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The Telangana Budget 2026-27 has drawn criticism from Opposition leaders and experts over reduced allocations to agriculture, irrigation and welfare sectors despite a higher outlay, raising concerns about rural income, employment and the government’s spending priorities
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Martial arts legend and Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, known for “Walker, Texas Ranger” and action films, has died at 86, leaving behind a legacy in cinema, martial arts and popular culture, including the widely known “Chuck Norris Facts” phenomenon
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The Supreme Court suggested that cab services should be equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and assistive devices, stressing the need for better first-mile and last-mile connectivity for persons with disabilities, and proposing designated accessible cabs through app-based services
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NSS Units of IIMC College conducted a seven-day camp in Malkajgiri villages, organising medical camps, Ugadi celebrations, school activities and distributing notebooks, along with donations and social service initiatives benefiting local communities
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An accurate population count is central to planning, governance, and SDG progress, particularly after a prolonged 16-year data gap
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A Ugadi trip turned tragic as engineering students drowned in the Godavari river near Bhadrachalam during a photo shoot, with three bodies recovered and two still missing, prompting search operations by police and fire personnel
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Ahead of Ramzan, GHMC carried out special sanitation drives around Charminar and Mecca Masjid, ensuring clean streets, cleared footpaths and improved hygiene for worshippers and visitors, with teams working round the clock to maintain cleanliness standards
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The Supreme Court’s order tightening rules on adjournment could be a turning point in tackling India’s massive case backlog and restoring faith in the judiciary
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Several youngsters in Telangana villages are renting or selling their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters for commissions, with TGCSB uncovering a widespread mule account network linked to cryptocurrency transactions and launching crackdowns and awareness programmes
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Premium petrol prices were hiked by Rs 2 per litre and bulk diesel by about Rs 22 amid rising global crude prices, while retail petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged. The government said consumers will continue to be shielded for now
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A pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B rare earth magnets has been set up at ARCI, Hyderabad, marking a step towards self-reliance in critical materials and strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth value chain
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Parents of an RGUKT Basar student who died of leukemia staged a protest seeking justice, alleging negligence and poor response from officials, while students also raised concerns over inadequate medical facilities and demanded compensation for the family
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the government and respondents to submit replies to a PIL claiming the existence of a medieval Jain temple and gurukul in the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Dhar. Next hearing is April 2.
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A man posing as an AC technician attacked a woman and robbed her gold chain after entering her apartment in LB Nagar. Police arrested the suspect within hours using CCTV footage and recovered the stolen gold
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Musi Rejuvenation project will go ahead as planned despite protests, assuring justice to oustees and stating that public suggestions are being considered in aspects such as relief and rehabilitation
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Cyberabad Police intensified enforcement this week, with She Teams conducting 113 decoy operations and nabbing 41 persons for harassment. Police also rescued victims in trafficking cases and resolved family disputes through counselling centres
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Zomato has raised its platform fee by 19.2 per cent to Rs 14.90 per order amid rising energy costs affecting restaurants and delivery partners. Rival Swiggy charges Rs 14.99, while Zomato parent Eternal reports strong revenue growth but higher expenses.
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Chilkalguda police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old woman. Police said the accused harassed and threatened the victim, with digital evidence, including Instagram chats, supporting the allegations
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Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, security arrangements have been strengthened across India, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Police, PAC personnel, and drones are deployed to ensure peaceful prayers amid festive gatherings and sensitive areas.
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The CBI questioned Anil Ambani for a second day in connection with a Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case involving Reliance Communications, probing alleged fund diversion and irregularities, while Ambani denied the allegations and assured cooperation with investigating agencies.
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy indicated possible further arrests in the phone tapping case and said investigations would follow due process. He also spoke on the Formula-E case and hinted at education reforms, including scrapping SSC exams under a new system.
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Water bottle supply in TGSRTC buses has been stopped for a week due to disruption in raw materials linked to the Iran-Israel war, causing inconvenience to passengers, even as the Corporation continues to charge for the service
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The Telangana Budget 2026-27 makes no mention of fresh job notifications or unemployment allowance, drawing criticism from youth groups. Promises of a job calendar and financial aid remain unfulfilled, raising concerns over employment generation and support for unemployed youth
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Bhoodan displaced persons were stopped by police from meeting the Khammam Collector and staged a protest at the collectorate. They alleged officials refused to accept their memorandum, even as arrests continued in the Velugumatla land encroachment case
