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All toll plazas on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road will go fully cashless from April 1, with payments accepted only through FASTag or UPI. Cash transactions will be discontinued at all 19 interchanges managed by HGCL.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force teams conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh with the help of local police to arrest robbers involved in the Koti ATM robbery, in which a businessman was shot and Rs 6 lakh was looted last week.

Scientists at Hyderabad’s CCMB have discovered that fungal infections may be stopped by targeting the sugar metabolism that fuels invasive growth. The study on Candida albicans offers new possibilities for developing more effective antifungal therapies.

HMWSSB managing director K Ashok Reddy reviewed works at Mallanna Sagar for transferring additional Godavari water to Hyderabad. The Rs 7,360 crore project aims to rejuvenate the Musi River and fill twin reservoirs, with officials asked to meet timelines

The Odisha Food and Craft Mela 2026 opened at Shilparamam, Hyderabad, showcasing Odisha’s handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine and cultural performances. Featuring over 50 stalls and vibrant dance and music programmes, the three-day event offers visitors an immersive cultural experience

The Raidurgam police arrested Mohd Javed for allegedly robbing a commuter near Mahaprasthanam by attacking him with a stone and forcing a UPI transfer of Rs.400. Three mobile phones and a bike were recovered from the accused

WE Hub has signed agreements with over 20 academic institutions to implement its ‘Campus to Career’ programme across Telangana. The initiative aims to improve industry readiness and employability among women students through structured academic partnerships and skill-based learning

IDA Bollaram police arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering his friend over an old grudge at Khazipally village. The victim, a Nepal native, was found dead near GMR Colony. Police said the accused planned the murder after a dispute while drinking

The Kukatpally police arrested four security guards from Assam for allegedly stealing copper armoured cables worth about Rs 6 lakh from a construction site near IDL Lake. Around 500 kg of stolen cables were recovered from the accused

Tension prevailed in Aliabad municipality in Medchal after Congress party workers allegedly attacked BRS leaders during campaigning. The clash followed a dispute over loudspeaker volume. Police intervened to control the situation as slogans were raised against BRS leaders

Nearly two years after the Congress government took charge in Telangana, Hyderabad has seen no major new infrastructure projects. Several key initiatives from the previous BRS regime remain stalled or shelved, raising concerns over traffic, flood control and long-term urban growth.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy asked political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents at every polling station ahead of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Preparatory mapping and house-to-house verification are underway to ensure accuracy and transparency

BRS Legislative Party deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for using abusive language to divert attention from governance failures. He accused the Congress government of weakening welfare schemes and questioned the outcomes of the Chief Minister’s foreign visits.

Police conducted a flag march in Turkappally village under the Genome Valley police station limits as part of security arrangements for the upcoming municipal elections. Officials carried out foot patrolling to monitor movements and appealed to residents to vote peacefully.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the municipal elections are a direct contest between the BRS development model and the Congress government’s two-year rule. Campaigning in Sircilla, he accused the Congress of neglecting welfare schemes and misleading people.

Water quality at Hussain Sagar has deteriorated, with yellowish colour and foul smell alarming visitors and residents. BPPA officials attributed the change to seasonal weather conditions and pollution, and said bioremediation measures are being taken to control the stench during summer.

After a gap of two financial years, the Central government has approved the release of Rs.259.36 crore under the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in Telangana following the completion of Gram Panchayat elections, officials said.

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Kukatpally residence, reportedly distressed over remaining unmarried due to a physical disability. Police recovered a note stating that no one was responsible for his death.

Madhapur police have registered a case against young film actor Chandrahas following a complaint by senior journalist Ashok Kumar. The case is linked to alleged obscene remarks at a film event and a subsequent social media video threatening the journalist.

Security officials seized 50 rounds of ammunition from a doctor’s baggage during routine screening at RGIA, Shamshabad. After verification of valid documents and a preliminary inquiry, the passenger was issued a warning and allowed to travel.