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Students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad have called off their protest after the administration issued a written assurance to conduct students’ union elections from the next academic year. The elections had been pending for over 18 months.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to stop beef export and declare the cow as Rashtra Mata after he was allegedly prevented from taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela

A massive rally under the nationwide Consumer Bharat Yatra was held in Hanamkonda to promote consumer awareness. Organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs and CCI, the event highlighted consumer rights, legal protections and grievance redressal mechanisms

Students appearing for TG EAPCET 2026 will be able to view their provisional scores immediately after completing the exam, thanks to a new initiative by JNTU-Hyderabad. The scores will be based on the preliminary key and may change after objections, though past exams saw minimal revisions.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir suspended mobile Internet services in parts of Kishtwar district on Friday as a precautionary security measure. The move follows security inputs and aims to prevent misuse by anti-national elements and maintain public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin attacked the BJP over its alliance with AIADMK, rejected corruption and dynasty charges against the DMK, raised pending central funds and projects, and highlighted the achievements of the Dravidian Model at a Chennai summit

South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the newly developed Charlapalli Railway Station on Friday. He inspected the proposed new entry alignment to Platform No.1 and planted saplings, underscoring the Railways’ commitment to sustainability and infrastructure development.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud involving Anil Ambani group companies. A Delhi court has sent him to nine days of ED custody

HYDRAA officials in Sangareddy have removed encroachments on Mellacheruvu lake in Tellapur municipality and erected fencing to prevent future violations. The action followed citizen complaints and a visit by Commissioner AV Ranganath.

Mahindra University and IIT-Hyderabad have signed an MoU to work together in research and innovation in critical minerals and sustainable mining. The partnership will focus on advanced technologies, processing methods and skill development for India’s mineral sector

Hydraa officials continued fire safety inspections for the second day in Hyderabad, seizing six furniture shops for violating safety norms. Authorities found lack of fire equipment, permits and unsafe storage of chemicals during joint inspections with civic and power officials.

Construction of the Moosarambagh bridge over the river Musi has slowed after hard rock strata were encountered, officials said. GHMC estimates the issue could delay the project by two years, impacting traffic relief plans for key city areas.

Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli has officially announced that his much-awaited pan-Indian film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, will release worldwide on April 7, 2027. The film, initially titled GlobeTrotter, was unveiled at a grand event in Ramoji Film City last year.

The notification for TG PGECET 2026 will be released on February 23, with online registrations opening from February 27 to May 6. The entrance test for postgraduate engineering, pharmacy and architecture courses will be conducted from May 28 to 31

Devotees in large numbers visited the Sammakka-Saralamma mini-altars in Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on the third day of the biennial fair. Many offered prayers after bathing in the Godavari and camping near the riverbed

The Chaitanyapuri police caught seven transgender persons for allegedly creating public nuisance at various public places. Special teams conducted surprise raids at hotspots between Dilsukhnagar and Chaitanyapuri metro station following complaints from the public

Ola Electric has announced plans to lay off around 5 per cent of its workforce as part of a structural transformation. The move comes amid falling market share, rising operational challenges and continued financial losses in the electric two-wheeler segment

The School Education Department, in collaboration with UIDAI, is conducting mandatory biometric updates (MBU) of Aadhaar for school-going students across Hyderabad and districts. Authorities have advised parents and schools to complete the process by February 2026.

A study published in The Lancet has found that AI-supported breast cancer screening in Sweden is more effective than standard methods. It detects more cancers, reduces workload for radiologists and lowers interval cancer rates, though experts say India needs more research

Congress legislators in Mancherial district are facing criticism for sidelining popular leaders aspiring to contest from the newly formed Mancherial Municipal Corporation and four municipalities.

The BJP’s Maharashtra media in-charge Navnath Ban said Ajit Pawar would be cleared in the alleged irrigation scam case, stressing that the matter is before the court. He criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for raising the issue soon after Pawar’s death

Talks for the merger of two NCP factions had reached an advanced stage before Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash, sources said. Leaders believe Sharad Pawar will play a key role, while discussions continue on future leadership and power sharing

The Congress Party in Medak district faced a setback ahead of municipal elections as senior leader Suprabath Rao, along with his followers, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Hyderabad.

The Hyderabad police issued a public advisory warning citizens about a sharp rise in online trading and investment frauds. Cybercrime officials said scammers lure victims through social media and messaging platforms with promises of high returns and use fake apps to cheat them.