Hyderabad

A man and his daughter were found burnt to death in their house in Hanamkonda district. Police suspect murder linked to family disputes and have taken the woman’s husband into custody for questioning. Investigation is underway

A book on inclusive education strategies edited by Dr Madhukar Gampala was released at a national conference on gender equity, highlighting practical and theoretical approaches to creating equitable and diverse classroom environments across India.

Several students were injured after a tanker rammed into a school bus on Rajiv Rahadari in Siddipet. The injured were treated at local and government hospitals, and police have registered a case for investigation

Egg prices have fallen sharply due to export disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel conflict and reduced summer demand. While consumers benefit, poultry farmers face losses as surplus stock builds up in domestic markets

A tiger identified as J-1 from Maharashtra has killed multiple cattle in Jagtial district. Forest officials deployed special teams to capture the animal, while warning residents as it continues to move across districts.

A 45-year-old farmer in Siddipet died by suicide amid mounting debts and crop loss fears due to water shortage. Police registered a case as preliminary findings pointed to financial stress and failed harvest expectations

A van carrying 12 animals overturned in Hayathnagar, injuring three livestock and raising suspicions of illegal cattle transportation. The driver fled, and police launched a search while shifting the rescued animals to a shelter for treatment.

Thunderstorms brought relief from heat across Telangana, with Hyderabad recording light rainfall and several districts witnessing heavy showers. IMD has forecast more thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the State over the next few days.

TGSRTC has withdrawn incentive increments for employees opting for family planning procedures, aligning with state policy. The revised rules, effective March 17, 2026, retain special leave benefits while ending financial incentives for sterilisation

Godrej Enterprises Group hosted the third edition of the GVCC Cricket Championship 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together architects and interior designers. SPA11 emerged as winners, with the tournament fostering collaboration, camaraderie and stronger industry connections beyond professional spaces

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra praised Telangana’s agricultural growth under KCR, citing key schemes, while criticising the Congress government for failing to fulfil promises and address farmers’ issues, during the Appropriation Bill debate in the Rajya Sabha

The Telangana High Court admitted a writ petition challenging land acquisition for a proposed railway coaching depot in Shamshabad, with petitioners alleging violations of GO 111 restrictions, lack of environmental clearances, and infringement of property rights

The Telangana High Court suspended an NGT order halting the Uma Maheshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, observing that the directive was passed without hearing the State, and issued notices to all parties while granting interim relief

St Francis College for Women defeated Villa Marie College 38-29 to win the Osmania University inter-college women’s basketball championship. Loyola Academy secured third place with a 28-26 win over St Ann’s College, while top scorers shone in the finals

Hyderabad cricketers G Trisha and Drithi Kesari were felicitated at the BCCI Naman Awards in Delhi. Both were part of India’s Under-19 World Cup winning team, with Trisha creating history by scoring the first century in the tournament

Telangana DKR FC has become the first team from Telangana to qualify for the Indian Women’s League II. The Telangana Football Association launched the team jersey in Hyderabad, with the tournament scheduled from March 22 to 30 in Thrissur

The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw PSPB men defeat West Bengal 3-0 to retain their dominance, while RBI women staged a comeback to edge PSPB 3-2 in a thrilling final, reclaiming the trophy after two years

P Leeladityavardhan of Sri Vijnana Vihara English Medium School won the juniors category of the Brilliant Trophy online chess tournament after a tie-break with Siddharth Pernati. Thamizh Amudhan Yugender finished third, while several age-group winners were also declared

Consumer activists urged the Telangana government to curb rising real estate frauds, strengthen safeguards, and ensure compensation for buyers. They opposed reducing mandatory security deposits and demanded blacklisting of firms that failed to pay penalties imposed by TGRERA

Adnan Bafana, former Junior State player and BCCI Level I coach, has urged the Hyderabad Cricket Association to introduce an insurance policy for players and match officials, citing rising injuries and the example of Karnataka’s Suraksha Scheme

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar criticised the Congress government in the Legislative Council, calling the Governor’s address directionless and raising concerns over unfulfilled promises, rising debt, recruitment claims, and lack of action on key issues

Hyderabad Task Force and Masab Tank police arrested three persons for illegal possession of a country-made pistol and ammunition. The accused allegedly used the weapon to threaten individuals over financial disputes. Several items, including a car and phones, were seized

Hyderabad police arrested a man in Borabanda for allegedly preparing and selling adulterated ginger-garlic paste using low-quality ingredients in unhygienic conditions. A large quantity of the paste was seized, and a case has been registered.

The Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group hosted senior officials from Tyson Foods and Cobb-Vantress in India for strategic discussions on industry trends, innovation and sustainable growth, highlighting global interest in India’s expanding poultry sector