Hyderabad

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a thunderstorm warning for several districts of Telangana between March 15 and 16, predicting lightning and gusty winds. Temperatures in Hyderabad and nearby districts are also expected to drop during this period

Families fearing displacement due to the proposed Gandhi Sarovar and Musi Rejuvenation projects have sent postcards to Rahul Gandhi seeking his intervention. Meanwhile, Tushar Gandhi opposed the planned statue of Mahatma Gandhi and urged affected residents to continue their protest

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged students to actively participate in democratic processes while addressing a Youth Parliament programme at St. Ann’s College in Hyderabad. He stressed the importance of informed youth, women’s leadership and economic independence

Cybercrime officials have warned that fraudsters are exploiting concerns over cooking gas cylinder shortages by running fake LPG booking advertisements online. Citizens have been advised to avoid suspicious links and book cylinders only through authorised gas company websites

Osmania University is considering returning to firewood cooking and reducing gas-intensive food items amid fears of a cooking gas cylinder shortage linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Meanwhile, JNTU-Hyderabad said it currently has sufficient cooking gas supply

The School Education department has announced half-day schools across Telangana from March 16 to April 23 due to rising temperatures. Schools will function from 8 am to 12.30 pm. Summer vacation will begin on April 24 and end on June 11

Telangana secured seventh rank in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2026 for 2023-24 with a score of 44.3, topping southern States and placing among national front-runners, reflecting strong revenue mobilisation, welfare spending and infrastructure investments during the previous BRS government

A BRS fact-finding team alleged large-scale irregularities in mining and crushing activities at Neopolis near Kokapet. The party warned it would approach the courts and the National Green Tribunal if action was not taken against the units and officials responsible

Opposition leaders from the BRS and BJP criticised the dismissal of disqualification petitions against MLAs Danam Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari, saying the Speaker’s decision weakened democratic values and encouraged political defections in Telangana’s legislative system

A Hyderabad pastor and over 140 passengers stranded in Bahrain returned to India via Saudi Arabia after airspace closures due to regional conflict. Gulf Air operated a special flight to Kochi as authorities facilitated the evacuation

Hyderabad Cybercrime officials identified and removed 124 social media profiles promoting illegal betting platforms after detecting 539 paid advertisements during a month-long digital surveillance operation. The ads targeted Indian youth with promises of easy money, bonuses, and referral incentives.

A moving car caught fire on DRDL Road near Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The driver and passengers escaped safely after noticing flames from the engine. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze, and Kanchanbagh police are investigating the incident.

Social activist Medha Patkar has extended support to Musi Jan Andolan, opposing the Musi Riverfront Development Project. She urged Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy to halt the DPR unveiling, conduct public hearings, review displacement risks, and restore the original 2013 LARR Act

Cooking gas shortages in Hyderabad hostels have forced the suspension of staple breakfast items and beverages. Hostels are switching to rice, upma, and poha, with some using induction stoves or firewood. Authorities are urged to prioritise gas supply.

Vanasthalipuram police arrested seven people for allegedly cheating a man in a 400-square-yard land deal at Munuganoor using forged documents, including a sale deed and legal certificates. One suspect remains absconding, and electronic evidence was seized.

Mangalhat police, with GHMC officials, arrested a meat shop owner for selling unhygienic goat and sheep offal in Hyderabad. Around 300 kg of decomposed meat was recovered. Authorities warn citizens to avoid unauthorised outlets and report violations.

Sixty Indians, including Hyderabad residents, stranded in Bahrain, returned safely with help from the Central and Telangana governments. The Bahrain Telugu Association and Gulf Air provided crucial support, while the local community arranged food and essentials during the evacuation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of acting as a “real estate mafia” in Telangana, alleging large-scale demolitions of homes in Velugumatla and other areas. He demanded compensation, proper rehabilitation, and promised probe into officials and political beneficiaries

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government and Assembly Speaker over the dismissal of disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs, accusing Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating the verdict. He termed it undemocratic and said BRS would explore legal and political options.

Concerns over potential fuel disruptions due to the Middle East geopolitical crisis have triggered discussions on social media about adopting work-from-home policies in India, with users suggesting remote work could reduce commuting, fuel consumption, and overall energy usage.

Hyderabad-based Avio Smart Market Stack Limited has signed multiple partnerships with organisations in climate services, agriculture, and carbon markets under Project AVIO Agritech, aiming to promote sustainable farming, carbon credit generation, and technology-driven advisory services for farmers.

South Central Railway earned a record Rs 602.06 crore from scrap sales in 2025–26, surpassing the Railway Board’s Rs 510 crore target. Over 1.32 lakh metric tonnes of scrap were sold through e-auctions, marking the highest revenue from scrap in SCR’s history.

A six-year-old girl was seriously injured after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed onto a nearby house in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. The child sustained head injuries and was admitted to a private hospital. Uppal police have launched an investigation.

GMR School of Aviation has partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to offer a specialised B.Sc. programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. The initiative aims to bridge the aviation skill gap by combining academic education with industry-oriented technical training aligned with MRO sector requirements.