Telangana

A viral video showing rodents feeding on leftover food outside Gandhi Hospital has raised hygiene concerns. GHMC halted free food distribution near the entrance and launched a sanitation drive after the hospital administration alerted civic authorities.

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of deceiving BCs with false promises, citing poor spending under the BC Sub-Plan and stalled welfare schemes in Telangana.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested four suspects in a Rs 26-crore online gaming and betting scam. Victims were lured through fake Instagram ads and WhatsApp links, with investigations revealing a network using mule accounts, layered transfers, and fraudulent KYC documents.

Sridhar Babu said MoUs take time to materialise, noting only 30 percent to 35 percent become projects. Harish Rao flagged issues in IT towers, including company exits and poor maintenance. The government said steps are underway.

Farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts face long delays in receiving Pattadar passbooks after the Dharani portal was replaced by Bhu Bharathi, with printing arrears stalling document issuance.

Theegala Ashok, Sub-Inspector in Mamada mandal, Nirmal, was arrested by the ACB for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe from a real estate agent to avoid registering a cheating case. He was produced in Karimnagar court and sent to judicial remand.

Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a living-related kidney transplant for 22-year-old Sai Mohan from Addagutta. His father donated the kidney under the Aarogyasri scheme. The surgery restored Sai Mohan’s kidney function, ending his dependence on dialysis.

Political tensions in Nagulapally, Medak escalated after Congress sarpanch allegedly forced the panchayat secretary to demolish rival Srisailam Yadav’s boundary wall. Police supervised the act, prompting the family to plan a complaint to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Malkajgiri police have ordered the closure of wine shops, toddy shops, and restaurant-attached bars (excluding star hotels and registered clubs) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 26 for Sri Ramanavami. Violators will face prosecution.

The Railway Ministry has approved the weekly operation of the Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli–Visakhapatnam Express. Train 18527 will run on Fridays from April 3, and 18528 on Saturdays from April 4, offering 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, and Divyangjan coaches.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, with the support of the Endowment Department, is offering home delivery of the revered ‘Thalambralu’ from Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at Bhadrachalam temple. Devotees can book online or at TGSRTC Cargo centres for Rs 151.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided an ice cream factory in Musheerabad and seized a large quantity of products allegedly prepared in unhygienic conditions. Police said the owner was using expired ingredients and supplying them to wholesale and retail customers.

Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory for the Sri Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday. Traffic diversions will be implemented from 9 am to 9 pm along the procession route from Seetharambagh to Sultan Bazaar, with congestion expected at several junctions.

Affordable food delivery app Toing has launched in Hyderabad, promising the lowest menu prices with no packaging or platform fees. The platform features popular restaurants and aims to attract Gen Z and value-conscious customers with dishes priced under Rs 99.

The Indian School of Business hosted Policy Conclave 2026 focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on financial inclusion and banking. Experts from government, academia and industry discussed how AI can expand access to credit while ensuring fairness, trust and regulatory stability.

Civil supplies authorities in Hyderabad said adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available at all 185 fuel outlets in the district. Despite a surge in demand due to panic buying, officials assured that supplies from oil companies are sufficient for about a month.

Hyderabad police have made elaborate security arrangements for the Sree Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday, with around one lakh devotees expected to participate. The procession will pass through several localities before culminating at Hanuman Tekdi amid tight security.

The long-pending MMTS rail connectivity project linking Secunderabad to Raigir near Yadadri is expected to begin soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to launch it in April. The Rs 430 crore project aims to improve suburban rail access for devotees.

Dundigalla Padma, a devotee from Sangareddy, wrote “Rama” on 4,100 rice grains as an offering for Rama Navami. Taking nearly 10 days, her effort reflects devotion and patience, with the grains later offered to temples for ritual use.

The Prohibition and Excise Department seized 127 non-duty paid liquor bottles worth about Rs 2.5 lakh at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad on Thursday. Two persons were caught allegedly smuggling the liquor into Telangana from Goa and Delhi.

Lower Paleolithic stone tools, including hand axes and a flake tool, were discovered along the Manchirevula forest track near Gandipet in Rangareddy district. Experts say the artefacts, dating back up to six lakh years, highlight Hyderabad’s rich prehistoric heritage.

HYDRAA officials removed encroachments in a venture at Pati Ghanpur village after plot owners raised complaints during a grievance day. Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the site and ordered action, bringing relief to owners affected by alleged illegal occupation using fake documents

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a week of extreme weather in Telangana, with temperatures likely to cross 40°C in several districts even as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected in the evenings until the end of the month.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing