Hyderabad

Hyderabad Runners Society organised the Project Champion Athletics Games 2026 at B R Ambedkar Stadium, BHEL, with 850 government school students competing. The initiative, launched in 2023, now covers 14 schools, promoting physical literacy and active lifestyles among children

Chhattisgarh pulled off a dramatic draw against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad. Amandeep Khare and Dev Aditya’s ninth-wicket stand showcased grit and skill, with Mohd Siraj leading Hyderabad’s spirited bowling attack

The Telangana High Court directed police to reconsider a plea for permission to hold a peace rally demanding a Secunderabad Municipal Corporation and to submit a report by February 5, asking officers to consult organisers and frame guidelines if needed

Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Dr M Ramesh inspected the proposed skywalk project along the Raidurgam-T-Hub stretch to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic congestion. The project includes a skywalk and underpass and will be submitted to the State government

A 70-year-old woman, G Susheelamma, was murdered at her house in Church Gagillapur village, Dundigal, on Monday evening. Locals discovered her body and alerted relatives, who informed police. Investigators are probing possible theft of ornaments and property documents

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for alleged hate speech and political rhetoric during an award function. He accused the CM of hypocrisy, misuse of power, and continuing vindictive politics despite foreign exposure

Hyderabad police are tracking two robbers who shot and injured a businessman in Koti while attempting to steal Rs 6 lakh. CCTV footage and mobile data show the suspects moved across the city in auto-rickshaws, misleading police about their escape route.

Police arrested a Hyderabad-based man for allegedly cheating people by offering franchises of a logistics company. The accused reportedly collected between Rs.2 lakh and Rs.19 lakh from 13 victims across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai and used the money for personal needs.

Three of the seven high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget will originate or terminate in Hyderabad, cutting travel time to Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune. The projects aim to boost connectivity and support economic growth across the region

GHMC will conduct a month-long sanitation drive from February 3 to 28 across 300 wards in Hyderabad. The drive targets legacy waste, C&D debris, green waste, and residual waste, covering roadsides, lakes, parks, foot overbridges, and slum areas.

The Yadadri Bhuvanagiri police arrested two men carrying 200 grams of ganja in a Ford Fiesta. They revealed that the ganja was purchased in Bibinagar. A case has been registered against them under the NDPS Act.

Development works worth Rs 2,780 crore in municipalities and corporations have failed to take off despite funding under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund. Delays in tenders and poor contractor response have affected execution, raising doubts over completion before summer

On World Cancer Day, NIMS in Punjagutta is offering a free cancer screening camp for women aged 30–60, including cervical, breast, and oral cancer checks. A cancer awareness walk will also be held at the NIMS campus on February 4.

Villagers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri and Siddipet live in fear after a tiger moved through their areas. Forest officials installed cages, cameras, and drones to track it. The big cat, possibly from Maharashtra, attacked a calf and caused widespread panic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of discriminating against Telangana in budget allocations and governance, demanded debates in the Assembly, and criticised probes, welfare cuts, and failure to fulfil investment promises

Malkajgiri She Teams arrested 81 people in a special anti-harassment drive between January 1-15. Police registered nine criminal cases and booked 29 petty cases, addressing complaints ranging from phone harassment to stalking and blackmail.

Project Shakti, launched by Rotarians, SBI and Unipads Foundation, aims to empower 60,000 girl students in Telangana through reusable sanitary pads. The Rs.2.5-crore initiative was inaugurated at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.

Hindi Mahavidyalaya and MC Gupta College of Business Management organised a two-day national seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems in Hyderabad. Experts discussed sustainability, traditional sciences, holistic health practices and the use of modern technology to preserve and expand ancient knowledge.

Shopping activity is picking up early in Hyderabad’s Old City as residents prepare for Ramzan. Many shoppers are completing their purchases in advance to devote more time to prayers during the holy month, prompting traders and vendors to stock up across major markets.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas–initiated Saksham fuel conservation campaign was held at NIEPID, Bowenpally. The annual initiative promotes sustainable energy practices and will run from February 2 to 16 with public awareness activities.

Despite rising commuter demand in Hyderabad, plans to introduce mini buses remain stalled. Nearly 100 Vajra mini buses bought by TGSRTC lie unused and deteriorating, even as ageing buses struggle to meet last-mile connectivity needs across the city.

Two minor cousins who went missing while playing in Maheshwaram on Sunday were found drowned in a nearby lake on Monday. Police and fire services conducted overnight search operations before villagers spotted the bodies the next morning.

Miyapur police safely reunited a five-year-old boy with his parents after tracing him within hours of going missing. The child was found alone during routine patrolling, taken into care, and later handed over to his family.

GHMC cancelled the trade licence and occupancy certificate of a Nampally furniture showroom where five people died in a fire on January 24, while HYDRAA granted a one-month window for commercial establishments to comply with fire safety norms.