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Telangana’s finances are increasingly dependent on borrowings, with market loans crossing the budget estimate by over 53 per cent. Data shows a widening gap between revenue generation and expenditure, raising concerns among economists about the sustainability of the State’s financial management.

Around 10,000 women farmers will gather at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad for the first-ever Mega Women Rythu Mela on March 8 and 9, where experts will discuss sustainable farming, reduced pesticide use, crop rotation, and soil health management.

More than two years after the Congress government took office in Telangana, expansion of the Medical Devices Park at Sultanpur has not progressed. Officials are still identifying land even as the existing facility remains nearly fully occupied.

Commodore Sujay Kapoor (Retd) has taken charge as Director (Production) at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a premier Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence. With over three decades of service in the Indian Navy, he brings extensive expertise in armament production, indigenisation, and strategic defence studies.

An email warning of a bomb at the Meteorological Centre in Begumpet, Hyderabad, caused panic and led to the evacuation of staff on Friday morning. Police and bomb disposal squads conducted thorough searches but confirmed the absence of explosives.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have launched a unique road safety campaign by deploying actors dressed as Lord Yama Dharma Raju at busy junctions. The initiative, in collaboration with NGOs, aims to create a psychological impact on violators by blending cultural symbolism with enforcement.

Protests continued in Hyderabad on Friday condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Telangana Joint Action Committee organised a demonstration at Charminar after Friday prayers.

The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) hosted the 2nd Green Telangana Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts.

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, in partnership with the Re-Reeti Foundation, has introduced Spotlight Tours, free guided sessions held every weekend in one-hour and two-hour formats.

Indian refiners have begun purchasing stranded Russian crude oil cargoes following a US Treasury waiver, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten Middle Eastern supplies.

The University of Hyderabad’s Department of Education and Education Technology organised an ‘Exhibition of Sustainable Models’ under its Sustainable Club initiative.

EAM S Jaishankar met Iran’s Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh at Raisina Dialogue 2026 amid ongoing West Asia conflict. The three-day conference fosters global dialogue on geopolitics, climate, trade, and technology, March 5–7

Four men, including one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, were arrested by Metropolitan Police on suspicion of spying on the Jewish community and aiding Iran’s intelligence. Arrests occurred at multiple north London addresses early Friday

Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, a 23-year-old hockey player from Maharashtra, has become a key midfielder in the Indian women’s hockey team. Starting her journey from school-level Kho Kho, she rose through state and national tournaments to win the Junior Asia Cup in 2023.

  Indian refiners have resumed buying stranded Russian crude after the US Treasury issued a 30-day licence. The move offsets Middle East supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, ensuring domestic fuel security while balancing Russian and other sources 

The Bihar government amended its notification to include POCSO Act provisions in the case of a NEET aspirant found dead at Shambhu Girls Hostel. The CBI now investigates possible sexual assault alongside the cause of death

A 17-year-old Intermediate student allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Chiryala village, Keesara, Hyderabad. Police said he was distressed after struggling with three examinations.

A speeding SUV overturned on the airport road near Shamshabad, injuring four people including the driver. Police said the vehicle lost control and hit a divider, causing it to flip.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of diverting crores of rupees from the State exchequer to fund election publicity in Kerala through newspaper advertisements.

Five people were injured when Dr. Viralkant Chaudhary lost control of his car on Pal–Umra Bridge, hitting multiple vehicles. Victims were hospitalized in stable condition, while police investigate fatigue, alcohol influence, and vehicle condition

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of senior video journalist Damodar, who died of a heart attack in December.

A 37-year-old private employee, Venkateshwara Reddy, died by suicide at his residence in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after suffering severe financial losses through online betting applications.

Metformin, widely prescribed for diabetes, is now being studied for its potential to rejuvenate the brain by activating the hypothalamus and reducing toxic proteins. However, long-term use has been linked to Vitamin B12 deficiency, which elevates homocysteine levels and increases the risk of stroke.

A tiger’s movement has triggered panic among villagers in Thamsi mandal of Adilabad district after pugmarks were spotted near Gunjala and Dhanora villages. Farmers fear the tiger may be wandering into farms in search of prey and have urged forest officials to step up surveillance.