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Yadadri police conducted an awareness programme in villages affected by tiger movement, urging residents not to harm the animal. Officials said the tiger has attacked cattle but no humans, and warned of strict action under wildlife protection laws.

Hyderabad-based agri-fintech firm Dvara E-Registry has won the Fintech for Bharat Award 2025 for using data, AI, and climate intelligence to improve access to agricultural credit for small and marginal farmers across India.

Habib’s Hair & Beauty Salon has opened its 27th outlet in Telangana at Kukatpally. The brand plans to expand further, aiming to launch more than 20 new salons across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by March 2027.

Residents of Abdullapurmet are demanding safe pedestrian crossings on the busy National Highway, citing risks to students and locals. With schools, hostels, and colonies on both sides, residents want a foot-over-bridge to prevent accidents and fatalities.

AKSI Aerospace Group launched its ‘Skyshipper’ cargo drone at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad. The UAV can carry up to 30 kg and is designed for commercial, medical, and industrial logistics. The company also showcased military and manufacturing capabilities.

AIMIM MLA Mohammed Mubeen has urged the Telangana government to introduce free skill development courses through SETWIN to help minority students and unemployed youth improve employability. He recalled SETWIN’s role in offering free training during the united Andhra Pradesh period.

Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow steadily over the next two decades, driven by economic expansion and infrastructure investment, Boeing said. Airlines will require nearly 3,300 aircraft and major investments in services and skilled manpower.

Two students were killed and three others critically injured after a speeding car carrying eight youths crashed into a metro pillar at Medipally in Hyderabad early Wednesday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

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.