Telangana

The Telangana Students Association for Solidarity (TSAS) has accused the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of RGUKT-Basar of favouring agencies with a history of irregularities by awarding them mess contracts under altered names.

On International Women’s Day, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao emphasised the equal role of women in nation-building and called for greater empowerment initiatives while party’s working president KT Rama Rao stressed that women should be respected as individuals, not merely as family relations.

The Iran conflict could worsen the urea shortage in Telangana as LNG supply disruptions from Qatar threaten fertiliser production in India. Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has already reduced output, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming kharif season

Builders in Hyderabad have opposed the State government’s new rule mandating 10 per cent TDR utilisation for buildings above 10 floors. Developers warn the policy could raise apartment prices by Rs 350–400 per sft and have urged the government to reconsider the order

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to attend the government’s ‘99 Days Pranalika’ programme without police protection, alleging failure to fulfil promises. He also defended the Kaleshwaram project and accused the government of neglecting repair works

Five children aged below 10 years went missing from Kamareddy town within two days, creating panic among residents. Police formed special teams and launched an investigation using surveillance camera footage to trace the missing children

The escalating Iran conflict could disrupt LNG supplies to India, raising concerns over urea production at the Ramagundam fertiliser plant. Experts warn this may worsen the existing fertiliser shortage in Telangana ahead of the kharif crop season

Builders in Hyderabad have opposed the new TDR rules mandating usage for high-rise buildings above 10 floors, warning that the policy could significantly increase project costs and lead to higher apartment prices for homebuyers

Six persons from Jagadgirigutta were seriously injured after their SUV rammed into a road divider on National Highway-65 near Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district. The group was travelling to Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur, Maharashtra, on a pilgrimage

BRS leader and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government, alleging it was creating diversions instead of solving farmers’ problems. Addressing party workers in Choppadandi, he also targeted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over HYDRAA and Musi issues

NHA CEO Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal highlighted the role of the National Health Claims Exchange in simplifying health insurance claims during the NHCX Innovation Meet at IIT Hyderabad. The two-day event focused on digital solutions under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Police in Khammam uncovered a scam in which a gang allegedly collected nearly Rs 3 crore from poor families by promising house plots on Bhoodan land. Twenty-one persons have been booked in 19 cases, with nine arrests made so far.

BV Raju Institute of Technology in Narsapur organised the Research and Development Showcase Event-2026 with participation from over 600 student teams. Students presented innovative projects while industry expert Dr Lalith Mohan Sangavarapu highlighted the importance of research and industry-academia collaboration

BRS leaders in Siddipet staged a protest demanding the immediate release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa. MLC Deshapathi Srinivas accused the State government of failing to implement promises made to farmers after coming to power.

The Indian School of Business celebrated the graduation of 478 students across PGP and AMPBA batches at its Hyderabad campus. The ceremony highlighted responsible leadership, with awards for academic excellence and recognition for faculty and academic associates.

The SGT Union of Telangana has requested that primary school teachers be exempted from SSC Public Examination duties, citing disruption of teaching. The union also sought increased remuneration for teachers involved in Class X answer script evaluation.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 1,940 motorists driving without valid licences during a special enforcement drive from March 1–7. Offenders were charged under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Police warned that unlicensed driving raises accident risks and may affect insurance claims.

Paloncha rural police arrested a bike lifter during vehicle checks at Somulugudam crossroads in Kothagudem district. The accused confessed to stealing 18 motorbikes in the past six months. Police recovered six stolen vehicles from him

The Telangana School Education department has proposed providing 150 ml of milk thrice a week to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year. The milk may be served on days when ragi malt is not part of breakfast.

Bandari Thirupathi, a doctor from Thandur mandal in Mancherial district, topped the State and secured fourth rank at the all-India level in the Neurosurgery Exit Exam-2026. The results were announced on Friday

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police arrested five persons across Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu in connection with three online investment frauds. Victims were lured via fake apps and WhatsApp groups, with losses running into crores; Rs 12.54 lakh was refunded.

Vanitha Vakku, with the Mancherial chapter of Lions Clubs International, organised a blood donation camp on International Women’s Day. Seventeen women donated blood, which will be provided free to accident victims, pregnant women and patients during medical emergencies

A government high school teacher in Khammam was allegedly beaten up by parents after accusations of misbehaving with and sexually harassing girl students. Police detained the teacher and booked him under the POCSO Act following complaints from parents

Temperatures across Telangana may touch 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The IMD has issued a heat advisory for several districts including Hyderabad. Here’s what’s causing the heat and how to stay safe.