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Two students from Khammam and Mahabubabad districts displayed courage by appearing for their SSC examinations despite personal tragedies. One lost his father a day before the exam, while another lost both her parents just hours before writing the test
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says the Musi River rejuvenation project could boost Hyderabad’s economy and real estate sector. But critics fear displacement along the riverbanks. Here’s a clear explainer of the ₹7000-crore Musi riverfront project and what it means.
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Frequent monkey attacks have become a major concern for residents of Mancherial town, with aggressive animals roaming colonies, parks and temples in search of food and water. The municipal corporation plans to allocate funds to hire catchers to trap the monkeys
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Reconstruction of a decades-old bridge on the Hussain Sagar surplus nala near Ashok Nagar has triggered severe traffic congestion on the Ashok Nagar-Indira Park stretch in Hyderabad. The works are expected to continue for four months, affecting daily commuters.
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Residents in Adilabad town faced inconvenience due to a shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, forcing consumers to queue up for long hours at an agency. Operators said there was no stock and advised consumers to collect cylinders once fresh supplies arrive
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Hyderabad Police warn LPG consumers of a new cyber fraud where malicious APK files are sent for fake KYC updates. The malware steals personal and banking information. Officials advise using only official platforms and reporting fraud via 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Portal.
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Five persons, including two children below five years of age, were injured after a group of stray dogs attacked residents in Ankusapur village of Thangallapalli mandal in Rajanna-Sircilla district on Saturday. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment
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Director of Census Operations Bharati Hollikeri said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, including house listing and population enumeration. About 88,000 staff will participate in the exercise, while all data collected will remain confidential under the Census Act.
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Three persons, including a 14-year-old SSC student who had appeared for his first exam, died after a crane used for removing silt from a well lost balance and fell into it at Korikishala village in Bhupalpally district
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GHMC’s town planning wing inspected 252 commercial buildings in Hyderabad for fire safety compliance. Officials flagged hazardous materials, issued notices for equipment installation or repair, and stressed follow-up actions to prevent fire accidents across the city.
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Press Information Bureau Hyderabad will organise the “Vartalap – Media Workshop for Journalists” in Sangareddy on March 17. The programme will feature sessions on gender-based violence, Central government schemes for women and the use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said regime change in West Bengal is inevitable while addressing a rally at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. He accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption, encouraging infiltration and blocking central schemes, and promised rule of law if BJP comes to power
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The Telangana government has activated a round-the-clock Command and Control Centre at Errum Manzil to monitor LPG distribution across the State. Using GPS tracking and coordination among oil companies and officials, the facility aims to ensure uninterrupted supply and quickly address bottlenecks.
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A TGSRTC bus driver was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths at Karmanghat in Hyderabad after an argument. The injured driver was hospitalised, and police have registered a case and launched efforts to identify and apprehend the attackers.
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Clashes broke out between TMC and BJP supporters in central Kolkata shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at the Brigade Parade Ground. Stones were allegedly thrown at minister Shashi Panja's residence, while a police officer and BJP leader were injured
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EAGLE Force arrested a Nigerian national in Hyderabad for allegedly overstaying his visa for nearly eight years. The man, who had been living in Kondapur and doing minor film roles, was deported to Nigeria after legal formalities and FRRO clearance.
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A 25-year-old intern doctor at AIIMS Rajkot died by suicide and was found on a railway track near the city. Police recovered a note alleging assault by classmates. The deceased, Ratankumar Meghwal from Rajasthan, had earlier attempted suicide at the same spot
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Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Bhagwant Mann government of corruption and called it an ATM for Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in Moga. He promised to end Punjab's drug menace within two years if the BJP forms government in 2027
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Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, organised a two-day national conference on maternal emergencies and neonatal critical care. Over 1,000 healthcare professionals attended the event, which focused on real-life clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination in emergency maternal and newborn care.
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Akasa Air has introduced a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on its domestic and international routes from March 15, citing rising aviation turbine fuel prices amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. IndiGo and Air India have taken similar steps
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A controversy arose in Medchal–Malkajgiri district after some Class X students were allotted the SSC examination centre at their own school. Officials clarified that a software-based jumbling system allocated centres and ensured mixed seating to maintain fairness.
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Mosques across Hyderabad are witnessing a large turnout of devotees observing itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramzan. Muslims spend long hours in prayer and spiritual reflection, while mosques make special arrangements for those participating.
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As summer temperatures rise in Hyderabad, several NGOs are distributing water bowls for birds and stray animals. Volunteers are encouraging citizens to place and refill bowls regularly, helping thousands of animals stay hydrated during the hottest months of the year.
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Cambridge Isotope Laboratories and Chemtatva Chiral Solutions have announced a Rs 300 crore joint venture to set up advanced isotope manufacturing in Genome Valley, Telangana. The project is expected to create 250 high-skilled jobs and support pharmaceutical and semiconductor research.