Telangana

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

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp counterattack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of lowering the tone of the municipal election campaign with abusive language instead of focusing on governance.

Hyderabad Traffic Police will soon inform employers of motorists caught driving under the influence as part of a tougher deterrent against drunk driving, aiming to curb repeat offences and improve road safety under the ‘Arrive Alive’ campaign

The municipal elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have become a complex affair with unusual alliances and rebel threats. In Wyra, a dramatic withdrawal reshaped the contest for chairperson.

The BJP in Karimnagar has introduced oath-taking ceremonies for its municipal poll candidates to prevent defections after elections. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar administered oaths to aspirants, who pledged not to leave the party if elected.

An elusive semi-adult tiger has triggered panic across multiple villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after making its eighth kill, this time in Sharajipet village of Alair mandal. The big cat mauled a cow inside a shed, prompting forest officials to install camera traps and cages.

Former Telangana Minister T Harish Rao has accused the ruling Congress party of abducting BRS candidates ahead of municipal elections, citing fear of defeat due to growing public anger.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, campaigning in Miryalaguda, launched a scathing attack on BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of neglecting urban development, farmer welfare, and employment while misusing power.

Singareni Collieries CMD D Krishna Bhaskar admitted the company had fallen slightly short of its monthly production targets this year and urged officials to intensify efforts. Stressing that consumers demand only quality coal, he emphasised the need to prioritise standards over sheer output.

As Telangana heads into crucial municipal elections, the Congress, BRS and BJP have intensified campaigns across urban areas. While the Congress faces internal dissent, the BRS banks on cadre strength and strategy, turning civic polls into a high-stakes political contest.

Former Minister T Harish Rao, campaigning in Sangareddy district, accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its election promises even after 700 days in power. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not releasing Rythu Bharosa funds on time and failing to provide promised pensions.

A wildlife expert has explained that the tiger roaming Yadadri Bhuvanagiri is a dispersing sub adult searching for territory or a mate. The animal is believed to have entered Telangana from Maharashtra and moved across several districts

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested a junior assistant of the School Education Department in Bandlaguda mandal for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs.10,000 bribe from a school headmaster to retain the school’s name on the SSC examination centre list.

The presence of mind of an intelligence constable’s wife helped trace a seventh-grade student who left his Gurukul hostel without informing authorities. The boy was safely reunited with his family, and the couple was later felicitated by senior officials.