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The Enforcement Directorate has taken Universal Srushti Fertility Centre owner Dr Namrata into custody in a money laundering case, probing alleged hawala transactions, illegal surrogacy practices and a possible child trafficking network operating across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
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In an unusual move, Khairatabad Zone DCP K Shilpavalli conducted a surprise inspection of Punjagutta Police Station by posing as a complainant, assessing staff behaviour, public dealing and efficiency before issuing instructions to officers concerned.
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Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad are advancing cancer research by integrating genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation and artificial intelligence to identify tumour-driving mutations, cancer subtypes and early diagnostic markers, paving the way for personalised therapies and early detection
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KLH Hyderabad organised Kalaa Utsav 2026, a two-day national-level cultural festival, offering students a platform to showcase talent across music, dance, fine arts, literature, journalism and short films under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Creativity’
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Mental health experts have urged policymakers to view premeditated intimate partner killings as a preventable public health crisis rather than isolated crimes, stressing that such acts stem from personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and systemic failures, not severe mental illness
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The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has urged the State government to conduct vigilance inspections against private schools and coaching centres operating without recognition, warning that unauthorised admissions could jeopardise students’ academic records and future prospects
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The GHMC will begin construction of flyovers and underpasses under KBR Park Package-II works next week, covering four key junctions. Officials inspected the sites under the H-CITI initiative ahead of grounding the Rs 510-crore project
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A retired employee protested delays in payment of statutory retirement benefits by dropping a handwritten letter in a ballot box along with his vote. The note, found during counting in Luxettipet, reflected growing frustration among pensioners
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Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy, and money laundering in connection with a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York.
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India opener Abhishek Sharma, recovering from a stomach infection, returned to training ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy said Abhishek looks set to play after missing the Namibia game due to hospitalisation
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Junaid Siddique’s five-wicket haul and Aryansh Sharma’s unbeaten 74 guided UAE to a five-wicket win over Canada in the T20 World Cup. Sohaib Khan added 51 as UAE chased 150 with two balls to spare
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A victory rally by newly elected BRS councillor Pasikanti Ramya in Sircilla’s 31st ward turned violent on Friday when Congress activists allegedly attacked the procession.
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In Medak municipality, BRS secured 15 of the 32 wards, including victories by Batti Lalitha and her son Uday from the 17th and 29th wards respectively.
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Congress registered a sweeping victory in Khammam district, winning all five municipalities, including 24 of 32 wards in Edulapuram. The party’s total tally across Wyra, Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Kallur, and Madhira stood at 83 wards.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police announced traffic restrictions around Darussalam on February 14 due to the Darussalam Day event at AIMIM headquarters. Diversions will be in place from 4 pm to 11 pm at major junctions, with vehicles rerouted through alternate roads.
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Zimbabwe stunned Australia by 23 runs in Colombo for their second-ever T20I win over the former champions. Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 64 and Blessing Muzarabani’s 4/17 powered Zimbabwe to a famous victory in the ongoing T20 World Cup
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USA registered their first-ever T20I win over the Netherlands in Chennai, riding on Saiteja Mukkamalla’s 79 and Harmeet Singh’s 4/21. Shubham Ranjane added a quickfire 48 not out as USA posted 196/6 before bowling out Netherlands for 103
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Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari assured property owners of transparent compensation for land acquisition linked to the elevated corridor project from Paradise Circle to Shamirpet ORR on State Highway-1.
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India outplayed Luxembourg 15-5 in the International Arena Polo Championship at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. Captain Yusuf Azmi scored six goals, with Kunwar Vishal Singh, Mohammad Nayeemuddin and Chaitania Kumar also contributing to India’s dominant victory
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The Excise Special Task Force in Hyderabad seized 92 bottles of non-duty-paid liquor and three cars during a special drive near Pahadi Shareef.
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Telangana’s Sabhavath Babu Naik, a former student of Lingala institution under retired physical director Bhasker Goud, has been selected to represent India in the Indo-Indonesia Ball Badminton Test Series in Bali. His achievement inspires Telangana Social Welfare athletes
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CV Anand defeated Manikanna 6-4, 6-4 to enter the semifinal of the 55+ singles category at the 23rd Hyderabad Open tennis tournament. Matches across age groups saw wins for Madhusudhan Rao, G Raja, Meher Prakash, Gajapathi and Rama Mohan
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The meltdown was due to worries of AI tools replacing many traditional software and IT outsourcing services
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Osmania University postponed PG first-semester exams scheduled for February 19 to the first week of March following student protests over incomplete syllabus.
