Hyderabad

Sri Rama Navami was celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, and the Heritage Tower Project in Hyderabad, with Sitarama Kalyanotsavam, Maha Pallaki Utsavam, devotional music, spiritual discourse by Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa, and a prasadam feast for devotees.

AIC-IIIT Foundation, in partnership with EPAM Systems, selected six GreenTech startups for the 4th ESIIP cohort. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and lab access, empowering ventures to advance India’s Climate Action (SDG 13) and deliver large-scale environmental impact.

Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, conducted a glaucoma awareness and screening initiative, attracting patients citywide. The programme focused on early detection, consultations, and counselling, with Dr Sriram Simakurthy emphasising the importance of periodic eye exams and timely treatment to prevent irreversible vision loss.

India marks 20 years of Earth Hour on March 28, with iconic monuments, heritage sites, and government buildings across the country switching off lights. Hyderabad landmarks, L&T Metro, and WWF-India lead events promoting environmental protection through art and awareness

TGNPDCL recorded its highest-ever peak power demand of 6,574 MW on Friday, surpassing the previous day’s record, while ensuring uninterrupted power supply, with officials attributing the rise to increasing consumption and improved operational efficiency

The Congress government admitted in the Assembly that several welfare, housing and recruitment initiatives were carried out under the previous BRS regime, contradicting its earlier criticism and reflecting a shift in its policy stance

The 21st Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-21) at CDM Secunderabad concluded with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh as chief guest. The 44-week course trained 155 Indian and 12 foreign officers in advanced defence management, strategic leadership, and multi-domain operations.

A container truck collided with an oil tanker on the Outer Ring Road near Kollur on Friday, overturning the tanker and injuring both drivers. Kollur Police quickly shifted the injured and cleared the vehicles, restoring traffic during peak hours.

The Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad saw a massive turnout on Friday, with thousands of devotees participating amid tight security. The procession is passing through key city areas and is expected to conclude by around 10 pm

Telangana is witnessing a surge in late-stage cancer diagnoses due to extremely low screening rates. The 2026 NCDIR report reveals that most cases are detected only after metastasis, with tobacco use and breast, cervical, and oral cancers posing major public health challenges.

A software professional from Golconda was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.55 crore by cyber fraudsters who lured him with fake stock market investment offers through WhatsApp. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

A daylight LPG cylinder theft at Alkapoor Township in Narsingi has raised concerns among residents after the act was captured on CCTV. The incident comes amid rumours of fuel and LPG shortages that have triggered panic buying in the city.

A Hyderabad native working in the United States was allegedly cheated of Rs 10.3 crore by a couple who promised high returns through a fake casino venture. Police registered a case and are probing the role of two more suspects.

The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre to ease global oil price pressures, while assuring adequate fuel supplies and dismissing shortage fears amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.

KTR criticised the Congress government over the Musi project, Metro takeover and Future City plan, raising concerns on transparency, land use and selective action, while Minister Sridhar Babu defended the decisions and rejected allegations.

A man and a woman went missing after their motorcycle plunged into the SRSP canal near Jagtial while returning from a temple. The police launched a search operation to trace the duo swept away by water.

KTR criticised the Telangana government in the Assembly over the Musi Riverfront project, Metro Rail takeover and Future City plan, alleging lack of transparency and selective action. The government defended its decisions, saying the DPR would be made public soon

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly, accusing it of violating norms, misleading on job creation and failing on key promises. He also raised concerns over governance, transparency, police functioning and administrative instability

Heated exchanges erupted in the Telangana Assembly as BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy and Minister Seethakka clashed over drinking water issues and political remarks. The confrontation briefly disrupted budget discussions, highlighting tensions between BRS and Congress leaders

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Sri Rama Navami greetings to the people of Telangana, highlighting the festival’s significance and values. He prayed for peace, prosperity and harmony, and hoped the blessings of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita guide the State

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda criticised HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath in the Assembly, accusing him of political bias, publicity-driven governance, and misleading social media messaging.

Hyderabadi woman Ameena Begum, jailed for life in Dubai on drug charges, was pardoned during Ramzan and returned to Hyderabad after a dramatic legal battle and cancelled flights.

P Sadu Sunder, a retired HPCL general manager from Adilabad, has been awarded a PhD by Andhra University for his research on adult learning in the petroleum sector, focusing on workforce development, training practices and organisational performance

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to strengthen MMTS services in Hyderabad by increasing train frequency during peak hours, improving passenger amenities, and exploring mini-bus services to enhance last-mile connectivity and boost ridership.