- newOsmania University storms into South Zone cricket final
Osmania University defeated REVA University by 77 runs in Mysuru to enter the final of the South Zone inter-university cricket tournament. Anvith Reddy, Sacheit Binjrajka and Paras Raj starred with the bat, while Vamshhi Kumar led the bowling
- 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 12:13am - - newIndia assure quarterfinal spot with wins over Singapore and Myanmar
India’s men overcame Singapore in a thrilling Group C clash, with Kidambi Srikanth sealing victory, while the women cruised past Myanmar in the Badminton Asia Team Championships at Qingdao. Both teams assured themselves of quarterfinal spots and now face Thailand next
- 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 12:11am - - newCitadel Godavari Legends retain AP Super Cup with 3-0 win
Citadel Godavari Legends defeated Coromandel FC 3-0 in a tie-breaker to retain the AP Super Cup at RDT Stadium, Anantapur. The goalkeeper saved three penalties to earn ‘player of the match’. The team is co-owned by cricketer KS Bharat
- 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 12:04am - - newRapid chess tournament to be held in Kukatpally on February 8
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
- 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 12:01am - - newHyderabad District Tennis Association invites entries for CM Cup
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
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:59pm - - newHyderabad’s Esha Singh wins second Asian gold in shooting
Hyderabad’s Esha Singh won her second Asian Championship gold in the 10m air pistol event at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. India claimed nine medals on day one, including six golds, with Jonathan Antony also securing a double gold in juniors
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:57pm - - newTelangana Cricket Association seeks neutral venue for talks with HCA
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
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:55pm - - newSai Sarthak and Pranav win Telangana chess selection titles
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
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:53pm - - newAman Rao to lead Hyderabad in Col CK Nayudu Trophy
P Aman Rao has been named captain of Hyderabad for the Col CK Nayudu Trophy match against Assam at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium from February 6 to 9. The squad includes Avanish Rao as vice-captain and Rahul Radesh as wicketkeeper
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:50pm - - newLokesh Myaka century powers Imperial to big win in HCA league
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
- 13 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:46pm - - newHYDRAA to hold weekly phone-in for ORR residents
HYDRAA has announced a weekly phone-in programme for residents within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) area to lodge civic complaints. Starting this Saturday, the programme will run every week from 12 pm to 1 pm.
- 13 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:40pm - - newOpinion: Fiscal injustice to Telangana — When efficiency becomes a liability
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
- 13 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:20pm - - newMass copying rocks Telangana inter practical exam; examiners debarred
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.
- 13 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:18pm - - newICFAI Law School hosts Global Education Connect in Hyderabad
ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, organised ‘Global Education Connect’ to provide students with exposure to international higher education opportunities and academic pathways.
- 14 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:48pm - - newTelangana High Court seeks affidavit on heritage clearances for Metro Phase II
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
- 14 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:45pm -
- newEAGLE Force nabs 75 suspects in NDPS cases
In a special drive lasting four days, Telangana’s EAGLE Force apprehended 75 individuals involved in drug trafficking who had been absconding for years. The suspects were handed over to local police stations for legal proceedings.
- 14 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:34pm - - newCDSCO and TGDCA crack down on illegal medical device production in Serilingampally
TGDCA, in coordination with the CDSCO, raided Bluesemi Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. in Raidurg, Rangareddy district, uncovering unlicensed manufacturing and sale of medical devices.
- 14 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:19pm - - newDrunk driving? Hyderabad traffic cops plan employer alert
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
- 15 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:45pm - - newTelangana media delegation visits CIFA Bhubaneswar
A Telangana media delegation led by the Press Information Bureau visited the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture in Bhubaneswar during an official Odisha tour. Scientists briefed the team on research initiatives, fish breeding practices and sustainable aquaculture technologies
- 16 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:19pm - - newBRS signature campaign gathers pace in Secunderabad Cantonment
The BRS signature campaign seeking support for the SCB merger continued to gather momentum in Secunderabad Cantonment. After covering Rasoolpura, the drive entered Mudfort, with party workers collecting signatures as the campaign entered its fifth day
- 16 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:10pm - - newHyderabad: Postal Pension Adalat of Telangana Circle to be held on April 21
The Telangana Circle will hold its first Postal Pension Adalat of 2026 on April 21 in Hyderabad. Postal pensioners and family pensioners can submit grievances related to pension and gratuity issues by post or e-mail before March 31
- 16 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:07pm - - newExplained: Why is a tiger roaming Yadadri Bhongir district?
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
- 18 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 6:47pm - - newOver 250 robotic assisted surgeries at MNJ Cancer Hospital
MNJ Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad has performed over 250 robotic-assisted cancer surgeries in the past 30 months for economically weaker patients. Most of these were gynaecological procedures, helping improve access to precise and minimally invasive cancer care
- 18 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 6:05pm - - newActress Eesha Rebba files complaint over Instagram harassment
Actress Eesha Rebba filed a complaint at Banjara Hills Police Station alleging harassment on Instagram. She said unidentified persons posted obscene and defamatory comments on her posts. Police have registered a case and started an investigation
- 18 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 5:54pm - - newGHMC engineer caught taking Rs 15 lakh bribe in Hyderabad
A superintendent engineer of GHMC was arrested by the ACB for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15 lakh through a computer operator. The money was allegedly sought for clearing a contractor’s bill in Hyderabad
- 20 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 4:47pm - - newHyderabad: ACB traps school education department junior assistant
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.
- 20 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 4:23pm - - newKonatham Dileep seeks DGP’s intervention for return of seized passport
Former Telangana Digital Media Director Konatham Dileep has sought the DGP’s intervention for the return of his passport, alleging it has been unlawfully retained by police for eight months without court orders following his arrest in June 2025.
- 20 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:51pm - - newKTR fires Rs 6,000-crore broadside at Revanth Reddy, demands central investigation
BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that contracts worth Rs 6,000 crore were awarded to KLSR Infratech despite insolvency proceedings. He demanded cancellation of the works and a probe by central agencies into the alleged irregularities
- 21 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:36pm - - newSreenidhi University hosts Woosong University delegation to strengthen global academic ties
Sreenidhi University hosted a senior delegation from South Korea’s Woosong University to explore academic collaboration, with discussions focusing on global exposure for students and participation in Woosong’s IDegree programme offering virtual courses in emerging technology and design domains.
- 21 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:26pm - - newHyderabad police team heads to UP to nab Koti robbers
Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt for a two-member gang that shot and injured a businessman at a Koti ATM and looted Rs. 6 lakh. A special police team has left for Uttar Pradesh to apprehend the suspects
- 21 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:22pm - - newTGSRTC to strengthen first and last mile bus connectivity
TGSRTC has planned a series of measures to improve first and last mile connectivity in Hyderabad by strengthening bus links with MMTS and Metro stations. The initiatives aim to ensure smoother travel and better access for daily commuters across the city.
- 21 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:17pm - - newWoman advocate murdered by brother over property dispute in Moinabad
A 34-year-old woman advocate was allegedly murdered by her brother during a property dispute at Moinabad in Rangareddy district. The killing triggered protests by lawyers, who boycotted courts and blocked a highway demanding swift arrest and justice.
- 23 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 1:13pm - - Hyderabad: Man dies by suicide after cyber blackmail over morphed images in Ramnagar
A 36-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Ramnagar after being subjected to cyber blackmail involving morphed nude photographs. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, urging victims to report such incidents immediately.
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 12:10pm - - Speaker clears yet another MLA from defection charges for ‘lack of evidence’
Speaker Gaddam Prasad dismissed the disqualification petition against Jagtial MLA Sanjay, citing lack of evidence, taking the number of MLAs cleared in the defection cases to eight, even as hearings continue against the remaining legislators
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 11:39am - - Raipur-bound flight delayed at RGIA after technical snag
A Raipur-bound flight from Hyderabad’s RGIA was delayed on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected before take-off, prompting the pilot to ask passengers to deboard while engineers inspected the aircraft.
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 9:55am - - Telangana: Tiger menace intensifies in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri after fresh kill
Fear spread across villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a tiger made its seventh cattle kill in Alair mandal, prompting forest officials to install cages and warn residents to remain vigilant
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 9:46am - - Malla Reddy Narayana Hospitals completes over 50 robotic intra-cardiac surgeries
The robotic cardiac surgery programme at the hospital was led by senior cardiothoracic vascular surgeon (CTVS), Dr. Harish Badami and his team
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 1:05am - - Telangana HC asks State to frame policy on meat sale near temples, hospitals
The Telangana High Court directed the State government to frame a comprehensive policy regulating the sale of meat and non-vegetarian food within 100 metres of temples, schools and hospitals, citing public sentiments, cleanliness, traffic and law and order concerns
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 12:26am - - Aawez Ahmed, Bhavani Prasad hit tons in HCA B-Division two-day league
Several centuries highlighted the HCA B-Division two-day league championship, with Aawez Ahmed, Bhavani Prasad, Lokesh Myaka and Nikhil Parwani among the top performers. S Guru Vidhwan also struck a century in the under-16 tournament
- 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 12:20am - - CM, KTR condole death of AIMIM leader Pasha Quadri
Political leaders across Telangana expressed grief over the death of AIMIM General Secretary and former MLA Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri. BRS working president KT Rama Rao recalled his association with Quadri in heritage projects.
- 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 12:00am - - Transport Department officials target heavy trucks carrying construction material
The transport department in Hyderabad has launched a joint enforcement drive with police and Mines and Geology officials to curb violations by heavy trucks carrying construction material. The measures aim to reduce road crashes and ensure safer commuting in the city’s outskirts.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:21pm - - Air India, IndiGo planes clip wings at Mumbai airport; passengers safe
Two Airbus A320 aircraft belonging to Air India and IndiGo came into contact at Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening when their wingtips touched while taxiing. The incident delayed flights AI2732 (Mumbai–Coimbatore) and 6E791 (Hyderabad–Mumbai).
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:00pm - - Fire accident case: Telangana High Court grants conditional bail to Sigachi CEO
The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Sigachi Industries CEO Amith Raj Sinha in connection with the fatal fire accident at the company’s Pashamallaram unit, citing completion of investigation and filing of the charge sheet
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:41pm - - Former Charminar AIMIM MLA Pasha Quadri passes away
Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri, AIMIM General Secretary and a long-time associate of the Owaisi family, passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He represented the Charminar Assembly constituency for three consecutive terms from 2004 to 2018.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 8:34pm - - Mahindra University partners with Fox Mandal to boost legal education
Mahindra University’s School of Law has signed an MoU with Fox Mandal & Associates LLP to enhance industry-academia collaboration in legal education. Under the agreement, Fox Mandal will serve as the title partner for the upcoming International Tech-Law Moot Court Competition.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 8:07pm - - Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways reach Santosh Trophy semis
Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways advanced to the semi-finals of the 79th Santosh Trophy after winning their quarter-final matches in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar. The semi-finals will be played on February 5, with matches streamed live on FIFA+
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 8:05pm - - Ray Noronha tops Aparna Cancer Crusaders golf meet
Ray Noronha won the overall net title at the ninth Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship at Boulder Hills. Col Akhil Mishra claimed the Overall Gross title as golfers competed across multiple handicap and special categories in Hyderabad
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 8:00pm - - Vasavi College of Engineering tops OU inter-college chess meet
Vasavi College of Engineering won the OU Inter-college chess championship with 15.5 points. Dr BR Ambedkar College finished second with 14.5 points. Prof Bala Bhaskar, Joint Director of Collegiate Education, presented the prizes at the event held here on Tuesday
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:56pm - - Sumanth’s century helps Hyderabad Circle win
B Sumanth struck a superb 134 to power Hyderabad Circle to a thumping 116-run win over Amaravati in the All India SBI inter-circle cricket tournament in Gurugram. Hyderabad Circle posted 268 for one before restricting Amaravati to 152 for seven
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:54pm - - Gayatri Chowhan named captain of Hyderabad under-23 side
Gayatri Chowhan has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-23 team for practice matches against Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra and Mumbai. The matches will be held at Nagpur from February 11 to 17
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:51pm - - TCU Delegation visits University of Hyderabad to explore academic collaboration
Texas Christian University delegates visited the University of Hyderabad to explore long-term academic collaboration, including joint PhD programs and faculty-student exchanges. Both institutions plan to identify shared research interests and map opportunities to strengthen cooperation and academic partnerships.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 6:11pm - - LinkedIn study reveals talent shortages, AI hiring trends in India
LinkedIn’s latest study finds 74% of Indian recruiters struggle to hire qualified candidates amid high demand and AI-generated applications. Professionals feel unprepared for job hunting, prompting recruiters to increasingly use AI to identify skills and improve hiring efficiency.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 5:40pm - - Grace Cancer Foundation signs MoU with Meghalaya for cancer awareness programs
Grace Cancer Foundation has signed an MoU with the Government of Meghalaya to expand cancer awareness and affordable diagnosis. Free screening programs will start in Meghalaya and Tripura from February 2026, aiming to screen over one lakh people across the region.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 5:10pm - - Muslims to observe Shab-e-Barat across Hyderabad on Tuesday
Muslims in Hyderabad will observe Shab-e-Barat on Tuesday night with special prayers and sermons at major mosques. Authorities have cleaned graveyards and arranged lighting, while community elders urged youngsters to maintain decorum during the religious occasion.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 4:03pm - - Hyderabad cybercrime police warn citizens against sharing OTPs
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have warned citizens not to share OTPs as fraud cases rise. Scammers use calls, WhatsApp, fake numbers, and UPI requests to steal money. Victims are urged to report suspicious activity via helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 4:00pm - - Tiger attack in Yadadri: Residents warned not to step out after 5 pm
After a fresh tiger attack in Basantapur, the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district administration has warned residents not to step out after 5 p.m. Officials are using trackers, cages and thermal drones to monitor the animal’s movement.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 3:51pm - - Why no single cooking oil is ideal for Indian households
With rising heart and lifestyle diseases linked to unhealthy fats, nutrition experts and ICMR-NIN guidelines advise Indian households to rotate or balance cooking oils. Specialists stress that moderation and heat stability matter more than frequent switching.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 3:48pm - - Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at Banjara Hills restaurant, no injuries reported
A fire broke out at the Southern Mirchi restaurant in Banjara Hills on Tuesday morning after smoke was seen from the kitchen. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing major damage. No injuries were reported, and a short circuit is suspected.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 3:35pm - - Hyderabad to emerge as railway hub with Kavach centre: Kishan Reddy
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said Hyderabad would emerge as a railway hub with the establishment of a Kavach research centre and three high-speed rail corridors, adding that rail projects worth over Rs. 47,000 crore were underway in Telangana
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 3:14pm - - Hyderabad: Bike catches fire on Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
A motorcycle caught fire on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning, causing panic and heavy traffic congestion. Alert bystanders helped the riders escape safely. The bike was completely gutted, and no injuries were reported
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 12:06pm - - Unemployed youth to hold Maha Dharna in Hyderabad over job promises
Unemployed youth have called for a Maha Dharna in Hyderabad, accusing the Telangana Congress government of failing to honour its promise of filling two lakh jobs within a year. They also demanded recruitment notifications, a fresh job calendar and unemployment allowance
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:56am - - AIMIM begins its campaign for municipal elections in Telangana
The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen has launched its campaign for the municipal polls across the State, with party president Asaduddin Owaisi leading outreach programmes. The party is banking on its past electoral performance in Telangana, Maharashtra and Bihar
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:10am - - Wandering tiger kills calf in Rajapet mandal of Yadadri-Bhongir
A wandering tiger killed a calf in Basantpur village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Monday night. Forest officials have launched tracking operations and plan to install camera traps and set up a cage to monitor the animal’s movement.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:11am - - Hyderabad: Kukatpally woman found dead in Hussain Sagar, police suspect suicide
A 26-year-old woman from Kukatpally was found dead in Hussain Sagar after going missing for two days. Police suspect suicide, citing emotional distress linked to repeated failures in marriage talks and family responsibilities.
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:09am - - Revanth Reddy backs SIT notice, launches indirect attack on KCR
A day after former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was questioned by the SIT, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised self-styled claims of being the “Father of the State” and defended the probe, rejecting objections to the inquiry process
- 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 1:20am -