Telangana

T-Hub has partnered with the Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, to strengthen the State’s startup ecosystem. The collaboration will support incubation centres, innovation parks, and acceleration programmes as Tripura records steady startup growth.

CARE Hospitals, Hitec City, has completed 250 robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgeries using the Mako system. Doctors said the technology improves accuracy, reduces surgical variability, and supports faster recovery through patient-specific planning and real-time robotic guidance.

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department seized 141 bottles of non-duty-paid liquor during vehicle checks at Pahadishareef near the airport. Officials said the liquor was being smuggled from other States, causing revenue loss to the State.

Hyderabad Police arrested four persons for allegedly possessing and selling ganja. Four kilograms of the contraband and three mobile phones were seized. Police said the ganja was sourced from Odisha and distributed to local customers in the city.

Attapur police have registered two cases following an incident involving cattle transporters and gau rakshaks. One case was booked under the Cow Slaughter and Animal Cruelty Acts, while another was filed against a group accused of attacking the transporters.

The National Medical Commission will introduce anti-doping awareness into medical education and CPD programmes, mandating stricter prescription documentation for athletes.

Traffic police are monitoring GHMC’s proposal to build three flyovers and an underpass at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. While the project aims to ease congestion in the busy IT corridor, diversion plans will be finalised once construction begins.

Khanapuram Haveli police arrested three persons for allegedly encroaching on Bhoodan and government lands in Khammam urban mandal. The accused reportedly collected up to Rs. 1 lakh from people by promising house plots and later attacked Forest officials during fencing work

Cyberabad Police have added two trained dogs from the State CID to their K9 squad, increasing the total strength to 18. The unit includes explosive, narcotics, and tracker dogs used for VIP security, investigations, and crime detection.

Nearly 145 small and marginal farmers in Cheriyal village of Sangareddy district are set to lose 107 acres for an industrial park. Over 600 trees may be felled. Officials promise compensation and jobs, but villagers allege pressure to part with lands.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has written to Rahul Gandhi seeking intervention against the proposed Rs 5,000 crore Mahatma Gandhi Sarovar Project on the Musi riverfront. He urged the Congress leadership to halt evictions and prioritise social guarantees.

The Director of Medical Education, Telangana, has terminated 94 government doctors for remaining unauthorisedly absent for over a year. The action impacts several key departments and medical colleges across the State.

Border areas of Maharashtra experienced mild tremors late on Wednesday night after a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Mancherial at a depth of 10 km. No casualties or property damage were reported, though residents rushed outdoors in panic.

The Telangana government has announced the introduction of a Road Safety Cess on new vehicle purchases from March 1 to generate dedicated funds for traffic management and accident prevention. The cess, ranging between Rs 2,000 and Rs 10,000 depending on vehicle category, is expected to raise Rs 270 crore annually.

The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has uncovered serious violations in eight private eye clinics in Miryalaguda, where unqualified ophthalmic technicians were found performing surgeries and prescribing medicines without supervision.

The Telangana government has carried out a large-scale reshuffle of the IAS cadre, transferring 45 senior officials across various departments. Key changes include Sanjay Kumar moving to Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, N Sridhar taking charge of ITE&C and Industries,

The Telangana CID has arrested Vikas Kumar Sakhare, former COO of Falcon Group, in connection with a large-scale deposit fraud. The accused allegedly lured investors with fake invoice discounting schemes, promising high returns.

South Central Railway launched a ‘Rail Parcel Logistics’ app offering end-to-end parcel booking, real-time tracking and doorstep services across seven cities. SCR also signed an MoU with IIM Bangalore to develop a long-term freight strategy targeting 2030 goals

The CSE and AIML departments of CMR Engineering College organised a two-day CSI AI 100K Program to equip students with industry-aligned Artificial Intelligence skills. Over 800 students attended sessions led by AI experts and industry professionals

Nehru Zoological Park has appealed to citizens to vote for its Indian Mouse Deer conservation project under the ‘Beacons of Hope’ initiative. The project focuses on breeding and reintroduction of the rare species. Voting closes at 7 pm on February 26

The School Education Department has intensified efforts to ensure 100 per cent Aadhaar enrolment and mandatory biometric updates for all students in government and private schools. Officials said timely updates are crucial to avoid issues during NEET, JEE and other national-level entrance examinations

Osmania University police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 3.88 lakh from her employer’s residence in Habsiguda. The accused reportedly confessed during questioning. The stolen property has been recovered, police said

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

Budget 2026 rightly focuses on infrastructure investment, but physical assets must be complemented by sustained investment in human capital