Hyderabad

Protests by Students Federation of India and All India Students Federation near the Telangana Assembly led to detentions as activists demanded release of scholarships, fee dues, increased education budget and opposed NEP implementation amid clashes with police

A shepherd, Bolli Sammaiah, died of electrocution in Sarwaipeta after accidentally touching an electric fence set up to protect crops. Two sheep also died, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to waive electricity arrears for Sircilla powerloom units, warning of deepening crisis. He sought subsidies and financial aid to protect weavers’ livelihoods amid mounting dues and industry distress

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi sought an Assembly discussion on fuel and urea shortages in Telangana amid global tensions. MLA KP Vivekananda urged Centre and State to coordinate and ensure adequate supplies

The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association assured no fuel shortage in Hyderabad despite panic buying causing temporary stockouts. Officials urged citizens to avoid hoarding, warning that unsafe storage violates norms and poses serious fire hazards

Sayeeda Begum was detained in Chanchalguda by Andhra Pradesh Police over alleged AQIS-linked anti-national activities. The operation followed arrests of other accused tied to a foreign handler, with support from Hyderabad police teams 

Students of University of Hyderabad were detained by Telangana Police ahead of an SFI ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest. Activists alleged police overreach in hostels and demanded release of pending TS-EPASS scholarships amid ongoing budget session tensions

Heavy rains and strong gales hit Hyderabad IT Corridor on Tuesday, causing over 14 trees to fall and an electricity pole to collapse. Traffic snarls reported in Gachibowli, Kondapur, Yousufguda, Hafeezpet, Miyapur, and Madhapur. Roads cleared by DRF teams by midnight

P. Harshith of Narayana School, Kurnool, won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11.5 points from 12 rounds. Srikara Darbha and Siddharth Pernati finished second and third. B. Sahasra and P. V. Satyanarayana earned special awards

Former Telangana Sports Authority chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy staged a protest at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, criticizing Sunrisers Hyderabad for ignoring local cricket talent. He urged SRH to provide opportunities for Telugu-speaking players and promote the game, especially in rural areas

Kumar Mohanty, former national ball badminton player from Hyderabad, passed away at 74. He represented Hyderabad State for nearly 25 years, served as coach and selection committee member, and is remembered for his skill, resilience, and contributions to Indian ball badminton

India’s badminton squad for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, has been announced. Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu lead the men’s and women’s teams, with a mix of senior stars and promising youngsters included

Indian senior men's national football team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 final round match against Hong Kong, China, scheduled on March 31, 2026, in Kochi

Top-seeded Sri Sai Baswanth of Hyderabad won the Open prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, Kukatpally, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. Kumaran Charan finished second. The winner received Rs 6,000 and the runner-up Rs 5,000

Telangana High Court ordered the immediate release of Arjun Singh after finding serious procedural lapses by police, including denial of hearing. Justice EV Venugopal suspended the impugned order, citing violation of natural justice, and posted the matter for further hearing on April 6

Saving the Musi cannot mean displacing communities; true development must respect the city’s identity, people, and inclusive progress

The Telangana government has secured discounts of up to 20 per cent on electric vehicles for over five lakh employees through negotiations with EV manufacturers. The initiative aims to promote clean mobility without burdening the State exchequer.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education signed an MoU with the Association of Indian Management Schools to enhance management education in the State. The partnership will provide academic resources, training programmes, and introduce industry-oriented courses in emerging sectors.

The Telangana Intermediate Education Department will launch breakfast and mid-day meal schemes for students of 430 government junior colleges from June 12. About two lakh students will benefit, with meals to be provided through the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

BRS MLAs accused the Congress government of delaying Hyderabad infrastructure projects and underfunding development. They cited slow progress, poor allocations and protocol violations, while the government assured funds and action plans for timely completion.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University launched “Radio MANUU 90.0 FM”, a community radio station focusing on youth programmes, local issues, skill development and promotion of Urdu language and culture. The station will be operated by the university’s Instructional Media Centre.

The Commissioner’s Task Force (Golconda) and Kulsumpura police raided a pickle-making unit in Jiyaguda after receiving a tip-off about poor hygiene. Officials seized a large quantity of various pickles, including mango, lemon, amla, chilli and tomato.

ATARI Director Dr Sheikh Meera said Telangana has the potential to emerge as a model vegetable hub in India and urged farmers to expand cultivation. SKLTHU Vice-Chancellor Dr Danda Raji Reddy said simple techniques could boost yields by nearly 30%.

The Civil Supplies Department clarified that Telangana has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG, attributing long queues at fuel stations to panic buying triggered by rumours. Authorities warned of strict action against hoarding, black-marketing, and misuse of domestic LPG cylinders