Hyderabad

Hyderabad witnessed unusually humid conditions on Monday morning, with relative humidity levels touching 76 percent by 8.30 am, according to the IMD. Typically known for dry heat in March, the city is experiencing sticky mornings and discomfort among residents.

A thief broke into OM Sri Parashakti Men’s Hostel in Adibatla, Hyderabad, on Sunday and stole four laptops while students were asleep. The incident was recorded on CCTV cameras.

The story highlights Hyderabad’s enduring contribution to Indian cricket across decades, from PR Man Singh’s managerial role in 1983 to Venkatapathi Raju’s selection panel presence in 2007, and now the new generation of stars – Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj, and fielding coach T Dilip – playing pivotal roles in India’s recent T20 World Cup victories.

A man was grievously injured after a speeding car rammed into a motorcycle and dragged it nearly 200 metres near Palle Cheruvu in Mailardevpally on Sunday night. Police detained the driver and launched an investigation

Three people were injured after a false ceiling collapsed inside Lake Shore Mall near Y Junction in Kukatpally on Sunday evening, causing panic among shoppers. DRF personnel cleared the debris while authorities began investigating the cause.

The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appeared to contradict his earlier remarks on the State’s finances by assuring funds for Old City development while inaugurating the rejuvenated Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake. He also sought AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s support for development works

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of former Gangadevipalli sarpanch Koosam Rajamouli, recalling his role in developing the village into a model through participatory governance and rural development initiatives that inspired the State government’s Palle Pragathi programme

BRS leaders celebrated International Women’s Day at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad, credited the previous K Chandrashekhar Rao government for women welfare schemes and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to women

The Telangana government may focus on infrastructure-heavy allocations in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn that reliance on borrowed funds could increase financial pressure if expected Central funding does not materialise

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government would allocate Rs 5,000 crore by June 2 for land acquisition linked to pending irrigation projects. He also set timelines for completing several projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district

A two-day Mega Farmers’ Mela began at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad with participation from women farmers, agricultural experts and students. Ministers and ICAR Director General ML Jat attended the event where awards were presented to women farmers

Markets across Hyderabad, especially in the old city, are witnessing a surge in visitors ahead of Ramzan. Traders have stocked fresh garments, footwear and accessories, while exhibitions at several function halls are also attracting large crowds for festival shopping

The Telangana government may prioritise infrastructure in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn the strategy could increase borrowing and fiscal risks, while officials say several major projects depend on Central funding support

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that a contractors’ syndicate linked to the ruling Congress was involved in irregularities in Singareni Collieries’ overburden tenders. He demanded scrapping of the site visit certificate rule and a probe into the tender process

A 50-year-old woman died after being run over by an RTC bus in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. The victim fell onto the road after the bus hit the scooter she was travelling on with her son near Golnaka.

A 27-year-old man was allegedly murdered near Chaitanyapuri Metro station in Hyderabad following a financial dispute over a loan of Rs 1.40 lakh. Police said the accused and his friends attacked the victim during a heated argument.

GHMC has launched a WhatsApp service for citizens to report sanitation issues in Hyderabad, including garbage, overflowing bins, and choked nalas. Complaints with photo and location will alert sanitation teams for prompt action. A tutorial video has also been released.

Hyderabad police arrested two drug peddlers, Jyothi Pradeep and Kota Vijay Kumar, at Musheerabad and seized 367 grams of hashish oil. The oil was procured from Visakhapatnam. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend their associate, Mahaboob, who is absconding.

A 17-year-old girl from Rajendranagar reportedly died by suicide after failing to qualify in the JEE Mains exam. Authorities said she jumped into Himayatsagar Lake on March 5, and her body was recovered on Saturday evening.

A 24-year-old businessman from Nagarkurnool died by suicide in Vanasthalipuram, allegedly after being blackmailed by his girlfriend and her parents using AI-morphed photos. Police said the suicide note claimed ₹6 lakh was extorted from him.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge have decided to challenge the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project legally, citing displacement concerns due to land acquisition. They plan to file a PIL by month-end after reviewing the government’s project presentation and DPR in the Assembly.

A painter was allegedly murdered by his acquaintance at a labour adda in Borabanda after an argument on Sunday morning. The accused later attacked the victim with a granite stone while he slept. Police registered a case and formed three teams to trace him.

Teaching and non-teaching staff of KGBVs, Urban Residential Schools and Samagra Shiksha institutions in Telangana will begin phased protests from Monday, demanding better service conditions, salary revisions and health benefits, with a ‘Chalo Assembly’ programme planned if their issues remain unresolved.