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Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

The SSC Public Examinations 2026 commenced across Telangana on Friday with the first language paper at 2,676 centres. Over 5.28 lakh students registered for the exams, which will continue until April 16 under the supervision of 144 flying squads.

Municipal staff across Telangana have begun field verification of PTIN records and trade licences. The exercise has raised concerns about a possible property tax revision as the government struggles to meet its revenue collection targets.

Hyderabad gig workers face extreme heat risks as peak work hours coincide with the city’s hottest period. A HeatWatch-TGPWU study reports widespread heat exhaustion, dizziness, and inadequate cooling infrastructure, prompting calls for heat safety pay and mandatory rest breaks

Women riders from Telangana Women Moto Bikers celebrated International Women’s Day with a vibrant gathering at Caphe Bistro in the Financial District, choosing interaction, games and shared experiences over a ride to promote confidence, camaraderie and empowerment.

The Telangana School Education department has proposed providing 150 ml of milk thrice a week to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year. The milk may be served on days when ragi malt is not part of breakfast.

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.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged young women to prioritise financial independence while addressing an International Women’s Day event in Serilingampally. He also called for greater representation of women in politics and highlighted welfare schemes launched during the previous BRS government.

A total of 130 CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered, handing over 124 weapons and over 5,000 rounds of ammunition. With only seven cadres still underground in Telangana, officials say the mass surrender deals a serious blow to the PLGA

The Telangana Under-17 Chess Championship will begin on March 14 at the LB Stadium Yoga Hall. Eligible players born on or after January 1, 2009 can participate, with top finishers qualifying to represent the State at the upcoming national championship.

The Democratic Teachers Federation urged the Telangana government to strengthen SCERT as a research-driven academic institution. It sought departmental restructuring, compulsory field engagement for faculty, and immediate recruitment to address faculty shortages in teacher education institutions.

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.

Hyderabad’s real estate market is showing signs of slowdown. Housing supply, property registrations and home sales are declining. Here’s what the latest data and industry stakeholders say about Telangana’s property market.

Miyapur police arrested three persons and seized 12.6 grams of MDMA, four mobile phones and a Volkswagen car. The accused had allegedly purchased the drug from Bengaluru for consumption and sale. A case was registered under the NDPS Act

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s 99-day action plan has triggered questions over funding and fiscal clarity. Critics say the programme lacks transparent allocations and measurable targets, raising concerns that it may become administrative repackaging rather than substantive reform.

Telangana’s real estate sector, especially in Hyderabad, has faced a prolonged slowdown over the past two years. Industry stakeholders cite policy uncertainty, administrative decisions and global headwinds as key reasons behind declining housing sales, new launches and office space demand.

Senior doctors in Telangana opposed the suspension of medical staff after a stray dog allegedly mutilated a body at Jadcherla Area Hospital. TGGDA blamed TGMSIDC for infrastructure gaps and termed the government’s action scapegoating instead of addressing systemic failures.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has signed an MoU with the Peddapalli district administration in Telangana to roll out community development initiatives under Project SHINE. The partnership will focus on rural infrastructure, water filtration, sanitation upgrades and WASH awareness programmes across select mandals

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said DCC presidents from eight constituencies raised concerns over non-cooperation from MLAs. Rahul Gandhi and AICC leaders reviewed the issue. He also spoke on Maoists joining Congress and Rajya Sabha candidate selection.