Hyderabad

Former Chief Minister and BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao left his Erravelli residence on Sunday to appear before the SIT in the phone-tapping case, with large crowds of party leaders and supporters lining the route in a show of solidarity.

The Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre said the temporary DIAL-112 call centre set up at the Medaram Jatara handled over 500 emergency calls, ensuring swift response, effective coordination and enhanced public safety during the festival.

Protests erupted across Telangana as BRS cadres demonstrated against the SIT summoning party president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping case, alleging political vendetta by the Congress government.

  A tiger attacked and killed a calf at Gandamalla village on Yadadri Bhuvanagiri–Siddipet border. Forest officials confirmed pug marks, tracked movement toward Chakkalgudem forest, and warned villagers as the tiger continues roaming nearby areas 

  Hyderabad police tightened security at BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao’s Nandinagar residence ahead of SIT visit in phone tapping case. Heavy forces deployed, roads barricaded, traffic restricted, and security enhanced citywide amid anticipated protests by BRS workers 

Mega star Chiranjeevi shared news that his son and Tollywood hero Ramcharan is blessed with twins - a boy and a girl on Saturday night.

India’s G Sai Karteek Reddy and Vishnuvardhan clinched the Men’s Doubles crown at the ITF World Tour Tennis 15K Championship in Hyderabad. They defeated compatriots Ishaque Iqbal and Dev Javia 6-1, 6-4 in the final at Jubilee International Centre

Sri NityanandaTrayodashi was celebrated with devotion at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills. The event featured a 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam, spirited sankirtana, devotional dancing, and a grand Chappan Bhog with 56 varieties of prasadam

India’s Manish Suresh Kumar defeated USA’s Keshav Chopra 7-6 (4), 6-4 to enter the singles final of the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour in Hyderabad. Thailand’s Pawit Sornlaksup also advanced, beating Timofei Derepasko in a three-set semifinal

Balaji Sai Sriram’s superb spell of 7/35 helped Mahbubnagar defeat Medak by 12 runs in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament for districts. A Beerendra (84) and G Kethan Kumar (73) also starred as Mahbubnagar posted 234 before bowling out Medak for 222

Hyderabad registered a three-wicket win over Uttarakhand in a senior women’s one-day practice match in Hyderabad. Sandhya Gora top-scored with 98 runs as Hyderabad chased down Uttarakhand’s 232/7 in 38.2 overs to finish at 233/7

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (120) and Suryansh Shedge (110 batting) struck centuries to guide Mumbai to 259/5 in reply to Hyderabad’s 334 on the second day of the Col C K Nayudu Trophy in Mumbai, keeping the contest evenly balanced

Punjab National Bank inaugurated its Manikonda branch on Saturday, the 76th under the Hyderabad Circle. The event, attended by officials and customers, underscores PNB’s focus on expanding its network, enhancing customer outreach, and offering technology-enabled banking solutions

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