Hyderabad

Saifabad police traced an autorickshaw to Chaderghat and recovered a bag containing two grams of gold and Rs 30,000 that a Tamil Nadu pilgrim had forgotten at Lakdikapul Metro Station. The valuables were safely returned to the woman on Saturday.

BRS legislators staged a walkout in the Telangana Assembly alleging inadequate allocations for BC welfare, pensions, and welfare schemes. The opposition also raised concerns over pending Kalyana Lakshmi payments, delays in panchayat employee salaries, and the lack of a BC Sub-Plan.

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested two persons for allegedly selling ganja in Uppuguda and seized 2.1 kg of the contraband along with two motorcycles. Five other accused, including the supplier from Nagpur, are absconding.

PUMA India has launched a new broadcast channel offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Royal Challengers Bengaluru players. The first video features Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer sharing candid moments and light-hearted conversations.

Toopran police swiftly traced nine tolas of gold worth Rs 13 lakh lost at Brahmanapally railway gate. Honest locals Nagaraju and Krishna returned the ornaments, earning praise from DSP Narendar Goud and team.

Nathacha Appanah’s La Nuit au Cœur has been awarded the Goncourt Choice of India 2026. Chosen by a jury of Indian students in New Delhi, the French-Mauritian author’s novel explores intimate partner violence.

Hyderabad witnessed a grand Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra, with thousands of devotees joining the procession from Seetarambagh to Sultan Bazaar. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the event, and Hyderabad Police ensured smooth conduct with 3,000 personnel and extensive security measures

Former HCA secretary T Shesh Narayan has urged corrective steps to prevent misuse of IPL tickets and wasteful expenditure. He alleged irregularities in ticket distribution and catering costs, and called for action against Apex Council members

A new COVID variant with over 70 mutations is spreading rapidly in the US, raising global concerns. Here’s what makes it different, whether vaccines still work, and if India should be worried or simply stay cautious.

The H-FAST team seized 352 kilograms of decomposed chicken in Bharatnagar and arrested a supplier accused of distributing spoiled meat to local hotels despite an expired licence. Officials said the illegal operation posed serious health risks to consumers.

City Cybercrime Police have warned citizens about a rise in sophisticated online frauds involving OTP sharing, fake mobile applications and ‘digital arrest’ scams. Officials advised the public not to share sensitive information or download suspicious applications from unknown sources.

A three-day International Buddhist Summit on World Peace–2026 began at Buddhavanam in Nagarjunasagar with participation from 150 delegates representing 22 countries. The summit aims to promote Buddhavanam as a global Buddhist heritage destination and strengthen international Buddhist ties.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned private tanker operators against using the Water Board logo without authorisation. Officials cautioned that such misuse could mislead the public and said tanker bookings should be made only through official HMWSSB channels.

Tension prevailed in Falaknuma after Syed Rizwan (28) was allegedly assaulted by police personnel inside the Falaknuma Police Station. His family staged a protest at the hospital where he was admitted, demanding action against the officers involved.

Saifabad police arrested Ibrahim Baig (23) for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts near Lumbini Park and the Telangana Secretariat to film social media reels. Police traced him through surveillance and seized the motorcycle used in the reckless riding.

The fuel crisis in Hyderabad is easing, with queues at most stations thinning. Out of 185 outlets, 165 have stabilised, and normalcy is expected by March 30. Authorities monitor distribution, while the Legal Metrology Department checks for under-filling and tampering.

The makers of Naga Shaurya-starrer Bad Boy Karthik have announced its worldwide release on April 17. Directed by Ram Desina, the film is a commercial action entertainer featuring Vidhi and Samuthirakani, with music by Harris Jayaraj

S. Loknath and Lokesh Myaka scored centuries to guide Imperial Cricket Club to a thrilling one-wicket win over Charminar in the HCA B-Division final, successfully chasing 397 in a closely contested two-day league championship match

Navneet Kaur, Hardik Singh and Zafar Iqbal were named Players of the Year at the Hockey India annual awards, while Zafar Iqbal received the lifetime achievement honour. Several players were recognised for milestones and performances across major international tournaments

The Jubilee Hills Task Force and Sanathnagar police arrested four individuals, including two juveniles, in Hyderabad and seized 60 grams of MDMA valued at Rs 6 lakh. Suppliers remain absconding, and the consignment was procured just two days before arrests.

The Indian Medical Association Telangana condemned the assault on paediatrician Dr Santosh Raj in Nirmal, following a billing dispute. IMA demanded immediate arrest, implementation of non-bailable warrants, and stronger enforcement of laws to protect healthcare workers and public health services.

Hyderabad’s Y. Sai Dedeepya and Arthi Muniyan of TN won the women’s doubles title at Ash Tennis Academy, Hyderabad, defeating Saijayani Banerjee and Dhanvi Kale. The duo progressed through semifinals and pre-quarterfinals with strong victories

G. Naishik Reddy of Telangana won the singles title at the Rs 1 lakh AITA tennis tournament in Hyderabad, defeating M. Theertha Shashank. In doubles, Krishna Teja Raja and Pranav Mahesh emerged champions, while Naishik trains under Olympian J. Vishnuvardhan

Kandimalla Sai (20), a second-year Electronics and Communication Engineering student, died by suicide in his Ibrahimpatnam college hostel. Police are investigating the incident, speaking to family and friends to understand the circumstances leading to his death. No suicide note was found.