Hyderabad

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the validity of unilateral talaq practices, raising concerns over Muslim women’s rights, while examining constitutional issues and broader questions including electronic divorce and safeguards for affected individuals.

Ishan Kishan has been appointed as the interim captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the first few matches of IPL 2026, replacing Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Abhishek Sharma will serve as his vice-captain

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to fulfil promises, alleging misuse of language, poor governance and misleading claims on State debt, while accusing the Congress government of neglecting farmers and welfare commitments

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver on promises, alleging poor governance, lack of transparency in projects, and neglect of key sectors, while demanding accountability and an apology over remarks against opposition leaders

BRSV activists staged a protest at Osmania University demanding immediate release of pending scholarship and fee reimbursement dues. They alleged Rs 10,000 crore was pending and warned of an Assembly siege if the government failed to act

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the Governor’s address as historic but focused largely on criticising the BRS during his reply in the Assembly, with limited discussion on government achievements or future plans, drawing reactions from opposition members

The Telangana High Court Constitution Bench has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging provisions of the NALA Act and its amendments, including retrospective taxation, after hearing detailed arguments on legislative competence and the validity of the levy

Representatives of Brahmin organisations met IT Minister D Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad and submitted a memorandum seeking expansion of welfare schemes, temple reforms, housing, pensions, and establishment of a Brahmin Credit Society with adequate funding

The Centre has extended the tenure of Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao by three months till June 30, 2026. The State government had sought the extension earlier as his term was scheduled to end on March 31

Legislators from multiple parties raised concerns over poor road conditions in their constituencies in the Telangana Assembly, citing accidents, delays in repair works and lack of coordination, and urged the government to take up urgent repairs

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced plans to set up a nodal agency for flood plain zoning in Telangana, focusing on mapping vulnerable areas and addressing recurring floods in Godavari and Munneru river regions before the monsoon

Kulsumpura police raided a pickle manufacturing unit in Hyderabad and seized large quantities of pickles and paste allegedly made using spoiled vegetables under unhygienic conditions. Two persons were taken into custody and a case has been registered

Heated arguments broke out in the Telangana Assembly after the Speaker ordered expunction of alleged remarks by KT Rama Rao. The opposition protested, while the government maintained that disqualification petitions were outside the House’s purview

Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav urged the Telangana government to allocate Rs 20,000 crore for BC welfare as promised in the Kamareddy Declaration. He also flagged delays in fee reimbursement and lack of funding for overseas education schemes

A man in Hyderabad allegedly killed his sister over a property dispute, chopped her body and dumped it in a lake. Police grew suspicious after a missing complaint and arrested him along with two accomplices

Several close matches marked the Senior National Table Tennis Championship in Indore, with multiple contests going down to the wire. Jami Imlinguba, Rahane Archit and others registered hard-fought wins in intense group-stage encounters across categories

Defending champions Andhra defeated Tamil Nadu by eight wickets in the final of the South Zone Veterans Cricket Tournament in Chennai. Chasing 164, Andhra reached the target comfortably in 16 overs to retain the title

Tension erupted in Vengalraonagar as HYDRAA demolished structures on three acres of government land. Occupants alleged decades-long residence without notice, while authorities cited illegal construction. Police were deployed to maintain order amid protests during the operation.

Over 5,000 contractors in Hyderabad have threatened to halt civic works from March 23 over Rs 700 crore in pending dues. They blame delays on faulty WMS and ERP systems, warning that infrastructure projects could be severely affected.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Asian Development Bank is yet to approve the Musi Rejuvenation project but is largely satisfied. The Telangana government is exploring multiple funding options, including PPP mode, to take the project forward

NCC Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats urged integration of cyber and drone training during his visit to Secunderabad. He reviewed ongoing initiatives and stressed equipping cadets with future-ready skills to meet modern challenges and strengthen nation-building efforts.

Hyderabad will host the first India stop of Anirudh Ravichander’s XV Tour on March 21, 2026, at Gachibowli Stadium. The concert celebrates 15 years of his music career and promises high-energy performances with advanced production and global tour standards.

Kukatpally police arrested a man for allegedly cheating a jewellery shop by diverting the salesman’s attention and swapping real gold rings with fake ones before escaping. The accused is reportedly involved in three similar offences.

Telangana ranked last among large States in the Consumer Justice Ranking 2026, with the India Justice Report highlighting vacancies in commissions and significant delays, with cases taking up to 974 days for disposal against the stipulated 90 to 150 days.