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Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli praised Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, calling it emotionally powerful and applauding R. Madhavan’s performance. He also lauded Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, saying the sequel surpassed the original in scale and storytelling.
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A fierce price war has erupted among Indian pharmaceutical companies after the Semaglutide patent expiry, with generics priced up to 90 percent cheaper. The sharp price cuts could expand diabetes and obesity treatment access for millions of patients in India.
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A newborn abandoned in a cotton field near Seethanagar hamlet in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was rescued on Saturday. Local residents alerted authorities, following which officials shifted the infant to a hospital in Kagaznagar for care and protection.
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A 23-year-old MBBS graduate allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Risala Bazar in Alwal on Friday. Police suspect a family dispute preceded the incident and have registered a case while probing if any other factors were involved.
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A Karimnagar Town-II Sub-Inspector allegedly died by suicide at his in-laws’ house in Sithampet days after his wife died by suicide earlier this week. The officer was rushed to a hospital in Jammikunta where doctors declared him dead.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over a reported decline in IT jobs in Telangana, questioning whether the drop was due to artificial intelligence or administrative inefficiency. The issue has triggered sharp criticism from BRS leaders.
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Hyderabad Police raided an illegal food manufacturing unit in Jiyaguda, uncovering large-scale samosa preparation under unhygienic conditions. Authorities seized food stock and raw materials worth Rs 5 lakh and took the 73-year-old owner into custody.
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A 23-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide in Old Safilguda under Neredmet police limits after the family of a woman he loved refused their marriage proposal. Police recovered a suicide note from the room and have begun an investigation.
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Police detained 37 youths during surprise raids on hookah centres in LB Nagar and Nagole on Friday night. Officers seized hookah equipment from two establishments and collected blood samples of those detained for testing before initiating further action.
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A man allegedly attacked his former lover with a knife in Miyapur after she married another person earlier this year. Police arrested the suspect and his father following the incident. The injured woman was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for treatment.
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A 58-year-old farmer from Arli (B) village in Adilabad Rural mandal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy crop losses and debt. A video of him pleading with officials to procure his produce earlier has gone viral.
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Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour across Telangana on Saturday as thousands gathered at Eidgahs and mosques for special prayers. The largest congregation was witnessed at Eidgah Mir Alam in Hyderabad, where around two lakh people participated.
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Former Minister Harish Rao said delayed maize procurement forced farmers to sell at low prices, causing losses, and credited protests for opening centres while highlighting KLIS’s role in boosting cultivation and improving agricultural conditions in Siddipet.
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Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill’s omission from the T20 World Cup squad could motivate him to deliver a strong IPL season. Pujara also backed Gujarat Titans as title contenders, highlighting their powerful batting line-up and strong pace attack.
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The US military sank a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, with three survivors rescued, as officials confirmed dozens of similar strikes since 2025 amid growing debate over their effectiveness and human rights implications.
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The Indian senior men’s cricket team will tour Ireland in June 2026 for a two-match T20 International series, the BCCI announced on Saturday. Both matches will be played in Belfast on June 26 and June 28.
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Bodies of two more students drowned in river Godavari were recovered by expert swimmers. In all, five students drowned yesterday when they entered water to take photographs.
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Iran has warned the UK it will exercise its right to self-defence if British involvement escalates, as tensions rise following a missile attempt near Diego Garcia and disputes over US access to UK military bases.
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Severe flooding in Hawaii’s Oahu island triggered evacuation orders for over 4,000 residents amid fears of a dam failure. Emergency teams, including the National Guard, were deployed as heavy rains and flash floods caused widespread damage
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The government has termed as “fake” claims that 3,000 Ukrainians are hiding in the Northeast to train insurgents. It clarified that seven foreign nationals were arrested in a separate NIA case involving illegal entry and alleged militant links
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The Congress has released another list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, naming nominees across key constituencies and leaving several seats for ally Raijor Dal, as part of a broader strategy to consolidate Opposition votes against the BJP
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Top seed Manav Thakkar advanced after a tough win over Sanil Shetty in the Senior National Table Tennis Championship, which saw several upsets. Harmeet Desai and others progressed, while many seeded players exited in a competitive round
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The Telangana State-ranking chess tournament will be held on March 22 at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad for boys and girls across age groups. Eligible players can register online or via phone before March 21. No spot entries will be accepted
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Airlines have opposed the government’s mandate for free selection of 60 per cent seats, warning it will lead to higher airfares. The FIA urged withdrawal of the rule, citing revenue losses, rising costs and potential impact on affordability for passengers
