Hyderabad

Former Minister Harish Rao said delayed maize procurement forced farmers to sell at low prices, causing losses, and credited protests for opening centres while highlighting KLIS’s role in boosting cultivation and improving agricultural conditions in Siddipet.

Bodies of two more students drowned in river Godavari were recovered by expert swimmers. In all, five students drowned yesterday when they entered water to take photographs.

Top seed Manav Thakkar advanced after a tough win over Sanil Shetty in the Senior National Table Tennis Championship, which saw several upsets. Harmeet Desai and others progressed, while many seeded players exited in a competitive round

The Telangana State-ranking chess tournament will be held on March 22 at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad for boys and girls across age groups. Eligible players can register online or via phone before March 21. No spot entries will be accepted

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer emphasised the importance of team bonding and overcoming challenges ahead of the season, while pacer Arshdeep Singh described handling pressure as a privilege and expressed confidence in strong performances at home

The Telangana Budget 2026-27 has reduced irrigation allocation despite higher overall spending, raising concerns over project execution, funding gaps and delays, with experts warning that limited capital investment could impact agricultural productivity and completion of key projects

Hyderabad-based martial artist Hanshi Shaswat Kumar and his student B Yashwanth set multiple world records in the Asian Book of World Records, showcasing exceptional speed and skill in backfist and full-extension punches

India’s Tanvi Sharma advanced to the semifinals of the Orleans Masters 2026 with a straight-game win over Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira, while the Indian men’s doubles pair exited the tournament after a quarterfinal defeat

Intermediate exam evaluation camps in Telangana are facing criticism over lack of basic facilities, with evaluators forced to work on floors and walls, raising concerns among lecturers about irregularities, excessive workload and possible impact on evaluation quality

A thief broke into a men’s hostel at Yamnampet near Ghatkesar and stole five laptops and four mobile phones while students were asleep. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police are working to identify the suspect

A parked BMW car was gutted in a sudden fire near Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Friday. No casualties were reported. Fire personnel rushed to the spot, but the vehicle was reduced to ashes. Police are investigating the cause

Hyderabad Traffic Police issued an advisory for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers on March 21, warning of congestion near major prayer venues like Mir Alam Tank and Masab Tank, and advising commuters to avoid key routes during peak hours

Cyberabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory and announced diversions around Gachibowli Stadium on March 21 due to the Rockstar Anirudh XV concert, aiming to manage congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement in surrounding areas

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy raised concerns with the Chief Minister over ongoing protests against waste dumping at the Macha Bollarum crematorium and suggested relocating the site to a military-owned land near Dairy Farm Road

Prozo has launched a new multi-client fulfilment centre in Medchal, Hyderabad, expanding its logistics network in South India, with enhanced connectivity, advanced warehouse systems and increased capacity to support high-growth and multi-channel brands

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged large-scale irregularities worth around Rs 1,000 crore in Telangana’s Integrated Model Schools project, accusing the government of favouritism, inflated tenders and political bias in allocation of contracts and constituencies

The Telangana Budget 2026-27 has drawn criticism from Opposition leaders and experts over reduced allocations to agriculture, irrigation and welfare sectors despite a higher outlay, raising concerns about rural income, employment and the government’s spending priorities

NSS Units of IIMC College conducted a seven-day camp in Malkajgiri villages, organising medical camps, Ugadi celebrations, school activities and distributing notebooks, along with donations and social service initiatives benefiting local communities

Hyundai Motor India has launched the updated EXTER compact SUV with refreshed styling, enhanced safety features, improved connectivity and a more premium cabin, aiming to strengthen its appeal among families and young buyers across the country

Ahead of Ramzan, GHMC carried out special sanitation drives around Charminar and Mecca Masjid, ensuring clean streets, cleared footpaths and improved hygiene for worshippers and visitors, with teams working round the clock to maintain cleanliness standards

Several youngsters in Telangana villages are renting or selling their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters for commissions, with TGCSB uncovering a widespread mule account network linked to cryptocurrency transactions and launching crackdowns and awareness programmes

A pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B rare earth magnets has been set up at ARCI, Hyderabad, marking a step towards self-reliance in critical materials and strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth value chain

A man posing as an AC technician attacked a woman and robbed her gold chain after entering her apartment in LB Nagar. Police arrested the suspect within hours using CCTV footage and recovered the stolen gold