Telangana

An ailing man suffering from kidney failure was allegedly abandoned by his wife in a graveyard in Jagtial after the family was asked to vacate their rented home. Locals rescued him and shifted him to a hospital

A parked BMW car was gutted in a sudden fire near Parade Ground in Secunderabad on Friday. No casualties were reported. Fire personnel rushed to the spot, but the vehicle was reduced to ashes. Police are investigating the cause

A Ugadi trip turned tragic as engineering students drowned in the Godavari river near Bhadrachalam during a photo shoot, with three bodies recovered and two still missing, prompting search operations by police and fire personnel

Parents of an RGUKT Basar student who died of leukemia staged a protest seeking justice, alleging negligence and poor response from officials, while students also raised concerns over inadequate medical facilities and demanded compensation for the family

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Musi Rejuvenation project will go ahead as planned despite protests, assuring justice to oustees and stating that public suggestions are being considered in aspects such as relief and rehabilitation

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy indicated possible further arrests in the phone tapping case and said investigations would follow due process. He also spoke on the Formula-E case and hinted at education reforms, including scrapping SSC exams under a new system.

Water bottle supply in TGSRTC buses has been stopped for a week due to disruption in raw materials linked to the Iran-Israel war, causing inconvenience to passengers, even as the Corporation continues to charge for the service

The Telangana Budget 2026-27 makes no mention of fresh job notifications or unemployment allowance, drawing criticism from youth groups. Promises of a job calendar and financial aid remain unfulfilled, raising concerns over employment generation and support for unemployed youth

Bhoodan displaced persons were stopped by police from meeting the Khammam Collector and staged a protest at the collectorate. They alleged officials refused to accept their memorandum, even as arrests continued in the Velugumatla land encroachment case

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested three persons, including a woman, for trafficking two women from Bejjur to Madhya Pradesh. The accused allegedly lured victims with marriage promises and sold them. The victims’ parents had filed missing complaints.

World Sparrow Day was observed in Nirmal by Prakriti Mitra with an awareness event and exhibition. Speakers highlighted the ecological importance of sparrows and urged the public to provide food and shelter to help conserve the species

BRS leader T Harish Rao termed the Telangana Budget 2026-27 a “bogus budget”, alleging failure to implement Six Guarantees, recycled allocations and rising debt. He questioned welfare spending, demanded a white paper and challenged the government to prove its claims

Corporators, traders and vendors in Kothagudem have raised concerns over irregularities in market fee tenders, alleging exclusion of Paloncha and Sujatha Nagar. Contractors also opposed tender cancellations, while officials said a decision would be taken after discussions

The BRS has alleged a Rs 30 crore loss in a Rs 54 crore smartphone procurement by the Telangana government, raising concerns over pricing and transparency, and demanding clarity on the procurement process and use of public funds.

Awfis Space Solutions has crossed 100 centres across South India, with over 3.1 million sq ft of workspace and 70,000 seats, reflecting growing demand for flexible office solutions across major cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The LPG cylinder shortage in Hyderabad is impacting NGOs running food donation drives, forcing them to adopt alternative cooking methods. Despite rising costs and growing demand, most organisations continue serving free meals to the underprivileged across the city.

The Telangana government will relaunch the school breakfast scheme from the 2026-27 academic year. Originally introduced by the BRS government, the programme aims to improve student nutrition and attendance with added provisions like milk and ragi porridge.

Thousands of Muslims gathered at Mecca Masjid and other mosques across Hyderabad to offer Jumaath-ul-Vida prayers. Authorities deployed heavy security and implemented traffic diversions to manage large crowds during the last Friday of Ramzan.

Doctors and medical bodies expressed concern over gaps in the Telangana Health Budget 2026-27, highlighting the omission of Osmania General Hospital, lack of recruitment plans, and absence of dedicated funding for infection control and antimicrobial resistance.

A woman allegedly duped multiple investors of nearly Rs 3 crore in Hyderabad’s Madhapur by promising high monthly returns through fake schemes. Police registered a case after complaints, with preliminary findings indicating several victims and a wider financial fraud network.

Hyderabad’s residential property registrations rebounded in February 2026, rising 3% year-on-year and 32% month-on-month, with both premium and affordable segments showing growth, reflecting renewed demand across key micro-markets and sustained momentum in higher-value transactions.

South Central Railway recorded its highest-ever ticket checking revenue of ₹223.60 crore in 2025–26, surpassing targets ahead of schedule. Officials attributed the growth to strict enforcement, digital ticketing initiatives and increased passenger compliance.

Five engineering students went missing in the Godavari River near Bhadrachalam after slipping into deep waters while taking photographs. Two others managed to escape. Rescue teams, including police and expert swimmers, have launched search operations at the site.

A Delhi-based philanthropic organisation donated books worth ₹52.42 lakh to the Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Degree College for Boys in Karimnagar, strengthening its library resources and benefiting students, with college staff appreciating the foundation’s generous contribution.