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Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh visited Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada on Saturday to offer prayers. He was received by temple officials and later attended a private wedding ceremony held within the temple premises, blessing the newlyweds.

The West Asia conflict is driving up healthcare costs, with surgical disposables and pharmaceutical raw materials seeing price hikes of 15% to 30%. This surge is attributed to rising crude oil prices and disrupted shipping routes, impacting the production of essential medicines and potentially leading to further price increases for patients.

Karnataka Police arrested Harish on Saturday for allegedly murdering onion trader Ramachandra. The incident occurred near the Patalamma temple following a dispute over Ramachandra's relationship with a local woman. Harish reportedly objected to the relationship. Ramachandra was attacked with a stone while sleeping. The accused was apprehended swiftly after the crime.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is set for release from jail after completing a year of preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act. Arrested in a Rs 102 crore gold smuggling case, her release was delayed despite earlier bail. The case involves alleged hawala transactions and links to the film industry and police department.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been released from prison after completing her one-year detention under the COFEPOSA Act. She was arrested in March 2025 for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kilograms of gold at Kempegowda International Airport. Investigations revealed a larger operation involving 127 kilograms of smuggled gold, leading to a Rs 102.5 crore penalty.

Jawaharnagar dumpyard, ranked among the world's most polluted, is severely impacting residents. Daily waste processing releases dangerous methane, contaminating groundwater with toxic leachate and heavy metals in the soil. Locals suffer from respiratory issues, skin ailments, and chronic illnesses, with young children falling sick frequently due to the toxic environment.

Bharath Chaitanya Yuvajana Party president Bodde Ramachandra Yadav has begun an indefinite hunger strike in Mangalagiri, vowing to fight for Backward Classes' rights. His protest, 'BC Dharma Deeksha,' demands a BC Protection Act, land allocation in the capital, adequate funding for BC corporations, a scientific caste census, and 44% reservation.

Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana Party chief Bode Ramachandra Yadav launches an indefinite hunger strike on April 11, demanding the state government address five key issues for Backward Classes. These include a BC protection Act, land allocation, a caste census, increased reservations, and revival of BC corporations. Yadav warns the government against delaying action.