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A retired Hyderabad district judge lost over Rs 1 crore to a "digital arrest" scam, where cybercriminals falsely accused him of involvement in crimes and demanded money. Police are investigating the case following the victim’s complaint

A 27-year-old man was allegedly murdered near Chaitanyapuri Metro station in Hyderabad following a financial dispute over a loan of Rs 1.40 lakh. Police said the accused and his friends attacked the victim during a heated argument.

A painter was allegedly murdered by his acquaintance at a labour adda in Borabanda after an argument on Sunday morning. The accused later attacked the victim with a granite stone while he slept. Police registered a case and formed three teams to trace him.

Cyberabad police booked 273 motorists during weekend drunk-driving checks across the city. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said 16 persons recorded blood alcohol content above 301 mg/100 ml and all accused would be produced before the court.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched a WhatsApp facility to allow citizens to register complaints related to garbage, green waste and overflowing bins. Residents can send photos and location details to the designated number for quick action by civic officials.

A 23-year-old aspiring actor from Kakinada alleged that a short film director cheated and harassed her in Hyderabad under the pretext of offering a web series role. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and started an investigation.

Temperatures across Telangana may touch 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The IMD has issued a heat advisory for several districts including Hyderabad. Here’s what’s causing the heat and how to stay safe.

Since the sighting of Ramzan, hijab-clad women across Hyderabad have been attending taraweeh prayers in large numbers at mosques, madrasas, and community halls. Local groups and seminary students are playing a key role in organising these congregations for women.

Multiple districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad, are expected to witness a surge in daytime temperatures with the mercury likely to touch 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. IMD officials say it is not yet a heatwave, but authorities have issued precautions.

Off-spinner Drithi Kesari claimed six wickets for 20 runs as Hyderabad defeated Saurashtra by 86 runs in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 One-Day Cricket Championship in Dehradun after Sandhya Gore’s half-century powered the team to a competitive total.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said it reflects poorly on any government if women feel unsafe stepping out. Launching the ‘Stand with Her’ campaign, he warned about rising cyber harassment and urged youth to support women’s rights and safety.

South Western Railway has revised the timings of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express at Hindupur station. The new schedule will come into effect from March 15, with changes made to improve operational efficiency and punctuality of the service.

Cyber criminals are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to carry out sophisticated frauds through deepfake videos, scam calls and phishing attacks. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials warn people to verify financial schemes carefully as AI-driven cyber crimes continue to increase.

GHMC has launched an e-Waste collection centre and a Mirror Library at Chacha Nehru Park in Masab Tank to promote safe recycling of electronic waste and encourage reading among residents. The initiative was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.

Family members of 53-year-old realtor Guntakandla Karunakar Reddy from Rangareddy district donated his organs after he was declared brain dead at a Hyderabad hospital. The lungs and liver were retrieved and allocated to needy patients under the State-run Jeevandan initiative.

A 19-year-old degree student from a Social Welfare Women’s Degree College hostel in Ghatkesar, reported missing after leaving without permission on March 4, was later found to have married her boyfriend in Vikarabad district. Police are verifying further details.

Hyderabad Central Crime Station registered a case against five employees of Unity Small Finance Bank for allegedly siphoning nearly Rs 70 crore by manipulating loan sanctions and repayment records. The fraud, detected during an internal audit, reportedly involved around 1000 loan accounts.

Gudelli Srujana from Telangana secured the 55th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. Currently serving as a DSP under training, she emerged as one of the top performers, while several candidates from Telugu-speaking States also figured in the rank list.

Telangana’s finances are increasingly dependent on borrowings, with market loans crossing the budget estimate by over 53 per cent. Data shows a widening gap between revenue generation and expenditure, raising concerns among economists about the sustainability of the State’s financial management.

Around 10,000 women farmers will gather at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad for the first-ever Mega Women Rythu Mela on March 8 and 9, where experts will discuss sustainable farming, reduced pesticide use, crop rotation, and soil health management.