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Youth dies attempting bike stunts on airport road

06-02-2026

A young man died while performing bike stunts on the wide, relatively deserted airport road on the outskirts of Kadapa city, where youth often attempt risky acts. Despite police patrols in such secluded areas, many choose late-night hours to carry out these dangerous stunts. Police officials said head injuries are the primary cause of death in these accidents.

NITI AAYOG CEO visits Durga temple

06-02-2026

Niti Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam visited Sri Durga Malleshwara Swamy at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. Subrahmanyam visited the temple on Thursday. Upon his arrival at the temple, he was welcomed by the temple executive officer Sheena Nayak and a special darshan of the Goddess was arranged for him. BVR Subrahmanyam conducted special pujas on this occasion. Later, the Vedic scholars blessed him while the temple EO honored him with seshavastra and handed over the prasadam along with the photo of the Goddess. NTR District Collector Lakshmisha, temple officials, priests and Devasthanam staff were present on the occasion.

A Maestro’s final raga: Great creative mind at AIR

06-02-2026

The Indian classical music lost one of its most steadfast guardians on the night of February 4, when Pulipaka Poornachander, an esteemed musician and revered educator, passed away at his residence in Hyderabad. He was 85. Poornachander’s name is closely linked with the golden years of All India Radio, where he served not only as a violin virtuoso but also as an orchestra conductor.

Direct Amaravati entry for Guntur, Vizag commuters

06-02-2026

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Narayana on Thursday conducted an extensive field inspection of several ongoing infrastructure projects in the capital region, directing officials and contractors to expedite works and ensure timely completion.

Tiger on prowl near Rajamahendravaram triggers panic

06-02-2026

A tiger roaming on the outskirts of Rajamahendravaram for the past four days has killed more than eight cattle, triggering panic among residents, said a forest official on Thursday.

Seven CCTV cameras installed in Pitlam

06-02-2026

Hyderabad : CCTV cameras play a vital role in preventing crimes and enabling the swift identification of offenders, said Banswada Rural Circle Inspector A. Tirupayya. He inaugurated seven newly installed CCTV cameras in Mukund Reddy Colony in Pitlam village, under the limits of Pitlam Police Station, along with Sub-Inspector P. Venkat Rao. The initiative was taken with the active cooperation of local residents.

Police conduct flag march ahead of municipal elections

06-02-2026

Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, police conducted a flag march on Wednesday in Turkappally village under the limits of the Genome Valley Police Station. Genome Valley Station House Officer (SHO) Gopagani Guruvayya said the exercise was aimed at strengthening law and order and ensuring peaceful conduct of the polls.

NCC Directorate honours RDC–2026 Cadets

06-02-2026

NCC Directorate Andhra Pradesh & Telangana felicitated the cadets who represented the Directorate at the Republic Day Camp (RDC) – 2026, in recognition of their commendable performance and dedication during the training period and the Republic Day celebrations held at New Delhi. The RDC Contingent of NCC Directorate AP & T brought laurels to the Directorate by securing outstanding achievements in various competitions. The cadets won a total of seven RVC Medals, comprising 02 Gold Medals, 02 Silver Medals, and 03 Bronze Medals.

Cyberabad Police rescue 1,202 children in January

05-02-2026

Cyberabad Police rescued 1202 children from child labour, begging and other vulnerable situations during Operation Smile-XII conducted across the commissionerate between January 1 and January 31, 2026, officials said.

Cyber Police arrest Delhi man in Rs 1.07 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam

05-02-2026

The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad City have arrested a 42-year-old man from New Delhi for his role in a high-value digital arrest fraud that cheated a senior citizen of Rs. 1.07 crore.

TCA seeks conciliation meeting with HCA

05-02-2026

The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has requested a meeting with the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) at a neutral venue in Hyderabad and has sent a formal request to HCA and copies to Secretary, Board of Control for Cricket in India.

CONG has no moral right to seek votes: Harish Rao

05-02-2026

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao on Wednesday said the Congress party has no moral right to ask for votes, accusing the state government of failing to implement its election promises.