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A major fire destroyed around 50 roadside furniture shops in Bachupally on Tuesday night, causing losses of nearly Rs 1 crore. While no casualties were reported, dozens of small traders suffered heavy losses and sought government compensation to restart their businesses

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested six persons for allegedly selling ganja-laced bhang during Holi celebrations in and around Begum Bazaar and Dhoolpet areas of Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Two 17-year-old boys, Sagar and Akhilesh, drowned in Pantula Cheruvu at Suraram in Jeedimetla on Tuesday. Police said the teenagers had entered the pond for a swim and did not know how to swim. DRF teams retrieved the bodies.

The GHMC has proposed a two-lane unidirectional steel flyover at NFCL junction, also known as Nagarjuna Circle, to ease traffic congestion. An underpass at TV9 Junction is also planned to improve traffic flow towards Srinagar Colony.

Sanju Samson said staying away from his mobile phone and social media helped him focus during a crucial phase of his career. The India opener spoke about self-belief, mindset changes and finishing the chase against West Indies in the T-20 World Cup match at Kolkata

Cyberabad Police have intensified visible policing in Dundigal, deploying patrol vehicles and Blue Colt personnel for foot patrols in busy areas and traffic junctions. Officers interact with residents and monitor suspicious activities to enhance public safety and security

A 20-year-old nurse named Soni allegedly died by suicide by hanging in her Miyapur residence on Tuesday. Working at a local private hospital, she was found by authorities following her brother's complaint. Police are currently investigating to determine the motive

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra accused the Congress government of running a Bulldozer Raj in Telangana and urged Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stand on demolitions, rebuild houses for displaced families and review implementation of pre-election promises.

SERP, in partnership with TBIS BITS Pilani Hyderabad, T-Hub and WE Hub, has launched a Rs.12.66 crore Challenge Fund to support 300 women and youth entrepreneurs across Telangana under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission Incubator Programme.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded cancellation of the Suryapet mining blocks e-auction, alleging procedural lapses, statutory violations and lack of forest clearances. He sought an independent probe and fresh notification after full compliance with environmental safeguards

The Special Operations Team of the Cantonment Zone and Abdullapurmet Police arrested two interstate drug peddlers from Odisha and seized 164.86 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 41 lakh near Nalgonda Dharma Kanta on Sunday night.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Hyderabad visit, alleging that Telangana was being treated as the AICC’s ATM and questioning whether the Congress leader would review the status of six guarantees and other election promises.

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable assets worth Rs. 14.63 crore in connection with an alleged real estate fraud involving Sai Surya Developers. The probe under the PMLA stems from multiple FIRs accusing the firm of cheating homebuyers

Indian Railways clinched the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara, defeating Maharashtra 49–31 in the final. The tournament featured dominant wins, major upsets and standout individual performances, reinforcing the Nationals’ status as the cornerstone of Indian kabaddi

Uncertainty over Union Budget allocations has pushed Telangana into a fiscal squeeze. With no firm Central support for major projects, the State may rely on higher borrowings, asset monetisation and tax revisions to sustain welfare and infrastructure commitments

The Telangana government has set up a 24x7 Control Room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to assist citizens amid the Middle East crisis. Officials are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian embassies to help stranded residents.

Hockey India has opened ticket sales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. Tickets start at Rs 25. India will compete with seven nations for three World Cup spots.

A speeding car rammed into a DCM truck on the Bairamalguda flyover in LB Nagar and caught fire past midnight. One person was seriously injured. Police suspect drunk driving and have registered a case

Mild tension prevailed in Hyderabad during Rahul Gandhi’s visit as police detained leaders of unemployed student unions early Monday morning. Students alleged illegal detentions without notice, while security was tightened across several parts of the city.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged illegal sand mining at Annaram Barrage and termed it a conspiracy to weaken the Kaleshwaram project. He sought criminal action and held the Congress government responsible for any damage to the barrages.