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Several students were injured after a tanker rammed into a school bus on Rajiv Rahadari in Siddipet. The injured were treated at local and government hospitals, and police have registered a case for investigation

Egg prices have fallen sharply due to export disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel conflict and reduced summer demand. While consumers benefit, poultry farmers face losses as surplus stock builds up in domestic markets

A tiger identified as J-1 from Maharashtra has killed multiple cattle in Jagtial district. Forest officials deployed special teams to capture the animal, while warning residents as it continues to move across districts.

A 45-year-old farmer in Siddipet died by suicide amid mounting debts and crop loss fears due to water shortage. Police registered a case as preliminary findings pointed to financial stress and failed harvest expectations

A van carrying 12 animals overturned in Hayathnagar, injuring three livestock and raising suspicions of illegal cattle transportation. The driver fled, and police launched a search while shifting the rescued animals to a shelter for treatment.

Thunderstorms brought relief from heat across Telangana, with Hyderabad recording light rainfall and several districts witnessing heavy showers. IMD has forecast more thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the State over the next few days.

TGSRTC has withdrawn incentive increments for employees opting for family planning procedures, aligning with state policy. The revised rules, effective March 17, 2026, retain special leave benefits while ending financial incentives for sterilisation

The Akshaya Patra Foundation celebrated serving five billion meals and completing 25 years of service at an event in New Delhi attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who lauded its contribution to child nutrition and education across India

Godrej Enterprises Group hosted the third edition of the GVCC Cricket Championship 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together architects and interior designers. SPA11 emerged as winners, with the tournament fostering collaboration, camaraderie and stronger industry connections beyond professional spaces

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Congress high command would decide the Chief Minister’s post, indirectly countering Revanth Reddy’s claims of a long tenure, while also addressing Cabinet expansion speculation and internal party issues

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra praised Telangana’s agricultural growth under KCR, citing key schemes, while criticising the Congress government for failing to fulfil promises and address farmers’ issues, during the Appropriation Bill debate in the Rajya Sabha

The Congress high command’s decision to form a coordination committee in Telangana has sparked internal criticism, with leaders calling it ineffective and highlighting ongoing issues of poor coordination, dissatisfaction over nominations, and persistent factionalism within the party

Miscreants stole Rs 8 lakh from a moped parked outside the tahsildar’s office in Zaheerabad after breaking open its dicky. Police, using CCTV footage, identified two suspects on a motorcycle and launched a search

The Telangana High Court admitted a writ petition challenging land acquisition for a proposed railway coaching depot in Shamshabad, with petitioners alleging violations of GO 111 restrictions, lack of environmental clearances, and infringement of property rights

The Telangana High Court suspended an NGT order halting the Uma Maheshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, observing that the directive was passed without hearing the State, and issued notices to all parties while granting interim relief

Mamata Banerjee will defend her seat even as the BJP has fielded the leader of opposition from the constituency

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the Divyang Shakti scheme in Amaravati, offering free bus travel for persons with disabilities. The Rs 207 crore programme will benefit over 12.76 lakh individuals and cover 21 categories of disabilities

Dieback disease affecting neem trees in the Medak region has caused a shortage of neem flowers, a key ingredient for Ugadi pachadi, impacting festive preparations and forcing vendors to source flowers from distant areas

A group of 204 retired armed forces officers, ex-bureaucrats and lawyers have demanded Rahul Gandhi apologise for his conduct during a protest in Parliament, calling it a violation of decorum and institutional dignity. The letter was coordinated by former J&K DGP S P Vaid

Fourteen people were arrested in Varanasi after a viral video showed them eating chicken biryani during an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga. A complaint by BJP Yuva Morcha’s Rajat Jaiswal led to an FIR under multiple sections

New Zealand defeated South Africa by 68 runs in the second T20 at Hamilton to level the five-match series 1-1. Devon Conway scored 60, while Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson shared six wickets as South Africa collapsed for 107

St Francis College for Women defeated Villa Marie College 38-29 to win the Osmania University inter-college women’s basketball championship. Loyola Academy secured third place with a 28-26 win over St Ann’s College, while top scorers shone in the finals

Displaced families and activists in Khammam staged a protest alleging irregularities in Bhoodan land house site allotments. They claimed ineligible beneficiaries were included and demanded a fresh survey and fair distribution to genuine families