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Cyberabad Police have tightened security outside the US Consulate in Nanakramguda amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US and Israel. Armed personnel and plainclothes officers have been deployed to prevent protests and maintain law and order.

Traffic police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri caught 981 persons during a special drunken driving check on Saturday night. Offenders will face court proceedings, and police warned that causing fatal accidents under intoxication could invite serious charges under the BNS Act.

Cyberabad Police and SCSC are launching a digital public infrastructure to streamline student transportation and reduce school-zone traffic. The initiative will integrate buses, use tech tools, ensure compliance, and involve verified gig workers to enhance safety and reduce congestion.

Hyderabad Police have busted food adulteration gangs supplying substandard tea powder and ginger-garlic paste in city markets. Harmful chemicals were seized during raids. Citizens are demanding strict action as concerns grow over food safety and public health risks.

The State government reversed its decision to allot Sharada Peetham land in Kokapet to the Water Board following protests by former Minister Harish Rao. The Chief Minister cancelled the proposed transfer, directing officials to ensure the land remains with the Peetham

A 35-year-old woman, G. Lalitha, died after a truck collided with the bike she was riding as a pillion on NH 65 near Abdullapurmet. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal accident.

RGUKT Basar marked National Science Day 2026 with five guest lectures on high-energy materials, topological materials, biotechnology and quantum computing. Speakers highlighted scientific research, interdisciplinary collaboration and the enduring relevance of C. V. Raman’s discovery.

Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.

GHMC will conduct ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ every Sunday in March to address pending property tax issues. Officials will resolve grievances on the spot, covering assessments, arrears, payments, court cases, and IGRS-related matters at circle offices citywide.

Encroachments and illegal constructions along the Musi riverbed are posing challenges to the Gandhi Sarovar project. With a 50-metre buffer zone announced, several colonies and luxury housing projects may face demolition, triggering protests in affected areas.

The two-day Sports Fest ‘Pratiyogita’ concluded at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College. Students from various engineering colleges competed in multiple games. SWEC won three titles, while VNR VJIET secured the volleyball championship.

Three cattle were injured in a suspected tiger attack in Bheemaram mandal of Jagtial district. Forest officials collected pugmarks and alerted villagers. An itinerant tiger has travelled across 11 districts in Telangana, with multiple cattle attacks reported in recent weeks.

The State government has appointed Dr Sadashivudu Gundeti, Professor at NIMS, as the in-charge Director of MNJ Cancer Hospital in Red Hills. The appointment takes immediate effect and replaces Dr. Joseph Benjamin, who previously held the position.

The Authority of Holding Sealed Particulars of the CCPT vehicle was transferred at Ordnance Factory Medak. Designed by DRDO’s CVRDE, the tracked command vehicle supports self-propelled artillery deployment and strengthens India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Residents of colonies likely to be affected by the Gandhi Sarovar Project will hold a ‘Musi Dandi March’ on Sunday at Hydershakote. BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao will join the peaceful protest calling for transparency and lawful development.

The Telangana government has allotted 3.95 acres in Khanapur to strengthen water infrastructure in the fast-growing Kokapet–Neopolis area. The project includes new reservoirs and facilities, while Godavari Phase II and III aim to supply an additional 300 MGD of water.

FTCCI organised a workshop on mental resilience and business growth, attended by over 200 participants. IMA leaders spoke about legal immunity for doctors and the need to better understand and manage the human mind for effective leadership and success.

Senior officials met at NITHM to review the six-day Tourist Police training programme. They discussed infrastructure gaps, safety concerns, and deployment challenges. The retreat concluded that the initiative has improved tourist safety and called for continued training and better coordination.

The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will soon auction three Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks in the Singareni region, with an estimated 19 billion cubic metres of gas reserves across six districts. SCCL has been advised to participate in the exploration process

The verdict in the Delhi excise policy case has given the Bharat Rashtra Samithi fresh ammunition to reiterate its charge of political vendetta, potentially reviving K Chandrashekhar Rao’s argument on misuse of central agencies in high-stakes politics