Hyderabad

A 25-year-old man from Punjab, living in Madhapur, died by suicide at his apartment building early Sunday after his girlfriend reportedly began avoiding him and blocked his phone number. Police said he allegedly hanged himself from a hook near a water tank.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the suicide of farmer Tudum Ganapathi in Adilabad over delayed crop procurement. He also criticised municipal authorities for unsafe flyover work in Bachupally, citing risk to commuters.

A 37-year-old man, Srinivasulu, drowned at Osmansagar Lake in Gandipet on Saturday evening while bathing. Search efforts by police were initially unsuccessful, and his body was recovered the following day with help from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Telangana employees have criticised the Congress government’s ‘Red Carpet’ policy after Andhra officers, including APGENCO’s JV Durga Rao, were deputed to Telangana SPDCL. TGEPAC warns the move could block local promotions and undermine statehood achievements.

A 19-year-old SSC student, Raghuveer Ray, was allegedly beaten to death by three friends in Banjara Hills on Saturday night. He was found unconscious at Hanging Gardens and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police have registered a case.

Two electricians died after a slab collapsed at Methodist Colony, Begumpet. Apartment owner Dwikar Prasad, who hired them for electrical work, was injured. Police have registered a case. The bodies were moved to Gandhi Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.

Cryptic social media posts by TPCC Working President T. Jagga Reddy have sparked speculation within Telangana Congress over whether he is pressuring the leadership for a second term for his wife Nirmala at TGIIC, with developments closely watched ahead of July 30.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has defaulted on Rs 2.70 crore rent for over a decade while occupying JNAFAU’s Nagarjuna block. The university seeks eviction citing space constraints, while TGCHE requests transfer of the building amid ongoing legal disputes.

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police caught 387 persons for drunk driving on Saturday night. Cases were registered against two-, three-, four-wheeler, and heavy vehicle drivers. Several individuals recorded BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the strict enforcement drive.

A 23-year-old man, Mohd Aman, died in a road accident on Pahadishareef Road, Hyderabad, after colliding with a biker near Zaathara Mandi. Police have registered a case, and the biker has been taken into custody as investigations continue.

Telangana government has relaxed Transferable Development Rights norms following builders’ objections. TDR utilization slabs for high-rise buildings, setback relaxations, and submission schedules have been revised to ease costs and encourage uniform urban development.

RGUKT declared holidays for PUC and engineering students from March 23 following protests over the death of a PUC student. Students alleged inadequate medical facilities on campus and demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation for the victim’s family.

Cyber fraudsters impersonated a Hyderabad-based company CEO on WhatsApp and tricked her accountant into transferring Rs 1.20 crore to multiple bank accounts. The victim later realised the fraud and lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and blamed it for the suicide of an Adilabad farmer allegedly distressed by procurement delays. He also criticised safety lapses during flyover construction works at Bachupally.

Two people were killed and six injured in separate road accidents in Kanchanbagh, Rajendranagar and Vikarabad, including a fatal bike crash and a family accident, with three victims reported to be in critical condition

The DRI seized prohibited walkie-talkies and e-waste HDDs worth Rs 9.25 crore at Nhava Sheva port, arresting a father-son duo and confiscating a Rs 30.25 crore consignment imported from China for misdeclaration

A fourth class student chided for not going to school by his mother, took poison and died in Mahabubabad

Telangana Boxing Federation will conduct women’s boxing selections at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad on March 24 to select the State team for the second Chief of Army Cup boxing championship scheduled to be held in Pune

DRK Football Club has announced its squad for the Indian Women’s League to be held in Kerala. Coached by Nagaraju, the Telangana-based team features players from across the State and aims to perform strongly despite being placed in a tough group

Haryana emerged as overall champion at the 24th National Para Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar, topping the medal tally with 95 medals. The event saw participation from over 1,400 athletes, with strong performances across track and field events

The New Age Pulmonologists Association will organise a TB Awareness Walkathon in Hyderabad on Sunday at Sanjeevaiah Park. The event aims to spread awareness about tuberculosis and promote a TB-free future, with participation from doctors and citizens

The IMD has forecast thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in parts of Telangana till March 28, with brief dry spells in between. Day temperatures are expected to remain below normal for the next two days before gradually rising

FLO Hyderabad enters its 25th year, announcing Silver Jubilee celebrations and an awards ceremony. Seetha Reddy Gaddam and Khushboo Daga take charge as new Chairpersons, while outgoing leader Prathibha Kunda reflects on a tenure themed “Power to Empower”.

A State government report reveals that many Telangana schools lack functional toilets, electricity, and digital libraries. Government schools struggle with declining enrolment, while private schools, despite being fewer, attract far more students, highlighting serious infrastructure and education gaps.