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Telangana: ACB catches RGI Airport police officials in ₹5 lakh bribery case; ₹33.97 lakh seized
Telangana: ACB catches RGI Airport police officials in ₹5 lakh bribery case; ₹33.97 lakh seized

Inspector and Sub-Inspector accused of taking bribe to exclude names from chargesheet; cash recovered during searches

By Md Zamir Hasan  Published on 8 April 2026 6:31 PM IST


CM Naidu pushes affordable public transport, calls for more EV buses in AP
CM Naidu pushes affordable public transport, calls for more EV buses in AP

Currently, the operational cost of EV buses is about Rs 72 per km. He directed officials to study various models to reduce costs further.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 6:10 PM IST


Why is Telangana likely to see less rains this monsoon
Why is Telangana likely to see less rains this monsoon

However, experts have made it clear that it is neither a ā€˜flood’ nor a ā€˜drought-like’ situation, so there is no reason to panic. But the rains are...

By Rajeswari Parasa  Published on 8 April 2026 5:33 PM IST


Hyderabad ACB catches RGI Airport police inspector, SI taking Rs 2 lakh bribe; Rs 33.97 lakh cash seized
Hyderabad ACB catches RGI Airport police inspector, SI taking Rs 2 lakh bribe; Rs 33.97 lakh cash seized

The accused officials have been identified as Inspector of Police Sampathi Kanakaiah and Sub-Inspector UK Siddeshwar.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 5:19 PM IST


Fact Check: CRPF detain protestors in West Bengal ahead of polls? No, video is from Bangladesh
Fact Check: CRPF detain protestors in West Bengal ahead of polls? No, video is from Bangladesh

A video circulating online claims to show the CRPF detaining miscreants in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls.

By Rahul Adhikari  Published on 8 April 2026 5:14 PM IST


Once a freshwater source, sewage and plastic are now choking Banjara Lake; HYDRAA steps in
Once a freshwater source, sewage and plastic are now choking Banjara Lake; HYDRAA steps in

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath, who conducted a field inspection on Wednesday, described the lake’s condition as alarming and called for urgent...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 5:10 PM IST


Illegal water pipeline connections busted in SR Nagar, seven motors seized
Illegal water pipeline connections busted in SR Nagar, seven motors seized

Complaints can also be lodged through the customer care helpline 155313, with assurance of prompt resolution

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 4:12 PM IST


Driving near IIIT Hyderabad? Expect traffic diversions for a year
Driving near IIIT Hyderabad? Expect traffic diversions for a year

Commuters are advised that these changes will remain in effect for approximately one year, starting from today, which is April 8

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 4:02 PM IST


Verdict in Kaleshwaram case deferred till April 22, Telangana High Court extends relief for KCR
Verdict in Kaleshwaram case deferred till April 22, Telangana High Court extends relief for KCR

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, launched in 2016 during the BRS government and inaugurated in phases by KCR in 2019, is regarded as one of the...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 3:47 PM IST


ACB flags major irregularities in Jagtial Municipality; revenue gaps, missing vehicles under scanner
ACB flags major irregularities in Jagtial Municipality; revenue gaps, missing vehicles under scanner

The inspection exposed significant lapses in revenue collection, record maintenance and administrative functioning, prompting the agency to initiate a...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 3:32 PM IST


Relief for advertisers as Telangana High Court puts govt’s outdoor ad policy on hold
Relief for advertisers as Telangana High Court puts govt’s outdoor ad policy on hold

In March, the TOMO organised an ā€˜Assembly March’ to the Telangana State Legislative Assembly, voicing serious opposition to the government’s newly...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 3:25 PM IST


`Unsustainable’: TGRERA asks Aliens Developers to refund ₹2L; dismisses `forfeiture clause’ theory
`Unsustainable’: TGRERA asks Aliens Developers to refund ₹2L; dismisses `forfeiture clause’ theory

The authority observed that the clause used by the developer to retain the amount was part of an unsigned document and imposed an unfair financial...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 8 April 2026 12:00 PM IST


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