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Tushar Gandhi has opposed the Telangana government’s proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project and tallest Gandhi statue, calling the Rs 5,000-crore initiative ego-driven and anti-Gandhian, and warning of protests over displacement and lack of consultation with the Gandhi family

Nearly 16,000 students were absent on the first day of Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations. Despite a few late arrivals, exams were conducted smoothly across 1,495 centres. Second-year students begin second-language paper II on Thursday.

Tolichowki police arrested Mohammed Bashumiya, 22, involved in two motorcycle thefts on February 2. Using a master key, he stole two bikes to fund bad habits. The stolen motorcycles were recovered, and the accused has been remanded.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has pre-leased 5.3 lakh sq ft at its Mindspace Madhapur campus to Chalet Hotels for a 330-key luxury hotel. With an investment of Rs 350 crore, the project will be completed by Q4 FY28.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested P Shankar for allegedly breaking into Rakhapalli Laxmi’s house on February 23 and stealing 14 tolas of gold. The gold was recovered, and the accused has been remanded after admitting the theft.

The University of Hyderabad has invited applications for 13 PhD programmes under the January 2026 admission cycle. The extension aims to fill backlog vacancies. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET scores can apply online through the university website.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for the Indian Armed Forces to shift towards intelligent warfare and adopt All-Realm, All-Domain Operations. Speaking at a defence seminar, he stressed strategic deterrence and reforms for future-ready forces.

Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, successfully treated a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder, CAMT. A life-saving stem cell transplant using the father as a half-match donor helped the infant recover and improve steadily.

A man has been booked in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman who approached him for film opportunities. The woman alleged that he misbehaved with her during a fake screen test. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.

Punjagutta police have issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by actress Karate Kalyani over alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. Police are seeking social media account details as part of the ongoing investigation.

A 30-year-old woman from Alwal delivered a baby girl after receiving free IVF treatment at Gandhi Hospital. After multiple failed attempts at private hospitals, she successfully conceived and gave birth through the hospital’s first successful IVF programme.

A road accident in Hyderabad’s Attapur between a cattle-carrying vehicle and a truck caused mild tension on Tuesday. Some people released the cattle on the road, leading to a traffic jam before additional forces controlled the situation

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE team forfeited properties worth Rs 6.88 crore belonging to eight accused in a 2024 Sangareddy Alprazolam case linked to 18 deaths. Officials said the market value of the seized assets exceeds Rs 33 crore.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an RTC bus in Miyapur, Hyderabad, near Deepti Sri Nagar Colony. The victim was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Police are investigating the accident, and the identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed.

Aries Agro Limited, in partnership with Inali Foundation, distributed 70 battery-operated electronic prosthetic hands to persons with disabilities in Telangana. The initiative aims to restore independence, confidence, and daily functionality, improving the lives of underprivileged beneficiaries.

Telangana RTC workers, under JAC, staged a peaceful ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding fulfillment of election promises, including employee merger into the State government and pending dues, while police maintained tight security at the site.

MLR Institute of Technology students, Team Meghdooth, won the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at SAE India’s Drone Development Challenge 2025–26. Their innovative drone design and engineering excellence earned them ₹45,000 and national recognition.

Dell Technologies launched its ‘Tech ON Wheels’ mobile experience in Hyderabad, showcasing laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals. The centre visits IT hubs, starting at Raheja Mindspace and wrapping at ‘V’ IT Park, as part of a nationwide tour across 20 cities.