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A Telugu film actress has filed a complaint with the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police alleging harassment and defamatory posts from an Instagram account targeting her and her family. Police registered a case and have begun efforts to identify the person operating the account.

A 32-year-old software engineer from Maharashtra died by suicide at her rented apartment in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Police suspect work-related stress. The incident came to light after her flatmate found her hanging and alerted other residents.

Indian Railways will launch a new Amrit Bharat Express between Charlapalli and Kamakhya from March 13. The train will have Sleeper and General coaches and stop at several stations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, improving travel to Assam and the Northeast.

A senior citizen driving a car in Secunderabad reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and lost control of his vehicle, hitting several cars. Traffic inspector Ravi Kumar rushed to the scene, performed CPR, and shifted him to a hospital.

The GHMC has launched the MyCURE app and a WhatsApp service to allow residents to lodge complaints on civic issues like roads, sanitation, and drainage, while Malkajgiri MC also offers a WhatsApp facility for garbage and green waste complaints.

A major water pipeline between Singapur and Khanapur burst near Bulkpur village early Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas in Hyderabad’s western suburbs. HMWSSB officials have begun emergency repairs and arranged tanker supply for affected residents.

IHM Hyderabad has announced admissions for its three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible Class 12 students can apply through the NCHM JEE, with the registration deadline set for March 25.

Groundwater levels in several Hyderabad localities have declined sharply ahead of summer, raising fears of a water crisis. Tanker demand and water supply complaints have also increased, signalling rising pressure on the city’s water resources.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake notices in the name of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to extort money from individuals and institutions. Telangana police have warned the public to ignore such threats and report them immediately through the cyber helpline 1930.

A retired district judge from Malkajgiri in Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened him with arrest and forced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

Regulators in Telangana have begun monitoring online medicine prices amid concerns that e-pharmacies may be using location-based algorithms to alter prices. Authorities are checking whether advertised discounts are genuine or if base prices are inflated before discounts are applied.

Construction management platform Powerplay has expanded its procurement-linked credit solution to Hyderabad, integrating financing into contractor workflows. With over 2,000 projects already on the platform, the move aims to help builders manage cash flows as the city’s construction sector grows.

A 12-year-old Hyderabad Kuchipudi dancer performed along the entire 3-km Giri Pradakshana route at Yadadri temple on Swati Nakshatram. The unique performance blended art and devotion, drawing the attention of devotees participating in the sacred ritual.

Kerala Tourism will host the Lenscape Kerala photography exhibition in Hyderabad from March 12 to 14. Featuring 100 photographs by ten photographers, the showcase highlights Kerala’s landscapes, culture and wildlife, along with a free photography masterclass for visitors.

Sony may stop bringing PlayStation games to PC after weak sales, Bungie has launched its new live-service shooter Marathon, and Xbox has revealed its next console, Project Helix — signalling major changes ahead for the gaming industry.

The Malkajgiri Traffic Police in Hyderabad conducted a special weekend drive against drunk driving, catching 321 offenders, most of them two-wheeler riders. Offenders were categorised based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), with some recording dangerously high levels.

A man was grievously injured after a speeding car rammed into a motorcycle and dragged it nearly 200 metres near Palle Cheruvu in Mailardevpally on Sunday night. Police detained the driver and launched an investigation

GHMC has launched a WhatsApp service for citizens to report sanitation issues in Hyderabad, including garbage, overflowing bins, and choked nalas. Complaints with photo and location will alert sanitation teams for prompt action. A tutorial video has also been released.

Hyderabad police arrested two drug peddlers, Jyothi Pradeep and Kota Vijay Kumar, at Musheerabad and seized 367 grams of hashish oil. The oil was procured from Visakhapatnam. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend their associate, Mahaboob, who is absconding.

A 17-year-old girl from Rajendranagar reportedly died by suicide after failing to qualify in the JEE Mains exam. Authorities said she jumped into Himayatsagar Lake on March 5, and her body was recovered on Saturday evening.