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The government is preparing to relaunch the Stand-Up India scheme with modifications aimed at providing enhanced benefits to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament that lessons from the original scheme, which ended in March 2025, are being incorporated into the new version.
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Young dancer Divya Pathak presented her Kathak arangetram at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad under Guru Raghava Raj Bhatt. Her recital featured Teentaal, Radha-Krishna-themed Holi choreography, Dashavatara and Tarana, accompanied by a team of classical musicians.
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Gemini TV has launched its new weekend comedy show ‘Mass Jathara’, a skit-based competition featuring comedians and social media influencers. Judged by Jani Master, Navdeep and Bindu Madhavi, the show will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm.
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About one-third of depression patients do not respond to standard antidepressants. A new treatment called PACE uses personalised brain mapping and electrical stimulation to target malfunctioning circuits, offering hope for severe cases, though experts say larger trials are needed.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar warned citizens about the growing use of deepfake videos and images by cybercriminals. He urged people to verify suspicious content through reverse image searches and avoid forwarding unverified information on social media.
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao congratulated poet Nandini Sidda Reddy on receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award, calling it a proud moment for Telangana and recognising his contribution to Telugu literature and the Telangana cultural movement.
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BRS legislators criticised the Governor’s address in the Telangana Assembly, alleging the Congress government made misleading claims and ignored key promises including the Six Guarantees, Rythu Bharosa payments, financial aid for women and employment opportunities for youth.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 364 people for drunken driving during a two-day enforcement drive on March 13 and 14. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said strict action will continue as part of a zero tolerance approach against drunken driving.
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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will operate special buses to manage the travel rush during Ugadi and Ramzan. Additional services will run on March 17, 18 and 23, while women will continue to travel free under the Mahalakshmi Scheme.
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A tiger moving across parts of northern Telangana resurfaced in Jagtial district and killed two cows in Surampeta village in Kodimial mandal. Forest officials are tracking the animal using trap cameras and advised villagers to remain alert and avoid moving alone at night.
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A seven-month pregnant tribal woman was allegedly murdered by a man in a forest area in Penchikalpet mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Police registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Atrocities Act.
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Navneet Kaur finished as the third-highest scorer with four goals and was named Player of the Tournament as India secured a silver medal at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad to qualify for the World Cup.
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The government has dismissed social media claims of militants attacking the Indian Army in Baramulla, calling them fake. Officials confirmed that a joint operation in the Uri sector successfully eliminated one terrorist without any casualties among Indian forces.
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Veteran forward Navneet Kaur emerged as a key figure in India’s successful campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad, finishing as the third-highest scorer with four goals. Her standout performance included a hat-trick against Wales, earning her the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.
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The Indian Open 2026 pickleball tournament in Hyderabad will be held as an IPA-sanctioned PWR 1000 event following a partnership between Global Sports and the Indian Pickleball Association. The event will feature 1,500 participants competing for a $50,000 prize pool.
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Three young men from Ibrahim Bagh drowned while swimming in Gandipet lake in Rangareddy district on Sunday. Police, with the help of locals and swimmers, conducted a search operation and retrieved their bodies from the water on Monday. A case is under investigation
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A dispute over phone calls related to a house-warming function escalated into violence at Chilkanagar, Hyderabad, resulting in the murder of AR Constable P Sudheer Kumar. Within six hours, Uppal police arrested two suspects, Banothu Santosh and Podishetty Taru.
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Former India captain Mithali Raj received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Annual Awards 2026 in New Delhi. Andhra cricketers Sree Charani and Shabnam Shakil were also honoured, drawing praise from the Andhra Cricket Association leadership.
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed Lakshmi Durga, wife of MLC Anantha Uday Bhaskar, to appear before the SIT probing the 2022 murder of Dalit youth Veedhi Subrahmanyam. She was questioned in Kakinada amid allegations of her involvement.
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At the Oscars red carpet, singers Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd showcased fine jewellery by Swadesh, highlighting India’s artisanal brilliance. The pieces, crafted by master artisans in Telangana, celebrated India’s enduring legacy of jewellery-making.
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The Telangana Legislature’s budget session opened with heated protests as Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presented the Congress government’s vision document Telangana Rising-2047, targeting a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The session saw sharp exchanges, slogans, and allegations of scams, underscoring the tense political climate in the State.
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The Class 10 public examinations commenced across Andhra Pradesh with over 6.4 lakh students appearing at 3,415 centres. Elaborate arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, medical teams, and flying squads, were made to ensure smooth conduct and prevent malpractice.
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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that South Africa and New Zealand will host the men’s and women’s editions of the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup. Cape Town will stage the men’s tournament from 11 to 20 June, while Auckland will host the women’s event from 15 to 21 June.
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A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Narsingi, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on Sunday. The suspect reportedly lured the child with chocolates before assaulting and killing her.
