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Sixteen students of a minority residential school in Narsapur of Medak district reportedly fell ill with vomiting, stomach pain and loose motions. They were shifted to the Area Hospital, while the management attributed the illness to dehydration during Ramadan fasting

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appeared to contradict his earlier remarks on the State’s finances by assuring funds for Old City development while inaugurating the rejuvenated Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake. He also sought AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s support for development works

A 17-year-old boy, Ritvik, died by suicide in Gopalpur village of Karimnagar rural mandal after being upset over his parents’ delay in buying him a motorcycle. He consumed pesticide on March 6 and died in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of former Gangadevipalli sarpanch Koosam Rajamouli, recalling his role in developing the village into a model through participatory governance and rural development initiatives that inspired the State government’s Palle Pragathi programme

BRS leaders celebrated International Women’s Day at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad, credited the previous K Chandrashekhar Rao government for women welfare schemes and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to women

A road in the eighth division of Alugunur area in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation was named ‘Praful Desai Marg’ in recognition of the services of Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai. Leaders also laid the foundation stone for new roads under Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika-99

The UAE said its air defences intercepted most missiles and drones launched during Iranian attacks amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Authorities reported casualties among foreign nationals and reaffirmed readiness to defend the country against any security threats.

The Mallanna Bonalu jatara was celebrated on a grand scale at the Mallanna Swamy temple in Peddapur village of Metpally mandal in Jagtial district, with devotees offering around 50,000 bonams and participating in traditional rituals and cultural performances

The Telangana government may focus on infrastructure-heavy allocations in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn that reliance on borrowed funds could increase financial pressure if expected Central funding does not materialise

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government would allocate Rs 5,000 crore by June 2 for land acquisition linked to pending irrigation projects. He also set timelines for completing several projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district

A two-day Mega Farmers’ Mela began at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad with participation from women farmers, agricultural experts and students. Ministers and ICAR Director General ML Jat attended the event where awards were presented to women farmers

Markets across Hyderabad, especially in the old city, are witnessing a surge in visitors ahead of Ramzan. Traders have stocked fresh garments, footwear and accessories, while exhibitions at several function halls are also attracting large crowds for festival shopping

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that influence and money play a major role in player selection in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He highlighted the Union government’s Khelo India Mission aimed at strengthening sports development

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped in Bihar’s Bhojpur district on March 5. Police arrested five accused following a complaint filed by the victim’s brother. The survivor is undergoing treatment while police continue their investigation

A 45-year-old man from Medchal died of electrocution at Narsingi mandal headquarters in Medak district on Sunday after accidentally touching live electric wires while drying clothes on the roof of a house during a family function

A voluntary organisation run by NRIs, Dikshuchi, sponsored a computer lab at a government upper primary school in remote Rendlaguda village of Jannaram mandal in Mancherial district, marking International Women's Day. Volunteers will conduct online classes every Saturday

Room air-conditioner manufacturers including Daikin, Voltas and LG are raising prices by 5–15 per cent ahead of the summer season due to rising copper costs, a weaker rupee, higher freight charges and new energy-efficiency norms.

An auto-rickshaw driver in Mancherial died after consuming pesticide amid financial distress allegedly linked to reduced earnings following the free bus scheme for women. Auto unions staged a protest and demanded government support for the deceased driver’s family

The Telangana government may prioritise infrastructure in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn the strategy could increase borrowing and fiscal risks, while officials say several major projects depend on Central funding support

A group of women from Mukhra (K) village in Echoda mandal wrote to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi seeking implementation of six poll guarantees, including financial aid for women, gold for brides and scooters for students.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that a contractors’ syndicate linked to the ruling Congress was involved in irregularities in Singareni Collieries’ overburden tenders. He demanded scrapping of the site visit certificate rule and a probe into the tender process

Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra is known for its thriving tiger population, but the reserve is also home to many other fascinating animals such as deer, gaur, sloth bears, wild dogs and leopards that attract wildlife enthusiasts and safari visitors

Former Minister T Harish Rao said villages in Siddipet constituency witnessed major development during the 10-year rule of the BRS. After unveiling a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Chowdaram village, he highlighted welfare schemes and irrigation improvements

The BJP has urged TVK leader Vijay to join the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu, saying a united opposition is needed to prevent a split in anti-DMK votes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state