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Three persons were arrested by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for duping a man of Rs 19 crore via a fake USDT transaction. The conmen used a fraudulent website ‘trontag.org’ to hack the victim’s bank account, transferring over 21 lakh USDT.

University of Hyderabad and MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre signed an MoU to collaborate on precision oncology research. The partnership will focus on personalised medicine, joint projects, knowledge-sharing, and innovations aimed at improving cancer diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Osmania University will host the AIU Central Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet on February 19–20, focusing on AI- and quantum-enabled higher education. Over 120 delegates will discuss ethical governance, policy reforms, inter-university collaboration, and strategies to strengthen central zone institutions.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report from the DGP over alleged police inaction in the murder of advocate G Swapna Kumari. Lawyers claim her prior pleas for protection were ignored despite threats linked to a land dispute.

A 45-year-old woman’s body was allegedly kept inside her Kukatpally apartment for four days without funeral rites. Residents alerted police after a foul smell spread through the building. The body has been shifted for postmortem and an investigation is ongoing.

Balapur police arrested rowdy sheeter Mohd Asad and seven associates for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to murder a man over a financial dispute in Shaheennagar. Two suspects are absconding. A separate vandalism case has also been registered against Asad.

Police have arrested three men in connection with the theft of 60 laptops from the University of Hyderabad on February 8. Acting on a tip-off, officers recovered all stolen laptops, two cars, and mobile phones. Investigation continues.

Experts warn that Generation Z may be the first in modern history to underperform its parents, with studies linking declining attention, memory and literacy skills to excessive screen time and digital overexposure, both in classrooms and daily life.

The 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad will conduct an open rally from April 6 to 12, 2026, to induct boys aged 8–14 as sports cadets in volleyball, kayaking, and canoeing. Selected candidates will receive free training, education, and future Army enrolment opportunities.

Members of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam have documented a rare 9-foot-tall Tantric Bhairava relief at Rachakonda Hills. The sculpture reflects post-Kakatiya tantric traditions and Velama warrior rituals, strengthening the site’s historical and religious significance.

Election of Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons was postponed in 11 municipalities across Telangana due to varied local circumstances. Tense scenes were reported in some urban local bodies, including Thorrur, where political leaders and workers were involved in heated arguments

A fire broke out in a locked house at Kukatpally late Sunday night, allegedly triggered by an oil lamp lit for Maha Shivaratri. Fire personnel controlled the blaze in time, and no injuries were reported.

The Attapur police arrested Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab for allegedly breaking into a Chintalmet home and stealing gold and silver ornaments. The suspects confessed, and police have remanded them, acting swiftly after the homeowner’s complaint.

After Telangana Today highlighted piles of garbage near Gudimalkapur Market in Hyderabad, GHMC’s Sanitation wing promptly cleared the roadside waste on Sunday morning, restoring cleanliness and easing inconvenience for commuters and shoppers visiting the market.

A wandering tiger in Siddipet has prompted forest officials to attempt tranquilisation and relocation for human and animal safety. Despite previous trap attempts, experts are setting up camera traps and following NTCA guidelines to capture and radio-collar the tiger.

Veteran footballers in Secunderabad are concerned over construction of a compound wall on Trimulgherry football ground, a historic site producing Olympians and national players. The SCB handed land to HMDA for road widening, prompting fears of losing access.

Sikhs in Hyderabad and Secunderabad observed Shaheedi Divas marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Devotees gathered at Gurudwara Saheb Sitafalmandi for prayers, Shabad Kirtans, and Katha, followed by the traditional Guru Ka Langar.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 415 persons, while Cyberabad Police apprehended 196 during weekend drunk driving checks. Several offenders recorded high blood alcohol levels. All accused will have to appear before court as part of the enforcement drive.

Afzalgunj police arrested a 39-year-old Amberpet resident allegedly involved in multiple motorcycle thefts. Three stolen two-wheelers were recovered. The accused was identified through CCTV footage following a complaint from Osmania General Hospital and has been remanded.

Afzalgunj police arrested two Odisha residents for allegedly transporting 10 kilograms of ganja in Hyderabad. The contraband was reportedly concealed in a specially designed vest. One more accused is absconding, and efforts are under way to trace him.