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Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 364 people for drunken driving during a two-day enforcement drive on March 13 and 14. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said strict action will continue as part of a zero tolerance approach against drunken driving.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will operate special buses to manage the travel rush during Ugadi and Ramzan. Additional services will run on March 17, 18 and 23, while women will continue to travel free under the Mahalakshmi Scheme.

A tiger moving across parts of northern Telangana resurfaced in Jagtial district and killed two cows in Surampeta village in Kodimial mandal. Forest officials are tracking the animal using trap cameras and advised villagers to remain alert and avoid moving alone at night.

A seven-month pregnant tribal woman was allegedly murdered by a man in a forest area in Penchikalpet mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Police registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Atrocities Act.

Navneet Kaur finished as the third-highest scorer with four goals and was named Player of the Tournament as India secured a silver medal at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad to qualify for the World Cup.

The government has dismissed social media claims of militants attacking the Indian Army in Baramulla, calling them fake. Officials confirmed that a joint operation in the Uri sector successfully eliminated one terrorist without any casualties among Indian forces.

Veteran forward Navneet Kaur emerged as a key figure in India’s successful campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, finishing as the third-highest scorer with four goals. Her standout performance included a hat-trick against Wales, earning her the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.

The Indian Open 2026 pickleball tournament in Hyderabad will be held as an IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event following a partnership between Global Sports and the Indian Pickleball Association. The event will feature 1,500 participants competing for a $50,000 prize pool.

Three young men from Ibrahim Bagh drowned while swimming in Gandipet lake in Rangareddy district on Sunday. Police, with the help of locals and swimmers, conducted a search operation and retrieved their bodies from the water on Monday. A case is under investigation

A dispute over phone calls related to a house-warming function escalated into violence at Chilkanagar, Hyderabad, resulting in the murder of AR Constable P Sudheer Kumar. Within six hours, Uppal police arrested two suspects, Banothu Santosh and Podishetty Taru.

Former India captain Mithali Raj received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Annual Awards 2026 in New Delhi. Andhra cricketers Sree Charani and Shabnam Shakil were also honoured, drawing praise from the Andhra Cricket Association leadership.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed Lakshmi Durga, wife of MLC Anantha Uday Bhaskar, to appear before the SIT probing the 2022 murder of Dalit youth Veedhi Subrahmanyam. She was questioned in Kakinada amid allegations of her involvement.

At the Oscars red carpet, singers Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd showcased fine jewellery by Swadesh, highlighting India’s artisanal brilliance. The pieces, crafted by master artisans in Telangana, celebrated India’s enduring legacy of jewellery-making.

The Telangana Legislature’s budget session opened with heated protests as Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presented the Congress government’s vision document Telangana Rising-2047, targeting a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The session saw sharp exchanges, slogans, and allegations of scams, underscoring the tense political climate in the State.

The Class 10 public examinations commenced across Andhra Pradesh with over 6.4 lakh students appearing at 3,415 centres. Elaborate arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, medical teams, and flying squads, were made to ensure smooth conduct and prevent malpractice.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that South Africa and New Zealand will host the men’s and women’s editions of the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Cape Town will stage the men’s tournament from 11 to 20 June, while Auckland will host the women’s event from 15 to 21 June.

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Narsingi, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on Sunday. The suspect reportedly lured the child with chocolates before assaulting and killing her.

BRS legislators, led by KT Rama Rao, staged a protest at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial demanding statutory backing and funds for the Congress government’s Six Guarantees. The BRS vowed to raise these issues strongly in the budget session.

The Haryana government told the Supreme Court it has refused to grant sanction to prosecute Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested in May 2025 over social media posts on Operation Sindoor. The state’s decision effectively closes the trial court proceedings.

At the SJFI National Convention in New Delhi, IOA president PT Usha emphasised the need for athlete-first governance, highlighting preparation, welfare and grassroots development as priorities for India’s sporting future.

An unidentified woman in her late 30s was found murdered near the Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple in Medchal on Sunday evening. Locals discovered the body and alerted police, who launched an investigation.

A speeding car lost control near Jubilee Hills Metro Station in Hyderabad late Sunday night, ramming into a divider with great force. The vehicle flipped in the air and landed on the opposite side of the road, crashing into several parked vehicles.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, with Sean Penn honoured as Best Supporting Actor. The political thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall, was praised for its layered storytelling and powerful performances.

A devastating fire broke out in the ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Odisha, killing ten patients in the early hours of Monday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed the deaths and announced a judicial probe into the incident.