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The Hyderabad City Traffic Police have issued an advisory regarding traffic diversions in connection with the SIT investigation at Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, on Sunday. Diversions will begin from 11 am and will be enforced on a need basis.

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair has been mentioned in the latest Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, which reference her attendance at an after-party hosted by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2009.

India has strongly rejected references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling them baseless and contemptible.

Vanishing sparrows, altered migrations, and deformed birds are Earth’s warning signals — nature’s whistle-blowers telling us ecosystems are under siege today globally

A tragic incident unfolded in Vadlur village, Bejjanki mandal, Siddipet district, where financial distress and family issues reportedly drove Jakkani Satyanarayana to kill his mother and son before ending his own life.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) will implement a jumbling system for Intermediate practical examinations starting Monday, initially covering government junior colleges. Secretary S. Krishna Aditya announced that the system will be extended to first-year students and other colleges from the next academic year.

TGBIE has announced that results of the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE), beginning February 25, will be released by April 5 or 6. To expedite the process, evaluation of answer scripts will start on February 26, supported by a new online staff portal with details of 41,000 evaluators.

COVA Peace Network launched a book titled ‘Festivals of Different Religions: Celebrations – Messages – Values’, which explores the festivities, messages and values of 35 festivals across seven religions.

The GHMC is set to introduce a unified billing system covering property tax, water and electricity to improve transparency and ease of communication. GHMC will map property tax identification numbers (PTINs) with TGSPDCL records through a joint door-to-door survey starting February 1.

India’s Ketan Chawla began his Asian Snooker Championships campaign with a 4-2 win over Qatar’s Mohanna Alobaidli in Doha. Laxman Rawat, however, lost a close 3-4 contest to Iran’s Shahin Sabzi in Group J

Hyderabad took firm control of their Ranji Trophy Group D match against Chhattisgarh, posting 631 in reply to 283. K Himateja scored 171 and M Sai Pragnay Reddy hit 126, while Chhattisgarh ended day three at 100 for two

At a Congress meeting in Jagtial, MLC Balmuri Venkat indirectly criticised senior leader T. Jeevan Reddy, urging him to align with party directions. Venkat emphasised that party decisions were binding on all leaders, regardless of seniority, and warned that workers would not remain silent if leaders opposed the party’s interests.

Kerala’s political landscape is witnessing gradual change ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. While the LDF seeks a third term, the Congress-led UDF and the BJP are gaining ground through recent electoral gains and shifting voter trends

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary chargesheet in a Special PMLA Court in Visakhapatnam in connection with the Andhra Pradesh skill development project case. The agency has so far attached assets worth Rs 54.74 crore

The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights Telangana’s improved macroeconomic indicators, declining inflation, and fiscal self-reliance. The State contributes significantly to India’s services output and has emerged as a preferred destination for startups, particularly in the Gen-AI ecosystem.

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget, farmers across India seek higher MSP, better insurance, improved irrigation and wider market access. Farmer groups have raised concerns over falling subsidies and rising costs

The BJP’s appointment of campaign managers for 41 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu highlights its electoral priorities ahead of polls. The list reflects a strong focus on western districts and key regions as the party prepares for alliance negotiations with the AIADMK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sunetra Pawar on becoming Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. He expressed confidence in her leadership and dedication to public welfare. Pawar was elected NCP Legislature Party leader and sworn in by the Governor

Sharani Ponguru, Director of Narayana Educational Institutions, has received the Excellence in Student Mindset and Leadership Development award at the Femina Achievers Awards 2026 North. The honour recognises her work in shaping confident and future-ready students across India

Hyderabad’s short documentary REO: The Dangerous Peak, directed by 19-year-old Shourya SreeKere, has been selected for DPIFF 2026

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara began at Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial on Saturday. Members of the Rodda clan of the Naikpod community are performing rituals and cultural programmes, with a Praja Darbar planned on the final day

Congress leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem are worried over the threat of rebel candidates following a surge in municipal poll nominations. Uncertainty over seat sharing with CPI has added to confusion, with party sources doubting a possible alliance.

A year after a daring shooting in Hyderabad’s Afzalgunj, two suspects, including Bihar’s notorious robber Manish Kushwaha, remain untraced. The duo shot and injured a travel manager at Roshan Travels before fleeing.

Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan met MP Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram, signalling improved relations. The meeting is part of efforts to end internal differences and strengthen the UDF ahead of Assembly elections