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The Telangana Save Education Committee has criticised the State government for allocating only 8.2 per cent of the budget to education and demanded that the allocation be increased to 15 per cent, citing the Congress manifesto promise and inadequate funding for universities.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations continued for the second day in Hyderabad, with families visiting parks, lakes, monuments, and food hubs across the city. Public spaces such as Nehru Zoo, Necklace Road, Golconda Fort, and Moazzam Jahi Market witnessed heavy festive crowds.

A woman, Potala Shobha Rani, was allegedly murdered by her husband Ranjeet at Shadnagar. Police suspect he killed her with a boulder in a secluded area, reportedly in front of their child, before fleeing the scene.

The Chaderghat police arrested two Malakpet residents, Shaik Sameer and Waseem Khan, for allegedly possessing 20 vials of Mephentermine sulphate injections. Police said the drugs were sourced through an associate from a Delhi-based supplier, who remains absconding.

A 17-year-old intermediate student, Mirza Rahmath Baig, died by suicide at his residence in Afsar Khan Colony, Langer Houz, on Saturday night. Family members found him hanging in his room and rushed him to hospital, where he died during treatment.

A 25-year-old man from Punjab, living in Madhapur, died by suicide at his apartment building early Sunday after his girlfriend reportedly began avoiding him and blocked his phone number. Police said he allegedly hanged himself from a hook near a water tank.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the suicide of farmer Tudum Ganapathi in Adilabad over delayed crop procurement. He also criticised municipal authorities for unsafe flyover work in Bachupally, citing risk to commuters.

A 37-year-old man, Srinivasulu, drowned at Osmansagar Lake in Gandipet on Saturday evening while bathing. Search efforts by police were initially unsuccessful, and his body was recovered the following day with help from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Telangana employees have criticised the Congress government’s ‘Red Carpet’ policy after Andhra officers, including APGENCO’s JV Durga Rao, were deputed to Telangana SPDCL. TGEPAC warns the move could block local promotions and undermine statehood achievements.

A 19-year-old SSC student, Raghuveer Ray, was allegedly beaten to death by three friends in Banjara Hills on Saturday night. He was found unconscious at Hanging Gardens and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police have registered a case.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has defaulted on Rs 2.70 crore rent for over a decade while occupying JNAFAU’s Nagarjuna block. The university seeks eviction citing space constraints, while TGCHE requests transfer of the building amid ongoing legal disputes.

Two people were killed and six injured in separate road accidents in Kanchanbagh, Rajendranagar and Vikarabad, including a fatal bike crash and a family accident, with three victims reported to be in critical condition

FLO Hyderabad enters its 25th year, announcing Silver Jubilee celebrations and an awards ceremony. Seetha Reddy Gaddam and Khushboo Daga take charge as new Chairpersons, while outgoing leader Prathibha Kunda reflects on a tenure themed “Power to Empower”.

A State government report reveals that many Telangana schools lack functional toilets, electricity, and digital libraries. Government schools struggle with declining enrolment, while private schools, despite being fewer, attract far more students, highlighting serious infrastructure and education gaps.

Researchers from CCMB have mapped antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban wastewater across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The study reveals consistent bacterial resistance mechanisms, gene-sharing patterns, and a practical SOP enabling nationwide surveillance of drug-resistant pathogens.

Vaarahi Silver Jewellery will launch its premium Kukatpally store on March 28. The pre-launch event featured actors Teja Sajja and Meenakshi Chaudhary, unveiling exclusive silver jewellery. Special offers, vouchers, silver coins, and a lucky draw add to the excitement.

Bowenpally and Gudimalkapur vegetable markets in Telangana generate biogas, electricity, and bio-manure from organic waste. The plants, designed using bio-methanation technology, power canteens, streetlights, and market operations, offering a sustainable alternative during the ongoing LPG crisis.

A firecracker-laden truck caught fire in Maheshwaram, Ranga Reddy district, after reportedly touching high-tension power lines. The driver and helper escaped safely, but the truck was destroyed. Police and fire department personnel are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warns young women about fake social media profiles used to extort and manipulate victims. He urges victims to report abuse, advises parental involvement, and assures authorities can trace offenders despite digital masking.

A parked BMW car was gutted in a sudden fire near Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Friday. No casualties were reported. Fire personnel rushed to the spot, but the vehicle was reduced to ashes. Police are investigating the cause