Hyderabad

Thirty-five teacher unions in Telangana protested, demanding service rule implementation, filling of vacant DEO and MEO posts, release of pending bills, and Pay Revision Commission implementation. They also supported the February 5 Parliament march against mandatory TET certification for in-service teachers.

Mild tension prevailed in Banjara Hills after BRS party workers staged a protest and burnt an effigy of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy near Telangana Bhavan. Police intervened, dispersed the protesters and restored traffic after a brief disruption.

ATR and Fly91 have signed an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement at Wings India 2026. The deal will support Fly91’s fleet expansion, ensure long-term cost visibility, and enhance operational reliability as the regional airline grows its ATR 72-600 operations.

Australian firm Skyportz has identified India as a major market for air taxis, projecting up to 250 million passenger trips annually by 2045. The company estimates India will need up to 15,000 vertipads, with Delhi emerging as a key hub for Advanced Air Mobility.

BRS has launched a signature campaign seeking the merger of Cantonment Board civil areas with GHMC. Party workers collected signatures in Rasoolpura, while leaders plan protests and parliamentary action to press for resolution of the long-pending issue.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday criticised the Congress government over the SIT notice to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping case, calling it political revenge and an attempt to divert attention from governance failures

Senior professor Tushar Jana of the University of Hyderabad has been elected a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences for 2026, recognising his sustained contributions to polymer chemistry and materials science, including advanced research on membranes, hydrogen energy and sustainable polymers.

The tiger that triggered fear in villages of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district for the past fortnight is suspected to have crossed into Siddipet district, with pug marks found at Thirumalapur village. Forest officials have asked residents in border villages to remain alert.

Ramayana Kalpavrksam, Hyderabad’s celebrated art and culture festival, returns with its fourth edition from January 30 to February 1. Curated by Ananda Shankar Jayant, the event will feature pravachanams, music, dance, scholarly discussions and artisan showcases inspired by the Ramayana.

The National Human Rights Commission has ordered an immediate halt to municipal garbage dumping and waste transfer operations at the Hindu graveyard in Macha Bollaram, citing human rights violations, dignity of the deceased and public health concerns. Directions were issued to district and GHMC authorities.

Flamingo Aerospace and UAC have signed an agreement for six IL-114-300 regional aircraft. The phased partnership, announced at Wings India 2026, aims to strengthen regional connectivity and gradually enable aircraft manufacturing, MRO, and aviation infrastructure development in India.

AIMIM is preparing to contest the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana. The party has finalised candidates, plans to contest key municipal corporations and towns, and will begin campaigning soon, focusing on areas where it expects strong electoral performance.

A man and a woman, both aged around 60 years, were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Noor Khan Bazaar in Hyderabad’s old city. The Mirchowk police have launched an investigation and called in forensic experts to examine the scene

The SIT has issued a notice to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone tapping case, seeking his examination on Friday. BRS leaders termed the move politically motivated, while the investigation continues amid heightened political tensions

Airbus will deliver the first Made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft in Q3 2026, marking a major milestone in domestic aerospace manufacturing. The company projects India’s commercial aircraft fleet to triple to 2,250 aircraft over the next decade.

The Telangana Employees Joint Forum has deferred its proposed relay strike after DISCOMs agreed to postpone general transfers. The decision followed protests by employee unions, who opposed untimely transfers citing inconvenience ahead of students’ academic examinations.

Former Congress MP Madhu Yashki Goud alleged that a few IPS officers in Telangana were neglecting law and order duties and misusing power. He warned that such conduct was harming the Congress government’s image and urged corrective action.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School, urging them to contribute to India and Telangana’s growth and promote the state’s “TelanganaRising 2047” vision globally

Man murdered in Bandameedhi pally, possibly due to an extra marital affair. Body was found on Thursday morning by villagers

The TG ICET 2026 notification will be released on February 6, with online registrations open from February 12 to March 16. The entrance test for MBA and MCA admissions will be held on May 13 and 14

Sulking from the nine-wicket loss against Mumbai at home in the previous game, the Hyderabad think-tank hopes for a favourable result at the Gymkhana Ground for this game

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association condemned recent attacks on pastors and worshippers across multiple districts in January, urged the State to enact legislation against religious hatred, and warned of statewide and nationwide protests if incidents continue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin are expected to campaign for party candidates in the Telangana municipal elections scheduled for February 11. The BJP hopes to strengthen its position as an alternative to the ruling Congress and opposition BRS ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

The BRS launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment Board with civic corporation, accusing BJP and Congress leaders of politicising the issue and creating public confusion instead of pursuing it collectively