Telangana

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.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged young women to prioritise financial independence while addressing an International Women’s Day event in Serilingampally. He also called for greater representation of women in politics and highlighted welfare schemes launched during the previous BRS government.

Since the sighting of Ramzan, hijab-clad women across Hyderabad have been attending taraweeh prayers in large numbers at mosques, madrasas, and community halls. Local groups and seminary students are playing a key role in organising these congregations for women.

LinkedIn research shows Indian women professionals are leading in AI adoption, with nine in 10 confident using AI tools and 35 percent actively learning AI skills. Women founders also report higher optimism and drive digital transformation in their businesses.

Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari participated in a cleanliness drive at the Collectorate complex in Lakdikapul under a 99-day action plan. Officials were directed to remove old files, abandoned vehicles, and electronic waste with support from GHMC.

A total of 130 CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered, handing over 124 weapons and over 5,000 rounds of ammunition. With only seven cadres still underground in Telangana, officials say the mass surrender deals a serious blow to the PLGA

The Secunderabad Task Force and local police arrested four persons in Lalaguda for preparing and selling adulterated ginger-garlic paste in unhygienic conditions. Police seized 1,915 kg of adulterated products and materials used in the illegal food preparation unit.

Multiple districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad, are expected to witness a surge in daytime temperatures with the mercury likely to touch 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. IMD officials say it is not yet a heatwave, but authorities have issued precautions.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Stand With Her’ campaign initiated by Telangana Police to encourage men to intervene safely and report harassment of women. The initiative promotes prevention-led policing and community participation to improve women’s safety.

A new Amrit Bharat Express connecting Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu and Charlapalli will be launched soon. The train will run with Sleeper and General Second Class coaches and pass through Andhra Pradesh, improving affordable rail connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said it reflects poorly on any government if women feel unsafe stepping out. Launching the ‘Stand with Her’ campaign, he warned about rising cyber harassment and urged youth to support women’s rights and safety.

The Democratic Teachers Federation urged the Telangana government to strengthen SCERT as a research-driven academic institution. It sought departmental restructuring, compulsory field engagement for faculty, and immediate recruitment to address faculty shortages in teacher education institutions.

Sreenidhi University has launched the Sreenidhi School of Business to redefine management education for a changing global economy. The event featured leadership addresses, a presentation on reimagining management education, and a panel discussion with industry experts on emerging technologies.

A mother-daughter duo from Mancherial, Sai Sri and Rachakonda Chandana, earned national recognition by finishing runners-up in MasterChef India Season-9 on Sony Liv. Representing Telangana’s authentic cuisine, they impressed celebrity judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur.

Ramgopalpet police arrested a man accused of cheating several people by promising to arrange bank loans. The accused collected large processing fees from victims. Police seized cash and a car and froze bank funds during the investigation.

In a heart-rending incident at Choppadandi in Karimnagar, an elderly couple died within hours of each other. Lachaiah succumbed to age-related ailments on Friday evening, and his wife Hanumakka, already hospitalised, passed away later that night after hearing of his death.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at the Karimnagar residence of Gajwel Tahsildar Sravan on Saturday in connection with a disproportionate assets case.