Telangana

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government is working on shifting the Karimnagar dumping yard that has accumulated garbage for 40 years. A new facility is planned between Warangal and Karimnagar, and the relocation process may take about one year

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the oil palm factory at Narmetta in Nanganur mandal on March 22. A three-day Rythu Mela will be organised ahead of the launch to showcase modern farm technology and equipment for farmers

A Hyderabad pastor and over 140 passengers stranded in Bahrain returned to India via Saudi Arabia after airspace closures due to regional conflict. Gulf Air operated a special flight to Kochi as authorities facilitated the evacuation

Hyderabad Cybercrime officials identified and removed 124 social media profiles promoting illegal betting platforms after detecting 539 paid advertisements during a month-long digital surveillance operation. The ads targeted Indian youth with promises of easy money, bonuses, and referral incentives.

A moving car caught fire on DRDL Road near Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The driver and passengers escaped safely after noticing flames from the engine. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze, and Kanchanbagh police are investigating the incident.

Social activist Medha Patkar has extended support to Musi Jan Andolan, opposing the Musi Riverfront Development Project. She urged Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy to halt the DPR unveiling, conduct public hearings, review displacement risks, and restore the original 2013 LARR Act

Papannapet police in Medak district solved the murder of a 35-year-old woman within 36 hours after her body was found near Nagasanpally bridge. Police arrested her alleged paramour and another woman for conspiring to kill her over a relationship dispute

Students and parents staged a protest at Ratnapuri Institute of Technology in Sangareddy district after a faculty member allegedly beat around 15 first-year Polytechnic students over incomplete homework. Student organisations joined the protest and demanded the immediate arrest of the lecturer

Cooking gas shortages in Hyderabad hostels have forced the suspension of staple breakfast items and beverages. Hostels are switching to rice, upma, and poha, with some using induction stoves or firewood. Authorities are urged to prioritise gas supply.

Vanasthalipuram police arrested seven people for allegedly cheating a man in a 400-square-yard land deal at Munuganoor using forged documents, including a sale deed and legal certificates. One suspect remains absconding, and electronic evidence was seized.

Mangalhat police, with GHMC officials, arrested a meat shop owner for selling unhygienic goat and sheep offal in Hyderabad. Around 300 kg of decomposed meat was recovered. Authorities warn citizens to avoid unauthorised outlets and report violations.

Sixty Indians, including Hyderabad residents, stranded in Bahrain, returned safely with help from the Central and Telangana governments. The Bahrain Telugu Association and Gulf Air provided crucial support, while the local community arranged food and essentials during the evacuation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of acting as a “real estate mafia” in Telangana, alleging large-scale demolitions of homes in Velugumatla and other areas. He demanded compensation, proper rehabilitation, and promised probe into officials and political beneficiaries

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government and Assembly Speaker over the dismissal of disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs, accusing Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating the verdict. He termed it undemocratic and said BRS would explore legal and political options.

Officials of the National Dam Safety Authority have expressed concern over slow and substandard repair works at the Singur Multipurpose Project in Sangareddy district. Limited machinery and workforce could delay completion, affecting irrigation and drinking water supply to surrounding districts and Hyderabad.

SR University celebrated its 24th Annual Sports Day 2026 with students from all departments participating. International athlete Nandini Agasara addressed the event, highlighting the importance of discipline, practice, and determination in sports, while officials encouraged students to maintain fitness and leadership qualities.

Concerns over potential fuel disruptions due to the Middle East geopolitical crisis have triggered discussions on social media about adopting work-from-home policies in India, with users suggesting remote work could reduce commuting, fuel consumption, and overall energy usage.

A 33-year-old man, Banaka Chand, was found dead in the Mallapur canal in Thimmapur mandal on Wednesday morning. Family members alleged foul play after noticing injuries on the body and demanded that police arrest those responsible.

Hyderabad-based Avio Smart Market Stack Limited has signed multiple partnerships with organisations in climate services, agriculture, and carbon markets under Project AVIO Agritech, aiming to promote sustainable farming, carbon credit generation, and technology-driven advisory services for farmers.

South Central Railway earned a record Rs 602.06 crore from scrap sales in 2025–26, surpassing the Railway Board’s Rs 510 crore target. Over 1.32 lakh metric tonnes of scrap were sold through e-auctions, marking the highest revenue from scrap in SCR’s history.

A six-year-old girl was seriously injured after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed onto a nearby house in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. The child sustained head injuries and was admitted to a private hospital. Uppal police have launched an investigation.

Villagers in Sikindlapur, Shivvampet mandal, caught a 20-year-old youth after he allegedly tried to sexually exploit a 10-year-old girl returning home from a circus. The accused was handed over to police, who registered a case under the POCSO Act.

Consumer activists and food safety officials have raised concerns over the alleged use of harmful synthetic colours instead of turmeric while cleaning chicken at several centres in Warangal. Authorities warned of strict action and announced awareness programmes on food safety.

GMR School of Aviation has partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to offer a specialised B.Sc. programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. The initiative aims to bridge the aviation skill gap by combining academic education with industry-oriented technical training aligned with MRO sector requirements.