Hyderabad

The Telangana government has announced the introduction of a Road Safety Cess on new vehicle purchases from March 1 to generate dedicated funds for traffic management and accident prevention. The cess, ranging between Rs 2,000 and Rs 10,000 depending on vehicle category, is expected to raise Rs 270 crore annually.

The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has uncovered serious violations in eight private eye clinics in Miryalaguda, where unqualified ophthalmic technicians were found performing surgeries and prescribing medicines without supervision.

The Telangana government has carried out a large-scale reshuffle of the IAS cadre, transferring 45 senior officials across various departments. Key changes include Sanjay Kumar moving to Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, N Sridhar taking charge of ITE&C and Industries,

The Telangana CID has arrested Vikas Kumar Sakhare, former COO of Falcon Group, in connection with a large-scale deposit fraud. The accused allegedly lured investors with fake invoice discounting schemes, promising high returns.

South Central Railway launched a ‘Rail Parcel Logistics’ app offering end-to-end parcel booking, real-time tracking and doorstep services across seven cities. SCR also signed an MoU with IIM Bangalore to develop a long-term freight strategy targeting 2030 goals

The CSE and AIML departments of CMR Engineering College organised a two-day CSI AI 100K Program to equip students with industry-aligned Artificial Intelligence skills. Over 800 students attended sessions led by AI experts and industry professionals

Nehru Zoological Park has appealed to citizens to vote for its Indian Mouse Deer conservation project under the ‘Beacons of Hope’ initiative. The project focuses on breeding and reintroduction of the rare species. Voting closes at 7 pm on February 26

The School Education Department has intensified efforts to ensure 100 per cent Aadhaar enrolment and mandatory biometric updates for all students in government and private schools. Officials said timely updates are crucial to avoid issues during NEET, JEE and other national-level entrance examinations

Dev Ruparelia recorded a straight-game victory over Rokas Lesinskas in the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem as several Indian men’s singles players, including Pranit Somani and Akhil Reddy Bobba, advanced to the next round with impressive performances

Osmania University police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 3.88 lakh from her employer’s residence in Habsiguda. The accused reportedly confessed during questioning. The stolen property has been recovered, police said

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

Hyderabad golfer Vivaan Pinnapareddy continues to impress in the junior circuit, winning the Junior Golf Championship Category C title and securing multiple podium finishes in national tournaments, strengthening his ambition to represent India in international competitions

G Shankara Rao and Prasad starred with impressive bowling performances as ECORSA defeated City Police by five wickets, while Cavaliers Cricket Club recorded a comfortable 30-run victory in matches of the UCC cricket tournament in Visakhapatnam

Off-spinner Dhrithi Kesari produced a brilliant six-wicket haul to help Hyderabad force a tie against Uttarakhand in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 Cricket Championship match after Uttarakhand looked set for victory at Dehradun

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

Chennai’s A Vishwaa emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online chess tournament after scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. Arpit Chauhan and Srujan Keerthan finished second and third respectively in the competitive online event

The Telangana State Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board has released the provisional list of applicants for 607 Assistant Professor posts in government medical colleges, inviting objections through its website between February 26 and February 28, 2026, as recruitment enters the final stage

Land acquisition issues and protests by residents have delayed the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project in Hyderabad. Families of Madhu Park Ridge apartments fear displacement, while officials say the land falls within the buffer zone

Tushar Gandhi has opposed the Telangana government’s proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project and tallest Gandhi statue, calling the Rs 5,000-crore initiative ego-driven and anti-Gandhian, and warning of protests over displacement and lack of consultation with the Gandhi family

NTPC Southern Region Headquarters organised a CSR meet in Hyderabad, highlighting initiatives in health, education, and sports. The event featured MoAs to support softball teams and community mobility, and celebrated beneficiaries of free cardiac surgeries for children

NTPC Regional Executive Director Arindam Sinha visited the Ramagundam plant in Peddapalli and reviewed its operational performance. He inspected facilities, interacted with staff, and chaired a review meeting to assess efficiency and future priorities

The Telangana government will construct permanent buildings for Tahsildar and RDO offices functioning in rented and dilapidated premises. Sixty offices will be covered in the first phase, followed by reconstruction of 170 offices to improve transparency and public service delivery

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy denied allegations linked to the Veenavanka Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara incident and accused the Congress government of political vendetta. He demanded release of CCTV footage and called for action against senior police officers

The Telangana High Court began final hearings on petitions filed by K Chandrashekhar Rao and others challenging the Justice P C Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project irregularities. Senior counsel argued the findings were legally and procedurally flawed