Hyderabad

Polling began peacefully across 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in the State, with voters queuing up early at polling stations. Over 52 lakh voters are eligible, while counting of votes is scheduled for Friday

The Telangana government appointed Jyoti Buddha Prakash as SCCL Chairman and Managing Director and ordered a major IAS reshuffle, reallocating key responsibilities across Scheduled Caste Development, welfare, finance, planning, rural development and industries departments.

Ending months of speculation, the Telangana government reorganised the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into three civic bodies—Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and a restructured GHMC—appointing Jayesh Ranjan as special officer and naming commissioners for all three corporations.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has drawn criticism after its R&D Cell sought Rs 5,000 from private college faculty for PhD guideship recognition, triggering outrage among academics who say the move violates established university norms

Students trained under the Compassionate Citizenship Programme have proposed actionable solutions to improve elder care and address climate concerns. Backed by faith leaders, the initiative will now be expanded to 3,000 schools through a State government–COVA MoU

MIC Electronics Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance from Northern Railways for a Rs 1.46 crore project to supply, install, and commission passenger information and telecom infrastructure.

A sub-inspector from Madhapur police station in Cyberabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau after being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

Former inmates of an orphanage run by the Indian Red Cross Society-Mancherial unit were felicitated for donating blood to support victims of accidents, medical emergencies, pregnant women, and patients with Thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

Kerala is increasingly attracting visitors not only for its famed backwaters and ayurveda but also for its rich culinary traditions and historic temples.

P Ravindra has been elected president and D Abhinash Kumar general secretary of the Ranga Reddy District Boxing Association. Other office-bearers include D Laxman, Kailash Nath Yadav, P Krishna, P Tarun Kumar, K Jagga Rao and M Sandeep Kumar

Indians in the United States are voicing concern over alleged H-1B visa fraud involving ghost offices, fake credentials, and fraudulent staffing firms. Texas authorities, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott, have launched investigations and frozen new petitions.

Kerala defeated Hyderabad by 141 runs in the BCCI Senior Women’s One-Day Championship at Ranchi. In other matches, Sk Rehaan Roshan and Vallepu Murthy hit centuries in the HCA B-Division League, while Warangal, Khammam and Mahbubnagar won in the under-19 tournament

Residents in parts of Hyderabad, including Gajularamaram, Quthbullapur and Medchal, reported tremors lasting a few seconds on Tuesday morning, accompanied by rumbling sounds.

YMCA Hyderabad defeated Devraj 67-61 in the 6th Samuel Vasanth Kumar Memorial Basketball Tournament at YMCA Secunderabad. Krish scored 22 points and Sumith 18, while Devraj’s Tribhuvan and Arief fought hard. The event was inaugurated by CA Govada Giridhar

A clause seeking bank details under the new dealer-level vehicle registration system has triggered concern among buyers, who fear misuse of personal financial data. Though RTA officials say the information is optional, scepticism persists amid worries over potential auto-debit of traffic penalties

T Suhaas and E Aishwarya won the boys and girls under-8 titles at the All India Children’s Chess Tournament organised by V Chess Academy at Pallavi Model School, Kukatpally. The event saw winners across age categories, with prizes distributed by officials

Private professional colleges in Telangana are planning to boycott common entrance tests such as TG EAPCET, ICET, EdCET, and LAWCET, citing massive fee reimbursement arrears from the State government. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI) said dues have crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

The Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club felicitated Radha TMT Managing Director Sunil Saraf for sponsoring the Four Nation Arena Polo Championship Trophy 2026. The event, to be hosted at HPRC, will feature international teams and boost polo’s profile in India

City College Old Boys and Hubli FC emerged champions in the under-15 and senior categories of the Valluvarnagar Football Club prize money tournament at Kapra. The winners received cash prizes, with officials from Telangana Football Association attending the prize distribution ceremony

Residential property registrations in Hyderabad fell 14 per cent YoY in January 2026, with transaction values dropping 16 per cent. Knight Frank India attributed the decline to reduced demand for homes priced above Rs 1 crore, a segment that had previously shown strong growth.

The centres of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 commencing May 4 will be equipped with diabetic kits to support students, particularly suffering from diabetes.

A 27-year-old private school teacher in Pocharam was arrested for allegedly grooming a Class X student, eloping, and secretly marrying her. The incident surfaced when the girl’s mother discovered the marriage. Police registered a case following the complaint.

Azim Premji University has opened applications for postgraduate programmes across Bengaluru, Bhopal, and Ranchi campuses. Courses include Development, Education, Economics, Public Health, and Climate Change. Graduates from all disciplines can apply by February 22, 2026.

A speeding private ambulance collided with a stationary truck at Auto Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, on Tuesday, injuring the driver and two patients. One patient was trapped but rescued by locals. All injured were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the cause.