Hyderabad

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy sparked controversy by suggesting mandatory drug tests every 90 days for film artistes and elected public representatives. He said films should be released only after artistes clear the tests, reigniting debate on his remarks

Empanelled civil contractors have warned GHMC, CMC and MMC officials that they will stop ongoing works if their pending bills are not cleared by March 21. Contractors say they are facing financial strain due to unpaid dues and delays in processing bills.

The BRS has demanded that the ongoing Telangana Budget session be extended till March 31 and sought detailed discussions on 19 public issues. Party leader T Harish Rao also raised concerns over the absence of Question Hour and delays in replies

IIT Guwahati alumnus Sachit Kuhar is contributing to advanced artificial intelligence tools that help developers write and maintain software automatically. His recent research work UT-Fix was presented at the OOPSLA conference in Singapore, a leading event in programming languages

CIOKlub Hyderabad Chapter organised the Secure AI Event 2026 at Ramoji Film City, bringing together Chief Information Officers from across India to discuss artificial intelligence adoption, cybersecurity challenges and Hyderabad’s growing role in the technology ecosystem.

Secunderabad railway tracks witness over 1,200 deaths annually due to accidents, negligence, and suicides. Authorities cite distractions, risky stunts, and inadequate safety measures as causes. SCR plans fencing, foot overbridges, and replacement of level crossings with ROBs and RUBs to improve safety.

The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce conducted an online Management Talent Test on March 16, in collaboration with the Institute of Public Enterprise. Over 1,400 students from India and abroad participated, with top performers receiving cash prizes and certificates.

Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad has launched a facility to provide free 3D-printed artificial limbs to poor patients who undergo amputations due to trauma or diabetic complications. The initiative, supported by the Rogi Sahayata Trust, helped 10 patients on the first day.

Markets across Hyderabad are witnessing heavy crowds as Eid al-Fitr approaches. Apart from Charminar and Madina Building, shopping hubs like Tolichowki, Abids, Bangladesh Market and Hafiz Babanagar are attracting shoppers with festive clothing, jewellery and accessories at competitive prices.

A major fire broke out at a mattress and sofa-making unit on Falaknuma Road in Hyderabad on Monday evening. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze, which spread quickly due to combustible materials and raised concerns because of a nearby LPG cylinder godown.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao congratulated poet Nandini Sidda Reddy for winning the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for his poetry collection Animesha, praising his contribution to Telugu literature and his inspiring role during the Telangana statehood movement.

Two men were killed after a speeding container truck rammed into a parked Audi car on the Outer Ring Road near Shamirpet in Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding and drunken driving by the truck driver caused the fatal accident

Subway Surfers City modernises the classic endless-runner with improved visuals, new abilities and expanded locations. While nostalgic and polished, the sequel changes little in gameplay and relies heavily on advertisements, making the experience less rewarding for long-term players.

Young dancer Divya Pathak presented her Kathak arangetram at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad under Guru Raghava Raj Bhatt. Her recital featured Teentaal, Radha-Krishna-themed Holi choreography, Dashavatara and Tarana, accompanied by a team of classical musicians.

Gemini TV has launched its new weekend comedy show ‘Mass Jathara’, a skit-based competition featuring comedians and social media influencers. Judged by Jani Master, Navdeep and Bindu Madhavi, the show will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm.

About one-third of depression patients do not respond to standard antidepressants. A new treatment called PACE uses personalised brain mapping and electrical stimulation to target malfunctioning circuits, offering hope for severe cases, though experts say larger trials are needed.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar warned citizens about the growing use of deepfake videos and images by cybercriminals. He urged people to verify suspicious content through reverse image searches and avoid forwarding unverified information on social media.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao congratulated poet Nandini Sidda Reddy on receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award, calling it a proud moment for Telangana and recognising his contribution to Telugu literature and the Telangana cultural movement.

BRS legislators criticised the Governor’s address in the Telangana Assembly, alleging the Congress government made misleading claims and ignored key promises including the Six Guarantees, Rythu Bharosa payments, financial aid for women and employment opportunities for youth.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 364 people for drunken driving during a two-day enforcement drive on March 13 and 14. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said strict action will continue as part of a zero tolerance approach against drunken driving.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will operate special buses to manage the travel rush during Ugadi and Ramzan. Additional services will run on March 17, 18 and 23, while women will continue to travel free under the Mahalakshmi Scheme.

Three young men from Ibrahim Bagh drowned while swimming in Gandipet lake in Rangareddy district on Sunday. Police, with the help of locals and swimmers, conducted a search operation and retrieved their bodies from the water on Monday. A case is under investigation

A dispute over phone calls related to a house-warming function escalated into violence at Chilkanagar, Hyderabad, resulting in the murder of AR Constable P Sudheer Kumar. Within six hours, Uppal police arrested two suspects, Banothu Santosh and Podishetty Taru.

The Telangana Legislature’s budget session opened with heated protests as Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presented the Congress government’s vision document Telangana Rising-2047, targeting a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The session saw sharp exchanges, slogans, and allegations of scams, underscoring the tense political climate in the State.