Telangana

A farmer in Medak district died by suicide after struggling to arrange funds for his daughter’s marriage. He was found hanging in a defunct rice mill. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem

Two shepherds drowned in a tank in Dharmaram village of Rajanna-Sircilla district while trying to rescue sheep that had entered deep water. Police retrieved the bodies after a search operation and registered a case for investigation

A 39-year-old driver was stabbed to death by his friend following an argument in Narsingi on Saturday night. Police identified the victim as P Karthik of Kokapet and took the accused, Shaik Basha, into custody after registering a case.

A 60-year-old man died after a motorcycle hit him while he was crossing the road in Saroornagar on Saturday night. Police identified the victim as B Ranga Swamy and registered a case against the rider. Investigation is underway.

Autorickshaw drivers in Hyderabad are facing long queues and hours of waiting at LPG dispensing stations due to a severe supply shortage. Many drivers say the crisis is affecting their daily earnings as they struggle to find fuel across the city.

Sambhuti Learning, in association with HSSC, organised an ‘AI Playbook for School Leaders’ workshop in Kompally for over 100 CBSE school principals. Experts discussed artificial intelligence’s growing role in teaching, administration and future-ready educational institutions.

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences will organise a free comprehensive health screening camp for senior citizens on March 31 in Hyderabad. The camp will include diagnostic tests, physiotherapy and counselling services to help detect common age-related health conditions.

Cybercriminals are exploiting gaps in coordination between police wings to operate mule account networks across the country. Officials say better monitoring at the police station level could help track account holders and curb cyber fraud.

Scientists at Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition have developed a five-spice Poly-Herbal Extract that may help prevent serious diabetes complications. Preclinical studies show it can reduce cataracts, kidney damage and nerve disorders, with human clinical trials planned next.

Luxury fashion label Divani has opened its flagship store in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, with Namrata Shirodkar and other guests attending the launch. The collection revives heritage silhouettes such as khada dupatta and farshi gharara using traditional craftsmanship techniques.

Property owners along the two elevated corridor stretches in Secunderabad Cantonment have defaulted on property tax payments, citing the impact of road widening works. The SCB has issued demand notices and warned of penalties if dues are not cleared before March 31.

Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 138 motorists during a weekend special drive against drunk driving. Seven offenders recorded extremely high blood alcohol levels up to 550 mg/100 ml. All accused will be produced before court, while a local court imposed fines on 403 persons.

A 10-month-old baby girl was crushed to death by a reversing lorry at a cement bricks manufacturing unit in Seetharampalli village of Mancherial district on Sunday. Police registered a case against the driver following a complaint.

Speaker G. Prasad Kumar suspended BRS MLAs for two days from the Telangana Assembly amid protests demanding a House Committee probe into alleged illegal mining involving Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy during the ongoing Budget session.

In Telangana, government doctors’ associations—including TTGDA, TGGDA, and TSRDA—strongly opposed the State’s proposal to appoint IAS officers as heads of teaching hospitals. They argued that hospital administration requires specialized medical training and clinical expertise, not bureaucratic leadership, to maintain quality and accountability

In Nirmal, two minor girls were allegedly kidnapped and sedated, with one reportedly raped at a park in Nizamabad district. Police arrested Shaik Saleem and another accused, registering cases under POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, and other relevant sections

In Nirmal, a speeding tipper fatally struck a motorbike at Udumpur village, killing Kumram Rambai (45) and Uyike Bheemrao (20) on the spot. Both were traveling from Kaddam mandal center to their hamlet when the accident occurred, police said

Two daily-wage workers, Kailash (32) and Koteshwar (48), drowned in an irrigation tank at Mahalaxmi Double-bed Room Colony in Nirmal while reportedly intoxicated. Police recovered both bodies, registered a case, and have launched an investigation into the incident

The BRS Legislature Party wrote to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy demanding an independent probe into alleged corruption and scams during the Congress rule. The party called for accused ministers to step down and urged accountability for misappropriated public funds

Two persons were injured in a car collision on Gandhi Bhavan road in Hyderabad after a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by drunk occupants, rammed into another car. Police responded, shifted the injured to hospital, seized the vehicle, and registered a case

A Class VII student in Mancherial died after allegedly consuming pesticide due to reported harassment by teachers at a residential school. Parents accused authorities of delay and concealment, demanding a probe and action. Police registered a case and launched an investigation

In Hyderabad, the BRS protested at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial demanding a probe into alleged illegal mining linked to a firm tied to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Leaders accused the Congress government of inaction and protecting the Minister, warning of further escalation

A kirana store at Siripuram bus station in Sangareddy was destroyed in an early morning fire caused by a suspected short circuit. The blaze broke out around 1:30 am, reducing the shop to ashes before villagers could respond. Losses are being assessed

An eight-year-old girl’s grief after her father’s death highlights the ongoing farmer suicide crisis in Siddipet’s Yelkanti village, where multiple families struggle without support, prompting calls for government intervention and assistance.