Hyderabad

A young man identified as Ahmed alias Ameer was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Mirchowk, Hyderabad, on Friday night. Police detained three people, including a woman, and are investigating financial and personal dispute angles

Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy expressed grief over the demise of former undivided Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora, recalling his contributions to police training, welfare initiatives and strategies that strengthened the force during the fight against Naxalism

TGSRTC unions issued a strike notice to the Telangana government, citing delays in key promises including RTC merger with the government, wage revisions and trade union rights. Leaders warned against alleged privatisation and demanded purchase of electric buses

The Enforcement Directorate has attached two immovable properties worth Rs 35.05 crore in a bank fraud case involving BNR Infra & Leasing and Elite Infra Projects Pvt Ltd. The case relates to fraudulent loans from SBI and Bank of Maharashtra

An unidentified man allegedly jumped from Secunderabad East Metro Station in Hyderabad on Friday evening, triggering panic among commuters. He suffered serious injuries and later died at Gandhi Hospital. Police have launched an investigation and are trying to establish his identity

Cybercrime officials have warned that fraudsters are exploiting public concerns over LPG cylinder shortages by running fake advertisements offering immediate gas delivery. Citizens have been urged to book cylinders only through official platforms and avoid sharing financial details online.

MLR Institute of Technology celebrated its 21st Annual Day, Trishna 2K26, in Hyderabad with students, faculty and guests. Speakers highlighted innovation, learning and holistic development, while the institution announced that over 14,000 students have secured placements through campus recruitment drives

Climate scientist Dr M N Rajeevan has warned of a possible strong El Nino event in 2026 that could affect India’s monsoon. However, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole may partly offset its impact and help maintain near-normal rainfall.

Around 300 residents of colonies near Hydershakote in Bandlaguda Jagir staged a silent protest against displacement under the Gandhi Sarovar project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project, raising concerns over the impact on their houses.

The Telangana government has formed state and district-level committees to monitor LPG supply and address shortages. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured consumers of uninterrupted distribution and urged people to avoid panic booking amid Middle East tensions

Hyderabad police have imposed restrictions around SSC examination centres from March 14 to April 16, banning gatherings of five or more within 200 metres and directing nearby photocopy and internet centres to remain closed, ensuring safe and fair exams.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad has launched two new MTech programmes in AI and machine learning in chemical engineering and computational chemical engineering to train engineers for data-driven and digitally advanced process industries

Cyberabad Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 15 victims and arrested nine suspects in three trafficking cases during raids conducted over a week. She Teams also carried out 124 decoy operations and caught 43 persons for harassing women.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials arrested a man for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content about actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. Police said the suspect circulated objectionable material, including an AI-fabricated video, through his Instagram account.

Hackathon 2K26 at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College concluded with a valedictory ceremony after a 36-hour coding challenge. Students developed solutions in areas such as AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and robotics, with nine teams winning across different domains

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has begun evaluation of answer scripts for the IPE March 2026 exams, with results likely to be announced on April 5 or 6. Major exams concluded on Friday, while officials from several boards visited the command control centre

The Assembly Speaker’s rejection of disqualification petitions against 10 turncoat MLAs may have closed proceedings in the House, but the issue is set to move to the courts. The BRS is expected to challenge the verdict, triggering the next legal battle

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

Nagole police arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly cheating several investors by promising high returns through share market trading. Around 25 people reportedly invested crores of rupees, with three women alone pooling about Rs 27 lakh.

Royal Challenge has launched its new whiskey blend ‘Irish Trail’ in Hyderabad with an immersive bar experience celebrating Irish pub culture. The whiskey, blending Irish and Indian malts, is currently available only in Telangana at different price points.

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Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

Indian Railways has converted three special train services from Hyderabad into regular services due to rising passenger demand. The trains include Kacheguda–Tuticorin, Hyderabad–Kanyakumari and Charlapalli–Shalimar routes, improving connectivity between Telangana and southern and eastern parts of the country.

A series of recent fires in Hyderabad furniture stores and warehouses has raised serious concerns over safety violations, illegal cellar storage and lack of fire infrastructure, with officials warning that inflammable materials and blocked exits are turning many outlets into potential fire traps.