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Sirimalle Sarees showroom at Jubilee Hills marked one month since its launch by organising a lucky draw for customers, with actor Ali announcing winners and presenting prizes

Banking services across Telangana were disrupted as employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for immediate implementation of a five-day work week

A three-member gang involved in a house robbery at East Marredpally was arrested by Secunderabad Task Force and Lalaguda Police. Gold ornaments and mobile phones worth Rs 4.5 lakh were recovered, and the suspects had fled to Karnataka after the crime.

A kindergarten student in Khairatabad, Hyderabad, was injured after being attacked by a stray dog while crossing the road near her home. A motorist intervened, and the child was rushed to a private hospital in Banjara Hills for treatment.

MANUU students launched an indefinite strike demanding the immediate restoration of long-delayed Students’ Union elections. Leaders criticised the administration for intimidation and called for transparent dialogue, insisting the protest will continue until students’ democratic rights are upheld.

Three Hyderabad residents lost Rs 3.26 crore to cyber fraudsters through fake job offers and bogus stock investment schemes. Cyberabad Police have registered separate cases and cautioned citizens to be wary of promises of assured or quick returns online.

On Republic Day, the Potlapalli Kamala Manohara Rao Foundation distributed sports kits to students of a government school in Aswaraopalli village, Jangaon. The initiative encouraged education, sports participation, and honoured the late Foundation founder’s legacy.

A tiger involved in cattle killings in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanigiri district has been captured on camera traps in Turkapally mandal. Forest officials have deployed special teams and trackers to monitor its movement and urged villagers to remain vigilant.

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association has urged the State government to immediately release pending stipend arrears from January to June 2025. Warning of possible action, the association said delays are causing severe financial hardship for junior doctors, house surgeons, and postgraduate trainees.

As Ramzan approaches, ghota maker Mohd Anwar’s workshop in Hyderabad’s Old City comes alive. For nearly four decades, he has supplied traditional wooden ghotas essential for haleem preparation, meeting rising seasonal demand from hotels across the city.

A midline FLN assessment has revealed that most primary school students in Telangana lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. Over 80 per cent struggle with mathematics and language competencies, raising serious concerns about teaching quality despite marginal improvements since the baseline assessment.

Despite Hyderabad’s rapid economic growth, school learning outcomes remain poor. A midline assessment shows 92 per cent of Class V students lack foundational literacy and numeracy skills, placing the city among the worst-performing districts in Telangana.

Ahead of Wings India 2026, the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team began rehearsal flights over Hyderabad on Tuesday. The four-day civil aviation event will feature daily flying displays, drone shows, and participation from global aviation leaders.

Chaitanyapuri Police arrested two inter-State offenders in Delhi for multiple gold chain snatchings across the LB Nagar zone of Hyderabad. The accused targeted women, fled after the crimes, and were tracked using CCTV footage and call data analysis.

To manage the rush of devotees during the Medaram Jatara, TGSRTC has deployed nearly 4,000 special buses across Telangana, including 400 from Hyderabad. Around 20 lakh pilgrims are expected to travel using RTC services during the festival.

Ahead of the Medaram Jatara, Hyderabad Police have introduced QR code-enabled wristbands for children at MGBS to prevent them from getting separated in crowds. The initiative helps authorities quickly reunite missing children with their families.

Yet another fire accident was reported in Hyderabad from Vijayanagar colony. However, there were no casualties and fire was contained immediately

BJP MP D Arvind’s meeting with R&B Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy triggered political speculation, which Arvind dismissed, saying the discussion was confined to pending infrastructure works, including approval for the Madhav Nagar ROB in Nizamabad

TJS founder M Kodandaram warned of rising public negativity against the Congress government, citing controversies, adverse media reports and delays in releasing the job calendar, and urged the party leadership to take immediate corrective steps to restore public confidence

BRS leaders slammed the SIT notice to former MP J Santosh Kumar in the phone-tapping case, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government aimed at diverting attention from corruption allegations, including the coal scam