Hyderabad

Actor Allu Sirish and fiancée Nayanika Reddy commenced their wedding rituals with a vibrant Pasupu (haldi) ceremony at the Allu residence. The festivities, which included a "new mommy" appearance by Upasana Konidela, will culminate in a wedding on March 6, 2026

Counting of votes in municipal polls gathered momentum on Friday, with results declared in 448 of the 2,996 wards. Congress led the tally. In a rare incident, voters in Suryapet attached appeal slips with ballots, surprising officials.

The makers of Nagabandham unveiled Jagapathi Babu as Prabhakar, ahead of the teaser release. Directed by Abhishek Nama, the period action drama stars Virat Karrna and portrays Abdali’s ruthless quest for the mythical Naga Bandham in 1750 India

Counting of municipal election votes began across 123 centres amid minor glitches, including a strong room key mix-up in Huzurabad and a power outage in Sangareddy, following a 73.01 percent voter turnout

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited has launched the UDO, an aircraft-inspired electric three-wheeler designed to enhance comfort, safety and dignity for auto drivers. The company said the new model marks a major shift in conventional autorickshaw design

Senior IAS officer Dr Jyothi Buddha Prakash formally assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited on Thursday. SCCL Directors welcomed him and briefed him on the company’s overall functioning

The C-Division football league match between Reeds FC and City College Old Boys Junior FC at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad was postponed due to ground unavailability. On Friday, Falaknuma will play Young Sporting FC in the next scheduled fixture

Railways defeated Hyderabad by 168 runs in the BCCI Senior Women’s One-Day Championship at Ranchi. Nuzhat Parween (84) and D Hemalatha (53) starred with the bat, while Vanka Pooja’s fighting 57 was the lone highlight for Hyderabad

Avanthi Degree College defeated Badruka College 9-4 to win the Osmania University inter-college men’s netball championship in Hyderabad. Prashanth scored six goals for the winners, while Slokh netted three for Badruka. Professors and officials presented the prizes

Hyderabad defeated Puducherry by an innings and seven runs in the South Zone under-14 cricket tournament at Vizianagaram. Umesh Thotakura starred with match figures of 8 wickets, while Hyderabad’s batting was led by CV Chetan Aditya and Rakesh Sekhar

G9 defeated Loyola Academy 84-62 in the sixth Samuel Vasanth Kumar Memorial Basketball Tournament at YMCA Secunderabad, with Sravan scoring 28 points. Sanathnagar PG also won 59-51 against Good Training Academy in a late-night match

A CMS cash van driver allegedly fled with Rs 57 lakh meant for Axis Bank ATMs in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The incident occurred when custodians were refilling an ATM and the guard briefly stepped away.

TGBIE has directed officials to ensure improved facilities and strict security measures at examination centres ahead of the intermediate public exams starting February 25. Secretary S. Krishna Aditya instructed that every hall must have a wall clock and dual desks for students.

Tension erupted in Khanamet, Madhapur, on Thursday when HYDRAA officials carried out a demolition drive against shops allegedly built on temple land.

A sub-adult tiger has been roaming Siddipet forests for nearly two weeks, moving from Arepally to Thungalapally. With no human encounters so far, villagers are on alert, cattle are moved, and forest officials continue to monitor its movements closely.

A Mehdipatnam resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.03 crore by cyber fraudsters who promised high returns through an artificial intelligence-based stock trading app. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and are probing the digital and financial trail

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar demanded immediate arrest of BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind and TPCC working president Jagga Reddy for publicly abusing Telangana Police. He criticized the state government for undermining police morale and called for impartial protection ahead of municipal poll results

A nurse in Hyderabad’s Abid area was attacked in a chain-snatching incident on Wednesday evening. Using CCTV and technical evidence, the police swiftly arrested the suspect, Mohd Salman Pasha, with the North Zone Task Force assisting in the operation.

Mehdipatnam police arrested four members of an inter-state gang involved in mobile phone snatching. They recovered 21 stolen phones and cash worth Rs 6 lakh. The gang allegedly targeted railway stations and bus terminals, handing stolen phones to absconding associates.

Cars24 is expanding its presence in Telangana, driven by strong demand for digital and organised used car services. In H1 FY26, Hyderabad led state volumes, with petrol vehicles dominating transactions, reflecting customer preference for affordable and reliable ownership options

The Task Force and Banjara Hills police arrested two men for stealing mobile phones and a motorcycle across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Maharashtra. Police recovered 21 phones, two daggers, and a bike, valued at Rs 3 lakh. The accused have multiple property crime links.

Afzalgunj police arrested three men for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers in shared autos. The gang targeted elderly and lone commuters. The arrests followed a complaint by an 82-year-old man. The prime accused remains absconding.

Kulsumpura police arrested a 23-year-old man for his alleged involvement in a mobile phone snatching case reported last year. The accused had been evading arrest since December 2025. Three others are in jail, while one suspect remains absconding.

Traffic diversions will be in place from February 13 to 18 near Keesaragutta temple for Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Heavy vehicles will be restricted, and several routes diverted. Police expect heavy pilgrim turnout and advised motorists to follow traffic guidelines.