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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have warned citizens not to share OTPs as fraud cases rise. Scammers use calls, WhatsApp, fake numbers, and UPI requests to steal money. Victims are urged to report suspicious activity via helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

After a fresh tiger attack in Basantapur, the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district administration has warned residents not to step out after 5 p.m. Officials are using trackers, cages and thermal drones to monitor the animal’s movement.

A fire broke out at the Southern Mirchi restaurant in Banjara Hills on Tuesday morning after smoke was seen from the kitchen. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing major damage. No injuries were reported, and a short circuit is suspected.

New Delhi will host the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027, awarding eight quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This will be the second consecutive continental championship in India, giving shooters home advantage ahead of two major events next year.

A motorcycle caught fire on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning, causing panic and heavy traffic congestion. Alert bystanders helped the riders escape safely. The bike was completely gutted, and no injuries were reported

A wandering tiger killed a calf in Basantpur village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Monday night. Forest officials have launched tracking operations and plan to install camera traps and set up a cage to monitor the animal’s movement.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malkajgiri She Teams arrested 81 people in a special anti-harassment drive between January 1-15. Police registered nine criminal cases and booked 29 petty cases, addressing complaints ranging from phone harassment to stalking and blackmail.

Hindi Mahavidyalaya and MC Gupta College of Business Management organised a two-day national seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems in Hyderabad. Experts discussed sustainability, traditional sciences, holistic health practices and the use of modern technology to preserve and expand ancient knowledge.

Shopping activity is picking up early in Hyderabad’s Old City as residents prepare for Ramzan. Many shoppers are completing their purchases in advance to devote more time to prayers during the holy month, prompting traders and vendors to stock up across major markets.

Despite rising commuter demand in Hyderabad, plans to introduce mini buses remain stalled. Nearly 100 Vajra mini buses bought by TGSRTC lie unused and deteriorating, even as ageing buses struggle to meet last-mile connectivity needs across the city.