Telangana

NACO, under Mission AIDS Suraksha, is intensifying engagement with States to strengthen district-level HIV response. Hyderabad will host the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala on March 25, with Telangana’s 19 priority districts participating to discuss progress, challenges, and targeted strategies.

The University of Hyderabad inaugurated the third cohort of its five-day Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence, training college faculty from Andhra Pradesh in practical AI applications. Hands-on sessions aim to enhance teaching and research capabilities across multiple disciplines.

KT Rama Rao criticised the arrest of BRSV leaders during a protest near the Assembly, calling it suppression of dissent. He demanded their immediate release and accused the government of ignoring student issues, pending dues and problems in residential schools.

Unemployed youth in Hyderabad announced a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest on March 26 against the Congress government’s failure to deliver promised jobs and allowance. Protesters demand recruitment notifications, job calendar and fulfilment of election commitments

Drugs Control Administration Telangana issued a high-priority advisory on Semaglutide use, warning against self-medication and online purchases. Authorities stressed prescription-only access amid rising demand after patent expiry and cautioned about serious health risks from misuse

Dr Sivaranjani Santosh faces legal notices from pharma firms over high-sugar ORS products, triggering nationwide support from doctors. Backed by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India norms, the controversy has intensified debate on misleading health claims

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status or related benefits. The court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision quashing a pastor’s case filed under the SC/ST Act

T Jeevan Reddy plans to quit Congress, prompting Mahesh Kumar Goud to hold last-minute talks in Jagtial. The move follows internal rift over leadership priorities, with party leaders attempting to persuade him to reconsider his decision

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Students Wing activists protested near Telangana Assembly over pending fee reimbursements and education neglect. Police detained several leaders after a scuffle, as students demanded dues clearance, job calendar implementation and better funding for welfare schemes

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly filming a woman bathing in a hostel in SR Nagar. Caught by the owner, he was handed to police, who registered a case and launched an investigation

A 54-year-old man was killed in a road accident in Hyderabad when a speeding truck hit his motorcycle in Keesara. The victim died on the spot, while the driver fled. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

VC Sajjanar assured there is no fuel or LPG shortage in Hyderabad, urging citizens to avoid panic buying. Police warn that rumours and rush at pumps could disrupt smooth distribution across the city

KT Rama Rao led BRS legislators in Hyderabad protesting LPG shortages, demanding clarity from Centre and State. The party linked supply disruptions to West Asia tensions, citing hardships for households, vendors and small businesses amid rising prices

The Telangana ACB has filed a charge sheet against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao and four others over alleged ₹55 crore irregularities in the Formula E race. The probe focuses on unauthorized foreign currency transfers.

An SCCL employee was killed and his wife critically injured after a lorry rammed their motorcycle on NH 363 in Mancherial district. The injured woman was shifted to a Karimnagar hospital, and further details are awaited

In a joint operation, police seized 574 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.87 crore on NH-65 in Sangareddy. Three peddlers from Maharashtra were arrested after a brief chase, and two vehicles used for transportation were confiscated

A fire-hit cold storage in Khammam district collapsed after burning for two days, destroying over 12,500 quintals of chilli belonging to more than 300 farmers. Authorities have asked affected farmers to register for insurance claims

Eight persons were arrested in two separate gambling cases in Adilabad and Mancherial districts. Police seized cash, mobile phones and vehicles, while several other accused remain absconding. Further investigation is underway

A 55-year-old woman in Mahabubabad allegedly died by suicide after a dispute over Rs 100 escalated into a physical assault. Her family staged a protest, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A fire broke out at Shruti Multi Speciality Hospital in Vijayanagar Colony under Masab Tank police limits after an air conditioner reportedly exploded. Patients and staff rushed out as flames spread. Fire department personnel controlled the blaze without any injuries reported.

A Sangareddy court sentenced software engineer Guvvala Rajasheker Reddy to life imprisonment in a 2020 dowry death case. His wife allegedly died by suicide following harassment for additional dowry despite receiving Rs 28 lakh and 80 tolas of gold at marriage.

GHMC has seized several commercial establishments, including Katriya Hotel, Swarna Transport, and Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall, for unpaid property tax dues. The civic body has intensified enforcement as the March 31 deadline for the One-Time Settlement scheme approaches.

Civil Supplies officials conducted raids in Huzurabad town of Karimnagar district and seized 22 domestic LPG cylinders from hotels and eateries, registering 12 cases for illegal use of subsidised gas for commercial purposes.

Telangana Rythu Sangham workers staged a protest in Khammam against reduced funding for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project, demanding higher allocation, compensation for displaced families and immediate steps to ensure the project’s timely completion.