Telangana

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy once again directed District Collectors to undertake field visits for at least 10 days a month, warning that performance would determine their continuation. He announced a June review meeting while outlining preparations for the 99-day Praja Palana programme

An ancient five-foot granite statue of Lord Vishnu was unearthed from the Peddavaagu stream near Madaram village in Bhupalpally district. Believed to date back to the Kakatiya era, the intricately carved idol has sparked local curiosity. Archaeological authorities are yet to examine it

A clash between students at the National Institute of Technology Warangal caused brief panic on campus, prompting police intervention. The scuffle reportedly stemmed from a dispute over filming without consent during the SpringSpree festival. Institute authorities later counselled the students

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has signed an MoU with the Peddapalli district administration in Telangana to roll out community development initiatives under Project SHINE. The partnership will focus on rural infrastructure, water filtration, sanitation upgrades and WASH awareness programmes across select mandals

Several shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out at Nizampet in Kukatpally on Tuesday evening. The blaze reportedly began in a furniture shop before spreading to adjacent establishments. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. Further details are awaited

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials at Sanathnagar Playground on March 10 between 2 pm and 4 pm for boys and girls born on or after 1-1-2008 for the Junior inter-district championship at Woxsen University

TDCA President Allipur Venkateswar Reddy calls for a thorough investigation into the Rs 68.73 crore embezzlement in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He demands the funds be spent on rural cricket development and warns of statewide agitation if not returned

The Indian women’s cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year award, following their historic win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. They are shortlisted alongside world-renowned sports teams

Telangana players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty have been selected for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 in Delhi from April 7 to 11. Shrivalli excelled in 2025, earning the Billie Jean King Heart Award

World champion and double Olympics medallist P V Sindhu returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai en route to the All England Championship. She thanked airport staff, Dubai authorities, and ground teams for their support during the difficult situation

The Ramky Foundation inaugurated the Telangana men’s table tennis coaching camp at Somnath Ghosh UTT Academy. President M V Rami Reddy highlighted sports as a catalyst for development, while players and experts, including Arjuna awardee Akula Sreeja, shared insights on training and nutrition

Mamatha scored a brilliant century while Drithi Kesari and Vanka Pooja took key wickets to help Hyderabad beat Goa by 68 runs in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 One-Day Championship at Dehradun. K Srivalli also made valuable contributions with the bat

Hyderabad Cricket Association President Amarnath denied involvement in Rs 68-crore transaction to the Court related to Visaka Industries. He clarified the action followed legal orders issued before his tenure, while former off-spinner N Shivlal Yadav called it unfair to blame individuals

Holi was celebrated with fervour and gaiety across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Officials, tribals and community members participated in traditional rituals, colourful festivities, music, dances and shared food, marking the festival with widespread enthusiasm

Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory announcing diversions on Wednesday due to Holi Mahela and a Sikh religious procession from Central Gurudwara to Barambala Gurudwara, Attapur. Commuters have been advised to follow alternative routes during the procession hours

A Rs.1.52 crore scam has been uncovered at the LIC branch in Bhadrachalam, where 39 fraudulent death claims were made using fake certificates and non-existent policyholders. Two agents have been booked under various sections of BNS

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said DCC presidents from eight constituencies raised concerns over non-cooperation from MLAs. Rahul Gandhi and AICC leaders reviewed the issue. He also spoke on Maoists joining Congress and Rajya Sabha candidate selection.

A Rs 37 lakh CC road was laid and inaugurated in Aswaraopalli village of Jangaon district. The project was supported by Kaladhar Rao and executed with the efforts of Rajya Sabha Member KR Suresh Reddy using MPLADS funds

A Commercial Tax senior inspector, Alapuri Anurag, was killed after a car hit him near Indaram village in Jaipur mandal of Mancherial district. He was on duty at the time. Police registered a case against the driver and began investigation

A man was arrested in Chennur town of Mancherial district for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman. Police said the accused sold the chain for Rs 30,000 and spent the money on liquor. Investigation is under way

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad organised a series of events on World Wildlife Day, including a clean-up drive, bird walk and snake awareness programme. Students and bird watchers participated, while officials highlighted conservation of endangered species and ecological awareness

Around 7,000 Telugus in Israel and lakhs in Gulf countries face travel disruptions amid Israel-Iran tensions. Here’s the latest update from the MEA, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments on evacuation preparedness.

Tension prevailed in Kalvapalli village of SS Tadvai mandal in Mulugu district after podu farmers clashed with forest officials who attempted to dig trenches. Farmers claimed they have been cultivating the land for 25 years and demanded an immediate halt to the activity

A sharp fall in vegetable prices has left potato and tomato farmers in Sangareddy and surrounding districts facing severe losses. With wholesale prices as low as Rs.4 to Rs.5 per kg, many farmers are planning to abandon their crops.