Telangana

Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has said that movie ticket price hike orders were issued without his knowledge or approval, triggering a political storm and raising questions over accountability and decision-making within the Congress government

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of neglecting urban development, claiming cities are in crisis due to lack of funds. He said voters would hold the ruling party accountable in the upcoming municipal elections

Hyderabad’s annual Numaish exhibition remains a favourite family destination, offering more than rides and stalls. Its enduring charm lies in the ‘Exhibition Radio’, run by Ajay Kumar Jaiswal for nearly four decades, which plays Bollywood classics from the 1970s and 1980s.

Cybercrime police in Malkajgiri arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly providing her bank account to cyber fraudsters. The account was used in five fraud cases, including one where a victim lost ₹90 lakh, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, including a 16-year-old, in SR Nagar for stealing motorcycles. Four stolen bikes were recovered. The suspects allegedly sold the bikes cheaply and spent the proceeds on online betting. They were handed over to police for investigation.

Hyderabad police arrested three men involved in multiple thefts, recovering four motorcycles and stolen clothes. The gang, from SR Nagar, reportedly also burgled two houses and spent the proceeds to lead a lavish lifestyle, police said.

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has distanced himself from recent government orders approving movie ticket price hikes in Telangana, claiming they were issued without his knowledge or consent. His remarks come amid controversy over the approval of higher ticket rates for Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’.

Medicover Hospitals hosted Fellows India 2026, a three-day programme in interventional cardiology. The event featured national and international experts, providing young cardiologists advanced clinical knowledge, hands-on insights, and exposure to emerging cardiac technologies for improved patient care.

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple awards at ICTIEE 2026, Bengaluru, including Best Student Branch and Best Teaching Learning Centre. Faculty members Dr Aravind and Dr Radhika Devi were recognised, reflecting MLRIT’s commitment to quality education and AI-driven innovation in learning.

Leaders of eight villages merged into Ameenpur municipality began a relay hunger fast, seeking the creation of an additional GHMC division with Kistareddypet as headquarters. They cited rapid growth and a large voter base as reasons for the demand

Two Class VII students of Teja Vidyalaya in Kodad have been selected among 200 winners of a national online quiz conducted by the Defence Ministry, earning them an opportunity to witness the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi

Unemployed youth across Telangana are staging protests against the Congress government’s failure to deliver on its election promise of releasing a job calendar and filling 2 lakh vacancies within a year. Demonstrations erupted in Hyderabad and districts like Warangal and Mahabubnagar, with several protesters detained.

The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.

Unemployed youth staged protests in Chikkadpally and Dilsukhnagar against the Telangana Congress government’s delay in issuing the job calendar and recruitment notifications, demanding immediate release of notifications for Groups, DSC, and police vacancies

A woman was robbed of her gold chain by an unidentified man at Shamshabad on Saturday morning while she was outside her house. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Customs officials at RGIA seized 14 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth about Rs 14 crore from two passengers arriving from Qatar. The accused have been detained for questioning as authorities warn of a rise in such drug smuggling cases.

A 36-year-old man from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, died after being attacked by stray dogs and pigs in Shamshabad on Hyderabad’s outskirts late Friday night. Initially suspected to be a murder, police confirmed after postmortem and CCTV footage analysis that the injuries were caused by the stray animals.

Police arrested three members of an inter-district job fraud gang for cheating over 240 jobseekers across Telangana by promising government jobs. Fake appointment orders were seized, while two accused remain absconding.

Police arrested three members of an inter-district job fraud gang for cheating over 240 jobseekers across Telangana by promising government jobs. Fake appointment orders were seized, while two accused remain absconding.

The IAS and IPS Officers’ Associations have condemned a vernacular news channel for airing defamatory and fabricated allegations against women IAS officers, demanding an unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the content, while warning of legal action against those responsible.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao has been invited to speak at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard University, recognising his role in promoting Telangana as a global technology hub. The event will be held on February 14 and 15.

A 35-year-old woman was found murdered in the Kasba Bazaar area of Khammam late on Friday night. Police suspect the involvement of a man who had allegedly been stalking and harassing her after her separation from her husband.

The shift from firewood to LPG for cooking mid-day meals has increased financial pressure on workers, who say supplied cylinders are insufficient and no funds have been allocated. Agencies are forced to spend thousands every month to ensure meals are served.