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A Hyderabad court convicted a man for sexually assaulting a woman on the pretext of marriage and sentenced him to a 10-year jail term. The case dates back to 2017 and was registered by the Jeedimetla police

Elections to seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities will be held on February 11, with counting on February 13. State Election Commission announced a detailed schedule, reservation break-up, security measures and enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct across Telangana

BRS lodged a complaint against ABN Andhra Jyothy anchor Venkata Krishna for humiliating MLC T Ravinder Rao during a debate on January 23. The Legislative Council will inquire, while BRS leaders condemned the anchor and boycotted the channel

Telangana Cricket Association has urged the BCCI to scrap the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Governing Council, alleging it was illegally constituted. TCA sought suspension of HCA’s privileges, appointment of an interim administrator, and denial of approval for the proposed T20 League

The Col C K Nayudu Trophy league match between Vidarbha and Hyderabad ended in a draw in Hyderabad. Vidarbha took the first-innings lead, while Wafi Kachhi’s 98 and Ruthik Yadav’s 68 helped Hyderabad finish strongly in their second innings

Secunderabad Cantonment MLA N Sri Ganesh criticised BJP MP Etala Rajender over the proposed SCB merger, accusing him of lacking understanding. The MLA challenged the MP to a public debate and demanded the board’s merger with GHMC.

Habibs Hair and Beauty has launched its 27th outlet in Telangana at Kukatpally, Hyderabad. The new salon was inaugurated by actress Supriya Chavan, with the company announcing plans to open over 20 more outlets across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by March 2027.

Fear gripped villages in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhongir district after a tiger killed a cow in Dattayapalli. Forest officials issued advisories, installed trap cameras and warned residents to stay indoors after dark.

The Congress government is planning another survey to identify families in extreme poverty, even as questions persist over the outcomes of previous exercises such as Praja Palana and the SEEPC survey, with critics citing lack of clarity on data utilisation.

Travel-based talk show Soul Trip, hosted by actor-producer Vijay Datla, brings Tollywood stars together for candid conversations and adventurous journeys. Featuring leading actors and actresses, the show is set to stream soon on a major OTT platform.

The GHMC has upgraded its birth and death registration system following its expansion to 300 wards. A new software platform has been launched to improve transparency and efficiency, with residents advised to approach Mee Seva centres for updated services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of undermining constitutional values, criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Nyaya Patram, alleged injustice under the Congress government in Telangana, and flagged custodial deaths, media arrests and erosion of democratic norms

The Task Force (West) arrested a 25-year-old man in Hyderabad for illegally selling steroid injections without a licence or prescription. Steroids worth ₹1.60 lakh were seized, with police warning of serious health risks, especially to youth.

Abhishek Agarwal’s fine century powered Vidarbha to 277/5 declared in the second innings against Hyderabad in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy. Hyderabad ended the third day at 42/1, still trailing after conceding a first-innings lead

India’s Karan Singh defeated top seed Max Houkes of The Netherlands 6-4, 6-4 to win the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis title. The third seed claimed the singles crown at Lake View Tennis Academy on Sunday

Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Hyderabad. Chama Milind’s fighting 85 helped avert an innings defeat, but Musheer Khan’s five wickets and Sarfaraz Khan’s overall show sealed Mumbai’s dominance

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

BRS has barred ABN Andhra Jyothi from party meetings and announced leaders will avoid debates on the channel, following anchor Venkatakrishna’s alleged rude behavior toward MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao. The party demanded an unconditional apology

Hyderabad’s Congress government is relocating hundreds of offices from rented to state-owned buildings to avoid clearing ₹1,300 crore in long-pending rental arrears. The move risks overcrowding, disrupted services, and local economic fallout, highlighting fiscal stress and planning gaps

In Hyderabad, rescue teams recovered four bodies from a Nampally furniture shop that caught fire on Saturday. Efforts continue to locate two more trapped persons in the cellar. Officials suspect asphyxiation amid large quantities of combustible materials