Telangana

At least 12 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at Gattudem village in Kothagudem district, reportedly due to brake failure, triggering allegations of lax enforcement against illegally operated out-of-State registered buses

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband after a domestic dispute in Borabanda, Hyderabad, with police saying the accused suspected her fidelity and attacked her with a grinding stone before fleeing the scene.

Four persons were killed and a newly elected sarpanch seriously injured after their car collided with a container lorry in Bhainsa late Sunday night while returning from Hyderabad, with police suspecting overspeeding as the cause

NIMS inaugurated a state-of-the-art stem cell laboratory in collaboration with Tulsi Therapeutics to promote advanced research in regenerative medicine and provide affordable stem cell and exosome therapies, especially for economically weaker sections

GHMC has removed 5,641 metric tonnes of garbage under a special sanitation drive conducted across 3,613 locations in all 300 wards of the city. The drive, which began on December 29, will continue till January 31

Congress MLAs faced public anger during district programmes as residents questioned delays in implementing six guarantees and protested against the proposed shifting of an area hospital. Women confronted legislators, accusing them of neglecting development and visiting only ahead of municipal elections

Former Minister Niranjan Reddy said voting for Congress in municipal elections would enable district reorganisation that could hurt local job opportunities. He accused the government of pursuing the move with hidden motives and questioned its claims of a scientific process

Kamatipura police arrested 11 persons, including a woman, for allegedly creating communal trouble at Puranapul after a temple vandalism incident. The mob reportedly damaged a chilla, public and private property, and attacked policemen

Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA Sri Ganesh will stage a relay hunger strike demanding the merger of civilian areas of the Cantonment with GHMC. The protest follows the Centre’s decision to extend the tenure of nominated members in Cantonment Boards

The Telangana Para Athletics Association will host the eighth State para athletics championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on January 29. Top performers will be selected to represent Telangana at the Senior Nationals in Odisha next month

Telangana High Court refused to grant interim relief in pleas challenging the formation of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, observing that the petitioners failed to establish a prima facie case that Scheduled Area norms were violated in the merger process

The HCA Under-14 probables two-day matches in Hyderabad saw standout centuries from Medhansh Agarwal, Rakesh Sekhar, Sreekruthan Alladi, Sistu Somit and CV Chetan Aditya. Sriramula Gounish impressed with a five-wicket haul as teams posted strong scores across fixtures

Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing on petitions challenging Justice PC Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The court barred any action on the report and posted the matter for further hearing on February 25

BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the SIT notice issued to Harish Rao as political harassment by the Congress government. He alleged the move was a diversion after Harish Rao exposed irregularities in Singareni coal allocations and said the party will not be silenced

Hours after accusing the Congress government of irregularities in Singareni Collieries tenders, BRS leader Harish Rao was served a notice by SIT to appear for questioning in phone-tapping case. The timing of the summons has sparked controversy

The alleged removal and killing of community dogs at Symbiosis Hyderabad exposes a wider pattern of animal cruelty across Telangana, raising serious questions about accountability, ethics, and governance.

Political parties are intensifying efforts to capture the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, with leader poaching and frequent desertions adding drama after the municipal poll process began. Several local leaders have switched parties as surveys are used to identify winnable candidates

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya praised student innovators at the Southern Indian Science Fair 2026, saying young minds would shape India’s future. Over 4,000 students are expected to visit the five-day event at Gaudium School

Students from six southern states showcased innovative projects at the South India science fair in Sangareddy. Inspired by the Kurnool bus tragedy, Andhra Pradesh students developed smart bus safety systems. Several projects have been selected for national-level science fairs

Hyderabad Police’s C-Mitra initiative has assisted 1,000 cybercrime victims and registered 100 FIRs in ten days. AI-drafted complaints, WhatsApp/email communication, and a 24-member team ensure swift registration, eliminating long waits at police stations.

Telangana ACB registered 78 cases from October to December 2025, the highest in 15 years. A reward mela recognised high-performing officers, while DG Charu Sinha emphasised the importance of professional, fair, and thorough investigations supported by continuous capacity building.

TGPCB set up its stall at Numaish 2026 to educate the public on pollution prevention. Exhibits cover waste management, industrial emissions, water and noise pollution, and single-use plastics. Officials guided visitors, promoting sustainable practices and environmental protection.

A 53-year-old retired government teacher died by suicide in Mandamarri after suffering from depression linked to a paralytic condition. Police said she had undergone surgery earlier and opted for voluntary retirement after health complications affected her ability to work

The Secunderabad division of South Central Railway is running a month-long Fire Safety and Anti-Smoking Drive until February 8, 2026. Over 160 inspections have been carried out, focusing on fire prevention, electrical safety, clear passages, and passenger awareness.