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India and Bhutan have announced a cross-border remittance initiative integrating the UPU PosTransfer system with India’s UPI through postal networks. The initiative aims to make money transfers faster, affordable and accessible while strengthening postal and technology cooperation.

Qatar evacuated 147 horses via special flights amid Gulf tensions, demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of Arabian horses, a cornerstone of the nation’s equestrian heritage. Hyderabad’s Aizah Mir also won silver at an international equestrian event in Qatar.

A firecracker-laden truck caught fire in Maheshwaram, Ranga Reddy district, after reportedly touching high-tension power lines. The driver and helper escaped safely, but the truck was destroyed. Police and fire department personnel are investigating the cause of the blaze.

The Keerthana Arts Foundation will host the two-day Tyagaraja Festival 2026 in Hyderabad on March 21–22, featuring leading and emerging Carnatic musicians in vocal and instrumental performances celebrating the legacy of Saint Tyagaraja.

The Islamabad High Court ruled that advertising sanitation jobs exclusively for Christians is unconstitutional. A Bitter Winter report reveals that structural discrimination against religious minorities persists in Pakistan, showing legal decisions alone cannot dismantle entrenched social hierarchies.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warns young women about fake social media profiles used to extort and manipulate victims. He urges victims to report abuse, advises parental involvement, and assures authorities can trace offenders despite digital masking.

Severe space constraints at JNAFAU have stalled plans to introduce new programmes such as cinematography and filmmaking. Lack of land, infrastructure limitations and withdrawal of additional campus space have forced the university to put expansion plans on hold.

Virat Kohli has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay focused as defending IPL champions, warning of a tough 2026 season. RCB began preparations in Bengaluru with head coach Andy Flower welcoming new signings ahead of their title defence.

S S Rajamouli lauds Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan, saying it surpasses the original in scale and soul. The 4-hour sequel has crossed Rs 200 crore nett, winning praise for direction, plot, and performances.

Actresses Anishma Anilkumar and Meenakshi Dinesh praised director Ken Karunas on Instagram after their film Youth became a superhit. Both reflected on his dedication, sleepless nights, and passion, sharing heartfelt gratitude for their roles and the journey they shared.

Top South Indian film stars including Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Vijay Sethupathi extended Eid greetings to fans through social media, wishing peace, prosperity and happiness on the festive occasion.

Family members of a murdered YouTuber in Jagtial are visiting her grave daily, offering her favourite items, as police investigate a dowry-related killing involving her husband and his relatives.

Amid reports that senior Congress leader T. Jeevan Reddy plans to quit the party, Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Adluri Laxman Kumar met him in Jagtial and urged him to reconsider his decision after discussions lasting over an hour.

South Korea is in talks with Iran and other countries to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran signalled readiness to allow Japan-bound vessels. The vital oil route remains strained following US-Israel strikes and Iran’s blockade.

The Telangana government has shifted from promoting paddy cultivation to urging crop diversification, citing procurement challenges, drawing criticism over policy inconsistency as leaders now encourage farmers to adopt commercial crops like oil palm.

Gold prices declined nearly 6 percent during the week due to profit booking and a stronger US dollar. Analysts expect continued pressure on precious metals amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and signals from global central banks on interest rates.

The Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India with the National Dental Commission under the NDC Act, 2023. The reform introduces a National Exit Test for dental graduates and aims to regulate fees and modernise dental registration systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.