Hyderabad

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao was arrested during a protest near the Assembly against the Congress government’s alleged failure to implement its six guarantees. BJP workers attempted to lay siege to the Assembly, leading to tense scenes outside the premises.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly protesting the government’s response on employee dues and alleged irregularities in rice exports to the Philippines. The Opposition demanded a House Committee probe and clarity on retirement benefits and pending DA arrears.

A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has linked rising fast-food consumption in Telangana and other southern States to higher diabetes risk, particularly in urban areas where spending on ultra-processed foods forms a significant share of household food budgets.

BRS legislators staged a protest near the Telangana Assembly demanding release of Rs 12,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement funds. The Opposition accused the government of delaying payments, forcing students to drop out and affecting the welfare of SC, ST and BC students.

After days of thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall, Telangana is likely to experience dry weather for the next three days, the IMD said. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week, with thundershowers expected to return to isolated places by March 27.

Mailardevpally police raided an illegal hookah parlour in Vattepally and detained 10 persons on Sunday night. The outlet was reportedly operating without permissions in a residential area. Hookah equipment and flavoured tobacco were seized during the operation.

Hyderabad Central Crime Station police conducted raids across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka against multi-level marketing firm QNET over alleged financial fraud. Twenty-five special teams carried out coordinated searches as cases against the company rose to eight.

Unidentified burglars stole around Rs 20 lakh in cash, gold jewellery and silver articles from a trader’s house in Attapur during Ramzan festivities. Police suspect the accused had prior knowledge of the owner’s movements and are examining CCTV footage.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for calling ICRISAT an American organisation, stating that the Hyderabad-based institute is an international research body supported by multiple countries and global institutions.

One person died and three others were injured after a speeding car rammed into a DCM vehicle at Outer Ring Road in Narsingi, Hyderabad. Police said overspeeding caused the accident and the injured were shifted to hospital

A 35-year-old man from Miyapur in Hyderabad died by suicide after suffering financial losses in online betting. Police said he had borrowed money and was unable to repay debts, leading to depression before the incident on Saturday night

Signs of dissent are emerging within the Telangana Congress, with senior leaders expressing dissatisfaction over Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s leadership. Former minister T Jeevan Reddy hinted at a possible exit, while others raised concerns over appointments and future leadership

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge Apartments in Bandlaguda Jagir continued their protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project, sending over 5,000 postcards to Rahul Gandhi and warning of intensified agitation if eviction plans proceed.

The music video “Arere Arere,” sung and performed by A Diya, was launched in Hyderabad by VN Aditya and Akash Puri, with the team describing it as a celebration of love, freedom and imagination

The Telangana Save Education Committee has criticised the State government for allocating only 8.2 per cent of the budget to education and demanded that the allocation be increased to 15 per cent, citing the Congress manifesto promise and inadequate funding for universities.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations continued for the second day in Hyderabad, with families visiting parks, lakes, monuments, and food hubs across the city. Public spaces such as Nehru Zoo, Necklace Road, Golconda Fort, and Moazzam Jahi Market witnessed heavy festive crowds.

Fresh data in Telangana’s Socio-Economic Outlook 2026 contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claims on debt repayment, with Dasoju Sravan alleging inflated figures and accusing him of misleading the Assembly to target former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

A woman, Potala Shobha Rani, was allegedly murdered by her husband Ranjeet at Shadnagar. Police suspect he killed her with a boulder in a secluded area, reportedly in front of their child, before fleeing the scene.

Former minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of neglecting Backward Classes, alleging underfunding of welfare promises, pending fee reimbursements and lack of representation, while Jaipal Yadav demanded reservations and accused it of vote-bank politics

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim of Rs 10,000 per acre compensation at Narmetta sparked outrage among Siddipet farmers, who say no aid was received despite repeated crop losses, while T Harish Rao flagged stalled development projects

The Chaderghat police arrested two Malakpet residents, Shaik Sameer and Waseem Khan, for allegedly possessing 20 vials of Mephentermine sulphate injections. Police said the drugs were sourced through an associate from a Delhi-based supplier, who remains absconding.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi left Telangana with Rs 8 lakh crore debt faces contradictions from official data, which shows significantly lower public debt, while highlighting the Congress government’s substantial recent borrowings

Heavy police deployment in Nanganur mandal of Siddipet restricted villagers’ movement during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s oil palm factory inauguration at Narmetta. Roads were secured, residents confined indoors, triggering public anger over alleged police excesses

An Andhra Pradesh MLA lost Rs 12 lakh in an online fraud after clicking a fake RTA link on WhatsApp. The incident highlights rising cybercrime risks, with another MLA previously losing over Rs 1 crore in a similar scam