Telangana

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has pre-leased 5.3 lakh sq ft at its Mindspace Madhapur campus to Chalet Hotels for a 330-key luxury hotel. With an investment of Rs 350 crore, the project will be completed by Q4 FY28.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested P Shankar for allegedly breaking into Rakhapalli Laxmi’s house on February 23 and stealing 14 tolas of gold. The gold was recovered, and the accused has been remanded after admitting the theft.

The University of Hyderabad has invited applications for 13 PhD programmes under the January 2026 admission cycle. The extension aims to fill backlog vacancies. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET scores can apply online through the university website.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for the Indian Armed Forces to shift towards intelligent warfare and adopt All-Realm, All-Domain Operations. Speaking at a defence seminar, he stressed strategic deterrence and reforms for future-ready forces.

Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, successfully treated a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder, CAMT. A life-saving stem cell transplant using the father as a half-match donor helped the infant recover and improve steadily.

A man has been booked in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman who approached him for film opportunities. The woman alleged that he misbehaved with her during a fake screen test. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers by delaying the release of Rythu Bharosa financial assistance.

The Congress government in Telangana is preparing to present the 2026–27 State Budget with an estimated outlay of Rs 3.2–3.25 lakh crore. Despite financial constraints, the Budget is expected to prioritise welfare schemes, education, health, irrigation, and infrastructure projects.

A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of shielding those responsible for the death of a two-month-old infant in Nagarkurnool. He demanded immediate arrests and murder charges against the accused, alleging caste prejudice behind the attack during Mallanna Swamy Jatara.

Punjagutta police have issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by actress Karate Kalyani over alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. Police are seeking social media account details as part of the ongoing investigation.

With zakat collections in Hyderabad expected to touch Rs 400 crore this Ramzan, concerns over transparency and alleged misuse have emerged. Many youngsters are now directly distributing zakat to support education and small businesses instead of donating to organisations.

A 30-year-old woman from Alwal delivered a baby girl after receiving free IVF treatment at Gandhi Hospital. After multiple failed attempts at private hospitals, she successfully conceived and gave birth through the hospital’s first successful IVF programme.

An 18-year-old first-year engineering student at RGUKT Basar allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday. The cause remains unknown.

In Jagtial district, a four-wheeler autorickshaw carrying 15 students from Walgonda villages to a private school overturned near Mallapur mandal after the driver lost control. Several children were injured and shifted to Mallapur Government Hospital for treatment

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of permitting large-scale destruction of greenery, citing the felling of 200 trees in a Palle Prakruthi Vanam at Jinugurala, Mahabubnagar.

The TGSRTC has introduced digital bus ticketing through the MeTicket Mobile feature on the MeeSeva app. Launched by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the initiative allows passengers to book tickets, passes, and T-24 tickets across multiple bus categories.

A Singareni Collieries worker was injured in an accident at the Godavarikhani 11 Incline coal mine in Peddapalli on Wednesday morning. He sustained injuries to his wrist and right leg following a sudden side fall after blasting operations.

The Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) in Telangana began smoothly on Wednesday across 1,495 centres. Over 4.89 lakh first-year students appeared for the second language Paper-I, while 5.07 lakh second-year students are scheduled for Paper-II on Thursday.

Bag 18 gold, 3 silver medals across multiple events in the Para Track cycling national championship at Osmania University

Two Telangana students, Telluri Shreyas Reddy and Madduri Naga Pradyumna Reddy, emerged as state toppers in the JEE Main 2026 BArch and BPlanning exams. Scores for all candidates are available on the NTA website, with Kerala students topping nationally

Telangana Intermediate students can enter exam centres from Wednesday without signatures from principals or college management. Exams will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon. Students are advised to reach the centres early for smooth entry

Telangana School Education department rolls out QR codes and WhatsApp hall tickets for Class X SSC exams starting March 14. Students can locate centres via Google Maps, while hall tickets and special learning materials will be accessible online and through schools