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Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

The 25th R&D Showcase at IIIT Hyderabad began at its Gachibowli campus, featuring over 400 research posters, demos and prototypes from 29 centres. The event highlights technology innovations focused on security, privacy and transparency in emerging digital systems.

Cybercrime officials have warned that fraudsters are exploiting public concerns over LPG cylinder shortages by running fake advertisements offering immediate gas delivery. Citizens have been urged to book cylinders only through official platforms and avoid sharing financial details online.

Cyberabad Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 15 victims and arrested nine suspects in three trafficking cases during raids conducted over a week. She Teams also carried out 124 decoy operations and caught 43 persons for harassing women.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials arrested a man for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content about actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. Police said the suspect circulated objectionable material, including an AI-fabricated video, through his Instagram account.

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

Nagole police arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly cheating several investors by promising high returns through share market trading. Around 25 people reportedly invested crores of rupees, with three women alone pooling about Rs 27 lakh.

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board warned citizens not to dump waste into manholes after finding blankets, clothes and plastic items blocking sewage lines in Madhapur and nearby areas. Officials said such practices are causing repeated sewage overflow problems.

A local court sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually harassing a minor girl in a case reported at Chandrayangutta in 2019.

A local court sentenced Lalu Prasad Yadav to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for the murder of E Praveen near Miyapur Bus Stop in February 2023. The killing followed a drunken quarrel over Rs 2,000.

The West Asia crisis has renewed focus on India’s dependence on imported LPG. Former CSIR chief Raghunath Mashelkar urged the Union government to adopt Dimethyl Ether (DME), with Hyderabad’s IICT developing technology to produce the fuel from industrial carbon emissions

The HMDA announced Rs 4 lakh crore infrastructure projects for Hyderabad Metropolitan Area up to 2050, covering roads, bridges, skywalks, elevated roads, and RoBs/RuBs. A workshop on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan discussed additional metro and MMTS networks.

LPG shortages in Hyderabad have led households, eateries, and hostels to temporarily switch to firewood stoves, while electric alternatives like induction stoves see cautious demand. Firewood supply remains stable, with prices ranging from Rs 4–Rs 12 per kg.

The SCR Railway Protection Force rescued 92 children, recovered stolen property worth Rs 17.97 lakh, seized ganja and liquor, and cracked down on ticket touts and railway thefts in February through multiple operations, ensuring passenger safety and asset protection.

Inorbit Mall Cyberabad is hosting live music performances throughout March, including Qawwali and classical instrumental shows, alongside special food and beverage promotions to celebrate the release of Dhurandhar 2. Events are open to all visitors and free of charge.

BIMTECH and Hexalog Technologies have signed a three-year MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain & Logistics, offering micro-credentials, certificate programmes, internships, live projects, and entrepreneurship bootcamps to strengthen industry–academia collaboration.

Attapur police arrested two youths from Maharashtra and seized 1.74 kg of ganja from them on Thursday. The accused allegedly bought the contraband from multiple suppliers and sold it to customers in the city. Police are searching for the other suspects.

The LPG shortage during the peak wedding season is affecting caterers in Hyderabad, forcing them to reduce menu items and reconsider live food counters. Some are exploring alternatives such as firewood as sourcing and refilling gas cylinders becomes increasingly difficult.

Demand for induction stoves is rising sharply in Hyderabad as households seek alternatives to gas stoves amid the prolonged Middle East crisis. Retail stores and online platforms are struggling to meet demand, while manufacturers increase production and prices begin to climb.