Hyderabad

A 35-year-old woman, G. Lalitha, died after a truck collided with the bike she was riding as a pillion on NH 65 near Abdullapurmet. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal accident.

RGUKT Basar marked National Science Day 2026 with five guest lectures on high-energy materials, topological materials, biotechnology and quantum computing. Speakers highlighted scientific research, interdisciplinary collaboration and the enduring relevance of C. V. Raman’s discovery.

Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.

GHMC will conduct ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ every Sunday in March to address pending property tax issues. Officials will resolve grievances on the spot, covering assessments, arrears, payments, court cases, and IGRS-related matters at circle offices citywide.

Encroachments and illegal constructions along the Musi riverbed are posing challenges to the Gandhi Sarovar project. With a 50-metre buffer zone announced, several colonies and luxury housing projects may face demolition, triggering protests in affected areas.

The two-day Sports Fest ‘Pratiyogita’ concluded at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College. Students from various engineering colleges competed in multiple games. SWEC won three titles, while VNR VJIET secured the volleyball championship.

Three cattle were injured in a suspected tiger attack in Bheemaram mandal of Jagtial district. Forest officials collected pugmarks and alerted villagers. An itinerant tiger has travelled across 11 districts in Telangana, with multiple cattle attacks reported in recent weeks.

The State government has appointed Dr Sadashivudu Gundeti, Professor at NIMS, as the in-charge Director of MNJ Cancer Hospital in Red Hills. The appointment takes immediate effect and replaces Dr. Joseph Benjamin, who previously held the position.

The Authority of Holding Sealed Particulars of the CCPT vehicle was transferred at Ordnance Factory Medak. Designed by DRDO’s CVRDE, the tracked command vehicle supports self-propelled artillery deployment and strengthens India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Residents of colonies likely to be affected by the Gandhi Sarovar Project will hold a ‘Musi Dandi March’ on Sunday at Hydershakote. BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao will join the peaceful protest calling for transparency and lawful development.

A major road accident occurred on National Highway-65 near Rudraram in Patancheru mandal, Sangareddy, involving three buses and a car. A KSRTC bus rammed into a private travel bus, which then collided with a stationary TGSRTC bus. A car following the KSRTC bus also crashed into it.

The Telangana government has allotted 3.95 acres in Khanapur to strengthen water infrastructure in the fast-growing Kokapet–Neopolis area. The project includes new reservoirs and facilities, while Godavari Phase II and III aim to supply an additional 300 MGD of water.

FTCCI organised a workshop on mental resilience and business growth, attended by over 200 participants. IMA leaders spoke about legal immunity for doctors and the need to better understand and manage the human mind for effective leadership and success.

Indian embassies in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tehran have issued urgent advisories urging nationals to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay indoors amid escalating regional tensions.

TiE Hyderabad launched the 7th edition of TiE Women 2026, aiming to double participation to 200 applicants. Rural women can pitch in Telugu. The programme has no entry fee, and a 50% membership discount is available until March 31.

Senior officials met at NITHM to review the six-day Tourist Police training programme. They discussed infrastructure gaps, safety concerns, and deployment challenges. The retreat concluded that the initiative has improved tourist safety and called for continued training and better coordination.

In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced replacing the GHMC Act with a Core Urban Act for new corporations, prioritising sanitation, road maintenance, food safety surveillance, fire preparedness, and infrastructure development under a unified municipal framework

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar has issued a stern warning against private moneylenders exploiting borrowers by charging exorbitant interest and forcing property sales.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting temples after demolishing houses of the poor in Khammam. He alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish Sharada Peetham’s Rajashyamala Temple in Kokapet, despite the BRS having sanctioned land for its construction in 2019.

Members of BC, SC and ST JAC organisations staged a protest at the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding justice in the Kummera village incident in Nagarkurnool. Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleged police inaction and warned of a statewide agitation

Hasini Yadav beats Sanjana 5-7, 5-7 in the singles final—both are from Telangana

Sreenidi Deccan FC will open their Indian Football League 2025-26 season against Diamond Harbour FC at Kalyani Stadium, Kolkata. Portuguese coach Carlos Vaz Pinto returns to lead the Deccan Warriors, backed by key new signings in a strong squad for the campaign.

Hemanth Reddy’s all-round performance, including seven wickets and 53 runs, powered Galaxy Cricket Club to a six-wicket win over Vizag Colts in the 12th UCC cricket tournament final at ACA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Prizes were awarded to standout performers of the match and tournament