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The Hyderabad Traffic Police will launch a special enforcement drive from March 1 targeting motorists driving without a valid Driving Licence. Officials said focused checks will improve compliance and curb minor driving, with strict action against violators and vehicle owners

VIYONA Fintech has partnered with EFICYENT to enable international acceptance of India’s UPI across select corridors. The collaboration will focus on merchant payments and cross-border collections, with phased rollout subject to regulatory approvals in overseas markets

With Ramzan approaching, cyber crooks are circulating fake ‘Ramzan Ration’ messages offering free grocery kits. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens not to click suspicious links, as scammers may hack phones, steal data and withdraw money from bank accounts.

PRCI Hyderabad Chapter celebrated World Radio Day at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, under the theme ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence.’ Media professionals, academicians, and students highlighted radio’s evolving role in the AI era, while interactive sessions explored broadcasting’s human element.

India outplayed Luxembourg 15-5 in the International Arena Polo Championship at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club. Captain Yusuf Azmi scored six goals, with Kunwar Vishal Singh, Mohammad Nayeemuddin and Chaitania Kumar also contributing to India’s dominant victory

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed confidence in his party’s victory in the upcoming Hyderabad corporation elections, despite trifurcation of the civic body. He criticised the Congress and BJP, welcomed new leaders, and vowed strengthened organisational outreach across divisions.

Telugu Rythubadi will organise AgriShow-2026 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad, from February 20 to 22, showcasing modern agricultural technologies from 500 national and international organisations to help farmers adopt innovative practices.

Imperial and Sportive Cricket Clubs advanced to the semifinals of the HCA B-Division league with big wins, while centuries by Adi Mani Kiran, Abdul Rafeay Abdullah and G Kushal lit up the under-19 inter-district one-day cricket tournament

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

With the GHMC council term ending, the State government has reorganised the civic body into three corporations GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was appointed Special Officer, while Commissioners were also named.

Jubilee Hills police and Task Force arrested two men involved in a high-value house burglary at Nandagiri Hills and recovered jewellery worth Rs 1.3 crore. The suspects were caught near the Indo-Nepal border, while the prime accused remains absconding.

T Suhaas and E Aishwarya won the boys and girls under-8 titles at the All India Children’s Chess Tournament organised by V Chess Academy at Pallavi Model School, Kukatpally. The event saw winners across age categories, with prizes distributed by officials

Experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory and Nagpur’s National Institute of Fire Safety Engineering reached Hyderabad to investigate the FSL fire. Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy clarified that no case data was lost and efforts are underway to retrieve server data

A fire broke out in the cellar of Narayana School in Madinaguda on Tuesday, triggering panic among students and staff. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot and controlled the situation. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation

A Jaipur-Hyderabad passenger flight reported a bird hit while approaching the runway at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. The pilot carried out a safe landing and no injuries were reported. Airport authorities conducted checks and further inspection is underway.

Telangana goes to polls on Wednesday for 2,996 wards across 123 urban local bodies amid tight security. With Congress and BRS locked in a keen contest, the results will decide control of key municipal corporations and municipalities.

A man was taken into custody for allegedly raping and killing his mother-in-law in Kalwakurthy mandal of Nagarkurnool district. Police said the crime occurred on February 8 night when the elderly woman was alone at home.

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two relatives in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana in separate incidents. Police arrested a 21-year-old man and apprehended a minor after a complaint was filed by the victim’s parents

A 10-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool during a wedding sangeet ceremony at a resort in Moinabad on Monday evening. The child was rushed to a private hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police are looking into the incident

A mobile phone was snatched from a young man at Vinayaka Hills in B N Reddy Nagar during the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, carried out by two bike-borne persons, was captured on CCTV. Police are investigating.