Hyderabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms and a gradual fall in maximum temperatures across Hyderabad and Telangana districts from March 16 to March 20, 2026.

The Telangana police’s EAGLE team raided the farmhouse of a former MLA in Moinabad, detaining ten individuals, including an Andhra Pradesh MP and a woman, on suspicion of drug use.

India’s young boxers continued their strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Chandrika, Gunjan, Joyshree Devi and Ambekar Meetei advancing to the finals, while Radhamani Longjam settled for a bronze medal after a semifinal defeat

Sreenidi Deccan FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri. Fabrice Kah scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute as the Deccan Warriors secured their second win of the season

India finished runners-up at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad after losing 0-2 to England in the final. Grace Balsdon and Elizabeth Neal scored for England, while India still secured qualification for the upcoming Hockey World Cup

In the 21st century where women are leading in sectors as defence, space, aviation and multinational companies, gender inequality continues to persist in Telangana schools, with a girl child in a family being sent to the government school and boy to a private institution

Musi Jan Andolan has called for a scientific and ecological approach to the Musi rejuvenation project, questioning the government’s plans for land acquisition and displacement. The group said proper river basin planning is needed before undertaking large-scale riverfront development

The Telangana government is continuing to rely on Transferable Development Rights as compensation for land acquisition for the Musi rejuvenation project. Builders and landowners have raised concerns over poor demand, cartelisation risks and financial burdens associated with TDR usage

Hyderabad City Police suspended a constable attached to the Jubilee Hills Zone Women Police Station for alleged indiscipline and dereliction of duty. Officials termed his suicide claim in a viral WhatsApp video misleading and urged the public not to believe it

The Speaker’s decision dismissing petitions seeking disqualification of ten BRS MLAs has sparked debate over the interpretation of the Anti-Defection Law. The BRS is preparing to challenge the ruling in court, arguing that the legislators effectively joined the Congress party

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government’s proposed Musi River project, alleging it was aimed at large-scale land acquisition and benefiting real estate interests. He said the BRS would oppose any move that harms residents

A major fire broke out at Mayfair Apartments in Prakash Nagar, Begumpet on Saturday night. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by an LPG leak, spread from the second floor to the third floor. No injuries were reported.

Hyderabad Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the pre-release event of the Telugu film Ustaad Bhagat Singh at the 1st Battalion Police Grounds in Yousufguda on March 15, announcing diversions and special parking arrangements

Former Secunderabad Cantonment Board vice president Jampana Pratap urged immediate financial support for the board during a meeting with Southern Command officials, citing halted Union service charges and diverted property tax revenues that have severely affected civic services, infrastructure maintenance, and development activities 

The Telangana Best Available Scheme Parents Association has warned of laying siege to the Assembly during the Budget session if the State government fails to release Rs 218 crore in pending dues meant for SC and ST students studying in private schools

BRS leader Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of adopting a bulldozer-style governance similar to Uttar Pradesh and betraying minorities, while claiming that the previous BRS government had implemented several welfare schemes for minority communities

All arrangements were made for a single student to appear for the intermediate bridge course Mathematics-I exam at a Nagarkurnool centre, but the candidate did not attend. The Telangana Board conducted the exam smoothly with over 33,000 students appearing

A man was detained in Medchal-Malkajgiri district after allegedly injecting his HIV-infected blood into a young woman who refused to marry him. The incident occurred at Annojiguda, and police registered a case after the victim’s family lodged a complaint

Two youths died instantly after a speeding mini-truck allegedly driven by a drunk driver rammed their motorbike at Mamnoor in Khila Warangal mandal

Telangana recorded its highest-ever electricity consumption on Friday by supplying 341.08 Million Units in a single day and meeting a peak demand of 18,228 MW, surpassing previous records. Officials attributed the surge to rising temperatures and increased agricultural power requirements

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says the Musi River rejuvenation project could boost Hyderabad’s economy and real estate sector. But critics fear displacement along the riverbanks. Here’s a clear explainer of the ₹7000-crore Musi riverfront project and what it means.

Reconstruction of a decades-old bridge on the Hussain Sagar surplus nala near Ashok Nagar has triggered severe traffic congestion on the Ashok Nagar-Indira Park stretch in Hyderabad. The works are expected to continue for four months, affecting daily commuters.

Hyderabad Police warn LPG consumers of a new cyber fraud where malicious APK files are sent for fake KYC updates. The malware steals personal and banking information. Officials advise using only official platforms and reporting fraud via 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Portal.

Director of Census Operations Bharati Hollikeri said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, including house listing and population enumeration. About 88,000 staff will participate in the exercise, while all data collected will remain confidential under the Census Act.