Telangana

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.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) strengthened its position in Bellampally Municipality as Independent and Congress councillors joined the party in the presence of KT Rama Rao. A BJP candidate extended unconditional support without formally joining the BRS.

Akula Lakshmi, 58, died by suicide by jumping into a lake, four months after her husband Shivaramulu passed away. The tragedy left their two children shocked. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

A 28-year-old man climbed a cell tower in Jogipet after alleging that Rs 4,000 given to him ahead of voting was stolen. Family members and friends intervened and persuaded him to come down safely after over an hour.

The Enforcement Directorate has taken Universal Srushti Fertility Centre owner Dr Namrata into custody in a money laundering case, probing alleged hawala transactions, illegal surrogacy practices and a possible child trafficking network operating across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

In an unusual move, Khairatabad Zone DCP K Shilpavalli conducted a surprise inspection of Punjagutta Police Station by posing as a complainant, assessing staff behaviour, public dealing and efficiency before issuing instructions to officers concerned.

Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad are advancing cancer research by integrating genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation and artificial intelligence to identify tumour-driving mutations, cancer subtypes and early diagnostic markers, paving the way for personalised therapies and early detection

KLH Hyderabad organised Kalaa Utsav 2026, a two-day national-level cultural festival, offering students a platform to showcase talent across music, dance, fine arts, literature, journalism and short films under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Creativity’

Mental health experts have urged policymakers to view premeditated intimate partner killings as a preventable public health crisis rather than isolated crimes, stressing that such acts stem from personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and systemic failures, not severe mental illness

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has urged the State government to conduct vigilance inspections against private schools and coaching centres operating without recognition, warning that unauthorised admissions could jeopardise students’ academic records and future prospects

The GHMC will begin construction of flyovers and underpasses under KBR Park Package-II works next week, covering four key junctions. Officials inspected the sites under the H-CITI initiative ahead of grounding the Rs 510-crore project

A retired employee protested delays in payment of statutory retirement benefits by dropping a handwritten letter in a ballot box along with his vote. The note, found during counting in Luxettipet, reflected growing frustration among pensioners

A victory rally by newly elected BRS councillor Pasikanti Ramya in Sircilla’s 31st ward turned violent on Friday when Congress activists allegedly attacked the procession.

In Medak municipality, BRS secured 15 of the 32 wards, including victories by Batti Lalitha and her son Uday from the 17th and 29th wards respectively.

Congress registered a sweeping victory in Khammam district, winning all five municipalities, including 24 of 32 wards in Edulapuram. The party’s total tally across Wyra, Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Kallur, and Madhira stood at 83 wards.

The Excise Special Task Force in Hyderabad seized 92 bottles of non-duty-paid liquor and three cars during a special drive near Pahadi Shareef.

Osmania University postponed PG first-semester exams scheduled for February 19 to the first week of March following student protests over incomplete syllabus.

Residents of Yellagiri in Choutuppal mandal, Nalgonda district, rushed out of their homes late Friday evening after tremors shook the area. The panic was triggered by a reactor blast at a private chemical factory nearby.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy from Munugode has once again issued a stern warning to the party, demanding a cabinet post. Speaking at a victory rally in Choutuppal, he declared that he would either become a minister soon or even the Chief Minister if sidelined.

The Medak municipality has entered a phase of political uncertainty with no party securing a clear majority. The BRS won 15 wards, while Congress secured 14. The balance shifted when BSP councillor-elect Bujarampet Aruna joined Congress, bringing both parties to equal strength.

Despite being in power, the Congress failed to convert municipal polls into a clean sweep, as the BRS staged a strong comeback from the opposition, retaining its urban base and signalling growing public discontent midway through the government’s term

In a dramatic turn of events, the BRS clinched victories in three wards across Medak district that ended in ties after multiple rounds of counting. In Dubbak, Toopran and Narsapur municipalities, Returning Officers resorted to coin tosses and drawing lots to break deadlocks between BRS and Congress candidates.

For the first time, the Maha Shivaratri jatara of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada will be held at the Bheemeshwara Swamy temple due to ongoing renovation works. Scheduled from February 14 to 16, the three-day fair is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states.

The BRS has won both municipalities in the Gajwel constituency, represented by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao. In Gajwel, the party secured 11 of 20 wards, while Congress won seven, BJP one, and an Independent one.