Tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, likely to contest. The 18-time Grand Slam champion stressed youth focus and Khelo India. His appeal may boost BJP in urban seats like Kolkata. Polling is April 23 and 29; results are May 4, with Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress as […]
KT Rama Rao (KTR), working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former Telangana minister, has begun a week-long tour to United States. During the tour, he is scheduled to speak at the India Business Conference hosted by Columbia University, while also interacting with Telugu NRIs and engaging with business communities to strengthen BRS connections.
Health specialists have raised alarms over worsening air pollution in Hyderabad, with the Air Quality Index touching 137 in Secunderabad this morning. Authorities cite vehicle emissions, garbage burning, and wood-fired stoves as key contributors. Experts warn that declining air quality could trigger respiratory illnesses, urging residents to take precautions.
Today marks the final deadline to clear property tax dues under Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, and Cyberabad Municipal Council. Authorities urge pending taxpayers to pay immediately using the MyGHMC app or official portals. Officials recommend settling dues early to ensure a hassle-free payment process today.
Andhra Pradesh Police have accelerated their probe into a high-profile terror links case in Vijayawada. A petition requesting seven-day custody of the arrested suspects has been filed in the CJM Court, and the district court is scheduled to hear the matter today as the investigation continues. More details are yet to be known.
AP Governor Justice Abdul Nazeer continues his visit to Tirupati, accompanied by his wife. He is expected to visit the temple during the VIP break today and had participated in the 13th convocation of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University yesterday. TTD has arranged all necessary measures to ensure a smooth visit.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is set to visit Kerala today. He will join the assembly poll rallies and roadshows alongside senior Congress Party leaders, campaigning for party candidates ahead of the Keral assembly polls 2026. The CM’s two-day trip will conclude on the night of April 2nd, when he is scheduled to return to Hyderabad […]
Telangana Police busted a big LPG cylinder racket in Hyderabad, seizing 300 commercial cylinders. The accused were illegally supplying 19kg gas cylinders to hotels and restaurants at inflated prices, reportedly up to ₹6,000 each. The operation, led by the task force, resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals, including a dealer identified as Amir.
A senior UN diplomat, Mohamad Safa, abruptly resigned, claiming the United Nations may be preparing for possible nuclear weapon use against Iran amid the US‑Iran conflict. In his letter and social post, he criticised senior officials for suppressing dissent and alleged internal plans for such a strike, calling it a crime against humanity.
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the acquittal of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases over failure to respond to ED summons in the excise policy probe. The appeal seeks to overturn the lower court’s January ruling that found insufficient evidence of intentional non‑compliance.
ASHA workers in Telangana intensified their protest by forming a human chain demanding better wages and benefits. They called for minimum pay, regularisation, and improved working conditions. Demonstrators said essential frontline services are undervalued and urged the government to address their concerns promptly. The protest drew broad participation across districts.
Experts warn that ongoing conflict with Iran could accelerate nuclear proliferation worldwide. If Iran survives attacks, it may push harder to develop nuclear weapons, prompting countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to seek their own deterrents. This escalation risks undermining global non-proliferation efforts and increasing instability across the Middle East.
BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress of enabling illegal Bangladeshi migration into Assam, claiming the BJP stopped it after coming to power. At a Morigaon rally, he criticized Rahul Gandhi for snubbing the traditional Assamese gamocha while embracing a mosque skull cap, saying it hurt local cultural sentiments and outraged the people.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will lay the foundation stone for a ₹200 crore integrated school in Mudhol on April 6 during his Nirmal district visit. Mudhol MLA Rama Rao Patel stated the project will enhance educational opportunities for local students. The new institution will aslo significantly strengthen access to quality higher education in the region.
The Telangana state budget session concludes today with discussions on the Appropriation Bill for 2026-27 in both Houses, alongside other pending bills. Question-and-answer sessions have also been canceled for the day. Last week, TG Deputy CM Bhatti presented a budget of ₹3.24 lakh crore, outlining key allocations aimed at strengthening state’s economy.