Hyderabad

Tushar Gandhi has opposed the Telangana government’s proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project and tallest Gandhi statue, calling the Rs 5,000-crore initiative ego-driven and anti-Gandhian, and warning of protests over displacement and lack of consultation with the Gandhi family

NTPC Southern Region Headquarters organised a CSR meet in Hyderabad, highlighting initiatives in health, education, and sports. The event featured MoAs to support softball teams and community mobility, and celebrated beneficiaries of free cardiac surgeries for children

NTPC Regional Executive Director Arindam Sinha visited the Ramagundam plant in Peddapalli and reviewed its operational performance. He inspected facilities, interacted with staff, and chaired a review meeting to assess efficiency and future priorities

The Telangana government will construct permanent buildings for Tahsildar and RDO offices functioning in rented and dilapidated premises. Sixty offices will be covered in the first phase, followed by reconstruction of 170 offices to improve transparency and public service delivery

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy denied allegations linked to the Veenavanka Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara incident and accused the Congress government of political vendetta. He demanded release of CCTV footage and called for action against senior police officers

The Telangana High Court began final hearings on petitions filed by K Chandrashekhar Rao and others challenging the Justice P C Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project irregularities. Senior counsel argued the findings were legally and procedurally flawed

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned the attack on a BC family in Nagarkurnool district that led to an infant’s death. He alleged failure of law and order, demanded strict action against the accused, and sought security and compensation for the victims

The Telangana High Court imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on HYDRAA for illegally fencing private plots in Hyderabad and ordered immediate removal. The court warned of daily penalties if the agency fails to comply with the directions

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Khammam to meet families evicted from Bhoodan lands. Party leaders have alleged human rights violations and demanded a judicial inquiry into the demolition of houses in Velugumatla

Nearly 16,000 students were absent on the first day of Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations. Despite a few late arrivals, exams were conducted smoothly across 1,495 centres. Second-year students begin second-language paper II on Thursday.

Tolichowki police arrested Mohammed Bashumiya, 22, involved in two motorcycle thefts on February 2. Using a master key, he stole two bikes to fund bad habits. The stolen motorcycles were recovered, and the accused has been remanded.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has pre-leased 5.3 lakh sq ft at its Mindspace Madhapur campus to Chalet Hotels for a 330-key luxury hotel. With an investment of Rs 350 crore, the project will be completed by Q4 FY28.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested P Shankar for allegedly breaking into Rakhapalli Laxmi’s house on February 23 and stealing 14 tolas of gold. The gold was recovered, and the accused has been remanded after admitting the theft.

The University of Hyderabad has invited applications for 13 PhD programmes under the January 2026 admission cycle. The extension aims to fill backlog vacancies. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET scores can apply online through the university website.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for the Indian Armed Forces to shift towards intelligent warfare and adopt All-Realm, All-Domain Operations. Speaking at a defence seminar, he stressed strategic deterrence and reforms for future-ready forces.

Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, successfully treated a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder, CAMT. A life-saving stem cell transplant using the father as a half-match donor helped the infant recover and improve steadily.

A man has been booked in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman who approached him for film opportunities. The woman alleged that he misbehaved with her during a fake screen test. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.

Punjagutta police have issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by actress Karate Kalyani over alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. Police are seeking social media account details as part of the ongoing investigation.

With zakat collections in Hyderabad expected to touch Rs 400 crore this Ramzan, concerns over transparency and alleged misuse have emerged. Many youngsters are now directly distributing zakat to support education and small businesses instead of donating to organisations.

A 30-year-old woman from Alwal delivered a baby girl after receiving free IVF treatment at Gandhi Hospital. After multiple failed attempts at private hospitals, she successfully conceived and gave birth through the hospital’s first successful IVF programme.

A 22-year-old YouTuber and BSc student died by suicide at her uncle’s residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad. Police reports suggest she had been emotionally distressed following a breakup with her boyfriend, also a YouTuber, about a year ago.

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony