Hyderabad

Traffic police booked a youth and seized his scooter during a special drive in Banjara Hills after he was caught riding without a visible number plate. Police later found the plate hidden inside the vehicle and discovered 23 pending challans.

A 46-year-old man was robbed by three unidentified persons while drinking alone in a secluded area at Boduppal on Sunday night. The accused fled with his gold jewellery, mobile phone and wallet. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

A 10-year-old boy died after falling from a building while trying to retrieve a kite in Mailardevpally on Monday. The child reportedly slipped through roofing sheets of a shed and died on the spot, police said.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

Regular walking can significantly improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood vessel resistance and lowering blood pressure, experts say. Studies show benefits begin at just 2,700 steps a day, with optimal gains reached well below the often-cited 10,000-step target.

A man suspected to be ill and depressed jumped to death from the 16th floor of a building in Shaikpet. Police investigation is in progress

In Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area, a nine-year-old boy was critically injured after being electrocuted while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in transformer cables.

In Hyderabad, Chaderghat police arrested a man in Malakpet for tampering with his vehicle’s registration number plate to evade traffic challans. The altered plate led to 23 challans being wrongly issued to the rightful owner of the registration number.

V Shanmukha Srujan and Lakshmi Sri Nidhi won the boys and girls under-16 titles at the A2H Children’s chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event also saw winners in the under-10 category, with Shadab and Sheershika Chowdam finishing first

Hyderabad defeated Assam by eight wickets in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy under-23 cricket at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Goa beat Hyderabad in the BCCI women’s one-day event, while Chandigarh and OMC also recorded wins in their matches

V M Kavya has been named captain of Hyderabad for the BCCI Senior women’s one-day cricket championship in Ranchi. K Niteesha will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes players like Vanka Pooja, S Yashasri, Sandhya Gora and others

The Telangana government’s plan to relocate 39 offices from rented premises to government-owned buildings has hit a roadblock after criticism over shifting some offices to T-Hub. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancelled the relocation orders, leaving uncertainty over the exercise.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the fire at Telangana’s Forensic Science Laboratory was deliberate and aimed at destroying evidence in the Cash-for-Vote case. He demanded a judicial probe by a retired judge and sought the Centre’s intervention

HMWSSB patrolling staff caught a tractor driver dumping construction waste into the Gandipet reservoir in Hyderabad. The driver admitted the offence, and a criminal case has been registered. The Water Board urged public vigilance against water source pollution.

The NTA has opened applications for NEET UG 2026, scheduled on May 3. The online form is available until March 8. NEET scores are required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH, and Military Nursing Service BSc Nursing admissions.

Construction of three multi-level flyovers at key junctions in Hyderabad’s IT corridor is progressing quickly. The Rs 800-crore GHMC project aims to eliminate traffic signals and ease chronic congestion by May 2028.

The Telangana FSL has assured that all sensitive evidence, including material linked to the Note-for-Vote and phone-tapping cases, remains safe despite a recent fire. Data recovery is under way, and police are investigating the incident.

On its Foundation Day, INCOIS will launch three new ocean information services, including a jellyfish tracking portal, an upgraded Samudra 2.0 app and a coastal flood warning system, alongside signing key collaboration agreements.

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.