Hyderabad

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar has issued a stern warning against private moneylenders exploiting borrowers by charging exorbitant interest and forcing property sales.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting temples after demolishing houses of the poor in Khammam. He alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish Sharada Peetham’s Rajashyamala Temple in Kokapet, despite the BRS having sanctioned land for its construction in 2019.

Members of BC, SC and ST JAC organisations staged a protest at the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding justice in the Kummera village incident in Nagarkurnool. Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleged police inaction and warned of a statewide agitation

Hasini Yadav beats Sanjana 5-7, 5-7 in the singles final—both are from Telangana

Sreenidi Deccan FC will open their Indian Football League 2025-26 season against Diamond Harbour FC at Kalyani Stadium, Kolkata. Portuguese coach Carlos Vaz Pinto returns to lead the Deccan Warriors, backed by key new signings in a strong squad for the campaign.

Hemanth Reddy’s all-round performance, including seven wickets and 53 runs, powered Galaxy Cricket Club to a six-wicket win over Vizag Colts in the 12th UCC cricket tournament final at ACA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Prizes were awarded to standout performers of the match and tournament

The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will soon auction three Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks in the Singareni region, with an estimated 19 billion cubic metres of gas reserves across six districts. SCCL has been advised to participate in the exploration process

Kukatpally Housing Board plots and flats received strong response at an open auction in Hyderabad on Friday. Forty buyers participated, pushing prices well above the base rates. The Telangana Housing Board earned about Rs 24.26 crore from the sale

The Telangana High Court continued the final hearing on petitions filed by K Chandrashekar Rao and others seeking quashing of the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project irregularities. Petitioners argued that the inquiry violated mandatory legal procedures.

BRS turncoat MLA from Khairatabad Danam Nagender skipped the Speaker’s hearing on a disqualification petition on Friday. He has been asked to appear on March 2. Another MLA, Kadiyam Srihari, has also been directed to attend a hearing

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has called for immediate Phase II desiltation of major irrigation projects to restore storage capacity. He said proposals would be placed before the State Cabinet and stressed coordinated efforts to revive ageing infrastructure

The Gandhi Sarovar Project under the Musi Riverfront Development has triggered concerns among builders in Bandlaguda Jagir and Kismatpura over revised buffer zone norms. Extension of limits to 50 metres is impacting ongoing villa and apartment projects

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad, is hosting its annual cultural fest ‘Spectrum’ from February 26 to 28. The three-day event features cultural, sports and fashion activities, with over 200 students participating and an interactive session with influencer Sufi Motiwala

The verdict in the Delhi excise policy case has given the Bharat Rashtra Samithi fresh ammunition to reiterate its charge of political vendetta, potentially reviving K Chandrashekhar Rao’s argument on misuse of central agencies in high-stakes politics

Unemployed youth staged a protest at the City Central Library in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, demanding immediate recruitment notifications and a job calendar. They raised concerns over delays in filling vacancies and sought clarity on government job promises

Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted road safety awareness programmes for commercial drivers and college students. Officials stressed defensive driving, helmet use and safe practices. Free eye screenings were also organised for drivers to reduce accident risks and promote responsible road behaviour

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 56-year-old man to life imprisonment in a 2015 double murder case reported in Mallepally. The accused had allegedly set a couple ablaze, leading to their deaths. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000

Doctors at Aster Prime Hospitals in Hyderabad successfully treated a 43-year-old man who suffered cardiac arrest during brain tumour surgery. After prolonged resuscitation, the team revived him, completed the operation and ensured full neurological recovery, according to a hospital release

The Task Force and local police arrested two persons in Gudimalkapur for drug peddling and seized 5.1 kg of marijuana worth Rs 2.6 lakh. The accused allegedly sourced the drug from Maharashtra and sold it in Hyderabad

MV Soundararajan, senior priest of Chilkur Balaji Temple, passed away at the age of 90 due to age-related illness. Devotees and leaders paid tribute to his spiritual service, reforms and efforts to promote equality and simplicity in worship

The State’s 2026-27 budget process has drawn criticism after review meetings were postponed and the session delayed. With Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in Delhi, concerns have emerged over bureaucratic dominance and lack of ministerial oversight in budget planning.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of CS Soundararajan, chief priest of Chilkur Balaji Temple. He and KT Rama Rao praised the priest’s spiritual and social service and expressed condolences to his family and devotees

Around 150 families in Kismatpur are preparing to protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project under the Musi Riverfront Development. Landowners allege forced acquisition and demand Rs 10 crore per acre as compensation.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government for forming an education commission without qualified experts. He questioned the credibility of the proposed education policy and demanded transparency and proper academic representation in decision-making