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The Telangana government will relaunch the school breakfast scheme from the 2026-27 academic year. Originally introduced by the BRS government, the programme aims to improve student nutrition and attendance with added provisions like milk and ragi porridge.

Thunderstorms with gusty winds and a drop in temperatures are expected to continue across Telangana till Saturday. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, forecasting light to moderate rain and fluctuating temperatures over the next few days.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has won the Skytrax ‘Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2026’ award for the fifth time. The recognition highlights excellence in passenger service and staff performance, based on global traveller surveys.

SCCL executives are awaiting clearance of Rs.277 crore in performance related pay for 2022-23 and 2023-24, with the State government yet to approve the disbursal, prompting concerns and possible protests by officers’ associations.

Hyderabad Task Force and Masab Tank police arrested three persons for illegal possession of a country-made pistol and ammunition. The accused allegedly used the weapon to threaten individuals over financial disputes. Several items, including a car and phones, were seized

The Income Tax department confiscated benami properties linked to gangster Nayeem in Karimnagar district, pasting the official order in Nagunur village after identifying land registered in the name of a family member as part of its investigation.

Police investigations into the murder of a pregnant tribal woman in Kumram Bheem Asifabad revealed that the accused was intoxicated and killed her fearing exposure after she approached community elders, following a long-standing relationship and dispute over marriage

AIMIM MLA Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala criticised the Telangana government for lack of clarity in the Governor’s address, raising concerns over debt levels, HYDRAA functioning, GHMC trifurcation and the Musi project, while questioning governance priorities and transparency.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to safeguard Telangana’s interests in Krishna and Godavari river water disputes. He questioned the government’s silence over Andhra Pradesh’s claims and demanded immediate steps to protect Telangana’s water rights.

The Rural Sports Meet-2025-26 organised by NTPC under its CSR initiative began on Monday with participation from 21 government high schools from Ramagundam, Kamanpur, Anthergaon and Palakurthi mandals, aiming to promote sportsmanship and physical fitness among rural students

Unseasonal rains accompanied by hailstorms and strong winds lashed several parts of the erstwhile Medak district on Monday evening. The rainfall brought temporary relief from heat but damaged maize, vegetables, mango orchards, sunflower and other crops

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 364 people for drunken driving during a two-day enforcement drive on March 13 and 14. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Officials said strict action will continue as part of a zero tolerance approach against drunken driving.

A tiger moving across parts of northern Telangana resurfaced in Jagtial district and killed two cows in Surampeta village in Kodimial mandal. Forest officials are tracking the animal using trap cameras and advised villagers to remain alert and avoid moving alone at night.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says the Musi River rejuvenation project could boost Hyderabad’s economy and real estate sector. But critics fear displacement along the riverbanks. Here’s a clear explainer of the ₹7000-crore Musi riverfront project and what it means.

Climate scientist Dr M N Rajeevan has warned of a possible strong El Nino event in 2026 that could affect India’s monsoon. However, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole may partly offset its impact and help maintain near-normal rainfall.

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar said the party will challenge the Assembly Speaker’s ruling on disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs in the High Court and approach the Election Commission over Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender contesting as a Congress candidate.

A traditional seeds festival was organised at Pedda Sakeda village in Kerameri mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Experts and organisers urged farmers to conserve ancestral seeds, avoid chemical fertilisers and create seed banks for future generations

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

The Rangareddy district administration has issued fresh notifications to acquire land in Kandukur mandal for an industrial park, a university educational zone and a radial road. The move has triggered fresh concern among farmers who have already been protesting similar acquisition proposals.