Hyderabad

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao distributed Ramzan ration kits to poor Muslim families in Somajiguda and accused the Congress government of discontinuing welfare schemes introduced by the previous BRS regime, including Ramzan Tohfa and Shaadi Mubarak assistance.

Attapur police arrested two youths from Maharashtra and seized 1.74 kg of ganja from them on Thursday. The accused allegedly bought the contraband from multiple suppliers and sold it to customers in the city. Police are searching for the other suspects.

The Telangana Horticulture Department will conduct a training programme on urban farming at the Horticulture Training Institute, Red Hills, Hyderabad, on March 14, 2026.

The LPG shortage during the peak wedding season is affecting caterers in Hyderabad, forcing them to reduce menu items and reconsider live food counters. Some are exploring alternatives such as firewood as sourcing and refilling gas cylinders becomes increasingly difficult.

The shortage of LPG for non-domestic use has led to a rise in demand and prices of firewood in Hyderabad. Restaurants, bakeries and caterers are increasingly turning to firewood as an alternative fuel to keep their kitchens running.

Demand for induction stoves is rising sharply in Hyderabad as households seek alternatives to gas stoves amid the prolonged Middle East crisis. Retail stores and online platforms are struggling to meet demand, while manufacturers increase production and prices begin to climb.

The State Transport Department has made QR code-based reflective tapes and rear marking plates mandatory for transport vehicles from March 20 to reduce night-time accidents. Vehicles without QR-verified tapes will not receive fitness certificates after a three-month grace period.

A woman posing as a doctor allegedly injected a patient and stole gold ornaments weighing around 10 tolas at a corporate hospital in Secunderabad. The victim was found unconscious by relatives. Police have registered a case and are analysing CCTV footage.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has received Rs 8.70 crore as service charges from the Army to address financial constraints and meet salary and pension liabilities. The allocation is part of ₹82.33 crore released to 17 cantonment boards across India.

The GHMC has announced a 90 per cent rebate on pending property taxes under a one-time settlement scheme until March 31. Taxpayers can clear their dues through the GHMC website, MyGHMC app, Mee Seva centres, and Citizen Service Centres.

Facing space shortage for academic activities, JNAFAU has asked the State government to direct TGCHE to vacate its rented campus building. The move follows the Council’s request to transfer 1,500 square yards of land along with the existing building

Hyderabad cyber crime police arrested 117 suspects during ‘Operation Octopus’ after conducting raids across 16 States in connection with 74 cybercrime cases. The accused were linked to over 1,081 cases nationwide, with fraud transactions worth around Rs. 139 crore.

T-Hub has partnered with JETRO to support Japanese startups, corporates and investors entering the Indian market while helping Indian startups expand into Japan. The collaboration will focus on deeptech, AI, mobility and manufacturing through exchange programmes, innovation partnerships and investor connections.

Hyderabad Task Force and Chilkalguda police arrested three persons for allegedly smuggling ganja in the city. Police seized 11.53 kg of ganja and three mobile phones. The accused reportedly sourced the drugs from an Odisha supplier and sold them to local customers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Netflix Eyeline facility in Hyderabad, describing both Netflix and the city as “glocal” --- global yet local. He highlighted Hyderabad’s cultural openness and Netflix’s transformation into a global entertainment leader.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has written to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighting a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Telangana. He warned that nearly 90 per cent of hotels and eateries in Hyderabad could shut down within 48 hours if supply is not restored.

Over 5,000 newly appointed licensed surveyors in Telangana met BRS working president KT Rama Rao, alleging that the Congress government had failed to provide them work or salaries despite issuing licences months ago. The delegation demanded immediate work allotment, allowances, and a transparent policy.

A Revanth Reddy directed all Telangana government departments to purchase only electric vehicles to curb pollution and promote clean mobility. The Chief Minister also proposed a modern bus terminal at Shamshabad and discussed upcoming high-speed rail corridors from Hyderabad

Actor Anand Deverakonda shared a video of newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dancing with friends after their wedding. The clip, featuring a song from Anand’s upcoming film, quickly gained attention on social media

Says will not to take even a single paise from the proceedings which were to be paid to the Visaka Group by the HCA

Ambekar (50kg) secures 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also records a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan

Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025

Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed

SFI HCU unit students staged a protest alleging that ABVP members attacked two students in Men's Hostel-I on the night of March 10 and 11. The group demanded disciplinary action and said the struggle for accountability in the IoE scam would continue