Hyderabad

Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state

Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.

Hyderabad’s civic administration evolved from the Baldia system (1869) to the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and later the GHMC (2007). The 2025 reorganisation expanded the city to 300 wards, reflecting a long and complex municipal history.

The SHE Teams of Malkajgiri Commissionerate apprehended 81 individuals, including 25 minors, for harassing women and girls during the last fortnight of January. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Women Safety) T. Usha Rani urged women to lodge complaints without fear.

Vysyaraju Jewellers has opened its new showroom on Somajiguda Main Road in Hyderabad, inaugurated by actor Kajal Aggarwal. The brand launched exclusive collections and special offers, marking the opening of its 16th branch in the city

The BRS has opposed the Telangana government’s decision to divide GHMC into three corporations, calling it undemocratic and unilateral. Party leaders accused the government of avoiding elections and taking decisions without public consultation or scientific study

More than 27,700 in-service teachers failed the TG TET January 2026 exam, with poor results in Paper II. Teachers blame the syllabus and question pattern. A Supreme Court deadline now requires most teachers to clear TET within two years.

Coursera has partnered with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY to launch the free Yuva AI for All course. The six-module programme teaches basic AI skills, safety and ethics. Learners will receive a government certificate upon completion.

Two sisters aged 21 and 14, who left home after being scolded by their father, were traced near Vijayawada by Jeedimetla police using technical inputs and bus tracking details. They were safely reunited with their family.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested five men for running a fake online loan racket posing as Mudra officials. A 36-year-old woman lost nearly Rs 1 lakh after being promised a Rs 3 lakh loan. Police are tracing the money trail.

TSRTC will operate 2,243 special buses between February 14–16 for Maha Shivaratri pilgrims, connecting 43 major Shaivite shrines in Telangana. Special fares are revised up to 1.5 times, while free travel for women continues in all eligible buses.

The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat

Dasari Vijay, a Hyderabad-based LIC manager, has photographed over 700 bird species across India. From early macro shots to iconic bird-in-flight images, his journey spans decades, fueled by passion, persistence, and the support of his wife Jyotsna.

A Lancet review warns that the HbA1c test, widely used in India, may give misleading results for diabetes diagnosis. Age-related changes and anemia can inflate readings, though the test remains reliable for monitoring blood sugar trends over three months.

Are traffic fines going to be directly debited from your bank account? After CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks, RTA collecting bank details during vehicle registration has raised concerns. Is it optional or preparation for automatic deductions? Here’s what vehicle owners must know.

Following the reorganisation of Hyderabad’s civic administration, the GHMC has been divided into 30 circles across six zones, while Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have been allotted 16 and 14 circles respectively, spread across three zones each.

A US lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the H-1B visa programme, citing job losses for American workers. The move could impact thousands of Indian professionals and students, who form the largest share of H-1B visa holders.

In a first in its four-decade history, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been appointed a Joint Managing Director. MA&UD posted Mayank Mittal to the new role and also named Executive Directors for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad.

With the GHMC council term ending, the State government has reorganised the civic body into three corporations GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was appointed Special Officer, while Commissioners were also named.

The MA&UD Department appointed a Joint Managing Director to the HMWSSB for the first time in its 40-year history, posting Mayank Mittal to the role and naming new executive directors for the three municipal corporations

Jubilee Hills police and Task Force arrested two men involved in a high-value house burglary at Nandagiri Hills and recovered jewellery worth Rs 1.3 crore. The suspects were caught near the Indo-Nepal border, while the prime accused remains absconding.

Police arrested two persons for attempting bogus voting using fake IDs in Bodhan municipality. In a separate incident, ₹1 lakh was seized near a polling centre in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, triggering brief tension

Tension flared briefly in Kyathanpalli after a BRS candidate alleged cash distribution by Congress leaders. Police action and protests later added to poll-related unrest in Mancherial district.

ension prevailed in Division 45 of the Mahabubnagar Municipal Corporation after serial numbers on ballot papers differed from model ballots, causing confusion among voters and candidates. Polling continued despite complaints to election officials