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A new Amrit Bharat Express connecting Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu and Charlapalli will be launched soon. The train will run with Sleeper and General Second Class coaches and pass through Andhra Pradesh, improving affordable rail connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Sreenidhi University has launched the Sreenidhi School of Business to redefine management education for a changing global economy. The event featured leadership addresses, a presentation on reimagining management education, and a panel discussion with industry experts on emerging technologies.

Ramgopalpet police arrested a man accused of cheating several people by promising to arrange bank loans. The accused collected large processing fees from victims. Police seized cash and a car and froze bank funds during the investigation.

South Western Railway has revised the timings of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express at Hindupur station. The new schedule will come into effect from March 15, with changes made to improve operational efficiency and punctuality of the service.

Telangana’s finances are increasingly dependent on borrowings, with market loans crossing the budget estimate by over 53 per cent. Data shows a widening gap between revenue generation and expenditure, raising concerns among economists about the sustainability of the State’s financial management.

Around 10,000 women farmers will gather at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad for the first-ever Mega Women Rythu Mela on March 8 and 9, where experts will discuss sustainable farming, reduced pesticide use, crop rotation, and soil health management.

A 37-year-old private employee, Venkateshwara Reddy, died by suicide at his residence in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after suffering severe financial losses through online betting applications.

Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery market with the launch of its Ownly app in Bengaluru. The platform offers a zero-commission model for restaurants and charges customers a flat delivery fee, potentially challenging Swiggy and Zomato

Hyderabad’s real estate market is showing signs of slowdown. Housing supply, property registrations and home sales are declining. Here’s what the latest data and industry stakeholders say about Telangana’s property market.

Hyderabad police, with the Task Force (CCS), arrested three men for possessing and attempting to sell 72 grams of MDMA in Abid Road. The accused planned to sell the drug at Rs 6,000–Rs 8,000 per gram. Four mobile phones were seized.

A Madhapur court convicted three brothers for murdering their sibling, Devendra Prasad Mishra, in November 2016. The convicts were sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined ₹2,000 each. Madhapur Police had arrested them soon after the incident.

Hyderabad Police launched ‘Margadarshak,’ a community guidance initiative under HCSC, aimed at helping women, children, and vulnerable individuals access police, legal, and counselling support. The program encourages early reporting and timely assistance for distress situations.

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry will host ‘SheRise – Give to Gain’ in Hyderabad on March 6 to celebrate International Women’s Day, featuring inspiring stories and discussions on leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience and inclusive growth.

Two construction workers died and three were injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building under construction in Tolichowki, Hyderabad. Police launched rescue operations and an investigation, while the injured are undergoing treatment at a nearby private hospital

With the patent on Semaglutide expiring, Indian pharma companies including Dr Reddy’s, Natco, Sun Pharma, and Zydus are launching generic versions of Ozempic and similar drugs, expected to reduce monthly costs from Rs 10,000– Rs 12,000 to Rs 3,500–Rs 4,000.

A retired Excise Inspector from LB Nagar was cheated of ₹98,888 in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Cyber fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials and using fake ED and NIA documents pressured him into transferring money. Police are investigating the case.

A 17-year-old girl from Manikonda, who travelled to Secunderabad for shopping, has gone missing. She was last seen near Rathifile bus station on March 4. Police have registered a complaint and are examining CCTV footage to trace her.

South Central Railway has cancelled or diverted several train services in May due to a traffic block on the Secunderabad–Kazipet railway section. Multiple MEMU, Express and Vande Bharat trains will remain cancelled or diverted on selected dates.

Musi Jan Andolan has urged AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan to intervene and stop the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project under the Musi Riverfront Development Project, citing concerns over land acquisition, displacement of residents and lack of democratic consultation.

Several fire accidents were reported across Hyderabad in recent days, including incidents in Katedan, Pragathi Nagar and Jubilee Hills. Officials attribute the blazes to rising temperatures and electrical faults, urging businesses to follow fire safety measures.