Telangana

A man was booked by Medipally police after a 29-year-old woman accused him of cheating her on the promise of marriage. The woman alleged that the suspect developed a relationship with her after meeting through a friendship-based mobile application.

A 28-year-old woman died by suicide in Balapur after her boyfriend allegedly refused to marry her despite a four-year relationship. Police said the woman was upset after he reportedly told her that his family would not accept their relationship.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged taxpayers to clear outstanding property tax dues before the March 31 deadline under the One-Time Settlement scheme, which offers a 90 per cent waiver on interest. Payments will be accepted only through online platforms.

The Telangana Legislative Council witnessed high drama as BRS MLCs were suspended for the day following protests over alleged mining irregularities linked to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. The legislators later staged demonstrations and were detained by police.

Future City police arrested three persons, including a Central government employee and a Railways superintendent, after seizing 40 grams of cocaine in Mokila. Investigators suspect an interstate drug supply network involving Bengaluru and Goa.

Sixteen families narrowly escaped after a fire caused by a suspected short circuit engulfed a residential complex in Sangareddy, with an alert resident helping evacuate occupants before firefighters contained the blaze.

An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, raising the death toll of Indian nationals in the West Asia conflict to eight, amid escalating regional tensions and continued attacks on critical infrastructure

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said no funds were released for his constituency despite Ministerial approvals. He raised concerns over delays by the Finance Department and criticised diversion of debates through repeated references to Kaleshwaram.

YSRCP General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi launched a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of betraying NTR’s legacy and running the Telugu Desam Party without moral values.

At a civic felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad, Retired Chief Secretary Kaki Madhava Rao praised former Singareni CMD N Balram for his humility and dedication to public service. Rao highlighted Balram’s rise from modest beginnings to the top leadership of Singareni Collieries.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised his government over fund allocation and alleged bias in development works. He flagged delays in irrigation projects and said MLAs were being forced to seek funds from Ministers and the Chief Minister.

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress, accusing it of admitting irregularities linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s company but attempting to cover them up through diversionary tactics. He demanded a judicial or House Committee probe into alleged illegal mining by Raghava Constructions.

The Telangana Assembly has passed the Employees’ Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, mandating salary deductions to support neglected parents. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy described the law as a social responsibility aimed at restoring dignity to the elderly.

A fire broke out in a flat at Alkapuri Colony in Manikonda on Sunday afternoon. The occupants escaped safely after noticing smoke and flames. Fire department personnel and police controlled the blaze, while officials began investigating the cause.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several Telangana districts until April 2. Temperatures are expected to range between 36°C and 41°C, with hailstorms and heavy thundershowers likely in some areas.

Residents of Gundlapalli staged a protest at the local toll plaza demanding road safety measures after frequent accidents. Traffic on Rajiv Rahadari was disrupted briefly before police intervened and convinced villagers to withdraw the dharna

Kothagudem police arrested two persons, including a tourist guide and a tattoo artist from Kashi, for possessing ganja worth Rs 4.99 lakh. The accused procured the contraband from the AP-Odisha border and were caught during their return journey

A historian in Nirmal has identified rocks on a nearby hillock that produce musical tones when struck. Believed to be volcanic in origin, the site has drawn local interest, with calls to develop it into a protected geo heritage spot

The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Fit India movement under the Sports Authority of India, organised ‘Sundays on Cycle’ at its Sangareddy campus. The event drew more than 1,000 participants from the institute and surrounding community.

With the March 31 deadline approaching, GHMC has released the names of six major property tax defaulters with long-pending dues. The civic body urged property owners to clear dues through online platforms and avail the One-Time Settlement Scheme.

Two persons were taken into custody in Mehdipatnam after allegedly abusing and attempting to attack policemen in civilian clothes during a late-night patrol. The suspects initially fled the scene but were later tracked down by the police.

Gajelli Mohan, a social activist and lecturer at Bellampalli Government Degree College, has been honoured with the prestigious Ugadi Puraskaram-2026 by Tara Arts Academy, Hyderabad.

Several grassroots leaders from Asifabad constituency formally joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad. The induction, led by MLA Kova Laxmi, saw sarpanches, deputy sarpanches, and former ZPTCs and MPTCs pledging support to the party.

A second-year MBBS student from Gandhi Medical College celebrated his 20th birthday by adopting a honey badger for six months at Nehru Zoological Park. The adoption marks the first instance of the species being adopted under the zoo’s programme.