Hyderabad

Telangana Intermediate students can enter exam centres from Wednesday without signatures from principals or college management. Exams will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon. Students are advised to reach the centres early for smooth entry

Telangana School Education department rolls out QR codes and WhatsApp hall tickets for Class X SSC exams starting March 14. Students can locate centres via Google Maps, while hall tickets and special learning materials will be accessible online and through schools

Osmania University hosted a delegation from Dakota State University and the US Consulate General, Hyderabad, to explore academic collaboration. Discussions focused on student and faculty exchanges, joint research, scholarships, and global opportunities for OU students across multiple degree levels

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men in connection with the robbery at a Koti ATM, seizing a pistol and 35 live rounds. Five other suspects, including key planners, remain absconding as police continue investigations

Rich tributes were paid to Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, the seventh Nizam, on his 59th death anniversary in Hyderabad. Nawab Najaf Ali Khan recalled his contributions and expressed displeasure over the absence of an official government programme

BRS working president KT Rama Rao wished students appearing for the Intermediate annual examinations and advised them to stay confident and calm. He also urged parents and teachers to provide a supportive environment during the exam period

The Congress government is offering Transferable Development Rights (TDR) instead of cash compensation for land acquisition in Hyderabad projects, including the Musi Riverfront. Many landowners remain reluctant, with nearly 3,000 acres worth of TDR bonds unsold, delaying infrastructure works

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE team forfeited properties worth Rs 6.88 crore belonging to eight accused in a 2024 Sangareddy Alprazolam case linked to 18 deaths. Officials said the market value of the seized assets exceeds Rs 33 crore.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an RTC bus in Miyapur, Hyderabad, near Deepti Sri Nagar Colony. The victim was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Police are investigating the accident, and the identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed.

Aries Agro Limited, in partnership with Inali Foundation, distributed 70 battery-operated electronic prosthetic hands to persons with disabilities in Telangana. The initiative aims to restore independence, confidence, and daily functionality, improving the lives of underprivileged beneficiaries.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of planning to evict 500 families in Hyderabad for a Rs 5,000-crore Gandhi statue project. He said the move was deceptive governance and cited Tushar Gandhi’s appeal against it

Telangana RTC workers, under JAC, staged a peaceful ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding fulfillment of election promises, including employee merger into the State government and pending dues, while police maintained tight security at the site.

MLR Institute of Technology students, Team Meghdooth, won the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at SAE India’s Drone Development Challenge 2025–26. Their innovative drone design and engineering excellence earned them ₹45,000 and national recognition.

Dell Technologies launched its ‘Tech ON Wheels’ mobile experience in Hyderabad, showcasing laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals. The centre visits IT hubs, starting at Raheja Mindspace and wrapping at ‘V’ IT Park, as part of a nationwide tour across 20 cities.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana will roll out Ease of Doing Business 2.0 to attract global investments. The State aims to grow its economy to 1 trillion USD by 2034 with a three-pronged strategy

Malakpet Police arrested a two-wheeler thief, T Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, and recovered 12 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 2.5 lakh. The thefts date back to January, and the stolen vehicles were traced following the suspect’s confession.

Hyderabad CCS police have registered a case against an education consultancy firm for allegedly cheating several people by promising MBBS seats. A doctor reportedly paid Rs 18.9 lakh before discovering the allotment letter was fake. The firm is suspected to have collected Rs 1.15 crore.

The State Government has issued preliminary land acquisition notices for areas including Bandlaguda Jagir and Kismatpur under the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project. Residents have 60 days to file objections, while protests continue over fears of displacement and property loss.

Hyderabad Bird Atlas Season 3 recorded a record 214 bird species and over 76,000 individual birds. The citizen science initiative, supported by volunteers and conservation groups, also tracked changes in Indian Roller sightings. Season 4 is planned for monsoon 2026.

YFLO celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event honouring past chairpersons and women leaders. The function featured a panel discussion with prominent personalities from healthcare, cinema, education, fashion, and mental health sectors.

Many people wonder whether the holy month should be called Ramzan or Ramadan. Both are correct. The difference comes from how the Arabic letter ḍād is pronounced in different languages, especially in South Asia compared to global English usage.

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Nomula village, Ibrahimpatnam, on Tuesday. Police said the accused was under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace him.

In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), four top leaders, including Politburo and Central Committee members, surrendered before Telangana police. Officials said the organisation’s apex and state leadership structures have collapsed following the reintegration of the cadres.

A Hyderabad-based anaesthesiologist, Dr Karthik Deegutla, has highlighted the critical importance of sharing family medical history before surgery. He recounted a case where a 22-year-old patient developed Malignant Hyperthermia, a rare genetic reaction to anaesthesia, during routine surgery.