Hyderabad

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.

Falaknuma FC defeated Young Sporting FC 5-1 in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Harison Singh scored a hat-trick, while Prasanth and Fardeen added one each. Zaheeruddin scored for Young Sporting. Sky Kings face Young Dynamos next

Rahul Radhesh and Pranav Varma guided Hyderabad to 276/6 against Bengal in the CK Nayudu Trophy. Md Liakhath Hussain and Abhishek Murugan hit centuries in the HCA B-Division league, while Medak and Karimnagar won their under-19 semifinals

Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Ankita Raina entered the final of the W 75 Pune NECC Deccan Rs 60 K ITF Women’s Tennis Tournament after defeating Belarus pair Polina Bakhmutkina and Maria Golovina 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinal

Hyderabad’s Snehit Suravajjula saved six match points to upset Japan’s Mizuki Oikawa and enter the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai. Sathiyan-Harmeet and Payas-Syndrela also registered impressive wins in doubles events

Residents of Yellagiri in Choutuppal mandal, Nalgonda district, rushed out of their homes late Friday evening after tremors shook the area. The panic was triggered by a reactor blast at a private chemical factory nearby.

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks cautioning party leaders against allowing the “Hyderabadi pareshani” into Uttar Pradesh have sparked widespread speculation.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, has removed its R&D Cell director following controversy over a PhD guideship fee. The move comes after a Telangana Today report and criticism from academics. The university has also revoked the disputed notification

Actors and jewellery enthusiasts attended the launch of Asia Jewels Show 2026 in Hyderabad. The three-day exhibition, starting February 13 at Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, will showcase over 50,000 exclusive jewellery designs from leading jewellers across India

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, will release the TG EAPCET 2026 notification on Saturday. Online registration begins on February 19. Exams will be held from May 4 to 11, with mobile-friendly applications introduced

A young married woman left her home with her three-year-old daughter following a dispute with her husband over buying a smartphone in Ghatkesar near Hyderabad. After she failed to return, her husband lodged a complaint and police registered a missing case

Cafe Niloufer has opened Niloufer Chath, a rooftop vegetarian restaurant at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The new outlet offers North Indian cuisine and Jain food, featuring a wide range of breads and dishes aimed at providing a refined dining experience

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has announced a major plan to convert diesel buses into electric vehicles and expand its e-bus fleet in Hyderabad. The initiative aims to cut emissions, reduce pollution and improve public transport by 2027

Hyderabad will host the Uttar Dakshin – 15th Season concert on February 14 at Ravindra Bharathi, featuring a jugalbandi by Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi and Shashank Subramanyam. The programme promises a blend of Hindustani and Carnatic traditions