Telangana

With the March 31 deadline approaching, GHMC has released the names of six major property tax defaulters with long-pending dues. The civic body urged property owners to clear dues through online platforms and avail the One-Time Settlement Scheme.

Two persons were taken into custody in Mehdipatnam after allegedly abusing and attempting to attack policemen in civilian clothes during a late-night patrol. The suspects initially fled the scene but were later tracked down by the police.

Gajelli Mohan, a social activist and lecturer at Bellampalli Government Degree College, has been honoured with the prestigious Ugadi Puraskaram-2026 by Tara Arts Academy, Hyderabad.

Several grassroots leaders from Asifabad constituency formally joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad. The induction, led by MLA Kova Laxmi, saw sarpanches, deputy sarpanches, and former ZPTCs and MPTCs pledging support to the party.

A second-year MBBS student from Gandhi Medical College celebrated his 20th birthday by adopting a honey badger for six months at Nehru Zoological Park. The adoption marks the first instance of the species being adopted under the zoo’s programme.

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