Telangana

With Backward Classes demanding 43 per cent reservation in local bodies, Congress, BRS and BJP have fielded a record number of BC candidates in municipal elections across erstwhile Warangal, signalling a shift towards BC-centric political strategies.

Marking World Cancer Day, NSS Units 1 and 2 and the Social Responsibility Committee of IIMC College distributed fruits to 300 cancer patients at MNJ Cancer Hospital, with the principal stressing awareness, prevention and compassion.

A 31-year-old software engineer was found dead at his Miyapur residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police said initial indications point to work-related stress. An investigation has been launched to examine professional and personal reasons behind the incident

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Kukatpally residence, reportedly distressed over remaining unmarried due to a physical disability. Police recovered a note stating that no one was responsible for his death.

Security officials seized 50 rounds of ammunition from a doctor’s baggage during routine screening at RGIA, Shamshabad. After verification of valid documents and a preliminary inquiry, the passenger was issued a warning and allowed to travel.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for using abusive and uncivil language, accusing him of lowering the dignity of the office and promoting divisive politics ahead of municipal elections in Telangana

BRS leader and former IPS officer R S Praveen Kumar has written to Harvard University seeking revocation of a course certificate awarded to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging lack of due diligence and warning of reputational damage to the institution.

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a surge in seasonal illnesses amid the transition from winter to summer. Doctors report a spike in influenza-like infections and respiratory ailments, with H3N2 in circulation, even as no official advisory has been issued by health authorities.

A fire broke out on the second floor of a multi-storied building in Gandhinagar on Thursday afternoon after a lamp in the puja area fell on nearby furniture. Residents escaped safely and fire officials brought the blaze under control within an hour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will begin campaigning for party candidates in the Sircilla municipal elections on Thursday. His schedule includes resident interactions and roadshows across multiple wards, with meetings planned at key junctions throughout the town.

Revenue-related services at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board were disrupted for three days after a technical glitch affected the e-Chhawani portal. Officials said residents can avail in-person services until the portal is restored, which is expected within a week.

Police took leaders of various political parties into preventive custody across the district ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Choppadandi constituency. The Chief Minister is scheduled to attend developmental programmes and address a public meeting at Gumlapur.

Panic spread in Bheempur mandal after a tiger from Maharashtra crossed the Penganga River and entered forest areas, killing cattle. Forest officials have installed CCTV cameras and formed special teams to track the animal and prevent casualties.

A2H Chess Academy will host a Rapid Open prize money chess tournament at its Kukatpally campus on February 8. The event carries a total prize money of Rs 15,000. Registrations can be made by contacting FIDE Arbiter S Subba Raju

Hyderabad District Tennis Association has invited boys and girls in Sub-junior (Under-14) and Junior (Under-18) categories to report at LB Stadium Tennis Courts on February 8 for district team selection trials ahead of the upcoming CM Cup

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary Guruva Reddy has urged the BCCI to convene a joint meeting with Hyderabad Cricket Association at a neutral venue in Hyderabad. TCA also sought transparency through audio-video recording and requested only elected committee members attend

K Naga Sai Sarthak won the blitz title and A Pranav claimed the rapid crown in the Telangana chess selection tournament. Shreyan Thipparthi and Adhyayan Banerjee finished runners-up. The top two players in each category will represent the State nationally

Lokesh Myaka’s brilliant 152 guided Imperial Cricket Club to a huge win in the HCA B-Division league. Shivani’s century powered Nalgonda in women’s cricket, while Prabhav and Ryan starred for Karnataka in the South Zone Under-14 tournament

Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute (RCHI), Hyderabad, has reported the first successful clinical case of direct fetal immunotherapy to treat immune-mediated fetal myocarditis.

As Telangana’s per capita income rises and demographic indicators improve, its share in central tax devolution shrinks, exposing the contradictions within the spirit of cooperative federalism

Telangana Intermediate board has debarred 16 examiners and lab assistants from all future examinations after mass copying and malpractice were reported during practical exams in private and corporate junior colleges.

A student of ZPHS Malkapur, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Konaipally, Toopran mandal, Medak, on Wednesday evening. The sudden incident has left her family, classmates, and teachers in deep shock.

The Telangana High Court has directed the State government and HAML to file a detailed affidavit on permissions and construction activities for Metro Phase-II near heritage structures, following allegations of violations of the Telangana Heritage Act

A Warangal motorist was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being caught drunk driving for the 11th time. Despite being booked on 10 previous occasions, the repeat offender continued to flout the law, prompting strict action by the court