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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning his 2019 conviction and life sentence.

Sub-Inspector Gollapelli Anusha of Jannaram, Mancherial district, has been transferred to the Vacancy Reserve of Ramagundam Commissionerate following allegations of corruption and negligence in duty.

A fire broke out at a liquor outlet on Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, in the early hours of Saturday, destroying property worth several lakhs. No casualties were reported.

Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar reserved his verdict after completing the hearing on disqualification petitions against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. The decision in the Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari case has also been reserved and is expected soon

Cyberabad police raided two houses in Kukatpally on Saturday, uncovering a prostitution racket. Two organisers and five customers were arrested, while two women were rescued.

Unidentified miscreants broke open a Vakrangee ATM at Gaddapotharam municipality in Sangareddy district early Saturday and fled with Rs 1.60 lakh. Jinnaram police registered a case and began investigation with forensic evidence and CCTV footage analysis.

The IMD has forecast daytime temperatures of 36°C to 40°C across nearly 25 districts in Telangana in the coming days. The Health Department issued an advisory urging precautions, hydration and reduced outdoor activity to prevent heat-related illnesses.

A US federal jury convicted Pakistani national Asif Merchant for plotting with Iran’s IRGC to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. The plan failed after an FBI informant alerted authorities. Merchant now faces life imprisonment

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah (Balen) and his Rastriya Swatantra Party are heading towards a sweeping victory in Nepal’s general elections, breaking the dominance of traditional parties. Riding on the momentum of last year’s Gen Z protests against corruption and political instability, the 35-year-old leader is now poised to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister

Indonesia has announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, citing rising concerns over online addiction, cyberbullying and harmful content. The rule will be implemented gradually from March 28 as digital platforms are required to comply

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for children under 16 while presenting the 2026–27 State Budget, citing concerns over mental health and digital addiction. Experts and parents welcomed the move but questioned its practical implementation

Sanju Samson, after match-winning knocks against West Indies and England, aims to deliver again in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. The in-form batter says India must take one more step to lift the trophy

Jamie Maclaren scored four goals as Mohun Bagan Super Giant thrashed Odisha FC 5-1 in an ISL clash at Salt Lake Stadium. Alberto Rodriguez also scored, while Rahim Ali netted for Odisha. Mohun Bagan stayed top with 12 points

World Champion D Gukesh ended his winless run by defeating David Anton Guijarro in the final round of the Prague Masters. Aravindh Chithambaram finished joint second, while Divya Deshmukh secured third in the Challengers section of the festival

The India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai set a new world record for digital viewership, with 65.2 million peak concurrency on JioHotstar. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the milestone as a proud moment for global cricket

The ICC has named Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf as on-field umpires for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Allahuddien Paleker, Adrian Holdstock and Andy Pycroft complete the match officials’ team

Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Chanmari FC in their second Indian Football League match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl. After a 1-0 win in their opener, the Deccan Warriors aim for another victory against the motivated debutants

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that the State will prohibit social media use for children below 13 within 90 days. The government is also considering extending the restriction to teenagers aged 13–16

Former Olympian Syed Habibul Hassan, popularly known as Hamid, passed away in Hyderabad at 85. He represented India at the 1960 Rome Olympics and played for several clubs. Telangana Football Association and former players paid tributes to the football legend

The Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, will conduct an online Dak Adalat on March 23 to hear customer service complaints related to India Post. Public grievances can be submitted to the postal department before March 13, according to an official release

Surgeons at Gleneagles Hospitals successfully performed Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair on a 75-year-old patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation and heart failure, using the indigenously developed MyClip system that offers a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery

AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad has launched the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Neuro-Radiosurgery Platform for treating brain tumors and complex neurological disorders without open surgery. The system delivers highly precise radiation, enabling painless, non-invasive treatment without hospital stay

The Local Military Authority has declared the Trimulgherry football ground in Secunderabad Cantonment a protected area and put up a warning signboard as compound wall works continue. Regular players say entry has been restricted and football practice has been halted