- newJNTU-Hyderabad backtracks on Rs.5,000 PhD guideship fee
JNTU-Hyderabad has withdrawn its notification seeking a Rs 5,000 guideship fee from private college faculty for PhD supervision following widespread criticism. The university said the recognition process has been postponed pending administrative review and refunds will be initiated.
- 29 mins ago 12 Feb 26, 1:02pm - - newAgriShow-2026 to showcase global farm technologies at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad
Telugu Rythubadi will organise AgriShow-2026 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad, from February 20 to 22, showcasing modern agricultural technologies from 500 national and international organisations to help farmers adopt innovative practices.
- 49 mins ago 12 Feb 26, 12:42pm - - newOsmania University women students protest over hostel facilities, parent access
Women students of Osmania University staged an overnight protest demanding accommodation for visiting parents and better hostel facilities. The students alleged misbehaviour by hostel staff, poor amenities and inaction by authorities, and warned that protests would continue until issues were resolved.
- 1 hour ago 12 Feb 26, 12:30pm - - newBRS slams police inaction over alleged attack by Jagga Reddy
BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar criticised Telangana police for failing to act against former Congress MLA T Jagga Reddy over alleged misconduct with police personnel during polling, demanding his immediate arrest and action under relevant legal provisions
- 13 hours ago 12 Feb 26, 12:41am - - newMain road caves in Malakpet, motorists escape unhurt
Motorists near Lalazar Hotel in Malakpet had a narrow escape when a portion of the road caved in on Wednesday evening. Locals said the GHMC had recently carried out patchwork after digging up the stretch.
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:55pm - - newHriday scores winner as Susai FC beat RBI in TFA C-Division
Susai FC defeated Reserve Bank of India 1-0 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Hriday scored the match-winner in the 79th minute. Reeds FC face CCOB Junior FC next at the same venue
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:53pm - - newBrilliant Trophy Chess Tournament to be held on February 14
Brilliant Chess Academy will conduct the 237th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on February 14 and 15 at Brilliant Grammar School, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad. The event offers Rs 10,000 in prize money, with registrations open until February 14 at 1 pm
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:52pm - - newNizam Basketball Academy shine with 12 three-pointers
Nizam Basketball Academy scored 12 three-pointers to beat City College Old Boys 97-61 in the Samuel Vasanth Kumar memorial basketball tournament at YMCA Secunderabad. YMCA Secunderabad and Keystone Basketball Academy also registered big wins in their respective matches
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:49pm - - newTapasya and Diza win gold at National powerlifting championship
Telangana sisters Surineni Tapasya and Diza, students of Oxford School, won gold medals at the National Powerlifting Championship in Delhi. Tapasya lifted 217.5 kg in the under-13 category while Diza secured three golds with a total lift of 88 kg
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:47pm - - newImperial and Sportive enter semifinals of HCA B-Division league
Imperial and Sportive Cricket Clubs advanced to the semifinals of the HCA B-Division league with big wins, while centuries by Adi Mani Kiran, Abdul Rafeay Abdullah and G Kushal lit up the under-19 inter-district one-day cricket tournament
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:38pm - - newRevanth Reddy’s meeting with Kharge triggers buzz among Ministers
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sudden meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has unsettled several senior party leaders. CPI leader K Narayana’s claim of a threat to the Chief Minister from within the Cabinet has further deepened tensions.
- 14 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 11:23pm - - newMusi riverfront project: Notification issued inviting affected land owners to seek TDRs
The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) has issued a notification inviting property owners in flood-prone and buffer zones to voluntarily surrender their lands in exchange for Transferable Development Rights (TDR).
- 15 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 10:41pm - - newGHMC Reorganization: Commissioners take charge of 3 newly formed Hyderabad civic bodies
The Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department has reorganised the GHMC into three separate municipal corporations. Orders were issued early Wednesday, following which Jayesh Ranjan assumed charge as Special Officer for all three.
- 15 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 10:23pm - - newHMWSSB expands structure, appoints new Executive Directors
The Hyderabad water board has expanded its administrative framework to oversee three newly formed municipal corporations. The restructuring aims to strengthen civic administration and improve efficiency across the city.
- 15 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 10:17pm - - newWhere romance meets risk: Cyber crooks exploit valentine week buzz
As Valentine week floods social media with romantic messages and gift offers, cybercriminals are exploiting the occasion to spread phishing links and malware. Authorities have flagged suspicious messages such as ‘Secret Valentine’ and ‘Claim Your Special Gift,’ which redirect users to fake websites or prompt them to share personal details.
- 15 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 10:04pm -
- newOpinion: Trifurcating GHMC is not reform — it is institutional weakening
Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state
- 17 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 8:47pm - - newForest officials track tiger in Koheda, no new attacks reported
Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.
- 18 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 7:16pm - - newFrom Baldia to 300 wards: How Hyderabad’s municipal governance evolved
Hyderabad’s civic administration evolved from the Baldia system (1869) to the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and later the GHMC (2007). The 2025 reorganisation expanded the city to 300 wards, reflecting a long and complex municipal history.
- 18 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 7:07pm - - newSHE Teams nab 81 for harassment in Malkajgiri
The SHE Teams of Malkajgiri Commissionerate apprehended 81 individuals, including 25 minors, for harassing women and girls during the last fortnight of January. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Women Safety) T. Usha Rani urged women to lodge complaints without fear.
- 19 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 6:38pm - - newGrand Inauguration of Vysyaraju Jewellers’ New Showroom at Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Vysyaraju Jewellers has opened its new showroom on Somajiguda Main Road in Hyderabad, inaugurated by actor Kajal Aggarwal. The brand launched exclusive collections and special offers, marking the opening of its 16th branch in the city
- 19 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 6:06pm - - newBRS calls GHMC split irrational, questions unnecessary delay in elections
The BRS has opposed the Telangana government’s decision to divide GHMC into three corporations, calling it undemocratic and unilateral. Party leaders accused the government of avoiding elections and taking decisions without public consultation or scientific study
- 20 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 5:44pm - - newOver 27,700 Telangana govt teachers fail Teacher Eligibility Test
More than 27,700 in-service teachers failed the TG TET January 2026 exam, with poor results in Paper II. Teachers blame the syllabus and question pattern. A Supreme Court deadline now requires most teachers to clear TET within two years.
- 20 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 5:36pm - - newCoursera launches Yuva AI for All foundational course
Coursera has partnered with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY to launch the free Yuva AI for All course. The six-module programme teaches basic AI skills, safety and ethics. Learners will receive a government certificate upon completion.
- 21 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 4:45pm - - newHyderabad: Two sisters who left home traced safely by Jeedimetla Police
Two sisters aged 21 and 14, who left home after being scolded by their father, were traced near Vijayawada by Jeedimetla police using technical inputs and bus tracking details. They were safely reunited with their family.
- 21 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 4:35pm - - newHyderabad: Five held for posing as Mudra Loan officials in Rs 1 lakh scam
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested five men for running a fake online loan racket posing as Mudra officials. A 36-year-old woman lost nearly Rs 1 lakh after being promised a Rs 3 lakh loan. Police are tracing the money trail.
- 21 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 4:25pm - - newTGSRTC to run 2,243 special buses for Maha Shivaratri devotees
TSRTC will operate 2,243 special buses between February 14–16 for Maha Shivaratri pilgrims, connecting 43 major Shaivite shrines in Telangana. Special fares are revised up to 1.5 times, while free travel for women continues in all eligible buses.
- 21 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 4:09pm - - newTwo arrested with 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad
The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat
- 21 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 4:04pm - - newDasari Vijay captures India’s avian wonders through his lens
Dasari Vijay, a Hyderabad-based LIC manager, has photographed over 700 bird species across India. From early macro shots to iconic bird-in-flight images, his journey spans decades, fueled by passion, persistence, and the support of his wife Jyotsna.
- 23 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 2:21pm - - newWhy your HbA1c test could be lying: Experts warn of massive overdiagnosis of diabetes in seniors and women
A Lancet review warns that the HbA1c test, widely used in India, may give misleading results for diabetes diagnosis. Age-related changes and anemia can inflate readings, though the test remains reliable for monitoring blood sugar trends over three months.
- 24 hours ago 11 Feb 26, 1:57pm - - Why Is RTA Asking Bank Details for Vehicle Registration? Big Questions Raised
Are traffic fines going to be directly debited from your bank account? After CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks, RTA collecting bank details during vehicle registration has raised concerns. Is it optional or preparation for automatic deductions? Here’s what vehicle owners must know.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 12:39pm - - GHMC reorganisation: 60 circles divided among three municipal corporations
Following the reorganisation of Hyderabad’s civic administration, the GHMC has been divided into 30 circles across six zones, while Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have been allotted 16 and 14 circles respectively, spread across three zones each.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 11:55am - - More trouble brewing for Indians in US; Bill introduced to scrap H-1B visa program
A US lawmaker has introduced legislation to abolish the H-1B visa programme, citing job losses for American workers. The move could impact thousands of Indian professionals and students, who form the largest share of H-1B visa holders.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 11:50am - - MA & UD appoints Joint Managing Director for HMWSSB and Executive Directors for three municipal corporations
In a first in its four-decade history, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been appointed a Joint Managing Director. MA&UD posted Mayank Mittal to the new role and also named Executive Directors for GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 10:25am - - GHMC split into three corporations; Jayesh Ranjan appointed Special Officer
With the GHMC council term ending, the State government has reorganised the civic body into three corporations GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was appointed Special Officer, while Commissioners were also named.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 10:17am - - Joint Managing Director appointed for HMWSSB and EDs for three municipal corporations
The MA&UD Department appointed a Joint Managing Director to the HMWSSB for the first time in its 40-year history, posting Mayank Mittal to the role and naming new executive directors for the three municipal corporations
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 10:12am - - Hyderabad: Two held in Jubilee Hills burglary, jewellery worth Rs 1.3 crore recovered
Jubilee Hills police and Task Force arrested two men involved in a high-value house burglary at Nandagiri Hills and recovered jewellery worth Rs 1.3 crore. The suspects were caught near the Indo-Nepal border, while the prime accused remains absconding.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 10:11am - - Two held for attempting bogus voting in Bodhan; Rs. 1 lakh seized in Bhupalpally
Police arrested two persons for attempting bogus voting using fake IDs in Bodhan municipality. In a separate incident, ₹1 lakh was seized near a polling centre in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, triggering brief tension
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 10:03am - - Tension flares in Mancherial’s Kyathanpalli after midnight confrontation
Tension flared briefly in Kyathanpalli after a BRS candidate alleged cash distribution by Congress leaders. Police action and protests later added to poll-related unrest in Mancherial district.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:59am - - Change in ballot serial numbers triggers tension in Mahabubnagar division 45
ension prevailed in Division 45 of the Mahabubnagar Municipal Corporation after serial numbers on ballot papers differed from model ballots, causing confusion among voters and candidates. Polling continued despite complaints to election officials
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:55am - - MA&UD appoints additional commissioners in trifurcated municipal bodies
Following the reorganisation of the GHMC into three corporations, government has appointed new additional commissioners
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:46am - - Polling begins peacefully in 116 municipalities, seven corporations in Telangana
Polling began peacefully across 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in the State, with voters queuing up early at polling stations. Over 52 lakh voters are eligible, while counting of votes is scheduled for Friday
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:32am - - Telangana Administrative reshuffle: Jyoti Buddha Prakash appointed as SCCL CMD
The Telangana government appointed Jyoti Buddha Prakash as SCCL Chairman and Managing Director and ordered a major IAS reshuffle, reallocating key responsibilities across Scheduled Caste Development, welfare, finance, planning, rural development and industries departments.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:22am - - Government carves out Cyberabad, Malkajgiri corporations from GHMC, Jayesh is Spl Officer
Ending months of speculation, the Telangana government reorganised the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into three civic bodies—Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and a restructured GHMC—appointing Jayesh Ranjan as special officer and naming commissioners for all three corporations.
- 1 day ago 11 Feb 26, 9:16am - - JNTU-Hyderabad PhD supervisor post gets price tag, sparks row
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has drawn criticism after its R&D Cell sought Rs 5,000 from private college faculty for PhD guideship recognition, triggering outrage among academics who say the move violates established university norms
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:54am - - COVA-led initiative empowers students on elder care
Students trained under the Compassionate Citizenship Programme have proposed actionable solutions to improve elder care and address climate concerns. Backed by faith leaders, the initiative will now be expanded to 3,000 schools through a State government–COVA MoU
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:34am - - MIC Electronics bags Rs 1.46 crore Northern Railways contract
MIC Electronics Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance from Northern Railways for a Rs 1.46 crore project to supply, install, and commission passenger information and telecom infrastructure.
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:22am - - Madhapur sub-inspector nabbed by ACB for bribe
A sub-inspector from Madhapur police station in Cyberabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau after being caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:18am - - Inmates of orphan home donate blood for a cause in Mancherial
Former inmates of an orphanage run by the Indian Red Cross Society-Mancherial unit were felicitated for donating blood to support victims of accidents, medical emergencies, pregnant women, and patients with Thalassemia and sickle cell disease.
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:08am - - Kerala’s temples and cuisine see rising tourist footfall
Kerala is increasingly attracting visitors not only for its famed backwaters and ayurveda but also for its rich culinary traditions and historic temples.
- 2 days ago 11 Feb 26, 12:03am - - Ranga Reddy District Boxing Association elects new office-bearers
P Ravindra has been elected president and D Abhinash Kumar general secretary of the Ranga Reddy District Boxing Association. Other office-bearers include D Laxman, Kailash Nath Yadav, P Krishna, P Tarun Kumar, K Jagga Rao and M Sandeep Kumar
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 11:50pm - - H-1B visa fraud allegations spark concerns among Indian professionals in US
Indians in the United States are voicing concern over alleged H-1B visa fraud involving ghost offices, fake credentials, and fraudulent staffing firms. Texas authorities, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott, have launched investigations and frozen new petitions.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 11:50pm - - Rehaan, Murthy slam centuries in HCA B-Division League Championship
Kerala defeated Hyderabad by 141 runs in the BCCI Senior Women’s One-Day Championship at Ranchi. In other matches, Sk Rehaan Roshan and Vallepu Murthy hit centuries in the HCA B-Division League, while Warangal, Khammam and Mahbubnagar won in the under-19 tournament
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 11:43pm - - Residents in Hyderabad report experiencing tremors
Residents in parts of Hyderabad, including Gajularamaram, Quthbullapur and Medchal, reported tremors lasting a few seconds on Tuesday morning, accompanied by rumbling sounds.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 11:09pm - - YMCA Hyderabad clinch thrilling basketball win over Devraj
YMCA Hyderabad defeated Devraj 67-61 in the 6th Samuel Vasanth Kumar Memorial Basketball Tournament at YMCA Secunderabad. Krish scored 22 points and Sumith 18, while Devraj’s Tribhuvan and Arief fought hard. The event was inaugurated by CA Govada Giridhar
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 10:30pm - - Bank details clause in vehicle registration triggers concerns
A clause seeking bank details under the new dealer-level vehicle registration system has triggered concern among buyers, who fear misuse of personal financial data. Though RTA officials say the information is optional, scepticism persists amid worries over potential auto-debit of traffic penalties
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 10:22pm - - Suhaas and Aishwarya win under-8 chess titles in Hyderabad
T Suhaas and E Aishwarya won the boys and girls under-8 titles at the All India Children’s Chess Tournament organised by V Chess Academy at Pallavi Model School, Kukatpally. The event saw winners across age categories, with prizes distributed by officials
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 10:05pm - - Telangana private colleges plan to boycott CETs over fee reimbursement dues
Private professional colleges in Telangana are planning to boycott common entrance tests such as TG EAPCET, ICET, EdCET, and LAWCET, citing massive fee reimbursement arrears from the State government. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI) said dues have crossed Rs 10,000 crore.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 10:02pm - - Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club thanks Radha TMT for backing arena polo championship
The Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club felicitated Radha TMT Managing Director Sunil Saraf for sponsoring the Four Nation Arena Polo Championship Trophy 2026. The event, to be hosted at HPRC, will feature international teams and boost polo’s profile in India
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 10:02pm - - City College Old Boys and Hubli FC win football titles in Kapra
City College Old Boys and Hubli FC emerged champions in the under-15 and senior categories of the Valluvarnagar Football Club prize money tournament at Kapra. The winners received cash prizes, with officials from Telangana Football Association attending the prize distribution ceremony
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 9:54pm - - Hyderabad residential property registrations dip 14% in January 2026
Residential property registrations in Hyderabad fell 14 per cent YoY in January 2026, with transaction values dropping 16 per cent. Knight Frank India attributed the decline to reduced demand for homes priced above Rs 1 crore, a segment that had previously shown strong growth.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 8:54pm - - Telangana EAPCET centres to turn diabetic-friendly
The centres of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 commencing May 4 will be equipped with diabetic kits to support students, particularly suffering from diabetes.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 6:50pm - - Hyderabad: Teacher arrested for grooming, eloping, and marrying minor
A 27-year-old private school teacher in Pocharam was arrested for allegedly grooming a Class X student, eloping, and secretly marrying her. The incident surfaced when the girl’s mother discovered the marriage. Police registered a case following the complaint.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 5:55pm - - Azim Premji University opens postgraduate applications 2026
Azim Premji University has opened applications for postgraduate programmes across Bengaluru, Bhopal, and Ranchi campuses. Courses include Development, Education, Economics, Public Health, and Climate Change. Graduates from all disciplines can apply by February 22, 2026.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 5:45pm - - Hyderabad: Three injured as ambulance collides with stationary truck in Vanasthalipuram
A speeding private ambulance collided with a stationary truck at Auto Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, on Tuesday, injuring the driver and two patients. One patient was trapped but rescued by locals. All injured were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the cause.
- 2 days ago 10 Feb 26, 5:35pm - - Hyderabad: Burglars steal gold, silver worth lakhs from jewellery shop in Raidurgam
Five unidentified burglars broke into a jewellery shop in Raidurgam on Monday night and stole gold and silver ornaments worth several lakhs. The theft was caught on CCTV, and police have launched an investigation to identify the suspects.
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