Hyderabad

The Hyderabad City Traffic Police have issued an advisory regarding traffic diversions in connection with the SIT investigation at Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, on Sunday. Diversions will begin from 11 am and will be enforced on a need basis.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) will implement a jumbling system for Intermediate practical examinations starting Monday, initially covering government junior colleges. Secretary S. Krishna Aditya announced that the system will be extended to first-year students and other colleges from the next academic year.

COVA Peace Network launched a book titled ‘Festivals of Different Religions: Celebrations – Messages – Values’, which explores the festivities, messages and values of 35 festivals across seven religions.

The GHMC is set to introduce a unified billing system covering property tax, water and electricity to improve transparency and ease of communication. GHMC will map property tax identification numbers (PTINs) with TGSPDCL records through a joint door-to-door survey starting February 1.

Hyderabad took firm control of their Ranji Trophy Group D match against Chhattisgarh, posting 631 in reply to 283. K Himateja scored 171 and M Sai Pragnay Reddy hit 126, while Chhattisgarh ended day three at 100 for two

The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights Telangana’s improved macroeconomic indicators, declining inflation, and fiscal self-reliance. The State contributes significantly to India’s services output and has emerged as a preferred destination for startups, particularly in the Gen-AI ecosystem.

Sharani Ponguru, Director of Narayana Educational Institutions, has received the Excellence in Student Mindset and Leadership Development award at the Femina Achievers Awards 2026 North. The honour recognises her work in shaping confident and future-ready students across India

Hyderabad’s short documentary REO: The Dangerous Peak, directed by 19-year-old Shourya SreeKere, has been selected for DPIFF 2026

A year after a daring shooting in Hyderabad’s Afzalgunj, two suspects, including Bihar’s notorious robber Manish Kushwaha, remain untraced. The duo shot and injured a travel manager at Roshan Travels before fleeing.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) signature campaign seeking support for the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) merger with GHMC entered its third day, drawing strong participation from Rasoolpura slums.

BRS announced Statewide protests on Sunday against the Congress government and SIT over the notice served on party president K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone tapping case, calling it politically motivated harassment and vendetta politics

The GHMC approved a Rs 11,460 crore budget for 2026-27 in its final council meeting of the term. Commissioner RV Karnan highlighted challenges in integrating 27 newly merged Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) within the Outer Ring Road (ORR), many of which have outstanding loans from TSUFIDC.

Heritage Aviation acquired an Airbus H130 helicopter at Wings India 2026 to expand heli-pilgrimage, passenger transport, and regional connectivity, including in North East India, supporting both private operations growth and the government’s regional air transport initiatives.

Air India Express stole the spotlight at Wings India 2026 with a live Usha Uthup performance and the showcase of VT-RNT, its first line-fit Boeing 737-8, featuring a Parsi Gara-inspired livery and designed to the airline’s new brand standards.

Wings India 2026 concluded at Begumpet Airport with over 70,000 visitors, 30+ aircraft displays, and aerobatic performances. The summit featured major deals, including Air India’s Boeing order, HAL helicopter supply, and Airbus A321XLR conversions, highlighting global collaboration and indigenous innovation.

The DRI arrested seven people smuggling 27.15 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 9.5 crore, from passengers arriving from Bangkok. The substance tested positive for cannabis, and all accused were booked under the NDPS Act, 1985.

A woman was allegedly set ablaze by another woman in Ketipally village of Nalgonda district, leading to her death on the spot. Her five-month-old baby suffered severe burns and is undergoing treatment. Police have taken one person into custody

Sneha Raju from Hyderabad has become the world’s first two-time kidney transplant recipient to complete an Antarctic expedition, including overnight camping and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Her journey highlights resilience, medical success and the possibilities of life after organ transplantation.

A satellite-based study by PJTAU has found that the cropped area in Telangana was 8–12 percent lower than the total cultivable land during the last Kharif season. The data will help improve crop insurance and delivery of government schemes.

Falaknuma police detained six persons for gambling after raiding a house in Fatimanagar. Police seized cash, playing cards and mobile phones, and registered a case against the accused under the Telangana State Gaming Act.

Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt after two armed robbers shot a businessman and looted ₹6 lakh at a Koti SBI ATM. Special teams are analysing CCTV footage and coordinating with neighbouring areas to track down the suspects.

A 19-year-old first-year degree student from Hyderabad was killed after an autorickshaw overturned following a collision with a car in Paloncha, Telangana. Seven others were injured and shifted to a local hospital. Police have registered a case.

BRS general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of political vendetta in the phone tapping case, alleging double standards by the SIT in serving notices to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and harassing BRS leaders.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of harassing Opposition leaders after the SIT pasted a notice at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence late at night, despite rules mandating questioning senior citizens at home.