Hyderabad

The open-air amphitheatre at Taramati Baradari hosted ‘Soundscapes of Telangana’ during IAPCON 2026. Folk and classical musicians showcased rare instruments, aiming to preserve Telangana’s musical heritage while offering cultural exposure to conference delegates.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Sant Sevalal Maharaj and highlighted tribal welfare initiatives undertaken during the BRS regime, while alleging attempts by the Centre and State governments to weaken Singareni Collieries.

Hyderabad-based SUPER AI Academy organised AI Mahashivaratri, bringing together over 500 participants worldwide to create more than 5,700 Telugu devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva within 50 minutes, blending artificial intelligence with collective spiritual expression.

Under the FIFA and AIFF-backed Football for Schools Programme, the Telangana Football Association distributed 19,502 footballs to 3,171 schools across the State to promote grassroots football and encourage sports participation among schoolchildren.

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with grand fervour across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples for rituals, pujas, and holy dips. State leaders, including chief ministers and governors, extended greetings and prayers for prosperity and well-being

Imams and Muezzins across Telangana are facing uncertainty ahead of Ramzan due to delayed honorarium payments by the Wakf Board. With dues cleared only till November and thousands of applications pending, religious functionaries have urged immediate intervention by the government.

A 55-year-old farmer, Gaddam Ram Reddy, died by suicide in Adilabad’s Bela mandal after incurring massive crop losses. Burdened by $₹10$ lakh in debt from three years of failed cultivation on 23 acres, he consumed pesticide in his cowshed

BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao extended greetings on Sant Sevalal Maharaj’s birth anniversary, praising his teachings on social harmony and recalling welfare initiatives undertaken for the development and empowerment of the Banjara community.

Anand defeated Neelkant Dambre, a very popular tennis player from Goa, 6-2, 6-3 in the final

Medipally Police, with support from the CCS Uppal Zone team, solved a robbery case within 24 hours by arresting two youths. The accused, B Ravin and G Raghu, allegedly robbed a woman of gold and valuables on the night of February 12.

Hyderabad City Police carried out large-scale combing and cordon-and-search operations in Charminar and Shamshabad zones, deploying over 600 personnel.

Five persons were arrested in connection with a residential robbery in Jubilee Hills, where jewellery worth about Rs 1.3 crore was stolen. Police said a domestic help facilitated the crime. Three key suspects remain absconding.

An FIR has been registered against 10 Osmania University students following a protest demanding hostel facilities and the removal of the Director of Campus Women Hostels, Prof. Kalyani Laxmi. Police said the protest violated a university circular banning demonstrations on campus.

The BRS’s one-lakh signature campaign for merging civilian areas of Secunderabad Cantonment into GHMC has collected over 74,000 signatures. Party supporters, RWAs, and shopkeepers are actively participating, with door-to-door campaigns underway in several SCB wards.

Police in Hyderabad are hunting Ajith Kumar alias Shiva, who allegedly stole Rs 60 lakh from an Axis Bank ATM in Gachibowli. The suspect abandoned the vehicle, moved through Ashok Nagar and Miyapur, and is now believed to be in the IDA Bollaram area.

Civil and restoration works at Hyderabad’s Paigah Palace are underway as HMDA prepares to shift offices to Begumpet. Two new conference halls and additional floors are being added while preserving the heritage building, with completion expected by April–May.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress claims of a “clean sweep” in municipal elections, highlighting BRS’ strong performance as ruling party compared to Congress’ previous tenure in opposition. He also criticised BJP’s poor showing and alleged misuse of money in polls

The Hyderabad Traffic Police will launch a special enforcement drive from March 1 targeting motorists driving without a valid Driving Licence. Officials said focused checks will improve compliance and curb minor driving, with strict action against violators and vehicle owners

The Indian Army has opened online registration for Agniveer recruitment across Telangana’s 33 districts under the Secunderabad Army Recruiting Office. Candidates can apply for up to two categories, with the upper age limit raised to 22 years.

Independent candidates have emerged as key players after hung verdicts in at least 30 urban local bodies in Telangana. With major parties short of majority, negotiations and efforts to win support have intensified ahead of elections for civic posts

KP’s 21st Century IAS Academy organised a felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad to honour successful Group-1 rankers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Leaders and academy officials praised the students’ achievements and highlighted the institute’s role in preparing future administrators

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has released the TG EAPACET 2026 notification. Online applications will begin on February 19, with exams scheduled in May. Details on fees, late charges and test centres have also been announced

Cyberabad Police organised India’s first ‘Defreeze Accounts Mela’, issuing NOCs to innocent bank customers whose accounts were frozen during cyber fraud investigations. About 110 accounts were verified and defrozen. Officials urged citizens to report fraud and protect banking details.

VIYONA Fintech has partnered with EFICYENT to enable international acceptance of India’s UPI across select corridors. The collaboration will focus on merchant payments and cross-border collections, with phased rollout subject to regulatory approvals in overseas markets