Hyderabad

Jagathgirigutta police arrested P Shankar for allegedly breaking into Rakhapalli Laxmi’s house on February 23 and stealing 14 tolas of gold. The gold was recovered, and the accused has been remanded after admitting the theft.

The University of Hyderabad has invited applications for 13 PhD programmes under the January 2026 admission cycle. The extension aims to fill backlog vacancies. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET scores can apply online through the university website.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for the Indian Armed Forces to shift towards intelligent warfare and adopt All-Realm, All-Domain Operations. Speaking at a defence seminar, he stressed strategic deterrence and reforms for future-ready forces.

Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, successfully treated a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder, CAMT. A life-saving stem cell transplant using the father as a half-match donor helped the infant recover and improve steadily.

A man has been booked in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman who approached him for film opportunities. The woman alleged that he misbehaved with her during a fake screen test. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.

Punjagutta police have issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by actress Karate Kalyani over alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. Police are seeking social media account details as part of the ongoing investigation.

With zakat collections in Hyderabad expected to touch Rs 400 crore this Ramzan, concerns over transparency and alleged misuse have emerged. Many youngsters are now directly distributing zakat to support education and small businesses instead of donating to organisations.

A 30-year-old woman from Alwal delivered a baby girl after receiving free IVF treatment at Gandhi Hospital. After multiple failed attempts at private hospitals, she successfully conceived and gave birth through the hospital’s first successful IVF programme.

A 22-year-old YouTuber and BSc student died by suicide at her uncle’s residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad. Police reports suggest she had been emotionally distressed following a breakup with her boyfriend, also a YouTuber, about a year ago.

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony

In Jagtial district, a four-wheeler autorickshaw carrying 15 students from Walgonda villages to a private school overturned near Mallapur mandal after the driver lost control. Several children were injured and shifted to Mallapur Government Hospital for treatment

The Hyderabad She Teams, as part of heightened women’s safety measures during the 85th Nampally Exhibition, apprehended 264 individuals for harassment and misconduct. Continuous surveillance and decoy operations were conducted from January 1 to February 15.

A 48-year-old man was found murdered with multiple stab wounds near Bharatnagar flyover in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar. Police suspect an extramarital relationship as a possible motive but are investigating all angles.

The TGSRTC has introduced digital bus ticketing through the MeTicket Mobile feature on the MeeSeva app. Launched by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the initiative allows passengers to book tickets, passes, and T-24 tickets across multiple bus categories.

The Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) in Telangana began smoothly on Wednesday across 1,495 centres. Over 4.89 lakh first-year students appeared for the second language Paper-I, while 5.07 lakh second-year students are scheduled for Paper-II on Thursday.

Bag 18 gold, 3 silver medals across multiple events in the Para Track cycling national championship at Osmania University

A road accident in Hyderabad’s Attapur between a cattle-carrying vehicle and a truck caused mild tension on Tuesday. Some people released the cattle on the road, leading to a traffic jam before additional forces controlled the situation

Two Telangana students, Telluri Shreyas Reddy and Madduri Naga Pradyumna Reddy, emerged as state toppers in the JEE Main 2026 BArch and BPlanning exams. Scores for all candidates are available on the NTA website, with Kerala students topping nationally

Telangana Intermediate students can enter exam centres from Wednesday without signatures from principals or college management. Exams will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon. Students are advised to reach the centres early for smooth entry

Telangana School Education department rolls out QR codes and WhatsApp hall tickets for Class X SSC exams starting March 14. Students can locate centres via Google Maps, while hall tickets and special learning materials will be accessible online and through schools

Osmania University hosted a delegation from Dakota State University and the US Consulate General, Hyderabad, to explore academic collaboration. Discussions focused on student and faculty exchanges, joint research, scholarships, and global opportunities for OU students across multiple degree levels

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men in connection with the robbery at a Koti ATM, seizing a pistol and 35 live rounds. Five other suspects, including key planners, remain absconding as police continue investigations