Hyderabad

The Telangana government may focus on infrastructure-heavy allocations in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn that reliance on borrowed funds could increase financial pressure if expected Central funding does not materialise

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government would allocate Rs 5,000 crore by June 2 for land acquisition linked to pending irrigation projects. He also set timelines for completing several projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district

A two-day Mega Farmers’ Mela began at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad with participation from women farmers, agricultural experts and students. Ministers and ICAR Director General ML Jat attended the event where awards were presented to women farmers

Markets across Hyderabad, especially in the old city, are witnessing a surge in visitors ahead of Ramzan. Traders have stocked fresh garments, footwear and accessories, while exhibitions at several function halls are also attracting large crowds for festival shopping

The Telangana government may prioritise infrastructure in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn the strategy could increase borrowing and fiscal risks, while officials say several major projects depend on Central funding support

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that a contractors’ syndicate linked to the ruling Congress was involved in irregularities in Singareni Collieries’ overburden tenders. He demanded scrapping of the site visit certificate rule and a probe into the tender process

A 50-year-old woman died after being run over by an RTC bus in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. The victim fell onto the road after the bus hit the scooter she was travelling on with her son near Golnaka.

A 27-year-old man was allegedly murdered near Chaitanyapuri Metro station in Hyderabad following a financial dispute over a loan of Rs 1.40 lakh. Police said the accused and his friends attacked the victim during a heated argument.

GHMC has launched a WhatsApp service for citizens to report sanitation issues in Hyderabad, including garbage, overflowing bins, and choked nalas. Complaints with photo and location will alert sanitation teams for prompt action. A tutorial video has also been released.

Hyderabad police arrested two drug peddlers, Jyothi Pradeep and Kota Vijay Kumar, at Musheerabad and seized 367 grams of hashish oil. The oil was procured from Visakhapatnam. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend their associate, Mahaboob, who is absconding.

A 17-year-old girl from Rajendranagar reportedly died by suicide after failing to qualify in the JEE Mains exam. Authorities said she jumped into Himayatsagar Lake on March 5, and her body was recovered on Saturday evening.

A 24-year-old businessman from Nagarkurnool died by suicide in Vanasthalipuram, allegedly after being blackmailed by his girlfriend and her parents using AI-morphed photos. Police said the suicide note claimed ₹6 lakh was extorted from him.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge have decided to challenge the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project legally, citing displacement concerns due to land acquisition. They plan to file a PIL by month-end after reviewing the government’s project presentation and DPR in the Assembly.

A painter was allegedly murdered by his acquaintance at a labour adda in Borabanda after an argument on Sunday morning. The accused later attacked the victim with a granite stone while he slept. Police registered a case and formed three teams to trace him.

Teaching and non-teaching staff of KGBVs, Urban Residential Schools and Samagra Shiksha institutions in Telangana will begin phased protests from Monday, demanding better service conditions, salary revisions and health benefits, with a ‘Chalo Assembly’ programme planned if their issues remain unresolved.

Cyberabad police booked 273 motorists during weekend drunk-driving checks across the city. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said 16 persons recorded blood alcohol content above 301 mg/100 ml and all accused would be produced before the court.

Contract employees working under the National AYUSH Mission and National Health Mission in Telangana have not received salaries for three to four months, affecting nearly 19,000 families. Workers say the delay has forced many to take loans to manage household expenses.

Around 150 contract employees working at computer centres and libraries under the Telangana State Urdu Academy have not received salaries for nine months. Their association has urged the government to clear pending dues immediately, warning of protests if the issue remains unresolved.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the demolition of Madhu Park Ridge apartments under the Gandhi Sarovar project, stating that the complex was built illegally within the 50-metre buffer zone of River Esa. He alleged that builders misrepresented the river as a drain to secure permissions in 2004.

A 32-year-old woman was robbed of a gold chain and mobile phone by two unidentified men near KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Saturday night. Police registered a case and formed special teams to identify and arrest the suspects.

The SFI Telangana committee has urged the State government not to implement NEP 2020, claiming it favours corporate interests. The student body demanded an alternative policy, timely scholarships, fee reimbursements, and improved hostel and mess facilities for students.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the renovated Nizam-era assembly hall in Hyderabad, which will now serve as the state’s legislative council. Originally built between 1905 and 1913 as the Town Hall during Nizam rule, the heritage structure is celebrated for its Indo-Saracenic architecture.

An anonymous bomb threat email sent to Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday caused panic and delayed a Singapore-bound flight by 13 hours. Security teams thoroughly checked the aircraft before declaring the threat a hoax.

The visitors pressed for the winner, it was Lalruatsanga of the hosts who found the decisive goal in the 91st minute, handing Sreenidi Deccan FC their first defeat of the season