Telangana

The COMEDK UGET/Uni-GAUGE 2026 entrance examination will be held on May 9, offering admission opportunities to BE/BTech programmes in over 150 engineering colleges in Karnataka and 30 private and deemed universities nationwide.

Vasavi College of Engineering won the OU Inter-college chess championship with 15.5 points. Dr BR Ambedkar College finished second with 14.5 points. Prof Bala Bhaskar, Joint Director of Collegiate Education, presented the prizes at the event held here on Tuesday

A 15-year-old white tiger at Kakatiya Zoological Park in Hanamkonda, died on Tuesday following age-related health complications and cardiac arrest. Officials said that a post-mortem will be conducted as per protocol, with a report submitted to the head office.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy has warned of stern disciplinary action against party leaders contesting as rebels in Sangareddy municipality despite repeated appeals to withdraw nominations.

A snake bite incident at a Gurukul in Mahabubabad has left an intermediate student, Ashmita, in critical condition, sparking sharp criticism from former Minister T Harish Rao. He accused the Congress government of neglecting Gurukuls and failing to ensure basic safety and hygiene.

Infighting in the Telangana Congress has intensified ahead of the February 11 municipal elections, with ticket disputes triggering protests, rival claims over B-forms and threats of disciplinary action, exposing deep factionalism across districts

The Gadwal municipality witnessed high drama on Tuesday as rival factions within the Congress party staked claims over nominations in seven wards. With the deadline for withdrawal of nominations closing, confusion and tension prevailed among party workers.

Texas Christian University delegates visited the University of Hyderabad to explore long-term academic collaboration, including joint PhD programs and faculty-student exchanges. Both institutions plan to identify shared research interests and map opportunities to strengthen cooperation and academic partnerships.

LinkedIn’s latest study finds 74% of Indian recruiters struggle to hire qualified candidates amid high demand and AI-generated applications. Professionals feel unprepared for job hunting, prompting recruiters to increasingly use AI to identify skills and improve hiring efficiency.

Grace Cancer Foundation has signed an MoU with the Government of Meghalaya to expand cancer awareness and affordable diagnosis. Free screening programs will start in Meghalaya and Tripura from February 2026, aiming to screen over one lakh people across the region.

The Speaker will hear the disqualification petition filed against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari on Wednesday. The notice was served on Monday, while a decision is still pending on the case involving Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar.

A woman attempted suicide outside the Huzurabad police station in Karimnagar, alleging police inaction over unpaid compensation promised after a divorce following a dowry harassment case. Alert police personnel prevented the attempt

A Congress woman leader staged a sit-in at the MPDO office in Jinnaram, alleging she was denied the party’s B-form despite filing her nomination. She accused local leaders of cheating her and said she would escalate the issue.

A Mancherial police constable was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly abusing and assaulting his wife while drunk. A case was registered under the SC, ST Act following her complaint, and investigations are underway

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have warned citizens not to share OTPs as fraud cases rise. Scammers use calls, WhatsApp, fake numbers, and UPI requests to steal money. Victims are urged to report suspicious activity via helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Police arrested a man in Adilabad district for allegedly posting derogatory messages on Instagram that triggered communal tension in Cheprala village of Bela mandal. Authorities warned of strict action against those promoting communal enmity through social media

After a fresh tiger attack in Basantapur, the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district administration has warned residents not to step out after 5 p.m. Officials are using trackers, cages and thermal drones to monitor the animal’s movement.

A fire broke out at the Southern Mirchi restaurant in Banjara Hills on Tuesday morning after smoke was seen from the kitchen. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing major damage. No injuries were reported, and a short circuit is suspected.

The BRS condemned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks against party president K Chandrashekhar Rao, alleging they could influence the SIT probe into phone tapping and accusing the Congress government of abandoning its six guarantees and mismanaging the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of deceiving unemployed youth by failing to fulfil its promise of filling two lakh government jobs. He said the youth, farmers and women would not forgive the government for betraying their trust.

A 30-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment after allegedly attempting suicide by consuming pesticides along with her two children at their Rekurthy residence in Karimnagar. The children remain in serious condition, and the police have launched an investigation

The Congress and CPI have decided to contest the Kothagudem municipal elections separately after failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement. The CPI has tied up with the TDP, while the Congress faces internal dissent and the threat of rebel candidates.

A 32-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide by slitting his throat at Tellapur in Sangareddy district on Tuesday. He was found unconscious by locals and shifted to a hospital by police. His condition is stated to be critical

Infighting within the Congress party intensified in Jagtial ahead of municipal elections after more tickets were allotted to the MLA’s group. Supporters of senior leader T Jeevan Reddy staged protests, prompting police to deploy additional forces near the MLA’s residence.