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A commemorative event was held in Secunderabad to mark the death anniversary of former world chess champion Alexander Alekhine, with speakers highlighting his legacy while young participants, including an eight-year-old, shared insights on the chess legend’s life and achievements.

Faf du Plessis says Rishabh Pant needs a clearer and more structured approach in T20 cricket, highlighting inconsistency in his game. He suggests Pant bat at number three for LSG and focus on a defined game plan to improve performance.

Srikanth Yalamanchili of the Andhra Kabaddi Association has been appointed Chairman of the Beach National Commission by AKFI, recognising his role in organising the national beach kabaddi championship and promoting the sport at the national level.

In this context, more families are looking for the best eye hospital in Hyderabad. That’s where Centre For Sight is strengthening its network, under the revolutionary “all eye care services under one roof” model, so patients don't have to navigate a fragmented system.

Heavy rains and strong gales hit Hyderabad IT Corridor on Tuesday, causing over 14 trees to fall and an electricity pole to collapse. Traffic snarls reported in Gachibowli, Kondapur, Yousufguda, Hafeezpet, Miyapur, and Madhapur. Roads cleared by DRF teams by midnight

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the delimitation process but warned that a population-based approach could disadvantage southern States. He urged the Centre to follow the 1971 Census framework and ensure that representation in Parliament is not reduced.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy reiterated that the Congress high command had promised him a Cabinet berth, while claiming he is not seeking posts. He stressed his importance for future elections and dismissed his meeting with KT Rama Rao.

A Congress sarpanch was mistakenly detained by police during a protest crackdown near the Assembly in Hyderabad. The mix-up, captured on video, went viral online, drawing amusement and criticism over the police’s handling of the situation

A technical glitch at the State Data Centre disrupted property and asset registrations across Hyderabad on Tuesday. Key services, including e-KYC and document verification, were affected, causing delays. Authorities deployed technical teams and advised citizens to check portal status before visiting offices.

Mumbai Indians have launched their 2026 campaign ‘Fans Nahi. Fam.’, highlighting the deep emotional bond with supporters. The initiative includes fan-first experiences, city-wide activations and The MIX festival, aiming to bring fans closer to the team beyond cricket.

KT Rama Rao criticised the arrest of BRSV leaders during a protest near the Assembly, calling it suppression of dissent. He demanded their immediate release and accused the government of ignoring student issues, pending dues and problems in residential schools.

Heated exchanges marked the Telangana Assembly budget discussion as BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of silencing the Opposition amid repeated interruptions by Ministers, triggering protests and sharp arguments between both sides.

Harish Rao alleged a rice export scam involving the Philippines deal and sought a House probe. The government denied the claims, shared export figures, and avoided some queries, leading to protests by the BRS members.

The Telangana High Court has set April 9 as the final deadline for clearing dues of retired government employees, warning of strict action. The Finance Secretary may be required to appear in court if the government fails to comply with its undertaking.

After days of thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall, Telangana is likely to experience dry weather for the next three days, the IMD said. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week, with thundershowers expected to return to isolated places by March 27.

Mailardevpally police raided an illegal hookah parlour in Vattepally and detained 10 persons on Sunday night. The outlet was reportedly operating without permissions in a residential area. Hookah equipment and flavoured tobacco were seized during the operation.

Hyderabad Central Crime Station police conducted raids across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka against multi-level marketing firm QNET over alleged financial fraud. Twenty-five special teams carried out coordinated searches as cases against the company rose to eight.

The music video “Arere Arere,” sung and performed by A Diya, was launched in Hyderabad by VN Aditya and Akash Puri, with the team describing it as a celebration of love, freedom and imagination

Former minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of neglecting Backward Classes, alleging underfunding of welfare promises, pending fee reimbursements and lack of representation, while Jaipal Yadav demanded reservations and accused it of vote-bank politics

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi left Telangana with Rs 8 lakh crore debt faces contradictions from official data, which shows significantly lower public debt, while highlighting the Congress government’s substantial recent borrowings