothes at her residence in Yellanda village of Wardhannapet mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival

The Race Course Pump House in Secunderabad Cantonment is set to be demolished for the NH-44 elevated corridor project between Paradise Circle and Suchitra Junction. Authorities plan to reconstruct the 10 lakh-gallon facility on nearby defence land after approvals.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 schedule for degree admissions. The three-phase process begins on April 15, with seat allotments and reporting spread across May and June. Classes are set to begin from July 1.

A woman from Chaitanyapuri has accused a man of cheating her under the pretext of marriage by posing as an FCI employee. Police say he allegedly demanded dowry and used fake credentials. He has been arrested and fake documents seized.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Nampally’s Red Hills area, triggering panic among residents. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and evacuated 23 people safely. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.

A four-year-old boy died in Mulugu district after allegedly consuming poison-laced Balamrutham placed to tackle monkey menace near an Anganwadi centre. The incident has triggered outrage among residents, raising serious concerns over safety and administrative negligence.

The government has decided to provide NEET, IIT JEE and CLAT coaching to students in KGBVs, along with social welfare and gurukulam schools. Selected students will undergo training in specialised institutions from the next academic year.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav provided financial assistance to farmers whose maize crop was damaged due to a fire caused by an electric short circuit in Nigini village, and assured support while directing officials to investigate the incident

AIG Hospitals has signed an MoU with ICMR to collaborate on digital health, healthcare management and translational medicine. The partnership will focus on joint research, funding opportunities and innovation aimed at delivering scalable and impactful healthcare solutions.

Salar Jung Museum is hosting Varna Mythri, a retrospective of artist Rumale Chennabasaviah, showcasing around 80 works. The exhibition highlights his nature-inspired art and spiritual depth, marking the first time his works are being displayed in Hyderabad.

GameHouse’s Solitaire Klondike Classic Fun offers a polished mobile version of the classic card game, featuring a strong hint system, league progression and customisation options. However, intrusive ads and occasional glitches slightly impact the overall user experience.

The BRS demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Anganwadi mobile phone procurement, questioning pricing and tender details. The demand followed a legal notice by Minister Seethakka, further escalating the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition.

TOEFL has launched a global Dance Stitch Competition inviting students to showcase study-abroad aspirations through creative videos on Instagram. Participants can win tuition awards of up to $5,000, with entries open until April 15 and winners announced later in April.

Minister Seethakka issued a legal notice to BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao, alleging a defamatory campaign over Anganwadi mobile phone procurement. She demanded removal of social media posts and an apology within 48 hours, denying any role in the tender process.

Tension prevailed at Punjagutta police station after an altercation between police and advocate S. Subbarao in a cheating case linked to folk singer Mangli. A breath analyser test showed alcohol presence, which Subbarao disputed, alleging harassment. No case was registered.

Nagaram village in Vikarabad district has banned belt shops following a resolution by the Gram Panchayat led by sarpanch N Laxmi Srinivas. Villagers supported the move to curb liquor addiction, improve health, and prevent financial distress among families.

Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of restricting crop procurement in Telangana, claiming farmers are forced to sell produce below MSP. He demanded immediate procurement of Bengal gram, maize and jowar across all centres in the State.

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy protested at Siddapur reservoir, accusing the Congress government of delaying funds and ignoring his requests. He warned of project damage as contractors withdrew, while the TPCC chief cited financial constraints.

TGCHE has released the DOST 2026 notification for degree admissions in Telangana. Registration begins April 15, with a three-phase counselling process. The first seat allotment will be announced on May 14, and classes are scheduled to begin on July 1.

Telangana is preparing to revise land registration values by up to 30 per cent, potentially increasing costs for homebuyers. The move, driven by revenue concerns, will impact residential, commercial and agricultural properties across key districts including Hyderabad’s growth corridors.

Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.

The Telangana School Education Department has released the TG TET June 2026 notification. The computer-based test will be held from June 15 to 30. Online registrations open on April 15 and will continue until April 30 through the official website.

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

Experts have criticised the delay in initiating repairs to barrages under the Kaleshwaram project, questioning the government’s response timeline after structural damage was reported, and raising concerns over the impact on farmers and irrigation infrastructure.