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A new Amrit Bharat Express connecting Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu and Charlapalli will be launched soon. The train will run with Sleeper and General Second Class coaches and pass through Andhra Pradesh, improving affordable rail connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said it reflects poorly on any government if women feel unsafe stepping out. Launching the ‘Stand with Her’ campaign, he warned about rising cyber harassment and urged youth to support women’s rights and safety.
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The Democratic Teachers Federation urged the Telangana government to strengthen SCERT as a research-driven academic institution. It sought departmental restructuring, compulsory field engagement for faculty, and immediate recruitment to address faculty shortages in teacher education institutions.
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Sreenidhi University has launched the Sreenidhi School of Business to redefine management education for a changing global economy. The event featured leadership addresses, a presentation on reimagining management education, and a panel discussion with industry experts on emerging technologies.
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Ramgopalpet police arrested a man accused of cheating several people by promising to arrange bank loans. The accused collected large processing fees from victims. Police seized cash and a car and froze bank funds during the investigation.
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A fire broke out at a liquor outlet on Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, in the early hours of Saturday, destroying property worth several lakhs. No casualties were reported.
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Cyberabad police raided two houses in Kukatpally on Saturday, uncovering a prostitution racket. Two organisers and five customers were arrested, while two women were rescued.
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Unidentified miscreants broke open a Vakrangee ATM at Gaddapotharam municipality in Sangareddy district early Saturday and fled with Rs 1.60 lakh. Jinnaram police registered a case and began investigation with forensic evidence and CCTV footage analysis.
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The IMD has forecast daytime temperatures of 36°C to 40°C across nearly 25 districts in Telangana in the coming days. The Health Department issued an advisory urging precautions, hydration and reduced outdoor activity to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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The India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai set a new world record for digital viewership, with 65.2 million peak concurrency on JioHotstar. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the milestone as a proud moment for global cricket
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Former Olympian Syed Habibul Hassan, popularly known as Hamid, passed away in Hyderabad at 85. He represented India at the 1960 Rome Olympics and played for several clubs. Telangana Football Association and former players paid tributes to the football legend
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The Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, will conduct an online Dak Adalat on March 23 to hear customer service complaints related to India Post. Public grievances can be submitted to the postal department before March 13, according to an official release
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Surgeons at Gleneagles Hospitals successfully performed Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair on a 75-year-old patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation and heart failure, using the indigenously developed MyClip system that offers a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery
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AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad has launched the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Neuro-Radiosurgery Platform for treating brain tumors and complex neurological disorders without open surgery. The system delivers highly precise radiation, enabling painless, non-invasive treatment without hospital stay
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The Local Military Authority has declared the Trimulgherry football ground in Secunderabad Cantonment a protected area and put up a warning signboard as compound wall works continue. Regular players say entry has been restricted and football practice has been halted
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The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 441.63 crore in connection with the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The agency said illegal commissions were collected and routed through shell companies before being invested in properties
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a Bahadurpura resident to three years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 10-year-old girl in Shahinayathgunj in 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 after police registered a case and arrested him
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Four persons were seriously injured after a large helium gas balloon arranged for a Holi event reportedly drifted into Brahma Kumaris’ Shanti Sarovar premises in Gachibowli and exploded. Police have booked organiser Rahul for alleged negligence and started an investigation
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Rajendranagar MLA T Prakash Goud was elected with the support of slum dwellers amid the Madhu Park Bridge controversy. He defended land acquisition for infrastructure projects and inaugurated the Himayathsagar Eco Park near Hyderabad
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Rs 1 crore ex gratia for the families of two migrant workers killed in a scaffolding collapse at an under-construction building in Tolichowki. He also sought treatment for the injured and action against the builder
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South Western Railway has revised the timings of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express at Hindupur station. The new schedule will come into effect from March 15, with changes made to improve operational efficiency and punctuality of the service.
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Cyber criminals are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to carry out sophisticated frauds through deepfake videos, scam calls and phishing attacks. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials warn people to verify financial schemes carefully as AI-driven cyber crimes continue to increase.
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Electricity demand in Telangana is rising rapidly as temperatures increase. The State recorded a demand of 18,139 MW on March 3, while TGSPDCL logged 11,129 MW. Officials attribute the surge to rabi crop consumption and higher household and industrial usage
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GHMC has launched an e-Waste collection centre and a Mirror Library at Chacha Nehru Park in Masab Tank to promote safe recycling of electronic waste and encourage reading among residents. The initiative was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
