Telangana

As part of Operation Smile-XII, Khammam police rescued 105 children during a month-long drive to curb child labour and trace missing children. The operation led to the registration of 29 FIRs and reunification of several children with their families

Under Operation Smile-XII, police in Kothagudem conducted month-long raids in January 2026 and rescued 58 child labourers. As many as 36 cases were registered against employers, and the children were reunited with their families after counselling

Police arrested a Hyderabad-based man for allegedly cheating people by offering franchises of a logistics company. The accused reportedly collected between Rs.2 lakh and Rs.19 lakh from 13 victims across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai and used the money for personal needs.

The Congress party has denied promising two lakh government jobs in the first year of its term in Telangana, triggering criticism. The assurance is mentioned in the party’s manifesto, while delays in recruitments and the job calendar have further drawn opposition attacks

The Telangana Public Service Commission has completed all pending recruitment processes and plans to issue new notifications soon. Ahead of this, candidates have been asked to verify and update their One Time Registration details, with the deadline extended to February 25

Fifty families of deceased Gulf migrant workers from the erstwhile Karimnagar district are awaiting the release of Rs.5 lakh ex gratia each. Despite completion of formalities, the Rs.2.5 crore assistance is yet to be credited, allegedly due to official lapses.

GHMC will conduct a month-long sanitation drive from February 3 to 28 across 300 wards in Hyderabad. The drive targets legacy waste, C&D debris, green waste, and residual waste, covering roadsides, lakes, parks, foot overbridges, and slum areas.

Congress leader Thota Raju from Vemulawada, who was planning to contest municipal elections from Ward No 4, went missing after being denied a party ticket. His family lodged a complaint and police are checking CCTV footage to trace him

The Yadadri Bhuvanagiri police arrested two men carrying 200 grams of ganja in a Ford Fiesta. They revealed that the ganja was purchased in Bibinagar. A case has been registered against them under the NDPS Act.

Congress factions led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are competing for the Wyra municipal chairperson post. Indumathi and Umadevi have filed nominations, while party leaders push for consensus to avoid internal conflict

On World Cancer Day, NIMS in Punjagutta is offering a free cancer screening camp for women aged 30–60, including cervical, breast, and oral cancer checks. A cancer awareness walk will also be held at the NIMS campus on February 4.

An incident of corporal punishment at a private school in Zaheerabad came to light after a teacher allegedly beat a Class VIII student, causing injuries and mental trauma. The victim’s family approached police, but no case has been registered yet

Villagers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri and Siddipet live in fear after a tiger moved through their areas. Forest officials installed cages, cameras, and drones to track it. The big cat, possibly from Maharashtra, attacked a calf and caused widespread panic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of discriminating against Telangana in budget allocations and governance, demanded debates in the Assembly, and criticised probes, welfare cuts, and failure to fulfil investment promises

An Adilabad court sentenced a man to three years in prison and fined him Rs 7,000 for attempting to murder a villager during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hasnapur in 2024 after a dispute over loud music

Malkajgiri She Teams arrested 81 people in a special anti-harassment drive between January 1-15. Police registered nine criminal cases and booked 29 petty cases, addressing complaints ranging from phone harassment to stalking and blackmail.

Municipal elections in Mancherial district helped five civic bodies collect Rs 75 lakh by clearing pending property tax and tap connection bills. Candidates paid dues to obtain no-due certificates, boosting revenue between January 28 and 30

A Congress leader in Jagtial allegedly attempted suicide on Monday after being denied a party ticket for the municipal elections. He tried to set himself on fire outside senior leader T Jeevan Reddy’s residence but was stopped by party workers

Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.

BRS candidate Kothapally Srikanth has announced cash assistance for marriages, funerals and pensions in Sangareddy’s Ward No.16. Releasing his manifesto, he also promised CC cameras, welfare schemes and development works if elected in 2026.

Strong demand for bulls was witnessed at the annual cattle fair held during Urs-e-Shareef at Hazrat Peer Garib Saheb Kabli Dargah near Nyalkal, where a pair of bulls was sold for a record Rs.3.40 lakh.

Project Shakti, launched by Rotarians, SBI and Unipads Foundation, aims to empower 60,000 girl students in Telangana through reusable sanitary pads. The Rs.2.5-crore initiative was inaugurated at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.

Hindi Mahavidyalaya and MC Gupta College of Business Management organised a two-day national seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems in Hyderabad. Experts discussed sustainability, traditional sciences, holistic health practices and the use of modern technology to preserve and expand ancient knowledge.

Shopping activity is picking up early in Hyderabad’s Old City as residents prepare for Ramzan. Many shoppers are completing their purchases in advance to devote more time to prayers during the holy month, prompting traders and vendors to stock up across major markets.