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The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed reports claiming that individuals met terror convicts at Cherlapally Central Prison to plan attacks. Officials said no such incident occurred and warned that spreading unverified information could create public panic.

Telangana’s revised engineering college fee structure has sparked political controversy. Colleges linked to BRS leaders faced sharp fee cuts, while institutions tied to Congress leaders received hikes. Opposition figures allege bias, and at least one management plans legal action.

Hyderabad City Police have partnered with social media influencers to raise cybercrime awareness under the ‘Jagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ campaign. Short videos highlight lottery and digital arrest scams while urging citizens to call 1930 for help.

A fire mishap in a mobile shop store left many new phones destroyed. Fire was contained by the fire brigade which rushed to the spot.

The Telangana High Court quashed two criminal cases against Osmania University Arts College Principal Prof C Kasim, holding that police violated mandatory procedure under Section 195 CrPC while booking him for alleged breach of prohibitory orders on campus

Residents near Langar Houz have opposed the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project, alleging forcible land acquisition and lack of mandatory social and environmental impact assessments, even as the State prepares for the foundation stone-laying ceremony later this month

The Telangana High Court heard a plea challenging the State government’s decision to split GHMC into three municipal corporations, citing violations of census laws. The court granted time for counter affidavits and posted the matter for March 25

Hyderabad’s Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three members of an interstate burglary gang, seizing 160 grams of gold, 666 grams of silver, a bike, and Rs 3.28 lakh in cash. The accused are Uttar Pradesh natives responsible for multiple city burglaries.

Two men from Sangareddy, Jadav Bansilal and Rathod Shankar, were convicted for transporting 850 kg of ganja in 2021. A local court sentenced them to 20 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each.

Swach Auto workers protested at Malkajgiri and LB Nagar offices, alleging GHMC collected garbage fees via property taxes, harming their income. Leaders announced a February 23 protest, while GHMC clarified that garbage fee collection is handled by private agencies.

GHMC has stepped up early-morning inspections across Khairatabad, Secunderabad, and Rajendranagar to monitor sanitation, garbage collection, drains, and road conditions. Officials directed staff to address gaps immediately, while urging citizens to support cleanliness and urban improvement initiatives.

HMWSSB will launch the ‘Basthi Bata’ programme from Friday to improve water supply and sewage management in Hyderabad’s core urban areas. Officials will visit colonies and slums on select days and be available at offices to address public concerns.

An intermediate second-year student, Rithika, sustained serious injuries after reportedly jumping from the third floor of a private college building in Rajendranagar. She was rushed to hospital, and police are investigating the reasons behind the incident.

TGSRTC will introduce luggage racks in 150 Hyderabad city buses on a trial basis to improve commuter convenience. The corporation has also announced a 30% discount on AC bus fares within ORR limits from March 1 to May 31.

Osmania University hosted the Central Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet 2025–26, attended by over 100 VCs and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The two-day conclave focused on creating AI- and quantum-enabled higher education institutions.

The Students Islamic Organisation submitted education budget recommendations to the Telangana government, urging an increase in minority allocation to ₹5,000 crore. Speakers at a round-table stressed better fund utilisation and strategic planning to improve educational outcomes.

The National One Health Mission has invited Expressions of Interest from institutions to develop disease modelling programmes for humans, livestock and wildlife. Selected organisations will receive funding and training support. The last date to apply is February 28, 2026.

BITS Pilani will offer tuition-blind admissions to the top 500 BITSAT rankers from 2026–27. Eligible students with family income up to ₹20 lakh will receive a full tuition scholarship for four years, provided they maintain a minimum 7.5 CGPA.

T-Hub has partnered with France’s Hauts-de-France region to help startups from both countries expand into new markets. The collaboration will support investment, market access, and innovation programmes, strengthening India–France startup ties and aligning with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced two-day traffic diversions from February 19 at Tilaknagar towards 6 No Junction due to a sewage pipeline leak and pothole formation. RTC buses and heavy vehicles will be rerouted through designated alternative routes.