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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The BRS on Saturday countered Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s claims on the Naini coal block tender controversy, saying the cancellation of tenders itself proved a major scam. Former Minister T Harish Rao sought an impartial probe into the matter
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Marble cleaning and polishing works at Hyderabad’s Birla Mandir are nearing completion ahead of its golden jubilee celebrations. Temple authorities said all major works will be completed by early February, with three-day celebrations planned from February 24 to 26
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Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the SIT probing the phone-tapping case issued notices to former Ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao only as witnesses under Section 160 of the CrPC, rejecting allegations of political vendetta.
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Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces uncertainty after the Telangana government issued a notice to resume 50 acres of allegedly unused land at its Manikonda campus, even as the varsity awaits CPWD’s DPR and students protest the move.
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Hyderabad pacer Eddla Srujana has joined Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League after M Mamata’s injury. The 20-year-old, trained at St John’s Coaching Foundation, says Azharuddin-inspired discipline and her pace are her strengths as she dreams of playing for India
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Sarfaraz Khan smashed 227 and Suved Parkar added 75 as Mumbai piled up 560 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. G Rahul Singh’s unbeaten 82 helped Hyderabad reach 138 for two at stumps on day two
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After a seven-hour questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case, BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of running a diversionary, leak-driven investigation to distract the public from governance failures and unfulfilled promises.
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A 20-year-old university student suffering from recurrent sleep paralysis with disturbing hallucinations was successfully treated at Arete Hospitals. Doctors attributed the condition to irregular sleep patterns and managed it through counselling, sleep hygiene education and lifestyle correction