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 A 19-year-old mining engineering student, Vinesh, died after setting himself ablaze at Osmania University. Reportedly distressed over a failed relationship, he succumbed to severe burn injuries at Gandhi Hospital. Police recovered a suicide note and are currently investigating the tragic incident 

A 19-year-old engineering student attempted self-immolation on the Osmania University campus and sustained critical burn injuries. Police suspect personal issues behind the incident and are investigating, while the student is undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital.

At Osmania University’s 109th Foundation Day, economist Mohan Guruswamy warned that unchecked adoption of Artificial Intelligence could weaken the public education sector. He criticised the rise of a "Social Elite" in private institutions where wealth overshadows merit, urging policymakers to safeguard meritocracy.

Osmania University removed 300 kg of plastic waste from the lakebed at its Landscape Garden during the third phase of a deep-cleaning drive. The initiative covered the entire wetland area, with GHMC set to handle recycling and disposal.

Osmania University has issued a public warning to job seekers about fraudulent recruitment advertisements circulating online for its Examination Branch. The university clarified that no official notification has been released and urged candidates not to share personal details or pay fees to unauthorised sources.

Osmania University has clarified that Aditya Degree Colleges and Aditya Business School in Hyderabad are not affiliated with the institution. The university warned the public against misleading advertisements issued by these colleges.

A CAG report has revealed that 12 departments at Osmania University have been functioning without sanctioned professor posts for years, with some also lacking associate professors. The audit flagged concerns over academic standards and staffing gaps affecting teaching and research.

Two clerks from Osmania University were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe to process pension benefits of a retired employee.

A CAG report flagged serious irregularities in works executed by Osmania University’s RCUES, including tender violations, unregistered contractors and missing quality checks. It also highlighted failure to recover Rs.86 lakh and delays in completing a key AP government project.

Osmania University violated UGC norms by appointing excess contract assistant professors during 2017-22, a CAG report said. The university exceeded prescribed limits and failed to clarify whether irregular appointments were identified or corrective steps were taken.

Osmania University lost crores in Central grants due to delayed utilisation and failure to submit certificates, the CAG report said. Funds under UGC, PURSE, PMMMNMTT and RUSA schemes were either underutilised or forfeited, affecting infrastructure and research development.

Osmania University’s International Women’s Conference 2026 concluded in Hyderabad with global experts discussing empowerment, sustainability and leadership. The event honoured 34 women and focused on financial independence, mental resilience, and inclusive growth through skills, outreach and policy dialogues

Osmania University may face difficulty paying staff salaries after the Telangana government reduced its block grants by Rs 42 crore for 2026-27, even as other universities saw increased funding and Rs 1,000 crore was allocated for infrastructure development

BRSV activists staged a protest at Osmania University demanding immediate release of pending scholarship and fee reimbursement dues. They alleged Rs 10,000 crore was pending and warned of an Assembly siege if the government failed to act

A book on inclusive education strategies edited by Dr Madhukar Gampala was released at a national conference on gender equity, highlighting practical and theoretical approaches to creating equitable and diverse classroom environments across India.

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.

Osmania University is considering returning to firewood cooking and reducing gas-intensive food items amid fears of a cooking gas cylinder shortage linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Meanwhile, JNTU-Hyderabad said it currently has sufficient cooking gas supply

State universities in Telangana, including Osmania University, have resolved to implement the National Education Policy 2020 framework for UG and PG programmes from the 2026–27 academic year. Kakatiya University will conduct CPGET for admissions

The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (IIMC) and the Institute of Public Enterprises (IPE) are jointly organising an awareness seminar on project work for final-year Degree and PG students on March 5 at IIMC College, Lakdikapul.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has alleged massive irregularities in the Education Department, claiming that over Rs 100 crore was misappropriated in the procurement of bunker beds for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.