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India U17 women’s team lost 0-2 to Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship at Pokhara, Nepal. Goals from Arpita Biswas and Alpi Akter sealed the win. India remain second in the table and next face Bhutan on February 4

Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh have urged the ICC to take legal action against Pakistan for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India. Gavaskar predicted a possible U-turn, while Harbhajan said the decision could impact the entire tournament

England defeated India by five wickets in the third Mixed Disability T20I at Greater Noida, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. Majid’s unbeaten 76 anchored India’s innings, but Angus Brown’s 61 guided England to victory

Teenager Anahat Singh claimed her maiden PSA Bronze-level title at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, defeating World No 10 Georgina Kennedy in straight games. The 17-year-old Indian star has now won 15 PSA Tour titles, underscoring her rising stature

The principal of the Government Nursing College was suspended for dereliction of duty and unauthorised absence. An inquiry found she allegedly misused students for personal work and caused inconvenience by installing CCTV cameras in the hostel.

KFIN Technologies defeated Blue Yonder by six wickets to win the Diamond Cup in the PCC Purecorp Challengers League cricket tournament in Hyderabad. In the Platinum Cup final, Highradius Blasters outplayed Salesforce Warriors by 130 runs, powered by Mallibabu’s unbeaten 71

M Hemanth Reddy (137) and SDNV Prasad (101) struck centuries for Andhra in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Indore. Andhra fell just eight runs short in their chase of 327, ending in a draw

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar administered an oath to BJP candidates in Karimnagar, committing them to remain with the party after the municipal elections and work for development

PV Sindhu has withdrawn from the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships citing a minor medical concern. With the deadline for squad changes already over, the Indian team will compete without a replacement, marking a setback ahead of the prestigious tournament

Akash Bhandari smashed 149 off 68 balls to guide Hyderabad to a 64-run victory over Guwahati in the All India SBI inter-circle cricket tournament at Gurugram. Hyderabad posted 222/3 before restricting Guwahati to 158/6 in 20 overs

V M Kavya has been named captain of Hyderabad for the Senior Women’s One-Day Cricket Tournament starting in Ranchi on February 6. The squad includes K Niteesha as vice-captain, with five players listed as stand-byes for the competition

Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy cricket championship at Mumbai. Hyderabad posted 334 and 166, while Mumbai replied with 330 and 173/2, powered by Ayush Jethwa’s unbeaten 73 and Manan Bhatt’s 42 not out

Hyderabad Cricket Association will have a new President, Amarnath of Galaxy Cricket Club, after Ombudsman Justice Suresh Kumar Kait removed A Jagan Mohan Rao over alleged irregularities in the 2023 elections

M Vihaan Krishna and J Shri Vishishta emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ under-eight categories at the seventh Mount Banyan Global School chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event featured multiple age groups, showcasing young talent across boys and girls divisions

The Supreme Court’s directive for time-bound, out-of-turn trials for acid attack cases is welcome, but implementation remains the real challenge

Swarnendu of AVSE and Varuni Jaiswal of Gujarati Seva Mandal clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles in the Telangana State Table Tennis League Championship in Hyderabad. Both finals were closely fought, showcasing competitive spirit and skill among state players

Hyderabad Runners Society organised the Project Champion Athletics Games 2026 at B R Ambedkar Stadium, BHEL, with 850 government school students competing. The initiative, launched in 2023, now covers 14 schools, promoting physical literacy and active lifestyles among children

Modest allocations and limited structural reforms raise concerns over income volatility, climate stress, and long-term agricultural resilience

Chhattisgarh pulled off a dramatic draw against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad. Amandeep Khare and Dev Aditya’s ninth-wicket stand showcased grit and skill, with Mohd Siraj leading Hyderabad’s spirited bowling attack

US President Donald Trump announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb Russian oil purchases. The move links trade relief to geopolitical pressure over the Ukraine war

The Telangana High Court directed police to reconsider a plea for permission to hold a peace rally demanding a Secunderabad Municipal Corporation and to submit a report by February 5, asking officers to consult organisers and frame guidelines if needed

NFIR General Secretary M Raghavaiah called the union budget disappointing for the working class and railway workforce, criticising the government for failing to create posts for maintenance and safety in Indian Railways. He accused the Centre of showing a casual attitude

Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Dr M Ramesh inspected the proposed skywalk project along the Raidurgam-T-Hub stretch to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic congestion. The project includes a skywalk and underpass and will be submitted to the State government

Two passengers were killed and five others seriously injured when an auto collided head-on with a mini truck on Bidar Road in Nyalkal mandal, Sangareddy district. The injured were shifted to Zaheerabad hospital, and police have launched an investigation