Ajay Tomar

Senior correspondent at @toihyderabad. Reach out at [email protected]. Previously at @xpresshyderabad and @thesouthfirst.

[sreejesh p r @16Sreejesh]

It’s seems like My coaching career comes to an end after 1.5 years, during which we played 5 tournaments and secured 5 podium finishes, including a Junior World Cup bronze medal.

I have heard about coaches getting fired after bad performances.
But this is the first time I am experiencing being removed to make way for a foreign coach.

The Hockey India President stated that the chief coach of the senior men’s team prefers a foreign head coach for the junior team, believing it will help develop Indian hockey from the junior level through to the senior level. Hence, the continued preference for foreign coaches —

Can’t Indian coaches develop Indian hockey?

On 07-03-2026, during a meeting with the Hon’ble Sports Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, I was told, “Sreejesh, we need coaches like you to step up and lead our country as we prepare for 2036.”

However, Hockey India continues to place its trust in foreign coaches over Indian ones across all four teams.

@mansukhmandviya @PMOIndia @TheHockeyIndia @Media_SAI @WeAreTeamIndia @DGSAI @DilipTirkey

[Business Today @business_today]

BJP Rally Sparks Traffic Chaos In Mumbai, Woman Confronts Minister Girish Mahajan On Camera

#MumbaiTrafficJam #GirishMahajan #MumbaiViralVideo #BJPRally #WorliTraffic

[Amisha Rajani @RajaniAmisha]

A University of California report ranks #Hyderabad’s #Jawaharnagar dumpyard among the world’s worst polluters, spewing 5.9 tonnes of methane hourly, as nearby residents suffer widespread, severe #health crises for years now.

https://t.co/K86n92rQGR

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On World Health Day on April 7, a stark gap in Telangana’s healthcare has come into sharp focus.
Despite steady progress in infrastructure and schemes, the state is struggling where it matters most.

@SribaalaVTOI @ajaytomarasks

#WorldHealthDay #HealthcareForAll

Read more on TOI epaper https://t.co/PU96J7Udic

[Rahul Ramakrishna @eyrahul]

Information here:

https://t.co/9umshhBYS4

[Ajay Tomar @ajaytomarasks]

@fssaiindia @ICMRNIN @iChiragPaswan @gmsubbarao @Moveribfan
@DrDNReddy @AifpaDelhi @raghav_chadha

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Warning labels on front of #food packets high in fats, salt, and sugar are globally seen as an effective check against their consumption. But FSSAI’s proposed bid to roll out such labels in India has faced opposition from industry, which says that Indian diets and realities require tailor-made solutions. @ajaytomarasks reports

Read full story here
https://t.co/A3LdMQBNrb

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Warning labels on front of #food packets high in fats, salt, and sugar are globally seen as an effective check against their consumption. But FSSAI’s proposed bid to roll out such labels in India has faced opposition from industry, which says that Indian diets and realities require tailor-made solutions. @ajaytomarasks reports

Read full story here
https://t.co/A3LdMQBNrb

[Rajesh Modi @rajeshhmodi]

Excellent read by @ajaytomarasks

@raghav_chadha @foodpharmer2 @fssaiindia @Fssailicense @jagograhakjago

[ACE (fan) @FCB_ACEE]

Only messi was allowed to touch twice

[Ajay Tomar @ajaytomarasks]

@CricketopiaCom @grok is it true that Ricky Ponting's bat was checked after the cricket world cup 2003?

[TOI Hyderabad @TOIHyderabad]

As Hyderabad races towards its dreams of becoming a global megacity, its rapidly shrinking water footprint could leave it parched soon unless urgent measures are taken, finds @sunnybaski after a deep dive ahead of World Water Day which falls on March 22

#WorldWaterDay

[Abhinav A. Bindra OLY @Abhinav_Bindra]

Not every inspiring sporting story ends with a trophy. Over the last few days, Lakshya Sen has shown India what courage, resilience and belief truly look like. His run to another All England final, through extraordinary wins and immense physical pain, has been about far more than a result. He has reminded young India that greatness lies not only in winning, but in the honesty of effort, the dignity of the fight and the strength to keep believing. I am Proud of you, @lakshya_sen . Very, very proud.

[TOI Hyderabad @TOIHyderabad]

Escalating tension in Iran has left several Hyderabadis, with relatives in the country, anxious.

Read full story here: https://t.co/ih8Jw3aqmM

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A disturbing video from the government area hospital in Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar district, shows stray dogs tearing at a body kept inside the mortuary, sparking outrage.

The deceased had reportedly drowned in a pond and was shifted to the hospital for post-mortem. Following an inquiry, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha suspended the hospital superintendent, two duty doctors, and a mortuary staffer over alleged negligence.

[Sumit Jha @sumitjha__]

#Telangana: Dog eating a dead body in hospital

A disturbing video has surfaced from the Jadcherla Government Area Hospital in Mahabubnagar district, showing stray dogs tearing at a body kept inside the mortuary, triggering outrage and official action.

According to preliminary information, the deceased, identified as Bhimesh from Nagasala village in Jadcherla mandal, had allegedly drowned in a pond. After the body was recovered, police shifted it to the government hospital for post-mortem. In the video that is now circulating, the body appears to have been left unattended inside the mortuary, where dogs entered and mauled it.

The footage has raised serious questions about mortuary management and basic safeguards in government hospitals. Sources indicated that the body was not placed properly on a stretcher and that refrigeration facilities were either unavailable or non-functional.

Reacting to the incident, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha expressed anger and ordered an immediate inquiry. On his instructions, Medical Services Council Commissioner Dr Ajay Kumar visited the hospital and conducted a probe, gathering statements from the deceased’s family members, police, eyewitnesses, doctors and hospital staff.

Following the inquiry, the hospital superintendent Dr Chandrakala, duty RMO Dr Harinath, duty medical officer Munisha and mortuary supporting staff member Ravi Prakash were suspended for alleged negligence.

Commissioner Ajay Kumar stated that strict action would be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring.

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Indian students in Iran: situation is very bad on ground

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HPV vaccination drive goes national. Health Minister @MoHFW_Telangana Damodara Rajanarasimha
launches the programme at District Hospital, King Koti, in Hyderabad on Saturday

🎥: @sumanreddy_d

#hpvvaccination #telangana #Hyderabad

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#TOIAsks

As part of TOI's ongoing traffic series, we want to hear from you about your daily commuting experience. Share your thoughts through this quick poll.

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What mode of transport do you use regularly in Hyderabad?

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Telangana set to roll out statewide HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls

#HPVvaccination

https://t.co/7HjKHQJqqp

[V.C. Sajjanar, IPS @SajjanarVC_IPS]

Had an insightful interaction with the readers of @TOIHyderabad, where we discussed our roadmap for a safer and smarter #Hyderabad. From deploying AI for seamless traffic management to strengthening our response to complex online fraud and deepfakes, we are continuously upgrading our technological infrastructure.

We also spoke about our zero-tolerance approach to drug peddling and the vital role of SHE Teams in ensuring women’s safety. A vigilant public is our greatest strength.

Read the full interview in today’s edition! 📰

Link
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https://t.co/TrtDneX4hs

#HyderabadPolice #SmartPolicing #TrafficManagement #CyberSafety #WomenSafety #TimesOfIndia