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The SFI Telangana committee has urged the State government not to implement NEP 2020, claiming it favours corporate interests. The student body demanded an alternative policy, timely scholarships, fee reimbursements, and improved hostel and mess facilities for students.

Builders in Hyderabad have opposed the State government’s new rule mandating 10 per cent TDR utilisation for buildings above 10 floors. Developers warn the policy could raise apartment prices by Rs 350–400 per sft and have urged the government to reconsider the order

The Indian School of Business celebrated the graduation of 478 students across PGP and AMPBA batches at its Hyderabad campus. The ceremony highlighted responsible leadership, with awards for academic excellence and recognition for faculty and academic associates.

The SGT Union of Telangana has requested that primary school teachers be exempted from SSC Public Examination duties, citing disruption of teaching. The union also sought increased remuneration for teachers involved in Class X answer script evaluation.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 1,940 motorists driving without valid licences during a special enforcement drive from March 1–7. Offenders were charged under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Police warned that unlicensed driving raises accident risks and may affect insurance claims.

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police arrested five persons across Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu in connection with three online investment frauds. Victims were lured via fake apps and WhatsApp groups, with losses running into crores; Rs 12.54 lakh was refunded.

A 23-year-old aspiring actor from Kakinada alleged that a short film director cheated and harassed her in Hyderabad under the pretext of offering a web series role. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and started an investigation.

Temperatures across Telangana may touch 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The IMD has issued a heat advisory for several districts including Hyderabad. Here’s what’s causing the heat and how to stay safe.

Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari participated in a cleanliness drive at the Collectorate complex in Lakdikapul under a 99-day action plan. Officials were directed to remove old files, abandoned vehicles, and electronic waste with support from GHMC.

The Secunderabad Task Force and local police arrested four persons in Lalaguda for preparing and selling adulterated ginger-garlic paste in unhygienic conditions. Police seized 1,915 kg of adulterated products and materials used in the illegal food preparation unit.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Stand With Her’ campaign initiated by Telangana Police to encourage men to intervene safely and report harassment of women. The initiative promotes prevention-led policing and community participation to improve women’s safety.

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.