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Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has apologised for a remark about former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and legendary actor M G Ramachandran, saying it was inadvertent. His apology came after Tamil film personalities urged him to clarify the comment

Four members of an Adilabad cooperative society were arrested for allegedly threatening chairman Konduri Rakender and manager Ragam Ramesh over loan repayments. The accused reportedly extorted Rs 20,000 on three occasions under the banner of tribal rights group Tudum Debba.

BRS leader S. Ravinder Singh alleged that development works in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation have stalled due to demands for a 10 percent commission. Despite administrative sanction of Rs 50 crore, around 20 tenders remain unopened, raising concerns over transparency and delays.

RGUKT (IIIT-Basar) has released the 2026-27 admissions schedule for its six-year integrated B.Tech programmes at Basar (1,500 seats) and Mahabubnagar (180 seats). Applications open March 18, with counselling starting June 5. Students can apply online via TS Online, MeeSeva, or university website.

BITS Pilani will invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish an AI Plus campus in Amaravati over the next five years. The campus, expected to accommodate 7,000 students, will offer courses in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science and other emerging technologies

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted an illegal synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh, and seized 237 kg of Alprazolam worth Rs 47 crore. The operation, part of 'Operation White Hammer', led to the arrest of two alleged masterminds

Hyderabad police have imposed restrictions around SSC examination centres from March 14 to April 16, banning gatherings of five or more within 200 metres and directing nearby photocopy and internet centres to remain closed, ensuring safe and fair exams.

Police in Karimnagar arrested five persons, including a minor, allegedly involved in a March 11 roadside robbery of RMP T. Komuraiah near Nedunur. The accused reportedly threw chilli powder at the victim, stealing a gold chain and Rs 1,000 cash.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilization Fund will help India respond to unexpected crises such as global conflicts and supply disruptions. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth Rs 2.01 lakh crore

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad has launched two new MTech programmes in AI and machine learning in chemical engineering and computational chemical engineering to train engineers for data-driven and digitally advanced process industries

Cyberabad Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 15 victims and arrested nine suspects in three trafficking cases during raids conducted over a week. She Teams also carried out 124 decoy operations and caught 43 persons for harassing women.

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar said the party will challenge the Assembly Speaker’s ruling on disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs in the High Court and approach the Election Commission over Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender contesting as a Congress candidate.

A traditional seeds festival was organised at Pedda Sakeda village in Kerameri mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Experts and organisers urged farmers to conserve ancestral seeds, avoid chemical fertilisers and create seed banks for future generations

An inquiry has been ordered into an alleged attempt to encroach on four acres of government land behind the D Mart shopping mall in Mancherial. The land, reportedly assigned to weaker sections, is said to be targeted for a real estate layout

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials arrested a man for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content about actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. Police said the suspect circulated objectionable material, including an AI-fabricated video, through his Instagram account.

Hackathon 2K26 at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College concluded with a valedictory ceremony after a 36-hour coding challenge. Students developed solutions in areas such as AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and robotics, with nine teams winning across different domains

Khammam Municipal Corporation aims to collect Rs 38 crore in property taxes before March 31, 2026. With 37,000 property dues pending, officials have set up special counters, appointed assistants, and warned defaulters of water disconnections to meet the target.

A shortage of LPG supply in Sangareddy district has forced temples, hostels and hotels to use firewood for cooking. Officials also seized domestic LPG cylinders from hotels during raids as institutions struggled to obtain commercial gas cylinders

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has begun evaluation of answer scripts for the IPE March 2026 exams, with results likely to be announced on April 5 or 6. Major exams concluded on Friday, while officials from several boards visited the command control centre

The Assembly Speaker’s rejection of disqualification petitions against 10 turncoat MLAs may have closed proceedings in the House, but the issue is set to move to the courts. The BRS is expected to challenge the verdict, triggering the next legal battle

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

Nagole police arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly cheating several investors by promising high returns through share market trading. Around 25 people reportedly invested crores of rupees, with three women alone pooling about Rs 27 lakh.

Royal Challenge has launched its new whiskey blend ‘Irish Trail’ in Hyderabad with an immersive bar experience celebrating Irish pub culture. The whiskey, blending Irish and Indian malts, is currently available only in Telangana at different price points.

A ten-year-old boy, Dudala Abhinav, was electrocuted while playing at a friend’s house in Madannapet, Narsampet, Warangal. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to the shock. Police have registered a case in connection with the incident.