Telangana

A 35-year-old woman from Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda was taken into custody by Andhra Pradesh Police for alleged links with AQIS. Investigators say she was in contact with a terror suspect arrested earlier in Vijayawada during a crackdown on extremist networks

Telangana, a State born out of data and evidence, now ironically struggles amid overpowering narratives and shifting truths

An elderly couple in Jangarai village, Chinna Shankarampet mandal, Medak district, was attacked by unidentified miscreants who snatched a mangalsutra from Savithri (73). Both she and her husband Anjaiah (77) sustained head injuries while resisting the assailants.

Students from Amrita Educational Institutions created a record human formation of Dinesh Karthik’s jersey number during a sports meet in Chennai, with 3,000 participants. The feat earned recognition from the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records

Punjab Kings received a boost ahead of IPL 2026 as Australian players Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joined the squad in Mohali. The team is now preparing for its opening match against Gujarat Giants on March 31

HMWSSB and GHMC officials inspected sewage-affected areas in Amberpet, Patel Nagar and Golnaka after residents faced hardships during the rainy season. Damage to drains during road widening works caused the problem, and officials reviewed possible solutions, including a new stormwater drain.

Bandlaguda police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly cheating people by posing as the owner of a rented house and using forged documents to secure loans. Four accomplices involved in the fraud are absconding, police said.

BRS MLAs urged the Congress government to expedite allotment of double bedroom houses, citing delays, thefts and lack of infrastructure. The government said funds allocated to take up pending works and promised to address issues.

The Middle East crisis is increasing manufacturing costs for medical devices in India, with raw material prices rising sharply. Industry bodies warn that prolonged disruptions could lead to shortages and higher prices for patients unless government relief measures are introduced.

RFCL in Peddapalli has been shut down following ammonia pipeline leakages, halting production and raising concerns over urea supply during the Yasangi season. Officials said it may take a week to resume operations after fixing technical issues.

Panic bookings of LPG cylinders by households have disrupted the distribution network, delaying deliveries by five to seven days in Telangana. The Federation of LPG Distributors of India said the surge in bookings, not fuel shortage, caused the backlog.

A remark on Ippa Sara by a BJP MLA sparked a heated clash between Congress and BJP in the Telangana Assembly, leading to protests, repeated interventions by the Chair and disruption of proceedings, delaying discussions on key public issues.

Jawaharnagar police arrested a man and his minor wife for allegedly murdering the woman’s mother in May 2025 after she opposed their relationship. The accused buried the body inside their house. Skeletal remains were later exhumed during investigation.

Rumours of a petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across the erstwhile Medak district, leading to long queues and empty fuel stations. Social media posts showing queues worsened the rush.

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The Telangana Bharat Petroleum Dealers Association (TBPDA) has clarified that there is no disruption in fuel supply across the state, dismissing rumours of a shortage. The association warned against storing fuel in plastic cans due to fire hazards.

The family of Head Constable Nallala Laxmirajam from Korutla police station donated his organs under the State-run Jeevandan initiative after he was declared brain dead in a Hyderabad hospital. Two kidneys were retrieved and allocated to needy patients.

The Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the public that Hyderabad and Telangana have sufficient petroleum and diesel stocks for the next three months. Officials confirmed that all 596 fuel stations in Hyderabad are operational, with control rooms monitoring round-the-clock.

The Congress government admitted in the Assembly that only 16,978 jobs were filled through its notifications since it came to power, contradicting claims of 60,000 recruitments. It also acknowledged delays in issuing new job notifications due to legal issues

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges such as LPG charges, gas surcharge or fuel cost recovery by default in bills. Consumers can report violations through the National Consumer Helpline or e-Jagriti portal.

Primary health centres (PHCs) in Kothagudem district are set to face a severe shortage of doctors as 32 out of 65 medical officers are leaving to pursue postgraduate courses. With only 28 doctors remaining, many PHCs, especially those in remote agency areas, will be managed by nurses and support staff.

TGPSC has given candidates a final chance to update their one-time registration details and upload certificates by April 10, warning that no extensions will be granted and incomplete profiles may affect eligibility for upcoming recruitment notifications.

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged CM A Revanth Reddy to contest Siddipet, predicting Congress’s defeat in the next Assembly elections. He accused the government of neglecting weaker sections, misusing job appointments, and curtailing Assembly discussions

Despite repeated assurances from oil marketing companies, district officials and police that fuel reserves in Hyderabad are sufficient for 60 days, panic buying continued across the city. Officials clarified there is no scarcity of petrol or diesel, but the surge in demand temporarily affected supply at some outlets.