Hyderabad

BRS working president K T Rama Rao said Telangana emerged as India’s IT growth engine under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, citing a 299 per cent rise in IT exports and a 33 per cent share in new IT jobs.

Telangana is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures as winter conditions give way to early summer-like weather, the IMD said. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail, though parts of the State may see unseasonal rain later this month.

Ahead of mayoral and chairperson elections across Telangana, the BRS has accused the Congress and BJP of engineering backroom deals to edge it out of power in hung civic bodies, triggering tensions, allegations of coercion and political drama.

A fire broke out in a locked house at Kukatpally late Sunday night, allegedly triggered by an oil lamp lit for Maha Shivaratri. Fire personnel controlled the blaze in time, and no injuries were reported.

Bill Gates will visit Andhra Pradesh to discuss collaboration in health, education and agriculture with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, review real-time governance initiatives and assess the Sanjeevani digital health project supported by the Gates Foundation.

The initiative aims to promote grassroots football development and encourage sports participation among school children

Challa Shaahanth and Gajji Rushikesh got second and third places with five points each out of six rounds of the tournament

Tension gripped Manikonda on Sunday evening when a large police contingent arrived at the residence of former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy. The move was reportedly linked to a case registered against him following alleged violations during the counting of municipal election votes in Tandur.

A 19-year-old student, Mohammed Shoeb Ahmed of Hassannagar, Rajendranagar, died in a tragic accident near Telangana High Court on Sunday morning.

Abdul Salam Shaik, a 34-year-old catering worker from Mumbai, succumbed to injuries at Gandhi Hospital after being attacked by his team leader Saddam in Attapur.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress of misusing power during municipal elections and urged the SEC to ensure transparency in upcoming mayor and chairperson polls. He also alleged police interference and political collusion

After losing in municipal elections, several Congress candidates in Telangana allegedly demanded voters return money and gifts given during campaigning. Videos of such incidents went viral, drawing criticism and raising questions over poll practices and ethics

The Attapur police arrested Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab for allegedly breaking into a Chintalmet home and stealing gold and silver ornaments. The suspects confessed, and police have remanded them, acting swiftly after the homeowner’s complaint.

Facing weak revenues and rising debt, the Telangana government is preparing a cautious 2026–27 Budget with limited fiscal space. While Central transfers offer some relief, balancing welfare promises and financial discipline remains a major challenge

After Telangana Today highlighted piles of garbage near Gudimalkapur Market in Hyderabad, GHMC’s Sanitation wing promptly cleared the roadside waste on Sunday morning, restoring cleanliness and easing inconvenience for commuters and shoppers visiting the market.

A wandering tiger in Siddipet has prompted forest officials to attempt tranquilisation and relocation for human and animal safety. Despite previous trap attempts, experts are setting up camera traps and following NTCA guidelines to capture and radio-collar the tiger.

Veteran footballers in Secunderabad are concerned over construction of a compound wall on Trimulgherry football ground, a historic site producing Olympians and national players. The SCB handed land to HMDA for road widening, prompting fears of losing access.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government has no land available for distribution to tribals, despite earlier promises. Speaking at Sevalal Maharaj Jayanthi celebrations, he urged ST youth to focus on education and dismissed claims of welfare neglect

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav has called upon party cadres to organise grand celebrations across Telangana on February 17 to mark the birthday of party president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao

Sikhs in Hyderabad and Secunderabad observed Shaheedi Divas marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Devotees gathered at Gurudwara Saheb Sitafalmandi for prayers, Shabad Kirtans, and Katha, followed by the traditional Guru Ka Langar.

Salam Bayash, coach of Indian cricketer Tilak Varma, will witness his protégé play against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Bayash, Tilak’s mentor since school days, called it a dream come true after 25 years of coaching

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 415 persons, while Cyberabad Police apprehended 196 during weekend drunk driving checks. Several offenders recorded high blood alcohol levels. All accused will have to appear before court as part of the enforcement drive.

Afzalgunj police arrested a 39-year-old Amberpet resident allegedly involved in multiple motorcycle thefts. Three stolen two-wheelers were recovered. The accused was identified through CCTV footage following a complaint from Osmania General Hospital and has been remanded.

Afzalgunj police arrested two Odisha residents for allegedly transporting 10 kilograms of ganja in Hyderabad. The contraband was reportedly concealed in a specially designed vest. One more accused is absconding, and efforts are under way to trace him.