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A 40-year study in the Western Ghats has warned that lion-tailed macaques living in private forest fragments face rising extinction risks despite increasing numbers. Researchers say infrastructure growth, habitat fragmentation and human disturbance threaten the long-term survival of the species.

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.

A sharp fall in vegetable prices has left potato and tomato farmers in Sangareddy and surrounding districts facing severe losses. With wholesale prices as low as Rs.4 to Rs.5 per kg, many farmers are planning to abandon their crops.

Two prefabricated container hospitals have been set up in remote agency villages of Khammam district to provide emergency and primary healthcare. Established by the forest department and ITDA Bhadrachalam with TGFDCL funds, the facilities will offer twice-weekly services and immunisation support.

The Mancherial district principal court has posted to March 5 the hearing on a fresh petition seeking police custody of BRS district president Balka Suman in connection with a case related to an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy

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.

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while crude oil surged and Asian markets traded in the red amid war concerns.

City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar inspected ongoing flyover works under the H-CITI project at Mugdha Junction. Seven flyovers and underpasses are planned over two years to create a signal-free road network around KBR Park and reduce congestion.

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

Nearly two years after the foundation stone was laid, construction of a Rs.18 crore high-level bridge near Laggama village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad has not begun, leaving residents of four mandals struggling during monsoon due to flooding and poor connectivity.

A BRS activist scaled an overhead tank in Chennur demanding the release of BRS district president Balka Suman. Police rushed to the spot and held talks before safely bringing the protester down

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.

Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Gravite 7-seater MPV at an introductory price of Rs. 5.65 lakh. Built in Chennai, the family-focused MPV offers flexible seating, modern features, safety systems and manual and AMT options.

Telangana schools will shift to half-day schedule from March 16, operating from 8 am to 12.30 pm. SSC exam centres will function in the afternoon. Urdu medium schools have also revised timings in view of Ramzan

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned alleged attacks and irregularities during municipal chairperson elections in Telangana. He sought intervention from the State Election Commission and demanded action against officials allegedly favouring the ruling Congress.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Telangana recorded a 299 percent rise in IT exports and a sharp increase in employment during the BRS tenure. He claimed the State generated one-third of new IT jobs in India

Members of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam have documented a rare 9-foot-tall Tantric Bhairava relief at Rachakonda Hills. The sculpture reflects post-Kakatiya tantric traditions and Velama warrior rituals, strengthening the site’s historical and religious significance.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi retained its dominance in the erstwhile Medak district, winning six municipalities outright and leading in several others. Senior leaders including T Harish Rao and K Chandrashekhar Rao played a key role in the party’s performance

VIYONA Fintech has partnered with EFICYENT to enable international acceptance of India’s UPI across select corridors. The collaboration will focus on merchant payments and cross-border collections, with phased rollout subject to regulatory approvals in overseas markets

With Ramzan approaching, cyber crooks are circulating fake ‘Ramzan Ration’ messages offering free grocery kits. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens not to click suspicious links, as scammers may hack phones, steal data and withdraw money from bank accounts.