Telangana

A retired district judge from Malkajgiri in Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened him with arrest and forced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

Regulators in Telangana have begun monitoring online medicine prices amid concerns that e-pharmacies may be using location-based algorithms to alter prices. Authorities are checking whether advertised discounts are genuine or if base prices are inflated before discounts are applied.

Construction management platform Powerplay has expanded its procurement-linked credit solution to Hyderabad, integrating financing into contractor workflows. With over 2,000 projects already on the platform, the move aims to help builders manage cash flows as the city’s construction sector grows.

A 12-year-old Hyderabad Kuchipudi dancer performed along the entire 3-km Giri Pradakshana route at Yadadri temple on Swati Nakshatram. The unique performance blended art and devotion, drawing the attention of devotees participating in the sacred ritual.

Kerala Tourism will host the Lenscape Kerala photography exhibition in Hyderabad from March 12 to 14. Featuring 100 photographs by ten photographers, the showcase highlights Kerala’s landscapes, culture and wildlife, along with a free photography masterclass for visitors.

Sony may stop bringing PlayStation games to PC after weak sales, Bungie has launched its new live-service shooter Marathon, and Xbox has revealed its next console, Project Helix — signalling major changes ahead for the gaming industry.

Former sarpanches in Suryapet staged a shirtless protest outside the Collector’s Office, demanding clearance of development work bills pending for two years. They alleged that despite assurances before elections, the Congress government sidelined their concerns after coming to power.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the South Central Railway to provide job guarantees to farmers who gave land for the Kazipet railway manufacturing unit. The SCR assured that the concerns would be forwarded to the Railway Board.

A retired Hyderabad district judge lost over Rs 1 crore to a "digital arrest" scam, where cybercriminals falsely accused him of involvement in crimes and demanded money. Police are investigating the case following the victim’s complaint

Hyderabad witnessed unusually humid conditions on Monday morning, with relative humidity levels touching 76 percent by 8.30 am, according to the IMD. Typically known for dry heat in March, the city is experiencing sticky mornings and discomfort among residents.

A TGSRTC bus travelling from Karimnagar to Husnabad emitted smoke near Chapala Colony in Thimmapur mandal on Monday morning. Passengers alerted the driver, who promptly stopped the bus and avoided a potential mishap.

Two daily wage labourers died on the spot after an iron stand they were carrying accidentally touched an 11 kV power line at a fuel filling station in Medaripet village, Dandepalli mandal. Police shifted the bodies to Luxettipet government hospital for post-mortem.

A Siddipet-bound RTC bus collided with a lorry on Rajiv Rahadari near Gouraram in Wargal mandal after the lorry applied sudden brakes. Six people, including the bus driver, sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition.

Two men were killed after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a road median near Golden Function Hall in Nirmal town early Monday morning. Police shifted the bodies for post-mortem and registered a case

A man was grievously injured after a speeding car rammed into a motorcycle and dragged it nearly 200 metres near Palle Cheruvu in Mailardevpally on Sunday night. Police detained the driver and launched an investigation

Three people were injured after a false ceiling collapsed inside Lake Shore Mall near Y Junction in Kukatpally on Sunday evening, causing panic among shoppers. DRF personnel cleared the debris while authorities began investigating the cause.

Reliance on private institutions and targeted subsidies may expand access for disadvantaged groups, but it does little to strengthen educational institutions

Sixteen students of a minority residential school in Narsapur of Medak district reportedly fell ill with vomiting, stomach pain and loose motions. They were shifted to the Area Hospital, while the management attributed the illness to dehydration during Ramadan fasting

A 17-year-old boy, Ritvik, died by suicide in Gopalpur village of Karimnagar rural mandal after being upset over his parents’ delay in buying him a motorcycle. He consumed pesticide on March 6 and died in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday

A road in the eighth division of Alugunur area in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation was named ‘Praful Desai Marg’ in recognition of the services of Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai. Leaders also laid the foundation stone for new roads under Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika-99

The Mallanna Bonalu jatara was celebrated on a grand scale at the Mallanna Swamy temple in Peddapur village of Metpally mandal in Jagtial district, with devotees offering around 50,000 bonams and participating in traditional rituals and cultural performances

The Telangana government may focus on infrastructure-heavy allocations in the 2026-27 Budget to tap Central schemes and loans. Critics warn that reliance on borrowed funds could increase financial pressure if expected Central funding does not materialise

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that influence and money play a major role in player selection in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He highlighted the Union government’s Khelo India Mission aimed at strengthening sports development

A 45-year-old man from Medchal died of electrocution at Narsingi mandal headquarters in Medak district on Sunday after accidentally touching live electric wires while drying clothes on the roof of a house during a family function