Hyderabad

Telangana players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty have been selected for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 in Delhi from April 7 to 11. Shrivalli excelled in 2025, earning the Billie Jean King Heart Award

World champion and double Olympics medallist P V Sindhu returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai en route to the All England Championship. She thanked airport staff, Dubai authorities, and ground teams for their support during the difficult situation

The Ramky Foundation inaugurated the Telangana men’s table tennis coaching camp at Somnath Ghosh UTT Academy. President M V Rami Reddy highlighted sports as a catalyst for development, while players and experts, including Arjuna awardee Akula Sreeja, shared insights on training and nutrition

Mamatha scored a brilliant century while Drithi Kesari and Vanka Pooja took key wickets to help Hyderabad beat Goa by 68 runs in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 One-Day Championship at Dehradun. K Srivalli also made valuable contributions with the bat

Hyderabad Cricket Association President Amarnath denied involvement in Rs 68-crore transaction to the Court related to Visaka Industries. He clarified the action followed legal orders issued before his tenure, while former off-spinner N Shivlal Yadav called it unfair to blame individuals

Hyderabad police arrested three persons for allegedly selling duplicate grocery items sourced from Gujarat as genuine products. Tea powder, detergent powder and mosquito repellents were seized. The accused were supplying the items to traders in city markets

Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory announcing diversions on Wednesday due to Holi Mahela and a Sikh religious procession from Central Gurudwara to Barambala Gurudwara, Attapur. Commuters have been advised to follow alternative routes during the procession hours

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested six persons for allegedly selling ganja-laced bhang during Holi celebrations in and around Begum Bazaar and Dhoolpet areas of Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Two 17-year-old boys, Sagar and Akhilesh, drowned in Pantula Cheruvu at Suraram in Jeedimetla on Tuesday. Police said the teenagers had entered the pond for a swim and did not know how to swim. DRF teams retrieved the bodies.

Religious scholars and community leaders in Hyderabad have cautioned people against falling prey to organisations misusing zakat funds during Ramzan. They stressed transparency, audits and direct distribution to prevent misappropriation and ensure that zakat benefits the genuinely needy

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad organised a series of events on World Wildlife Day, including a clean-up drive, bird walk and snake awareness programme. Students and bird watchers participated, while officials highlighted conservation of endangered species and ecological awareness

The GHMC has proposed a two-lane unidirectional steel flyover at NFCL junction, also known as Nagarjuna Circle, to ease traffic congestion. An underpass at TV9 Junction is also planned to improve traffic flow towards Srinagar Colony.

The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (IIMC) and the Institute of Public Enterprises (IPE) are jointly organising an awareness seminar on project work for final-year Degree and PG students on March 5 at IIMC College, Lakdikapul.

Draper Startup House Hyderabad has rebranded as Draper Startup Hub, marking its transition from a co-working and co-living community to a capital-backed accelerator. Backed by Tim Draper’s global network, the Hub plans to invest in 20 early-stage startups.

Telangana power utilities successfully met a record peak electricity demand of 18,139 MW on Tuesday morning without any interruption. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hailed the achievement as a reflection of the state’s economic growth and operational efficiency.

The University of Hyderabad has inaugurated a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Artificial Intelligence to train faculty members from undergraduate and professional colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

The Hyderabad water board has rolled out an e-Office system to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability across its offices. Managing Director K Ashok Reddy announced that the initiative will be fully implemented in all departments.

Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad will host the country’s first-ever Glow Run on March 14, offering participants a unique racing experience amid cinematic grandeur.

Flight operations between Gulf countries and Hyderabad have partially resumed after recent airspace disruptions. IndiGo has operated evacuation flights from Jeddah, while Emirates and Etihad have restarted limited services.

A bomb threat email sent to the Telangana High Court in Hyderabad triggered panic and led to the evacuation of judges, staff, lawyers, and litigants. Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs conducted thorough searches but found no explosives.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has alleged massive irregularities in the Education Department, claiming that over Rs 100 crore was misappropriated in the procurement of bunker beds for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.

Cyberabad Police have intensified visible policing in Dundigal, deploying patrol vehicles and Blue Colt personnel for foot patrols in busy areas and traffic junctions. Officers interact with residents and monitor suspicious activities to enhance public safety and security

A 20-year-old nurse named Soni allegedly died by suicide by hanging in her Miyapur residence on Tuesday. Working at a local private hospital, she was found by authorities following her brother's complaint. Police are currently investigating to determine the motive

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad’s Department of Chemical Engineering organised its inaugural Industry Summit 2026, drawing nearly 100 delegates from 40 industries.