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Soumit Panda’s unbeaten 103 powered Reserve Bank of India to a convincing victory over National Insurance in the D-Division Institution One-Day League Cricket Championship in Hyderabad, while Air India, Vidyuth Soudha, ECIL, IICT Staff Club and Midhani also registered wins.

The Association of Indian Universities nominated Osmania University coach Babu Lal as observer for the National/Zonal University Taekwondo All India Championship (men’s Kyorugi and Poomsae) being conducted by DAV University until March 20.

A mathematics school assistant working at Government High School in Burgampadu, Kothagudem district, was suspended after being arrested in a criminal case. Officials said the action was taken as per CCA rules following directions from the District Educational Officer.

Police placed several BRS leaders under house arrest in Echoda mandal of Adilabad district after farmers called for a siege of the Telangana Assembly demanding immediate release of Rythu Bharosa benefits.

A Haritha Hotel constructed by the Telangana Tourism Corporation at Yellandu crossroads in Kothagudem remains unopened despite completion in December 2025. Two rounds of tenders to lease the facility under PPP mode failed to attract bidders.

Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad has launched a facility to provide free 3D-printed artificial limbs to poor patients who undergo amputations due to trauma or diabetic complications. The initiative, supported by the Rogi Sahayata Trust, helped 10 patients on the first day.

Markets across Hyderabad are witnessing heavy crowds as Eid al-Fitr approaches. Apart from Charminar and Madina Building, shopping hubs like Tolichowki, Abids, Bangladesh Market and Hafiz Babanagar are attracting shoppers with festive clothing, jewellery and accessories at competitive prices.

A major fire broke out at a mattress and sofa-making unit on Falaknuma Road in Hyderabad on Monday evening. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze, which spread quickly due to combustible materials and raised concerns because of a nearby LPG cylinder godown.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao congratulated poet Nandini Sidda Reddy for winning the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for his poetry collection Animesha, praising his contribution to Telugu literature and his inspiring role during the Telangana statehood movement.

Two men were killed after a speeding container truck rammed into a parked Audi car on the Outer Ring Road near Shamirpet in Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding and drunken driving by the truck driver caused the fatal accident

India’s representation at the 98th Academy Awards was minimal. Priyanka Chopra Jonas presented the Best International Feature Film award alongside Javier Bardem, who made a political statement. Bollywood legend Dharmendra was excluded from the ‘In Memoriam’ segment despite his passing in 2025, sparking disappointment.

Subway Surfers City modernises the classic endless-runner with improved visuals, new abilities and expanded locations. While nostalgic and polished, the sequel changes little in gameplay and relies heavily on advertisements, making the experience less rewarding for long-term players.

A drone strike on a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport triggered a fire and led to the temporary suspension of all flights on Monday. Emergency crews swiftly contained the blaze, and authorities confirmed no injuries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.