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A 70-year-old woman, G Susheelamma, was murdered at her house in Church Gagillapur village, Dundigal, on Monday evening. Locals discovered her body and alerted relatives, who informed police. Investigators are probing possible theft of ornaments and property documents

A Kalyana Lakshmi scheme beneficiary from Konaraopet mandal lost the sanctioned benefit after her cheque expired allegedly due to bank negligence. Despite depositing the cheque on time, the amount was not credited, forcing her to seek intervention from higher officials

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for alleged hate speech and political rhetoric during an award function. He accused the CM of hypocrisy, misuse of power, and continuing vindictive politics despite foreign exposure

Hyderabad police are tracking two robbers who shot and injured a businessman in Koti while attempting to steal Rs 6 lakh. CCTV footage and mobile data show the suspects moved across the city in auto-rickshaws, misleading police about their escape route.

As part of Operation Smile-XII, Khammam police rescued 105 children during a month-long drive to curb child labour and trace missing children. The operation led to the registration of 29 FIRs and reunification of several children with their families

Under Operation Smile-XII, police in Kothagudem conducted month-long raids in January 2026 and rescued 58 child labourers. As many as 36 cases were registered against employers, and the children were reunited with their families after counselling

Police arrested a Hyderabad-based man for allegedly cheating people by offering franchises of a logistics company. The accused reportedly collected between Rs.2 lakh and Rs.19 lakh from 13 victims across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai and used the money for personal needs.

The Congress party has denied promising two lakh government jobs in the first year of its term in Telangana, triggering criticism. The assurance is mentioned in the party’s manifesto, while delays in recruitments and the job calendar have further drawn opposition attacks

The Telangana Public Service Commission has completed all pending recruitment processes and plans to issue new notifications soon. Ahead of this, candidates have been asked to verify and update their One Time Registration details, with the deadline extended to February 25

Three of the seven high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget will originate or terminate in Hyderabad, cutting travel time to Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune. The projects aim to boost connectivity and support economic growth across the region

Fifty families of deceased Gulf migrant workers from the erstwhile Karimnagar district are awaiting the release of Rs.5 lakh ex gratia each. Despite completion of formalities, the Rs.2.5 crore assistance is yet to be credited, allegedly due to official lapses.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the Budget proposal to allow SEZ units to sell goods in the domestic market at concessional duty will promote import substitution and job creation. Details will be rolled out in two to three months

GHMC will conduct a month-long sanitation drive from February 3 to 28 across 300 wards in Hyderabad. The drive targets legacy waste, C&D debris, green waste, and residual waste, covering roadsides, lakes, parks, foot overbridges, and slum areas.

Foreign Portfolio Investors withdrew nearly Rs 36,000 crore from Indian equities in January amid global uncertainties and weak sentiment. Analysts said the proposed STT hike, strong dollar, and geopolitical tensions may further affect overseas inflows in the near term

Congress leader Thota Raju from Vemulawada, who was planning to contest municipal elections from Ward No 4, went missing after being denied a party ticket. His family lodged a complaint and police are checking CCTV footage to trace him

The Yadadri Bhuvanagiri police arrested two men carrying 200 grams of ganja in a Ford Fiesta. They revealed that the ganja was purchased in Bibinagar. A case has been registered against them under the NDPS Act.

Development works worth Rs 2,780 crore in municipalities and corporations have failed to take off despite funding under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund. Delays in tenders and poor contractor response have affected execution, raising doubts over completion before summer

Congress factions led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are competing for the Wyra municipal chairperson post. Indumathi and Umadevi have filed nominations, while party leaders push for consensus to avoid internal conflict

On World Cancer Day, NIMS in Punjagutta is offering a free cancer screening camp for women aged 30–60, including cervical, breast, and oral cancer checks. A cancer awareness walk will also be held at the NIMS campus on February 4.

The Finance Ministry is considering raising foreign direct investment in public sector banks to 49 per cent to strengthen their capital base. Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said consultations are under way, while also highlighting plans for IDBI Bank sale and the need for big lenders

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the FY27 Union Budget prioritises investment and growth, defended the STT hike on F&O trades, outlined fiscal consolidation plans, and expressed confidence in sustaining private consumption and disinvestment efforts in the coming months

An incident of corporal punishment at a private school in Zaheerabad came to light after a teacher allegedly beat a Class VIII student, causing injuries and mental trauma. The victim’s family approached police, but no case has been registered yet

Villagers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri and Siddipet live in fear after a tiger moved through their areas. Forest officials installed cages, cameras, and drones to track it. The big cat, possibly from Maharashtra, attacked a calf and caused widespread panic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of discriminating against Telangana in budget allocations and governance, demanded debates in the Assembly, and criticised probes, welfare cuts, and failure to fulfil investment promises