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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

Khammam cybercrime police arrested a man from Visakhapatnam for cheating a physiotherapist of Rs.30 lakh through fake online trading schemes. The accused used social media platforms to lure the victim with promises of high returns and was remanded to judicial custody

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