Hyderabad

Tuition fees for professional courses including BPharmacy, MBA and MCA are set to increase in Telangana following TAFRC recommendations. While SC, ST and minority students remain protected, BC students securing ranks beyond 10,000 will face higher financial burden.

Former MLA Nannapaneni Narender criticised Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari for his remarks against BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of political opportunism and frequent party switching for personal and family interests.

On the first Friday of Ramzan, thousands of Muslims gathered at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid to offer Namaz-e-Juma. Led by Hafiz Maulana Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, the prayers saw worshippers arriving from across the city.

Marking World Day of Social Justice, the Sudha Reddy Foundation and MEIL Foundation upgraded classroom infrastructure at Rabindra Niketan High School in Hyderabad, providing new benches and furniture to improve learning conditions for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

A man’s body was found floating in a temple tank in Chevella on Friday, triggering panic among devotees. Police suspect murder, saying the victim was attacked with a stick and the body dumped to conceal the crime. Identity is yet to be established.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over problems faced by farmers due to the app-based urea distribution system. Citing protests across Telangana, he demanded withdrawal of the mechanism and warned of intensified agitation if concerns are not addressed.

Despite offering safe pedestrian crossings, subways have failed to find acceptance in Hyderabad due to poor maintenance, flooding, security concerns and design flaws. With older underpasses lying abandoned, city planners have largely dropped subway projects from urban planning.

Three restaurant workers were injured after an idli steamer exploded at a popular eatery in LB Nagar on Friday afternoon. The blast triggered panic among customers. Police suspect pressure buildup and have launched an investigation. All injured are stable.

Marking International Urogynecology Day, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, launched the Sakhi campaign and a dedicated clinic to provide specialised, confidential care for women suffering from pelvic health conditions that are often neglected or misdiagnosed.

A fire broke out at a commercial complex housing coaching institutes in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among students. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, with no casualties reported. A short circuit is suspected.

The Congress party faced a severe setback in Patancheru, losing all five municipalities to the BRS. Internal rifts between leaders Kata Srinivas Goud and Neelam Madhu Mudiraj, compounded by MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s support for BRS candidates, weakened the Congress campaign.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused the Congress government of blocking MLAs from releasing irrigation water via the Ramayampet canal, citing protocol violations, delayed canal desilting, and slow progress on the Irkode Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana

India’s drug regulator, the CDSCO, has issued a safety advisory for thyroid patients, warning of potentially life-threatening side effects from carbimazole and doxycycline. Manufacturers have also been directed to update packaging with clear warnings.

A 30-year-old software professional, Sunitha, was brutally murdered in her home at KNR Meadows, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. She was pregnant at the time of her death.

Residents near Langar Houz have opposed the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project, alleging forcible land acquisition and lack of mandatory social and environmental impact assessments, even as the State prepares for the foundation stone-laying ceremony later this month

Five players from Osmania University have been selected to represent South Zone in the Vizzy Trophy cricket championship in Goa from March 1 to 7. The selection follows the university’s recent inter-university title win after 26 years

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a surprise inspection at the Dundigal municipal office and found alleged bribery links, manipulated attendance records, unauthorised transactions and staff absenteeism. A detailed report will be submitted to the government

Several Telangana ministers raised concerns over lack of coordination and interference in their portfolios during an AICC review meeting in New Delhi. The leadership also discussed corruption issues, irrigation disputes and internal dissent, while some leaders stayed back for further talks

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged corruption by Congress ministers in Telangana and claimed to have evidence. He criticised the GHMC trifurcation, accused the government of appeasing AIMIM and announced protests against ministers across the State

The Telangana High Court heard a plea challenging the State government’s decision to split GHMC into three municipal corporations, citing violations of census laws. The court granted time for counter affidavits and posted the matter for March 25

Casagrand has launched its UPARTMENT project, Casagrand Mandarin, in Miyapur, Hyderabad, offering spacious three and four BHK homes with high carpet efficiency. The gated community features open spaces, modern design, and strong connectivity to major IT and social hubs

Auto drivers and unions joined the BRS signature campaign in Secunderabad Cantonment supporting the SCB merger. BRS leader Manne Krishank said drivers backed the drive by scanning a QR code. Pamphlets will be distributed to 5,000 houses on February 23

The EAGLE Force arrested a Chandrayangutta resident at Abdullapurmet for allegedly smuggling ganja and seized 28 kg of the contraband. Police said he sourced the drug from Odisha and planned to sell it in Hyderabad at a higher price.

Jubilee Hills police arrested a man and his girlfriend for allegedly snatching a gold chain from a woman on Road No. 39. The accused reportedly targeted the victim while she was walking alone, with one waiting on a bike during the crime.