Telangana

The University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics has begun celebrations marking the centenary of quantum mechanics with a national conference featuring lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions, drawing scientists and researchers from across the country

The GHMC is working to increase construction and demolition waste processing from 150 to 500 tonnes per day at its Fathullaguda facility. Officials have been directed to improve lifting and monitoring to utilise the plant’s full capacity

Kothagudem Police seized 132.5 kg of ganja worth Rs 67 lakh during a vehicle check and arrested two persons. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while three other accused remain absconding

Over 100 children took part in a mass Aksharabhyasam ceremony at Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam on Vasanta Panchami, marking their formal initiation into learning in a spiritually enriched setting rooted in Indian educational and cultural traditions

India’s Karan Singh defeated Switzerland’s Jeffrey Von Der Schulenburg 6-4, 6-4, while USA’s Keshav Chopra stunned sixth seed Aziz Ouakaa of Tunisia 6-3, 6-3 to move into the semifinals of the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament

Akhileshwar (121) and B Gowtham Reddy (119 n.o.) cracked centuries, while K Abhinav Kumar (5/28) and T Umesh (5/56) impressed with the ball in the HCA under-14 probables matches played in Hyderabad on Friday

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant double century in the Ranji Trophy against Hyderabad, crediting former India captain Mohd Azharuddin for his guidance. Sarfaraz said Azhar’s tips on handling reverse swing helped him prepare for the challenging pitch conditions

Sarfaraz Khan smashed 227 and Suved Parkar added 75 as Mumbai piled up 560 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. G Rahul Singh’s unbeaten 82 helped Hyderabad reach 138 for two at stumps on day two

Two doctors from Osmania Medical College, now serving as Senior Residents in Telangana government hospitals, have secured the top two ranks nationally in the NEET-SS Radiodiagnosis exam.

The Telangana Transport Department has introduced a new system allowing permanent registration of vehicles directly at automobile showrooms, eliminating the need for buyers to visit RTOs. Effective January 24, authorised dealers will submit online applications, upload required documents and receive registration numbers digitally.

The Telangana government has amended service rules to enforce strict disciplinary action against prolonged absenteeism among employees. As per the new provisions, staff absent without authorisation for one year or away from duty for five years, even with leave, will be deemed suspended.

Two home guards at Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar, Nirmal district, saved a devotee’s life by performing CPR after he collapsed with chest pain while waiting for darshan. Indrakaran Reddy and Ganesh Narayana, on duty at the shrine, responded immediately and revived the devotee before handing him over to medical staff.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar issued a notice to BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar seeking evidence for his allegations against SIT chief probing the phone-tapping case, warning of civil and criminal action if details are not furnished

The Padmanagar integrated market in Karimnagar, built at a cost of Rs 13 crore under the Smart City programme, remains unused a year after its inauguration. Meanwhile, three more integrated markets are under construction, including a Rs 14.05 crore facility near the Collector’s Camp Office.

Teachers from Telangana and other States have called for a ‘Chalo Delhi’ protest on February 5 at Jantar Mantar, opposing the mandatory TET requirement for in-service teachers following a recent Supreme Court verdict

SR University, Hanamkonda, has secured a global position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings-2026 for computer science and core engineering.

The glimpse of upcoming Telugu film ‘Raakaasaa’, produced by Niharika Konidela and Zee Studios, has generated strong buzz for its humour and Sangeeth Shobhan’s screen presence. The film, directed by Manasa Sharma, releases on April 3

A two-member technical team from the Union Ministry of Coal visited Hyderabad and met senior officials of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). With Union Minister G Kishan Reddy scheduled to visit Kothagudem, the team may brief him on its findings.

Former Minister and BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of large-scale irregularities in Singareni Collieries tenders worth over Rs 500 crore. In a letter to Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, he demanded cancellation of contracts and a court-monitored probe.

A 13-year-old boy sustained severe burn injuries after accidentally touching live electric wires while attempting to retrieve his kite in Husnabad’s Medi Bavi area.

Priests of the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple staged a dharna against Executive Officer Srikanth Rao, alleging abusive conduct and administrative issues. The protest followed a dispute over entry of political leaders and was later withdrawn after MLA intervention

The Hyderabad City Police confirmed that former Minister and Sircilla MLA KT Rama Rao was examined by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the alleged illegal phone surveillance case registered at Punjagutta police station in 2024.

Eight constables from the Siddipet Police Commissionerate successfully completed the Procam Slam 2026, comprising four major national running events. Police Commissioner K Rashmi Perumal praised their discipline and urged others to adopt fitness as part of daily policing

After a seven-hour questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case, BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of running a diversionary, leak-driven investigation to distract the public from governance failures and unfulfilled promises.