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The all-India Coordinated Research Project annual vegetable crops meeting will be held at SKLTHU’s Vegetable Research Station, Rajendranagar, from February 20–22. Farmers and scientists will discuss hybrid varieties, seed practices, pest management, and innovations for stress-resistant crops.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education organised a workshop on NIRF rankings to help government degree colleges improve performance, funding, and accreditation. Experts discussed methodology, best practices, and strategies to boost Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) and research scores.

Ramavath Nandi, senior kabaddi player, made a successful comeback at the 72nd Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship after overcoming ACL and meniscus injuries. Surgeries and rehabilitation at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals helped her return to competitive play within months.

ProteinX, an AI-powered CAD copilot developed by BV Raju Institute of Technology students, won second runner-up at the OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon during the India AI Impact Summit. The team received Rs 2 lakh and recognition for innovation using LLMs.

A 30-year-old software professional was allegedly killed by her former husband in Vanasthalipuram. Police suspect personal disputes following their divorce may have led to the attack. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.

The arrival time of the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been revised by five minutes. From February 20, 2026, Train No. 20707 will reach Visakhapatnam at 1.50 pm to help reduce congestion and improve platform management.

The University of Hyderabad’s Department of Theatre Arts participated in the silver jubilee Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026. Its student production, Ek Khoon Sau Baatein 2, was staged in Hyderabad and Delhi, earning appreciation from audiences and theatre practitioners.

The extended SSC Class X exam schedule, with three- to five-day gaps between papers, has drawn objections from teachers who fear students may lose focus. The government has introduced an action plan to ensure students use the break days for revision and practice.

Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Gravite 7-seater MPV at an introductory price of Rs. 5.65 lakh. Built in Chennai, the family-focused MPV offers flexible seating, modern features, safety systems and manual and AMT options.

Quadric IT returned to BioAsia with its Smart AI Cane, an AI-powered assistive mobility device for the visually impaired. Developed from a student’s idea, the smart cane uses sensors and computer vision to detect obstacles and provide real-time guidance

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar inspected security arrangements at Mecca Masjid and the Charminar area ahead of Ramzan, stating that adequate police deployment, surveillance cameras and special teams were in place to ensure safety and smooth conduct of activities

BioAsia 2026 began in Hyderabad with global stakeholders converging to discuss AI-driven life sciences, as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy highlighted Telangana’s policy initiatives, investments and ambitions to emerge as a top global life sciences hub

The 25th batch of police canines and 105 handlers passed out from IITA, Moinabad, after eight months of training. The 76 canines, including those from Telangana, Bihar CID, and CISF, will be deployed for security and operational duties across the State.

In Kukatpally’s Ramakrishna Nagar, a family kept the body of 46-year-old Shailaja at home for four days, hoping prayers would revive her. Police intervened, counselled the family, and the body was sent to Andhra Pradesh for last rites.

Hyderabad-based SCIINV Biosciences has identified a new AI-driven repurposed antibiotic now entering human clinical trials. The breakthrough, backed by Whale Tank Biocatalyst, reduces development time and offers hope in combating antimicrobial resistance amid a stagnating global antibiotic pipeline.

A mega job fair will be held on February 23 at Red Rose Function Hall, Nampally, Hyderabad. Companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, banking, and education sectors will conduct preliminary interviews. Entry is free, and SSC-qualified candidates are eligible.

Three engineering students, including Buchala Aditya and Gollapalli Nikhil, were arrested for the fourth time for drug peddling in Warangal. Police seized 36 kg of ganja from them, with a case filed at the Narcotics Police Station.

MLRIT students won first place at the Telangana regional level of Anveshana 2026 for their project BOREBOTX – Borewell Rescue Bot and secured third place at the national finals in Bangalore, among 48 shortlisted projects from nearly 1,000 nationwide entries.

Motorists in Secunderabad have relief as the Sikh Village-Paradise Circle road stretch is rebuilt after six months of congestion caused by elevated corridor construction. Road widening and pillar construction now allow smoother traffic, reducing travel time significantly.

The Transport Department plans to roll out the VAHAN portal in Hyderabad, starting with a pilot at Secunderabad RTA. The platform will offer 52 vehicle-related services online, reducing paperwork and simplifying registrations, transfers and record management.