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More than 4,200 runners participated in the Mindspace EcoRun 2.0 held in Madhapur. Organised by Mindspace REIT and Radio Mirchi, the event promoted fitness and sustainability with eco-friendly race kits and strong participation across 5K, 10K and 21K categories.
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Panic spread in Chekkapalli village in Telangana’s Sircilla district after locals reported seeing a tiger crossing a road at night. Forest officials are checking CCTV footage and searching for pugmarks. Leopard attacks in nearby areas have also raised concerns.
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A year after the SLBC tunnel roof collapse that trapped eight workers, six bodies remain unrecovered and work on the irrigation project is yet to resume, raising concerns over delays despite government assurances and technical surveys to revive excavation
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A three-day international conference at Kakatiya Government College, Hanumakonda, brought together global experts to discuss advances in biomedical research, including cancer biology, drug discovery, stem cells and artificial intelligence, emphasising interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges.
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Evvah – Weavers Hub exhibition opened in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, showcasing over 1,000 handloom sarees, including Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Gadwal, Pochampally, and Mangalagiri weaves. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao urged public support for handloom weavers. Exhibition runs until February 22.
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Residents of Malkajgiri urge SCR to complete the railway station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and inaugurate it on Ugadi 2026. Upgrades include escalators, lifts, foot overbridge, VIP lounge, and improved access via a new CC approach road.
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MLR Institute of Technology celebrated its 21st Traditional Day with vibrant cultural performances, including dance, singing, and dandiya. Students showcased India’s diversity, while leaders and faculty highlighted the event’s role in preserving and promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 9,142 cases in 10 days against motorists blocking free-left turns, citing traffic congestion and accident risks. Joint Commissioner Joel Davis emphasised ongoing road safety drives to ensure smooth traffic and protect law-abiding commuters.
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The Cyberabad Traffic Police announced diversions for Mindspace Eco Run Season 2 Half Marathon (21 km) on February 22, 5–9 am. Key junctions on Cable Bridge Road, IKEA Rotary, and Mindspace Rotary will be affected, with alternative routes suggested.
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Begumpet police arrested B Pradeep (25) and E Praveen Kumar (32) for burglaries across the city. Rs 40 lakh worth of gold, silver, and cash was recovered using CCTV evidence. Both suspects were produced in court and remanded.
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Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra inaugurated a half-day summit on GSTAT, India’s specialised GST appellate body. The tribunal, now fully operational, aims to provide a transparent, efficient, and digital platform for GST dispute resolution ahead of the June 30, 2026 appeal cut-off.
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Telangana’s Prohibition and Excise Department raided a house in Mangar Basthi, Nampally, seizing 1.2 kilograms of ganja and arresting K. Shyam. His assistant Jahangir escaped. A case has been registered at the Prohibition and Excise Station in Nampally.
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The Telangana Prisons Department has dismissed reports claiming that individuals met terror convicts at Cherlapally Central Prison to plan attacks. Officials said no such incident occurred and warned that spreading unverified information could create public panic.
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Telangana’s revised engineering college fee structure has sparked political controversy. Colleges linked to BRS leaders faced sharp fee cuts, while institutions tied to Congress leaders received hikes. Opposition figures allege bias, and at least one management plans legal action.
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Hyderabad City Police have partnered with social media influencers to raise cybercrime awareness under the ‘Jagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ campaign. Short videos highlight lottery and digital arrest scams while urging citizens to call 1930 for help.
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Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy has intensified training programmes for field officials following ECI directions, ahead of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls scheduled in April, focusing on accuracy, inclusiveness and transparency
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of crippling the Devadula Lift Irrigation Project by keeping pumps idle despite adequate Godavari flows, alleging neglect of farmers and failure to protect Telangana’s water interests
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As Yasangi season begins, farmers across Telangana protest urea shortage and the Congress government’s app-based distribution system. Technical glitches, delays and complex procedures have triggered demonstrations from Adilabad to Nalgonda, with farmers demanding restoration of direct fertiliser supply
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its six guarantees and 420 election promises, demanding adequate Budget allocations and warning of intensified agitation if commitments are not honoured
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Hyderabad’s Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three members of an interstate burglary gang, seizing 160 grams of gold, 666 grams of silver, a bike, and Rs 3.28 lakh in cash. The accused are Uttar Pradesh natives responsible for multiple city burglaries.
