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Mehdipatnam police arrested four members of an inter-state gang involved in mobile phone snatching. They recovered 21 stolen phones and cash worth Rs 6 lakh. The gang allegedly targeted railway stations and bus terminals, handing stolen phones to absconding associates.

The Task Force and Banjara Hills police arrested two men for stealing mobile phones and a motorcycle across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Maharashtra. Police recovered 21 phones, two daggers, and a bike, valued at Rs 3 lakh. The accused have multiple property crime links.

Afzalgunj police arrested three men for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers in shared autos. The gang targeted elderly and lone commuters. The arrests followed a complaint by an 82-year-old man. The prime accused remains absconding.

Kulsumpura police arrested a 23-year-old man for his alleged involvement in a mobile phone snatching case reported last year. The accused had been evading arrest since December 2025. Three others are in jail, while one suspect remains absconding.

Traffic diversions will be in place from February 13 to 18 near Keesaragutta temple for Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Heavy vehicles will be restricted, and several routes diverted. Police expect heavy pilgrim turnout and advised motorists to follow traffic guidelines.

Hyderabad police conducted a midnight cordon-and-search operation in Rein Bazaar, seizing 37 two-wheelers, knives and marijuana. Six rowdy sheeters were taken in for questioning. Police said such operations will continue to curb crime and improve public safety.

A Gulf Air flight from Bahrain received a bomb threat email before landing at Hyderabad’s RGIA on Wednesday. Passengers were safely deboarded and the aircraft was inspected. No explosives were found, and officials later declared the threat a hoax.

The Hyderabad Water Board has appointed Directors of Operations for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad municipal corporations. It has also divided its jurisdiction into 12 zones and appointed in-charge Chief General Managers to improve administrative efficiency and water supply management.

A survey by Telangana senior residents found nearly 1,900 vacant teaching posts in government medical colleges. Foundational departments are worst affected. Doctors warn that delays in recruitment and shortage of senior faculty are impacting medical education and NMC compliance.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar criticised Telangana police for failing to act against former Congress MLA T Jagga Reddy over alleged misconduct with police personnel during polling, demanding his immediate arrest and action under relevant legal provisions

Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state

Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.

Hyderabad’s civic administration evolved from the Baldia system (1869) to the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and later the GHMC (2007). The 2025 reorganisation expanded the city to 300 wards, reflecting a long and complex municipal history.

More than 27,700 in-service teachers failed the TG TET January 2026 exam, with poor results in Paper II. Teachers blame the syllabus and question pattern. A Supreme Court deadline now requires most teachers to clear TET within two years.

Coursera has partnered with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY to launch the free Yuva AI for All course. The six-module programme teaches basic AI skills, safety and ethics. Learners will receive a government certificate upon completion.

Two sisters aged 21 and 14, who left home after being scolded by their father, were traced near Vijayawada by Jeedimetla police using technical inputs and bus tracking details. They were safely reunited with their family.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested five men for running a fake online loan racket posing as Mudra officials. A 36-year-old woman lost nearly Rs 1 lakh after being promised a Rs 3 lakh loan. Police are tracing the money trail.

The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has drawn criticism after its R&D Cell sought Rs 5,000 from private college faculty for PhD guideship recognition, triggering outrage among academics who say the move violates established university norms

Students trained under the Compassionate Citizenship Programme have proposed actionable solutions to improve elder care and address climate concerns. Backed by faith leaders, the initiative will now be expanded to 3,000 schools through a State government–COVA MoU