Telangana

Municipal chairperson elections across Telangana turned contentious as the Congress was accused of bending rules, leveraging administrative machinery and forging tactical understandings with the BJP to block the BRS from assuming office, even where it emerged as the single largest party

The BRS captured the Jammikunta Municipal Chairman post with 16 votes amid political suspense. Molugu Prasanth was elected chairman after rejoining the BRS, while BJP and AIFB councillors stayed away from voting during the special meeting.

A tiger that ventured near Vithalapur village in Siddipet returned to a 1,200-hectare reserve forest. Forest officials and veterinarians are monitoring its movements after pugmarks were found and villagers reported growls. The tiger traveled 15 km in the past ten days.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Telangana recorded a 299 percent rise in IT exports and a sharp increase in employment during the BRS tenure. He claimed the State generated one-third of new IT jobs in India

Frequent and unscheduled power cuts ahead of summer have alarmed industrial units on the outskirts of Greater Hyderabad, with managements citing production losses, rising costs and potential damage to machinery, while officials attribute disruptions to preventive maintenance works

Hyderabad Police issued a major reshuffle, transferring 63 Inspectors across law and order, traffic, security, and specialised units. Several SHOs, including those at Charminar, Afzalgunj, and Sultan Bazaar, have been reassigned. Police said the transfers are routine administrative measures.

EAGLE Force and Cyberabad Police arrested three Andhra Pradesh natives for procuring cocaine from Bengaluru and distributing it in Hyderabad. The drugs were transported via bus and bike taxi using dead-drop methods, with 15 customers identified. Case registered against all involved.

The BRS captured the Raikal municipal chairman post in Jagtial district with seven votes despite lacking a clear majority. The party secured support from the Congress and an independent to win both chairman and vice-chairman posts.

The Congress secured chairperson posts in five urban local bodies in erstwhile Adilabad district, including Mancherial Municipal Corporation. Independents and coalitions won in other areas, while elections in three municipalities were postponed due to lack of quorum and disturbances

Punjagutta Police arrested a salesman, Karampudi Gopalakrishna, for allegedly stealing one kilogram of gold biscuits from Joyalukkas, Hyderabad. He took 10 biscuits weighing 100 grams each while on duty. The police recovered all the gold intact within 24 hours.

Three persons were arrested by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for duping a man of Rs 19 crore via a fake USDT transaction. The conmen used a fraudulent website ‘trontag.org’ to hack the victim’s bank account, transferring over 21 lakh USDT.

University of Hyderabad and MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre signed an MoU to collaborate on precision oncology research. The partnership will focus on personalised medicine, joint projects, knowledge-sharing, and innovations aimed at improving cancer diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Osmania University will host the AIU Central Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet on February 19–20, focusing on AI- and quantum-enabled higher education. Over 120 delegates will discuss ethical governance, policy reforms, inter-university collaboration, and strategies to strengthen central zone institutions.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report from the DGP over alleged police inaction in the murder of advocate G Swapna Kumari. Lawyers claim her prior pleas for protection were ignored despite threats linked to a land dispute.

Property owners and Musi Jan Andolan activists have opposed the Musi Riverfront Development Project, alleging lack of transparency and public consultation. Claiming the project threatens middle-class homes, they warned of intensified protests until the government withdraws the proposal.

A 45-year-old woman’s body was allegedly kept inside her Kukatpally apartment for four days without funeral rites. Residents alerted police after a foul smell spread through the building. The body has been shifted for postmortem and an investigation is ongoing.

Balapur police arrested rowdy sheeter Mohd Asad and seven associates for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to murder a man over a financial dispute in Shaheennagar. Two suspects are absconding. A separate vandalism case has also been registered against Asad.

Police have arrested three men in connection with the theft of 60 laptops from the University of Hyderabad on February 8. Acting on a tip-off, officers recovered all stolen laptops, two cars, and mobile phones. Investigation continues.

Experts warn that Generation Z may be the first in modern history to underperform its parents, with studies linking declining attention, memory and literacy skills to excessive screen time and digital overexposure, both in classrooms and daily life.

The 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad will conduct an open rally from April 6 to 12, 2026, to induct boys aged 8–14 as sports cadets in volleyball, kayaking, and canoeing. Selected candidates will receive free training, education, and future Army enrolment opportunities.

Congress leader’s wife and municipal councillor Cheerla Rajini has announced her resignation from the party, alleging betrayal by local leaders in the Chairperson election in Wanaparthy. Her husband Vijay Chander also criticised the leadership’s role in the controversy

Election of Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons was postponed in 11 municipalities across Telangana due to varied local circumstances. Tense scenes were reported in some urban local bodies, including Thorrur, where political leaders and workers were involved in heated arguments

The 46-day All India Industrial Exhibition, popularly known as Numaish, concluded at Nampally on Sunday. Over 1,050 traders participated, attracting lakhs of visitors. Clearance sales after the closure drew fresh crowds seeking bargains.

The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli Municipality was postponed due to lack of quorum, triggering political drama. The BRS accused the Congress of interference, while officials cited councillors’ absence. Similar scenes unfolded in Kagaznagar Municipality.