Hyderabad

GHMC has seized several commercial establishments, including Katriya Hotel, Swarna Transport, and Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall, for unpaid property tax dues. The civic body has intensified enforcement as the March 31 deadline for the One-Time Settlement scheme approaches.

Kshiv Chakave, a student of Narayana Schools, has achieved World No. 10 and India No. 3 rankings in the Under-6 chess category after securing third place at the LBHM All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament with a FIDE rating of 1560.

Traffic restrictions are likely to be imposed on Uppal main road as authorities prepare for construction of the long-delayed Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor. Traffic police are finalising diversion plans, with the project expected to ease congestion and be completed by Dasara 2026.

Hyderabad Police will deploy around 3,000 personnel, supported by CCTV cameras and drones, for the Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra. Officials reviewed arrangements and urged organisers to conduct trial runs while maintaining low noise levels and communal harmony.

Shahalibanda police have opened rowdy sheets against three absconding youths—Shahbaz Khan, Arbaz Khan, and Shahed Khan—sons of notorious rowdy-sheeter Ayub Khan. The trio is allegedly involved in serious offences, including attempt to murder, and police are searching for them.

GHMC has begun rapid earth excavation along the KBR Park–Jubilee Hills stretch for a new flyover aimed at reducing commuter traffic. Soil testing is complete, pillar construction is underway, and Traffic Police advise alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks.

A 17-year-old boy, Ritwik Reddy, died after slipping into a water-filled quarry pit at Ammuguda while descending a hill after prayers. A young woman attempting to rescue him suffered a leg fracture. Trimulgherry police have registered a case.

The Wagh Bakri Foundation flagged off eight specialised meal delivery vehicles in partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support school meal distribution. The temperature-controlled vehicles will help ensure safe and timely delivery of nutritious meals to children.

Revanth Reddy’s remarks on not seeking Madhu Park Ridge Apartments land contradict an official acquisition notice, triggering protests. Residents oppose the Gandhi Sarovar project, while the government offers compensation and alternative land options.

Two daughters of former Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath sustained minor injuries when their car rammed into a DCM van on the Outer Ring Road near Narsingi on Sunday night. Police said the accident occurred due to overspeeding.

In a joint operation, GRP Secunderabad, TGANB’s EAGLE team and the RPF arrested two alleged drug peddlers at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 10 kg of marijuana worth Rs 5.04 lakh. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Delhi.

Hyderabad-based Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Relief Foundation Trust has completed 18 lakh dialysis sessions since 2009, enabling poor patients to save Rs 136 crore through affordable treatment. The Trust now operates 228 machines and conducts around 600 dialysis sessions daily.

Jubilee Hills police raided a house in Sri Krishna Nagar Colony, Yousufguda, and uncovered an alleged prostitution racket, arresting a woman and a customer. Police said the illegal activity had been operating for six months with assistance from agents.

Prasads Multiplex in Hyderabad has introduced PCX HDR by Barco, a premium auditorium featuring India’s largest HDR cinema screens and a Barco 4K Laser HDR projector. The refurbished 390-seat hall offers improved visuals, acoustics and seating for an enhanced movie experience.

Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated open-world RPG from Pearl Abyss, offers a visually stunning world and engaging exploration mechanics. However, clunky controls, technical inconsistencies, and a shallow narrative prevent it from achieving the immersive brilliance of The Witcher 3.

BRS legislators led by KT Rama Rao met Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar seeking permission to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to provide statutory backing to the Congress party’s Six Guarantees, citing delays in the implementation of the poll promises.

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao was arrested during a protest near the Assembly against the Congress government’s alleged failure to implement its six guarantees. BJP workers attempted to lay siege to the Assembly, leading to tense scenes outside the premises.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly protesting the government’s response on employee dues and alleged irregularities in rice exports to the Philippines. The Opposition demanded a House Committee probe and clarity on retirement benefits and pending DA arrears.

A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has linked rising fast-food consumption in Telangana and other southern States to higher diabetes risk, particularly in urban areas where spending on ultra-processed foods forms a significant share of household food budgets.

BRS legislators staged a protest near the Telangana Assembly demanding release of Rs 12,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement funds. The Opposition accused the government of delaying payments, forcing students to drop out and affecting the welfare of SC, ST and BC students.

After days of thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall, Telangana is likely to experience dry weather for the next three days, the IMD said. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week, with thundershowers expected to return to isolated places by March 27.

Mailardevpally police raided an illegal hookah parlour in Vattepally and detained 10 persons on Sunday night. The outlet was reportedly operating without permissions in a residential area. Hookah equipment and flavoured tobacco were seized during the operation.

Hyderabad Central Crime Station police conducted raids across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka against multi-level marketing firm QNET over alleged financial fraud. Twenty-five special teams carried out coordinated searches as cases against the company rose to eight.

Unidentified burglars stole around Rs 20 lakh in cash, gold jewellery and silver articles from a trader’s house in Attapur during Ramzan festivities. Police suspect the accused had prior knowledge of the owner’s movements and are examining CCTV footage.