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Three years after its launch, Project Cheetah has recorded 38 cheetahs across Madhya Pradesh, with successful breeding and second-generation cub survival at Kuno National Park marking a key consolidation phase in India’s ambitious wildlife reintroduction programme.
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The Telangana government’s Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Policy (VVMP), aimed at phasing out ageing and polluting vehicles, has seen limited success in Hyderabad. Despite incentives such as tax concessions and waiver of penalties, only about 30 vehicles are scrapped monthly.
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Businessmen in Hyderabad are organising month-long Ramzan shopping fairs featuring celebrities and influencers. Religious scholars, however, argue that such events dilute the sanctity of the holy month, urging the community to avoid them.
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The All India Football Federation has partnered with the Ryan Group of Institutions to introduce structured football and futsal programmes in schools, with a special focus on grassroots development, coach education, safeguarding standards, futsal expansion and promoting girls’ participation across age groups.
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Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Gravite 7-seater MPV at an introductory price of Rs. 5.65 lakh. Built in Chennai, the family-focused MPV offers flexible seating, modern features, safety systems and manual and AMT options.
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Hospital sewage containing antibiotic residues is fuelling the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in Hyderabad’s drains and the Musi river, a study by CCMB and TIGS has found, warning of serious public health risks if sewage management systems are not improved.
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Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai together account for nearly 70 per cent of India’s AI-related job openings, led by demand in software engineering, data science and customer operations, according to a CBRE report analysing over 64,500 job listings.
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A spate of bomb threat emails sent to courts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh caused widespread panic on Wednesday. The CBI court in Nampally, Hyderabad, was evacuated after receiving a hoax email, while similar threats were reported in Rajamahendravaram and Karimnagar.
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Indore police arrested MBA student Piyush Dhamnotiya for the brutal murder of his classmate. After allegedly strangling and stabbing her out of suspicion, the accused stayed with the body before fleeing to Mumbai. Evidence was recovered during a crime scene recreation
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Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales dismissed AI-driven platforms like ‘Grokepedia’ as unrealistic, emphasizing Wikipedia’s reliance on human collaboration, transparency, and attribution, while noting AI’s rise and India’s potential in the evolving technology landscape
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The Election Commission of India has announced biennial Rajya Sabha elections to fill two seats from Telangana, with polling scheduled for March 16, 2026. The terms of Abhishek Manu Singhvi (Congress) and KR Suresh Reddy (BRS) end on April 9.
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A Noida-based university was removed from the AI Impact Summit after social media backlash over showcasing a Chinese robotic dog as its own. The government acted following national embarrassment, despite the university claiming it was for educational purposes
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Tantri Kantarar Rajeevar was granted bail by the Kollam Vigilance Court in the Sabarimala gold theft case, with the court noting no prima facie evidence linking him to the theft, marking a setback for the SIT
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A 27-year-old software engineer was robbed of her gold chain by two scooter-borne assailants, including a woman, near Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence in Jubilee Hills on Tuesday.
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India-Bangladesh relations are poised for a reset following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s victory. PM Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, while India engages security, trade, and minority protection issues amid concerns over ISI-backed destabilisation efforts
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The Hyderabad water board replaced the damaged Manjeera pipeline on a war-footing and restored supply to Manikonda locality by Wednesday morning.
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Indian intelligence agencies report a surge in hoax threats targeting schools, airlines, and the judiciary, allegedly orchestrated by international syndicates and dark web groups, including Al-Qaeda and ISI-linked psy-ops, aiming to spread fear, economic loss, and disrupt judicial functioning
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The prime suspect in the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Annamayya district was found dead in a lake on Wednesday. Following a massive manhunt, police suspect Kulavardhan died by suicide after the victim's body was discovered at his home
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The BRS-CPI alliance enforced a day-long bandh in Kyathanpalli, Mancherial, protesting alleged misconduct by Congress councillors towards women colleagues. Shops and schools remained shut, while leaders including Balka Suman faced police action.
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Four children were injured in South 24 Parganas when a drum containing chemicals exploded during road repair work in Canning. Three were hospitalized at MR Bangur Hospital, prompting a police investigation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tamil Nadu twice in March to boost NDA’s campaign ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Madurai and Vellore and alliances finalised with key regional parties.
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Christians in Hyderabad observed Ash Wednesday with special prayers and masses, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting leading up to Easter.
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Three cheetah cubs were born at Kuno National Park, raising India’s cheetah population to 38. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted this milestone in Project Cheetah’s conservation and revival efforts
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The National Investigation Agency arrested Moitheenkutty, a Malappuram resident, at Nedumbassery airport for alleged arms training linked to the banned Popular Front of India, ending his four-year absconding and advancing the ongoing probe
