Hyderabad

Srujan Keerthan won the Brilliant Trophy open online chess tournament after finishing level with Arnav Pasricha on 10.5 points from 12 rounds. PSS Nandagopal came third, while Sisika Borelli and PV Satyanarayana claimed best woman and veteran honours respectively

K Kiran and Mallika won the men’s and women’s 10 km races in the Osmania University inter-college cross country championship in Hyderabad. Government Degree College Medak and St Ann’s College for Women claimed the team titles in their respective categories

Sania Mirza has launched The Next Set, an initiative to support India’s women athletes with coaching, physiotherapy, training camps and holistic development. Partnering with BNW Developments and Shookra Polyclinics, the programme aims to balance athletic excellence with academic and personal growth

Ryan Group of Institutions will oversee the educational framework at the FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar from January 2026. The partnership includes tutoring, counselling, and exams, ensuring young footballers balance academic growth with athletic excellence ahead of future FIFA World Cups

India pacer Md Siraj will captain Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy matches against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh. Opener Tanmay Agarwal is ruled out with a back injury, while K Nitesh Reddy is sidelined due to an eye issue

The Travellers Association has urged the State government and GMR to release 6 km of land for an MMTS railway line to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, offering affordable fares and a faster, reliable alternative to buses and private vehicles

The 15th Season of Uttar Dakshin will be held at Ravindra Bharathi on February 14, featuring a Jugalbandi between Hindustani vocalist Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi and Carnatic flautist Shashank Subramanyam, along with an eminent percussion ensemble

Prof. C Raghava Reddy of the University of Hyderabad has been nominated to the Impact Assessment and Public Policy Advisory Committee of the National Innovation Foundation-India, recognising his work in science, technology and society studies and inclusive development

Doctors at Hyderabad-based Apollo Fertility successfully treated a 34-year-old woman suffering from secondary infertility through a minimally invasive, structured treatment plan. The woman conceived on the first attempt and delivered a healthy baby boy in December 2025.

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

Telangana doctors oppose Government Order 229, which adds bureaucrats to the State Medical Council. Medical associations fear it undermines self-regulation, hampers anti-quackery inspections, and could compromise healthcare quality and patient safety, intensifying protests across the State

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli received fake traffic challan SMS scams and warned the public against clicking suspicious links. She reported them on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised verifying official sites ending with “.gov.in” to prevent cyber fraud

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education allows a five-minute grace period for late arrivals in the Intermediate Public Examinations from February 25 to March 18. Practical exams start February 2, with QR-coded hall tickets guiding students to centres

EThames Business School and Simandhar Education signed an MoU to integrate US CPA and Enrolled Agent pathways into BCom, BBA, and allied programs, enabling students to earn global accounting and taxation credentials alongside their undergraduate degrees

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of vendetta politics, alleging false cases against T Harish Rao and other party members to cover up scams. BRS vowed to resist intimidation, fight for Telangana’s interests, and expose governmental irregularities

A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone

An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.

Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of rising fake traffic challan scams where phishing links redirect motorists to fraudulent sites. Citizens are urged to verify challans on official portals, avoid SMS links, and report suspicious messages to prevent financial loss

Tension prevailed at the Jubilee Hills ACP office after police denied entry to advocates accompanying former minister T Harish Rao. BRS leaders and lawyers protested the decision, arguing with police, but were barred from entering during his appearance

Several Congress leaders led by former Sangareddy councillor Ponna Rajendar Reddy joined the BRS ahead of municipal elections. Welcomed by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, the switch is seen as a setback for Congress and boost for BRS

Former minister T Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into Singareni Collieries’ post-2024 tenders, alleging policy manipulation, inflated contracts, cancellation of competitively bid projects, financial losses, and questioned board members’ silence amid the absence of a regular CMD leadership 

Former minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of diversion and vendetta politics, alleging SIT notices were timed to municipal polls. He claimed Congress was shielding scams, misusing probes, and intimidating BRS leaders, but vowed to remain fearless

At least 12 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at Gattudem village in Kothagudem district, reportedly due to brake failure, triggering allegations of lax enforcement against illegally operated out-of-State registered buses

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband after a domestic dispute in Borabanda, Hyderabad, with police saying the accused suspected her fidelity and attacked her with a grinding stone before fleeing the scene.