Hyderabad

BRSLP deputy leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of former BRS MLA Balka Suman, accusing the Congress government of undermining democracy in Kyathanpally. He demanded SEC intervention to ensure Suman’s release and a free, fair municipal chairman election.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of former MLA Balka Suman, calling it illegal and politically motivated, and accused the Congress of misusing police and officials to manipulate municipal elections across Telangana.

ProteinX, an AI-powered CAD copilot developed by BV Raju Institute of Technology students, won second runner-up at the OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon during the India AI Impact Summit. The team received Rs 2 lakh and recognition for innovation using LLMs.

The Maturi Sports Foundation will organise a seminar on sports medicine and sports psychology at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on February 20, bringing together experts from academia and elite sport to discuss performance, mental health and competitive preparedness.

A 30-year-old software professional was allegedly killed by her former husband in Vanasthalipuram. Police suspect personal disputes following their divorce may have led to the attack. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.

The arrival time of the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been revised by five minutes. From February 20, 2026, Train No. 20707 will reach Visakhapatnam at 1.50 pm to help reduce congestion and improve platform management.

A 35-year-old auto driver was allegedly strangled to death by his wife at their residence in Bhavani Nagar on Tuesday night. Family members revealed frequent quarrels between the couple, reportedly over the victim's alcohol consumption.

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Hyderabad will meet this evening to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon, which will determine the start of Ramzan. While Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries began observing Ramzan on Wednesday, Hyderabad is expected to follow from Thursday, subject to the committee’s announcement.

The University of Hyderabad’s Department of Theatre Arts participated in the silver jubilee Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026. Its student production, Ek Khoon Sau Baatein 2, was staged in Hyderabad and Delhi, earning appreciation from audiences and theatre practitioners.

Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA N Sri Ganesh staged a boycott of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s general meeting, criticising the Central government for delaying elections for five years.

The extended SSC Class X exam schedule, with three- to five-day gaps between papers, has drawn objections from teachers who fear students may lose focus. The government has introduced an action plan to ensure students use the break days for revision and practice.

The Telangana government’s Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Policy (VVMP), aimed at phasing out ageing and polluting vehicles, has seen limited success in Hyderabad. Despite incentives such as tax concessions and waiver of penalties, only about 30 vehicles are scrapped monthly.

Businessmen in Hyderabad are organising month-long Ramzan shopping fairs featuring celebrities and influencers. Religious scholars, however, argue that such events dilute the sanctity of the holy month, urging the community to avoid them.

Hospital sewage containing antibiotic residues is fuelling the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in Hyderabad’s drains and the Musi river, a study by CCMB and TIGS has found, warning of serious public health risks if sewage management systems are not improved.

A spate of bomb threat emails sent to courts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh caused widespread panic on Wednesday. The CBI court in Nampally, Hyderabad, was evacuated after receiving a hoax email, while similar threats were reported in Rajamahendravaram and Karimnagar.

A 27-year-old software engineer was robbed of her gold chain by two scooter-borne assailants, including a woman, near Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence in Jubilee Hills on Tuesday.

The Hyderabad water board replaced the damaged Manjeera pipeline on a war-footing and restored supply to Manikonda locality by Wednesday morning.

Christians in Hyderabad observed Ash Wednesday with special prayers and masses, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting leading up to Easter.

As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, the GHMC has launched a focused cleanliness drive at key religious and heritage sites, including Mecca Masjid, Madina, and Charminar.

Two men died and three others were seriously injured in a late-night accident near Raikal toll plaza at Shadnagar. Returning to Hyderabad from a pilgrimage to Arunachalam, their Innova was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle; police are investigating

A 50-year-old businessman died in a road accident at Kulcharam on the Medak–Hyderabad road early Wednesday. Returning from Vijayawada after visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, he lost control of his car, which overturned, killing him instantly

By virtue of their fine showing, 40 athletes from Ranga Reddy have been selected to compete in the Telangana powerlifting championship to be held soon

In a see-saw battle between Titans and VPG, the lead changed hands on many occasions, and it was the resilience of the winners which stood out

Quadric IT returned to BioAsia with its Smart AI Cane, an AI-powered assistive mobility device for the visually impaired. Developed from a student’s idea, the smart cane uses sensors and computer vision to detect obstacles and provide real-time guidance