Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police arrested four persons for allegedly possessing and selling ganja. Four kilograms of the contraband and three mobile phones were seized. Police said the ganja was sourced from Odisha and distributed to local customers in the city.

Attapur police have registered two cases following an incident involving cattle transporters and gau rakshaks. One case was booked under the Cow Slaughter and Animal Cruelty Acts, while another was filed against a group accused of attacking the transporters.

The National Medical Commission will introduce anti-doping awareness into medical education and CPD programmes, mandating stricter prescription documentation for athletes.

Traffic police are monitoring GHMC’s proposal to build three flyovers and an underpass at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. While the project aims to ease congestion in the busy IT corridor, diversion plans will be finalised once construction begins.

Cyberabad Police have added two trained dogs from the State CID to their K9 squad, increasing the total strength to 18. The unit includes explosive, narcotics, and tracker dogs used for VIP security, investigations, and crime detection.

The Cyberabad Police are considering adopting an Artificial Intelligence-based predictive traffic management system to address congestion and improve road safety. The move aims to strengthen data-driven planning amid rapid urban growth.

A major fire broke out at Mangala Gowri Shopping Mall on Road No. 36 on Thursday afternoon. Four persons trapped inside were rescued safely, with no casualties reported. Fire tenders, Disaster Response Force teams and police launched a coordinated operation.

The Telangana government has announced the introduction of a Road Safety Cess on new vehicle purchases from March 1 to generate dedicated funds for traffic management and accident prevention. The cess, ranging between Rs 2,000 and Rs 10,000 depending on vehicle category, is expected to raise Rs 270 crore annually.

The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has uncovered serious violations in eight private eye clinics in Miryalaguda, where unqualified ophthalmic technicians were found performing surgeries and prescribing medicines without supervision.

The Telangana government has carried out a large-scale reshuffle of the IAS cadre, transferring 45 senior officials across various departments. Key changes include Sanjay Kumar moving to Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, N Sridhar taking charge of ITE&C and Industries,

The Telangana CID has arrested Vikas Kumar Sakhare, former COO of Falcon Group, in connection with a large-scale deposit fraud. The accused allegedly lured investors with fake invoice discounting schemes, promising high returns.

South Central Railway launched a ‘Rail Parcel Logistics’ app offering end-to-end parcel booking, real-time tracking and doorstep services across seven cities. SCR also signed an MoU with IIM Bangalore to develop a long-term freight strategy targeting 2030 goals

The CSE and AIML departments of CMR Engineering College organised a two-day CSI AI 100K Program to equip students with industry-aligned Artificial Intelligence skills. Over 800 students attended sessions led by AI experts and industry professionals

Nehru Zoological Park has appealed to citizens to vote for its Indian Mouse Deer conservation project under the ‘Beacons of Hope’ initiative. The project focuses on breeding and reintroduction of the rare species. Voting closes at 7 pm on February 26

The School Education Department has intensified efforts to ensure 100 per cent Aadhaar enrolment and mandatory biometric updates for all students in government and private schools. Officials said timely updates are crucial to avoid issues during NEET, JEE and other national-level entrance examinations

Dev Ruparelia recorded a straight-game victory over Rokas Lesinskas in the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem as several Indian men’s singles players, including Pranit Somani and Akhil Reddy Bobba, advanced to the next round with impressive performances

Osmania University police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 3.88 lakh from her employer’s residence in Habsiguda. The accused reportedly confessed during questioning. The stolen property has been recovered, police said

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

Hyderabad golfer Vivaan Pinnapareddy continues to impress in the junior circuit, winning the Junior Golf Championship Category C title and securing multiple podium finishes in national tournaments, strengthening his ambition to represent India in international competitions

G Shankara Rao and Prasad starred with impressive bowling performances as ECORSA defeated City Police by five wickets, while Cavaliers Cricket Club recorded a comfortable 30-run victory in matches of the UCC cricket tournament in Visakhapatnam

Off-spinner Dhrithi Kesari produced a brilliant six-wicket haul to help Hyderabad force a tie against Uttarakhand in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 Cricket Championship match after Uttarakhand looked set for victory at Dehradun

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

Chennai’s A Vishwaa emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online chess tournament after scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. Arpit Chauhan and Srujan Keerthan finished second and third respectively in the competitive online event

The Telangana State Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board has released the provisional list of applicants for 607 Assistant Professor posts in government medical colleges, inviting objections through its website between February 26 and February 28, 2026, as recruitment enters the final stage