Hyderabad

An elusive tiger continues to stay in a reserve forest near villages in Siddipet district, causing fear among residents. Forest officials and NTCA personnel are monitoring its movement, while attempts to tranquilise and relocate the animal have so far failed.

An advocate was stabbed to death at his office in Attapur on Saturday afternoon. The attackers, suspected to be his relatives, fled the scene. Police shifted the body for post-mortem and are examining CCTV footage to identify the assailants.

The All India Industrial Exhibition, popularly known as Numaish, will conclude at Nampally on Sunday without any extension. Organisers said the annual event, which attracted lakhs of visitors, will close on February 15 as scheduled

Five government departments are preparing a joint action plan to reduce traffic congestion in Madhapur and prevent sewage pollution in Durgam Cheruvu. Officials inspected the area and discussed solutions, including new pipelines to divert and treat sewage water.

With Ramzan approaching, cyber crooks are circulating fake ‘Ramzan Ration’ messages offering free grocery kits. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens not to click suspicious links, as scammers may hack phones, steal data and withdraw money from bank accounts.

Hyderabad-based LVPEI and Remidio have developed Medios HI, an AI platform that detects glaucoma and other eye diseases using a smartphone without internet access. The system, recently approved by CDSCO, showed over 91% accuracy in clinical trials.

Chandrayangutta police recovered 32 mobile phones that had been lost at different places. Using IMEI tracking, the crime team traced the devices and returned them to their owners on Saturday after receiving complaints from several victims.

Attapur police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly attacking a shop owner with a stick after a minor dispute at Akber Hills. He also damaged a car’s windscreen before fleeing. The accused was later arrested and remanded.

The GHMC organised an Indie puppy adoption mela at KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Valentine’s Day. Of the 50 vaccinated puppies available, 30 were adopted. Ministers and officials attended the event, promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing stray dogs.

PRCI Hyderabad Chapter celebrated World Radio Day at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, under the theme ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence.’ Media professionals, academicians, and students highlighted radio’s evolving role in the AI era, while interactive sessions explored broadcasting’s human element.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) strengthened its position in Bellampally Municipality as Independent and Congress councillors joined the party in the presence of KT Rama Rao. A BJP candidate extended unconditional support without formally joining the BRS.

The Enforcement Directorate has taken Universal Srushti Fertility Centre owner Dr Namrata into custody in a money laundering case, probing alleged hawala transactions, illegal surrogacy practices and a possible child trafficking network operating across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

In an unusual move, Khairatabad Zone DCP K Shilpavalli conducted a surprise inspection of Punjagutta Police Station by posing as a complainant, assessing staff behaviour, public dealing and efficiency before issuing instructions to officers concerned.

Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad are advancing cancer research by integrating genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation and artificial intelligence to identify tumour-driving mutations, cancer subtypes and early diagnostic markers, paving the way for personalised therapies and early detection

KLH Hyderabad organised Kalaa Utsav 2026, a two-day national-level cultural festival, offering students a platform to showcase talent across music, dance, fine arts, literature, journalism and short films under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Creativity’

Mental health experts have urged policymakers to view premeditated intimate partner killings as a preventable public health crisis rather than isolated crimes, stressing that such acts stem from personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and systemic failures, not severe mental illness

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has urged the State government to conduct vigilance inspections against private schools and coaching centres operating without recognition, warning that unauthorised admissions could jeopardise students’ academic records and future prospects

The GHMC will begin construction of flyovers and underpasses under KBR Park Package-II works next week, covering four key junctions. Officials inspected the sites under the H-CITI initiative ahead of grounding the Rs 510-crore project

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced traffic restrictions around Darussalam on February 14 due to the Darussalam Day event at AIMIM headquarters. Diversions will be in place from 4 pm to 11 pm at major junctions, with vehicles rerouted through alternate roads.

Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari assured property owners of transparent compensation for land acquisition linked to the elevated corridor project from Paradise Circle to Shamirpet ORR on State Highway-1.

India outplayed Luxembourg 15-5 in the International Arena Polo Championship at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. Captain Yusuf Azmi scored six goals, with Kunwar Vishal Singh, Mohammad Nayeemuddin and Chaitania Kumar also contributing to India’s dominant victory

Telangana’s Sabhavath Babu Naik, a former student of Lingala institution under retired physical director Bhasker Goud, has been selected to represent India in the Indo-Indonesia Ball Badminton Test Series in Bali. His achievement inspires Telangana Social Welfare athletes

CV Anand defeated Manikanna 6-4, 6-4 to enter the semifinal of the 55+ singles category at the 23rd Hyderabad Open tennis tournament. Matches across age groups saw wins for Madhusudhan Rao, G Raja, Meher Prakash, Gajapathi and Rama Mohan

Osmania University postponed PG first-semester exams scheduled for February 19 to the first week of March following student protests over incomplete syllabus.