Hyderabad

Extension of free exit option for PG Medical Degree/Diploma for management quota and non-service candidates in convenor quota

The Prohibition and Excise Department STF team seized 5.24 kilograms of ganja during a raid at Jummerat Bazaar in Hyderabad under Operation Dhoolpet. Four persons were arrested, while four others are absconding. Vehicles and mobile phones were also seized

Shahalibanda police have booked rowdy sheeter Ayub Khan for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 4.70 lakh by promising business investment returns and later threatening him for more money. An investigation is underway.

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a glimpse of carrying Hyderabad’s iconic bun maska as she left the city after completing a schedule of Varanasi. She will return after promoting her Hollywood action film The Bluff, releasing on February 25.

The Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory clarified that material objects linked to high-profile cases, including the Note for Vote and phone tapping cases, are safe and accounted for, even as investigations continue into a recent fire incident at the FSL premises.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying farmers and youth by failing to fulfil its election promises while campaigning in Tandur. He urged voters to back BRS candidates in the municipal elections to ensure accountability.

K Aarush will captain Hyderabad-B in the invitational Quadrangular tournament against Tamil Nadu, Mumbai and Andhra in Chennai from February 13 to 23. The squad includes Rohit, Mahaprasad, Arjun Diwakar and others, with five players named as stand-byes

CCOB Sub Junior FC defeated Young Sporting FC 2-0 in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Emmadi Chethan scored in the second minute, while D Nikesh added another in the 40th minute to seal victory

Hyderabad took the first-innings lead against Assam in the CK Nayudu Trophy at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Evergreen Cricket Club won the A-Division league final, while Warangal clinched the HCA women’s T20 title with a narrow win over Mahabubnagar

TGFSL has issued a clarification after a fire broke out on its first floor, damaging the computer forensic lab, training hall, and other facilities. Authorities assured that most forensic evidence and case property remain safe.

South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at Secunderabad Railway Station, reviewing upgrades across platforms, foot overbridges, escalators, waiting halls, and parking facilities.

Students from MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) in Hyderabad have earned international recognition after pitching their startup, Junicorn, at a global event in Dubai.

A 28-year-old software engineer, Sundaramurthy from Tamil Nadu, died by suicide after jumping in front of a goods train between Ammuguda and Neredmet stations in Hyderabad. He had migrated to the city five years ago.

A suspicious fire at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Hyderabad has triggered political controversy, with BRS leaders alleging possible destruction of crucial evidence in sensitive cases, including the 2015 note-for-vote scandal.

The second day of the CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026 at HITEX Exhibition Centre witnessed strong participation, highlighting the city’s booming real estate sector. With over 300 RERA-approved projects on display, homebuyers explored diverse residential and commercial options.

A 28-year-old physiotherapist was found dead at her residence in Suraram, Hyderabad, in a suspected suicide case. Suraram police have registered a case based on her father’s complaint and are investigating the incident.

A 46-year-old man from Sanathnagar was allegedly harassed and cheated of Rs 36.16 lakh by online loan app executives. Police said the offenders threatened him by misusing personal data. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have launched an investigation

A major fire broke out at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Nampally, Hyderabad, damaging over 40 computers and equipment in the cyber forensic section. The incident has raised concerns about the fate of crucial evidence linked to several high-profile cases.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad awarded degrees to 82,547 students at its XIV convocation on Saturday. Women students dominated distinctions and gold medals. Aurobindo Pharma director Mettu Madan Mohan Reddy received an Honorary Doctorate

Between January 30 and February 5, Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved nine cases and arrested 12 suspects across multiple States. Police have urged citizens not to pay for job offers and to report frauds via helpline 1930 or the cybercrime portal.

The BRS lodged a complaint with Cyberabad Police over an alleged attack by Congress workers on its cadre during a campaign at Medchal. Former Minister Ch Malla Reddy accused Congress leader Vajresh Yadav of assault and sought strict action.

Residents across Hyderabad voiced concerns during HYDRAA’s first phone-in programme, reporting sewage mixing into lakes, foul odour, mosquito menace, and sleepless nights. Complaints also included road encroachments in Dundigal Municipality and illegal occupation of government land in Attapur.

The BRS alleged that the fire at Hyderabad’s Forensic Science Laboratory was a deliberate attempt to destroy evidence in sensitive cases, including the vote-for-note case. Party leader Dasoju Sravan demanded a judicial inquiry and recovery of digital data.

Cardinal Poola Anthony, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India during its 37th general body meeting, bringing decades of pastoral and administrative experience to the leadership of the Catholic Church in India.