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The Telangana government may focus on infrastructure-heavy allocations in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn that reliance on borrowed funds could increase financial pressure if expected Central funding does not materialise

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government would allocate Rs 5,000 crore by June 2 for land acquisition linked to pending irrigation projects. He also set timelines for completing several projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district

A two-day Mega Farmers’ Mela began at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad with participation from women farmers, agricultural experts and students. Ministers and ICAR Director General ML Jat attended the event where awards were presented to women farmers

Markets across Hyderabad, especially in the old city, are witnessing a surge in visitors ahead of Ramzan. Traders have stocked fresh garments, footwear and accessories, while exhibitions at several function halls are also attracting large crowds for festival shopping

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that influence and money play a major role in player selection in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He highlighted the Union government’s Khelo India Mission aimed at strengthening sports development

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped in Bihar’s Bhojpur district on March 5. Police arrested five accused following a complaint filed by the victim’s brother. The survivor is undergoing treatment while police continue their investigation

A 45-year-old man from Medchal died of electrocution at Narsingi mandal headquarters in Medak district on Sunday after accidentally touching live electric wires while drying clothes on the roof of a house during a family function

A voluntary organisation run by NRIs, Dikshuchi, sponsored a computer lab at a government upper primary school in remote Rendlaguda village of Jannaram mandal in Mancherial district, marking International Women's Day. Volunteers will conduct online classes every Saturday

Room air-conditioner manufacturers including Daikin, Voltas and LG are raising prices by 5–15 per cent ahead of the summer season due to rising copper costs, a weaker rupee, higher freight charges and new energy-efficiency norms.

An auto-rickshaw driver in Mancherial died after consuming pesticide amid financial distress allegedly linked to reduced earnings following the free bus scheme for women. Auto unions staged a protest and demanded government support for the deceased driver’s family

The Telangana government may prioritise infrastructure in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn the strategy could increase borrowing and fiscal risks, while officials say several major projects depend on Central funding support

A group of women from Mukhra (K) village in Echoda mandal wrote to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi seeking implementation of six poll guarantees, including financial aid for women, gold for brides and scooters for students.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that a contractors’ syndicate linked to the ruling Congress was involved in irregularities in Singareni Collieries’ overburden tenders. He demanded scrapping of the site visit certificate rule and a probe into the tender process

Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra is known for its thriving tiger population, but the reserve is also home to many other fascinating animals such as deer, gaur, sloth bears, wild dogs and leopards that attract wildlife enthusiasts and safari visitors

Former Minister T Harish Rao said villages in Siddipet constituency witnessed major development during the 10-year rule of the BRS. After unveiling a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Chowdaram village, he highlighted welfare schemes and irrigation improvements

The BJP has urged TVK leader Vijay to join the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu, saying a united opposition is needed to prevent a split in anti-DMK votes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who had accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was allegedly attacked with a razor by an unidentified person on a train near Sirathu station. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Prayagraj for medical examination.

A man allegedly attacked his mother-in-law with scissors and severed her nose after a family dispute in Rajasthan’s Jalore district. The accused fled with the severed portion, while the victim was taken to Gujarat for treatment. Police have launched a search.

Federal courts across the United States ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention, ruling that authorities violated due process protections by detaining migrants without hearings under a disputed interpretation of immigration law

A sharper decline in women voters following West Bengal’s electoral roll revision has introduced a new political variable ahead of the Assembly polls. Analysts say even marginal shifts in the crucial women electorate could influence outcomes in tightly contested constituencies.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolished illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case that left a 26-year-old man dead. Heavy police deployment remained as authorities cleared encroachments built over drains.

A 50-year-old woman died after being run over by an RTC bus in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Saturday night. The victim fell onto the road after the bus hit the scooter she was travelling on with her son near Golnaka.

A 20-year-old farmer from Bandarupally village in Thoguta mandal of Siddipet district died by suicide on Sunday, reportedly after a family dispute. Police registered a case following a complaint by the victim’s father and launched an investigation.

A 27-year-old man was allegedly murdered near Chaitanyapuri Metro station in Hyderabad following a financial dispute over a loan of Rs 1.40 lakh. Police said the accused and his friends attacked the victim during a heated argument.