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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested JDWA office superintendent Eegala Madhusudan in Karimnagar for allegedly accepting bribes from employees and contractors. Officials said he transferred Rs 14.77 lakh, collected as bribes, to a benami bank account

AIMIM MLAs and MLCs staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly during the playing of Vande Mataram before and after the Governor’s address. The move sparked a political row, with BJP leaders criticising the protest and demanding action

The Union government informed the Rajya Sabha that Telangana did not receive Central assistance for Mission Bhagiratha and cannot be included under the Jal Jeevan Mission now, as the scheme framework and timelines have already been finalised

A tribal rights organisation in Kumram Bheem Asifabad condemned the murder of a pregnant tribal woman, Athram Sammakka, and demanded strict action against the accused. The group also sought Rs 25 lakh compensation and a fast-track court to try the case

Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy led a farmers’ protest in Jagtial demanding maize procurement centres and MSP for farmers. The protest comes amid growing speculation about his differences with the party leadership and rumours about a possible exit from Congress

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed Congress MLAs and MLCs to strictly follow the party and government line while responding to issues. He issued the instruction during a CLP meeting after recent statements by some legislators created problems for the party

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy sparked controversy by suggesting mandatory drug tests every 90 days for film artistes and elected public representatives. He said films should be released only after artistes clear the tests, reigniting debate on his remarks

If measurement itself becomes a subject of debate, the informational foundations of economic policymaking inevitably weaken 

India has evacuated more than 550 nationals from Iran through Armenia amid the escalating West Asia conflict. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked Armenia for facilitating the transit while the government continues to assist thousands of Indians still in Iran

A 43-year-old woman died of a heart attack while attending a housewarming ceremony in Khammam on Monday. She collapsed while posing for photographs with relatives and was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared her dead

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to safeguard Telangana’s interests in Krishna and Godavari river water disputes. He questioned the government’s silence over Andhra Pradesh’s claims and demanded immediate steps to protect Telangana’s water rights.

The Rural Sports Meet-2025-26 organised by NTPC under its CSR initiative began on Monday with participation from 21 government high schools from Ramagundam, Kamanpur, Anthergaon and Palakurthi mandals, aiming to promote sportsmanship and physical fitness among rural students

Empanelled civil contractors have warned GHMC, CMC and MMC officials that they will stop ongoing works if their pending bills are not cleared by March 21. Contractors say they are facing financial strain due to unpaid dues and delays in processing bills.

The BRS has demanded that the ongoing Telangana Budget session be extended till March 31 and sought detailed discussions on 19 public issues. Party leader T Harish Rao also raised concerns over the absence of Question Hour and delays in replies

Thatipatri Rakesh, a 41-year-old software engineer from Warangal working in the United States, died of a heart attack on Sunday. Rakesh, who had been living in Virginia for a decade, is survived by his wife Tejaswini and two children.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the West Asia war is affecting the marketing of products from the state. Speaking in Amaravati, he also unveiled a 58-foot statue of freedom fighter Potti Sriramulu on his 125th birth anniversary

Renowned Telangana poet Nandini Sidda Reddy has been selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry collection Animesha. Known for writing in the Telangana dialect, he played an active role in the Telangana movement and founded Manjeera Rachayithala Sangam.

Limited screening, lack of awareness and unequal access to healthcare continue to worsen survival rates, posing a major public health challenge

An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, carrying Murban crude from the UAE is set to reach India after safely sailing from Fujairah port following an attack. India is working to ensure safe passage for other vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz

Rallies were held in Leh and Kargil two days after activist Sonam Wangchuk’s release, as agitating groups renewed their demand for statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Kargil and Drass observed a shutdown while security remained tight across the Union Territory

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Assembly poll schedule appears structured to suit the BJP’s convenience. Shashi Tharoor also expressed surprise over the early election in Kerala, saying the April 9 polling date has left the party with limited campaign time

The government has claimed $2.81 billion from Reliance Industries Limited and BP for allegedly drawing gas from ONGC’s KG basin fields. The matter is now before the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court set aside an earlier arbitration award favouring RIL

Lemons are now being sold by the kilogram in Mancherial after prices surged due to a dip in supply from neighbouring regions. Residents say the citrus fruit, once sold cheaply in loose pieces, now costs around Rs.120 per kg.

Telugu poet Nandini Sidda Reddy is among the 24 writers selected for the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025. English author Navtej Sarna and Hindi writer Mamta Kalia are also among the recipients announced by the Sahitya Akademi