Telangana

Hyderabad-based Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies announced that its generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide injection), developed with Apotex, has received tentative approval from the USFDA. The drug will be marketed in the United States by Apotex Corp.

BRS leader Srinivas Goud demanded the removal of Excise Commissioner Hari Kiran, alleging harassment of Telangana employees, favouritism towards Andhra officers, and corruption, while calling for a probe into his appointment and departmental functioning.

The Sikh community in Telangana will celebrate the 327th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day (Vaisakhi) from April 13 to 15 with religious events, including Vishaal Deewan, Nagar Keertan and Amrit Paan ceremonies at Gurudwara Saheb Ameerpet and Guru Gobind Singhji playgrounds.

Shortage of commercial and auto LPG in the city is affecting auto rickshaw services and the hotel industry. With restricted supply, eateries are switching to firewood while auto drivers queue at government outlets to avoid higher fuel prices.

A mega job fair will be held on April 16 at Kings Palace in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, offering employment opportunities in sectors such as pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. Candidates with a minimum qualification of SSC can attend the free-entry interviews.

Telangana Employees JAC has demanded suspension of Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran, alleging abusive behaviour towards Nizamabad Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy. The JAC sought a departmental inquiry, condemning his conduct and calling for immediate disciplinary action against the senior officer.

A stolen SBI ATM from Yellareddypet bus stand was found abandoned near Akkapalli after burglars failed to break it open. Police recovered the cashless machine from Bugga Rajeshwara Swamy temple road and have begun investigation into the theft case.

A 35-year-old woman died by suicide in Siddipet town, allegedly due to family disputes. The mother of two young children was found hanging at her residence. Police have taken her husband into custody and registered a case; investigation is underway.

Police arrested a ganja peddler in Jagtial after a dramatic chase in Korutla town on Friday night. The accused allegedly attacked a constable during vehicle checks and attempted to flee. The contraband and motorcycle were seized, and cases registered.

Singer Mangli and advocate Subba Rao have filed complaints against each other in Hyderabad, alleging fraud and harassment. Subba Rao accused Mangli of cheating him of Rs 10 crore in a microfinance scheme, while Mangli claimed the lawyer was spreading false allegations of a Rs 150 crore fraud and threatening to defame her.

The Housing Department’s auction of commercial shops in double-bedroom housing complexes in Rangareddy district saw mixed response, with strong demand in Shankarpally and Narsingi but weak participation in other locations. More auctions are scheduled next week across Hyderabad and nearby districts.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, highlighting the reformer’s vision of social justice and recalling welfare initiatives implemented during the BRS government aimed at empowering backward and marginalised communities.

Burglars stole an entire State Bank of India ATM located just a few metres from the Yellareddypet police station in Rajanna-Sircilla district on Friday night. Police have launched a search after the burglars allegedly dug up the machine and carried it away.

Hyderabad police conducted a cordon and search operation in Mangalhat early on Saturday, seizing LPG cylinders, liquor from belt shops, and undocumented vehicles. Nearly 200 policemen participated in the drive covering several Dhoolpet localities under the supervision of DCP Golconda.

Hydraa is taking up massive demolitions in Ameenpur municipality and has mobilised massive forces anticipating people's opposition to demolitions.

Telangana is considering scrapping the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine paddy following the Centre’s advice, amid rising surplus stocks, fiscal pressure, and concerns over crop imbalance ahead of the upcoming Rabi season.

At least 16 bus passengers were injured when a private rammed into a truck on NH-65 near Kodad. The bus was on its way to Eluru from Hyderabad

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Another inmate of a tribal residential school died after a book rack collapsed on him in the hostel. He was the fourth student to die in the last two years in Asifabad residential schools

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a newlywed woman in Hyderabad by her husband and his associates. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Telangana DGP to register an FIR, arrest the accused, and ensure a time-bound investigation.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has appointed Dr G Satheesh Reddy, former DRDO Chairman and leading defence scientist, as honorary advisor (R&D). His role will focus on advancing multidisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and innovation aligned with national priorities.

The long-pending high-level bridge across the Godavari river between Mancherial and Peddapalli districts continues to face setbacks. Initially proposed in 2018 at Rs 125 crore, the project was scrapped in 2023 despite administrative sanction

Former MLA Gandra Venkataramana Reddy criticised the Congress government for ignoring the strike by 23,000 electricity department workers in Telangana. He alleged that instead of engaging in dialogue, the government was threatening dismissals and obstructing protests.

A massive salary scam worth Rs 1.40 crore has been uncovered in the Karimnagar police commissionerate. Head constable Neelam Rammohan allegedly created fake bank accounts using the identities of deceased constables and siphoned off their salaries between 2022 and 2026.