Hyderabad

On his 72nd birthday, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao received greetings from leaders across political parties. KT Rama Rao described him as his "forever hero," while Harish Rao hailed him as a symbol of Telangana’s self-respect.

A 19-year-old Computer Science student from Telangana was found dead in his hostel room at NIT Kurukshetra. Police said no suicide note was recovered and investigations are underway pending the family’s statement

BJP comes under social media fire for meeting Congress councillors’ family members after Kagaznagar elections, raising questions over ideology and the party’s post-poll alliances.

Inorbit Mall Cyberabad celebrates February with Valentine-themed games, curated gifting, and live music performances, creating interactive experiences and festive fun for visitors throughout the month

Telangana kicks off preparations for fully digital Census 2027, with 90,000 officials to be deployed and strict focus on training, coordination, and complete coverage of all settlements

In the 35 category, Eshwar Sai achieved a double, defeating Bharani 6-2, 6-4 in singles. In doubles, he and Visakh scored a 6-4, 6-3 win against Sriram Alluri and Raghavendra Prasad

Amateur golfers from across the country to compete on a world-class 18-hole course at at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club

Elections to the posts of secretary and treasurer of the Hyderabad Cricket Association are likely in early March. The move follows suspensions of key office-bearers and a recent Telangana High Court order appointing a new president for the remaining term

Avik Pal wins half-marathon (21.1 km) in the men’s category, while Vishwa emerged winner in the women’s category

A watchman, C Muthayala, was found dead at his Dilsukhnagar home. Family suspects foul play and calls for a thorough police investigation

The BRS is celebrating the 72nd birthday of its president and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao on February 17. Events include a 72-kg cake ceremony, documentary screening, service activities, and nationwide participation of party cadres and supporters

Hyderabad student Vivan Sharad Maheshwari emerged as the lone 100 percentile scorer from Telangana in JEE Main 2026 Session 1, topping the State even as 12 candidates nationwide secured perfect scores, according to results declared by the NTA

Unidentified persons broke into a house in the Shyamlal Building area of Begumpet and stole 30 tolas of gold, two kilograms of silver and Rs 50,000 cash. The owners had stepped out for Shivarathri. Police registered a case and began investigation.

A tiger that ventured near Vithalapur village in Siddipet returned to a 1,200-hectare reserve forest. Forest officials and veterinarians are monitoring its movements after pugmarks were found and villagers reported growls. The tiger traveled 15 km in the past ten days.

Frequent and unscheduled power cuts ahead of summer have alarmed industrial units on the outskirts of Greater Hyderabad, with managements citing production losses, rising costs and potential damage to machinery, while officials attribute disruptions to preventive maintenance works

Hyderabad Police issued a major reshuffle, transferring 63 Inspectors across law and order, traffic, security, and specialised units. Several SHOs, including those at Charminar, Afzalgunj, and Sultan Bazaar, have been reassigned. Police said the transfers are routine administrative measures.

EAGLE Force and Cyberabad Police arrested three Andhra Pradesh natives for procuring cocaine from Bengaluru and distributing it in Hyderabad. The drugs were transported via bus and bike taxi using dead-drop methods, with 15 customers identified. Case registered against all involved.

Punjagutta Police arrested a salesman, Karampudi Gopalakrishna, for allegedly stealing one kilogram of gold biscuits from Joyalukkas, Hyderabad. He took 10 biscuits weighing 100 grams each while on duty. The police recovered all the gold intact within 24 hours.

Three persons were arrested by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for duping a man of Rs 19 crore via a fake USDT transaction. The conmen used a fraudulent website ‘trontag.org’ to hack the victim’s bank account, transferring over 21 lakh USDT.

University of Hyderabad and MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre signed an MoU to collaborate on precision oncology research. The partnership will focus on personalised medicine, joint projects, knowledge-sharing, and innovations aimed at improving cancer diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Osmania University will host the AIU Central Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet on February 19–20, focusing on AI- and quantum-enabled higher education. Over 120 delegates will discuss ethical governance, policy reforms, inter-university collaboration, and strategies to strengthen central zone institutions.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report from the DGP over alleged police inaction in the murder of advocate G Swapna Kumari. Lawyers claim her prior pleas for protection were ignored despite threats linked to a land dispute.

Property owners and Musi Jan Andolan activists have opposed the Musi Riverfront Development Project, alleging lack of transparency and public consultation. Claiming the project threatens middle-class homes, they warned of intensified protests until the government withdraws the proposal.

A 45-year-old woman’s body was allegedly kept inside her Kukatpally apartment for four days without funeral rites. Residents alerted police after a foul smell spread through the building. The body has been shifted for postmortem and an investigation is ongoing.