Hyderabad

NSS Units of IIMC College conducted a seven-day camp in Malkajgiri villages, organising medical camps, Ugadi celebrations, school activities and distributing notebooks, along with donations and social service initiatives benefiting local communities

Hyundai Motor India has launched the updated EXTER compact SUV with refreshed styling, enhanced safety features, improved connectivity and a more premium cabin, aiming to strengthen its appeal among families and young buyers across the country

Ahead of Ramzan, GHMC carried out special sanitation drives around Charminar and Mecca Masjid, ensuring clean streets, cleared footpaths and improved hygiene for worshippers and visitors, with teams working round the clock to maintain cleanliness standards

Several youngsters in Telangana villages are renting or selling their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters for commissions, with TGCSB uncovering a widespread mule account network linked to cryptocurrency transactions and launching crackdowns and awareness programmes

A pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B rare earth magnets has been set up at ARCI, Hyderabad, marking a step towards self-reliance in critical materials and strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth value chain

A man posing as an AC technician attacked a woman and robbed her gold chain after entering her apartment in LB Nagar. Police arrested the suspect within hours using CCTV footage and recovered the stolen gold

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Musi Rejuvenation project will go ahead as planned despite protests, assuring justice to oustees and stating that public suggestions are being considered in aspects such as relief and rehabilitation

Cyberabad Police intensified enforcement this week, with She Teams conducting 113 decoy operations and nabbing 41 persons for harassment. Police also rescued victims in trafficking cases and resolved family disputes through counselling centres

Chilkalguda police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old woman. Police said the accused harassed and threatened the victim, with digital evidence, including Instagram chats, supporting the allegations

The Telangana Budget 2026-27 makes no mention of fresh job notifications or unemployment allowance, drawing criticism from youth groups. Promises of a job calendar and financial aid remain unfulfilled, raising concerns over employment generation and support for unemployed youth

The Telangana government reduced scholarship allocation by Rs 109 crore in the latest Budget, even as private colleges await over Rs 10,000 crore in pending dues, raising concerns among institutions and students dependent on fee reimbursement support

Hyderabad Police have launched H-FAST to crack down on rising food adulteration cases, including fake paneer, unsafe chicken and spurious products. Here’s what the new surveillance team means for consumers

BRS leader T Harish Rao termed the Telangana Budget 2026-27 a “bogus budget”, alleging failure to implement Six Guarantees, recycled allocations and rising debt. He questioned welfare spending, demanded a white paper and challenged the government to prove its claims

Osmania University may face difficulty paying staff salaries after the Telangana government reduced its block grants by Rs 42 crore for 2026-27, even as other universities saw increased funding and Rs 1,000 crore was allocated for infrastructure development

The BRS has alleged a Rs 30 crore loss in a Rs 54 crore smartphone procurement by the Telangana government, raising concerns over pricing and transparency, and demanding clarity on the procurement process and use of public funds.

Awfis Space Solutions has crossed 100 centres across South India, with over 3.1 million sq ft of workspace and 70,000 seats, reflecting growing demand for flexible office solutions across major cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The LPG cylinder shortage in Hyderabad is impacting NGOs running food donation drives, forcing them to adopt alternative cooking methods. Despite rising costs and growing demand, most organisations continue serving free meals to the underprivileged across the city.

The Telangana government will relaunch the school breakfast scheme from the 2026-27 academic year. Originally introduced by the BRS government, the programme aims to improve student nutrition and attendance with added provisions like milk and ragi porridge.

Thousands of Muslims gathered at Mecca Masjid and other mosques across Hyderabad to offer Jumaath-ul-Vida prayers. Authorities deployed heavy security and implemented traffic diversions to manage large crowds during the last Friday of Ramzan.

Doctors and medical bodies expressed concern over gaps in the Telangana Health Budget 2026-27, highlighting the omission of Osmania General Hospital, lack of recruitment plans, and absence of dedicated funding for infection control and antimicrobial resistance.

A woman allegedly duped multiple investors of nearly Rs 3 crore in Hyderabad’s Madhapur by promising high monthly returns through fake schemes. Police registered a case after complaints, with preliminary findings indicating several victims and a wider financial fraud network.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Bandlaguda Jagir staged a protest against eviction under the Gandhi Sarovar Project, vowing not to vacate their homes. Over 100 people, including children, demanded the government stop harassment and reconsider displacement plans

Hyderabad’s residential property registrations rebounded in February 2026, rising 3% year-on-year and 32% month-on-month, with both premium and affordable segments showing growth, reflecting renewed demand across key micro-markets and sustained momentum in higher-value transactions.

South Central Railway recorded its highest-ever ticket checking revenue of ₹223.60 crore in 2025–26, surpassing targets ahead of schedule. Officials attributed the growth to strict enforcement, digital ticketing initiatives and increased passenger compliance.