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In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced replacing the GHMC Act with a Core Urban Act for new corporations, prioritising sanitation, road maintenance, food safety surveillance, fire preparedness, and infrastructure development under a unified municipal framework

The State’s 2026-27 budget process has drawn criticism after review meetings were postponed and the session delayed. With Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in Delhi, concerns have emerged over bureaucratic dominance and lack of ministerial oversight in budget planning.

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department will implement new GOI-mandated quality norms for rice under TPDS from KMS 2026-2027. Millers agreed to limit broken grains and supply 20,000 metric tonnes of steamed rice for welfare schemes including Mid-Day Meal

Telangana has integrated TGSRTC into the MeeSeva-powered MeeTicket platform, enabling commuters to apply and renew bus passes digitally. Officials said the State is the first in the country to offer such a unified, QR-based public transport ticketing system.

Farmers of Kadlapur village in Vikarabad district protested against the proposed acquisition of 587 acres of fertile land for an industrial park. They alleged lack of prior notice, raised concerns over the SIA survey and warned of livelihood and environmental impact.

The National Medical Commission has made it mandatory for foreign MBBS graduates to obtain an Eligibility Certificate before applying for the FMGE screening test. The online portal for EC applications will remain open from March 2 to March 31, 2026

Bhakta Ramadasu Jayanthi Mahotsav will be held at Basheerbagh LB Indoor Stadium on March 1. Around 1100 musicians and 1200 dancers from across Telangana will participate in the day-long cultural event organised by Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Akademi

TGSRTC launched the ‘GI on Wheels’ programme in Hyderabad to promote Telangana’s 18 GI-tagged products. Specially designed buses showcasing six major handicrafts aim to increase visibility, strengthen cultural identity and support rural artisans’ livelihoods.

Former Minister Koppula Eshwar accused the Congress government of targeting the poor through large-scale house demolitions in Telangana. He alleged 600 houses were razed in Khammam and warned that 50,000 more could face demolition under the Gandhi Sarovar project.

Sunil Gavaskar has warned India not to take West Indies lightly in their crucial T20 World Cup Super League clash in Kolkata. He praised India’s comeback against Zimbabwe and highlighted key performances by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma

A 76-year-old retired bank manager from Cyberabad was duped of Rs 1.44 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai ATS officials. The accused threatened him with a fake terror funding case and convinced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

A study by Hyderabad’s Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, published in Scientific Reports, finds Indians under 50 can counter obesity-linked genes through healthy lifestyles, with early dietary changes and exercise significantly reducing long-term metabolic disease risk

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Hyderabad are preparing for a legal battle against the State government’s Gandhi Sarovar Project, fearing displacement. They rejected relocation proposals and said they would strongly oppose any attempt to remove them from their homes.

Ground levelling and tree cutting began near Bapu Ghat for the Gandhi Sarovar Project, triggering panic among Madhu Park Ridge residents who fear displacement. Preparations for the foundation stone ceremony are underway, though the date and Rajnath Singh’s visit remain unconfirmed.

TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy’s recommendations for Rajya Sabha nominations to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge have intensified internal differences in the Telangana Congress. The AICC is likely to call Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud for discussions.

Nearly 145 small and marginal farmers in Cheriyal village of Sangareddy district are set to lose 107 acres for an industrial park. Over 600 trees may be felled. Officials promise compensation and jobs, but villagers allege pressure to part with lands.

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Shreyanka Patil reveals her challenging 14-month injury phase, sharing how shin splints, wrist and thumb fractures tested her mentally and physically, and how support, conversations, and mindset helped her make a strong comeback to competitive cricket

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was taken into police custody in Hyderabad while attempting to visit Banswada, Kamareddy, after communal clashes. Police arrested protesters, deployed additional forces, and registered cases to prevent further violence