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Kushals Fashion Jewellery has launched four new stores in Hyderabad as part of its Telangana expansion. The outlets, offering over 5,000 designs, were unveiled at an event in Kondapur attended by actor and brand ambassador Priyanka Mohan

Hyderabad Police have detained habitual offender Mir Akbar Ali under the Preventive Detention Act. With a criminal record spanning 25 cases, including murder and robbery, Ali was shifted to Central Prison, Chanchalguda, after repeated involvement in serious crimes.

Hyderabad police arrested gym trainer Rashid Matlub Khan for illegally selling 100 bottles of Mephentermine Sulphate steroid injections worth Rs 1.20 lakh. The drugs were sold without a licence, mainly targeting youths seeking rapid muscle growth.

Prominent writer Nagasuri Venu Gopal unveiled the IIMC College Diary, which includes top mathematicians, litterateurs, and Chanakya quotes. Students and staff were encouraged to use it for recording valuable information, living by values, and sharing knowledge with others.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has denied social media claims of a spike in chain snatching and the presence of international gangs. Citizens are warned against sharing unverified posts and advised to stay alert, dialing 100 for any suspicious activity.

IndoPacific Aviation, a JetSetGo subsidiary, won the Best NSOP – Fixed Wings award at Wings India 2026. The award recognises the company’s operational excellence, safety culture, and contribution to building a reliable and transparent private aviation ecosystem in India.

Thirty-five teacher unions in Telangana protested, demanding service rule implementation, filling of vacant DEO and MEO posts, release of pending bills, and Pay Revision Commission implementation. They also supported the February 5 Parliament march against mandatory TET certification for in-service teachers.

ATR and Fly91 have signed an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement at Wings India 2026. The deal will support Fly91’s fleet expansion, ensure long-term cost visibility, and enhance operational reliability as the regional airline grows its ATR 72-600 operations.

Australian firm Skyportz has identified India as a major market for air taxis, projecting up to 250 million passenger trips annually by 2045. The company estimates India will need up to 15,000 vertipads, with Delhi emerging as a key hub for Advanced Air Mobility.

BRS has launched a signature campaign seeking the merger of Cantonment Board civil areas with GHMC. Party workers collected signatures in Rasoolpura, while leaders plan protests and parliamentary action to press for resolution of the long-pending issue.

The Congress government in Telangana is preparing a bigger Budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of up to Rs. 3.25 lakh crore, even as the current year sees spending shortfalls, revenue gaps and rising dependence on borrowings.

Ramayana Kalpavrksam, Hyderabad’s celebrated art and culture festival, returns with its fourth edition from January 30 to February 1. Curated by Ananda Shankar Jayant, the event will feature pravachanams, music, dance, scholarly discussions and artisan showcases inspired by the Ramayana.

Flamingo Aerospace and UAC have signed an agreement for six IL-114-300 regional aircraft. The phased partnership, announced at Wings India 2026, aims to strengthen regional connectivity and gradually enable aircraft manufacturing, MRO, and aviation infrastructure development in India.

AIMIM is preparing to contest the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana. The party has finalised candidates, plans to contest key municipal corporations and towns, and will begin campaigning soon, focusing on areas where it expects strong electoral performance.

A man and a woman, both aged around 60 years, were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Noor Khan Bazaar in Hyderabad’s old city. The Mirchowk police have launched an investigation and called in forensic experts to examine the scene

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association condemned recent attacks on pastors and worshippers across multiple districts in January, urged the State to enact legislation against religious hatred, and warned of statewide and nationwide protests if incidents continue

The BRS launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment Board with civic corporation, accusing BJP and Congress leaders of politicising the issue and creating public confusion instead of pursuing it collectively

Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology signed an MoU with Air India at Wings India 2026 to launch an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Cadet Programme, aimed at training licensed engineers to meet the airline’s expanding fleet and maintenance needs

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Telangana government’s Excise Department of running a liquor-linked racket involving irregularities of nearly Rs 45 crore, alleging manipulation of microbrewery licences and retail shop allotments to benefit politically connected individuals

Hyderabad’s skyline is changing fast with hundreds of skyscrapers rising across IT corridors. Here’s what’s driving the boom, what’s at risk, and how it could reshape the city.