Telangana

A nurse in Hyderabad’s Abid area was attacked in a chain-snatching incident on Wednesday evening. Using CCTV and technical evidence, the police swiftly arrested the suspect, Mohd Salman Pasha, with the North Zone Task Force assisting in the operation.

Mehdipatnam police arrested four members of an inter-state gang involved in mobile phone snatching. They recovered 21 stolen phones and cash worth Rs 6 lakh. The gang allegedly targeted railway stations and bus terminals, handing stolen phones to absconding associates.

The Task Force and Banjara Hills police arrested two men for stealing mobile phones and a motorcycle across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Maharashtra. Police recovered 21 phones, two daggers, and a bike, valued at Rs 3 lakh. The accused have multiple property crime links.

Afzalgunj police arrested three men for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers in shared autos. The gang targeted elderly and lone commuters. The arrests followed a complaint by an 82-year-old man. The prime accused remains absconding.

Kulsumpura police arrested a 23-year-old man for his alleged involvement in a mobile phone snatching case reported last year. The accused had been evading arrest since December 2025. Three others are in jail, while one suspect remains absconding.

Traffic diversions will be in place from February 13 to 18 near Keesaragutta temple for Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Heavy vehicles will be restricted, and several routes diverted. Police expect heavy pilgrim turnout and advised motorists to follow traffic guidelines.

A Congress candidate in Aswaraopet allegedly asked voters to return money and pressure cookers distributed before polling, suspecting they had not supported him. Angered residents protested by dumping the boxes on the street, while his supporters blamed political rivals

Hyderabad police conducted a midnight cordon-and-search operation in Rein Bazaar, seizing 37 two-wheelers, knives and marijuana. Six rowdy sheeters were taken in for questioning. Police said such operations will continue to curb crime and improve public safety.

A Gulf Air flight from Bahrain received a bomb threat email before landing at Hyderabad’s RGIA on Wednesday. Passengers were safely deboarded and the aircraft was inspected. No explosives were found, and officials later declared the threat a hoax.

The Central government has allocated Rs. 6,000 crore for higher education textbooks in Indian languages, including Urdu. MANUU has been appointed the nodal agency to develop 2.5 lakh textbooks under the NEP, involving 4.5 lakh teachers and experts nationwide.

The Hyderabad Water Board has appointed Directors of Operations for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad municipal corporations. It has also divided its jurisdiction into 12 zones and appointed in-charge Chief General Managers to improve administrative efficiency and water supply management.

Dr. Vibhavari Nayak, senior anaesthesiologist at BIACH&RI, has been appointed Clinical Lead at the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. She will develop global clinical guidelines and treatment content, ensuring access to modern anaesthesia knowledge worldwide.

A survey by Telangana senior residents found nearly 1,900 vacant teaching posts in government medical colleges. Foundational departments are worst affected. Doctors warn that delays in recruitment and shortage of senior faculty are impacting medical education and NMC compliance.

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.

Sangareddy Collector P. Pravinya dismissed Congress leader T Jagga Reddy’s allegations of fake voter enrolment in Sangareddy and Sadasivapet municipalities as baseless. She said inquiries would be conducted only if a formal complaint is received, with appropriate action taken.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over protests in Gurukul schools and at Osmania University, alleging neglect of basic facilities and poor food quality. He demanded immediate intervention to resolve students’ grievances across Telangana.

JNTU-Hyderabad has withdrawn its notification seeking a Rs 5,000 guideship fee from private college faculty for PhD supervision following widespread criticism. The university said the recognition process has been postponed pending administrative review and refunds will be initiated.

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.

Women students of Osmania University staged an overnight protest demanding accommodation for visiting parents and better hostel facilities. The students alleged misbehaviour by hostel staff, poor amenities and inaction by authorities, and warned that protests would continue until issues were resolved.

Ahead of the announcement of municipal poll results, the BJP shifted its candidates from Mancherial and Luxettipet to Maharashtra, citing temple visits, amid fears of poaching. The move is aimed at securing key posts in civic bodies.

Students of a tribal welfare residential school in Narayankhed staged a protest on Thursday, alleging poor-quality food and violation of the prescribed menu. They demanded action against the hostel warden and staff, urging officials to ensure proper food standards.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy approached the State Election Commission against Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, alleging money and liquor distribution and interference in municipal polls, and sought a special task force to prevent unethical practices

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar demanded stern action against Congress leader T Jagga Reddy for alleged misconduct with police during municipal polls, warning of possible attempts to disrupt vote counting on February 13 and urging preventive measures

Despite alleged attempts by Congress leaders to disrupt polling and encourage fake voting, municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district witnessed a strong voter turnout, with Jinnaram recording the highest polling at 90.98 per cent, officials said