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BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy has demanded immediate justice for tribal farmer Sai Siddu, who was allegedly subjected to third-degree torture by police. Visiting the victim’s village, Reddy called for suspension of the officers involved and comprehensive support for the family.
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During an inspection of the Singur reservoir, GRMB Chairman B P Pandya directed irrigation officials to strictly implement NDSA guidelines to ensure dam safety. The team reviewed infrastructure including crest gates and the GENCO power plant, and discussed water storage and release patterns.
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The agreement is more symbolic than operational—offering Riyadh with reassurance and throwing Islamabad a lifeline
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress of undermining Telangana’s cultural identity by removing Bathukamma from the Telangana Thalli statue. Speaking at Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad, he pledged to continue the party’s fight until K Chandrashekhar Rao is reinstated as Chief Minister.
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Rushed implementation, lack of transparency, and questionable economics are creating avoidable confusion on ethanol-blended fuel policy
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Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has suspended the State government’s memo allowing increased ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG, including Rs. 800 for premiere shows. The Court also directed police to ensure that minors are barred from viewing the ‘A’ certified film.
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The Telangana High Court has suspended a single judge’s order that had set aside Group-1 Mains results and directed revaluation. The Division Bench allowed the Telangana Public Service Commission to proceed with recruitments, subject to the final outcome of writ appeals.
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The CBSE has announced that Class 10 and 12 board exams will commence from February 17, 2026. For the first time, Class 10 exams will be held in two phases, with the second optional session in May for students aiming to improve their scores. The best score will be retained if a student appears in both. Class 12 exams will conclude by April 9.
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Following deadly clashes during a statehood protest led by the Leh Apex Body, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced a district-wide curfew in Leh to prevent further violence. Four people were killed and over 45 injured, including 22 police personnel, as protesters clashed with security forces and torched vehicles.
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Environmental activist Paladugu Gnaneshwar and villagers of Dommadugu staged a protest at Nalla Cheruvu against the release of toxic effluents by pharmaceutical companies. Gnaneshwar, previously on hunger strike, was detained twice by police. The villagers demanded immediate government action to stop the pollution.
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Kothagudem police arrested two youths for murdering retired SCCL employee Gubbala Rammohan Rao (58). The accused attacked him at his house with a hammer over an alleged illicit relationship with a woman in Ramavaram area
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Four employees of Arene Life Sciences in Siddapur, Sadasivapet, sustained serious burns after inflammable chemicals spilled on them at work. They are being treated in Sangareddy, and the CITU union demands better care and justice for the injured
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Battini Sagar (35), a cable TV worker from Sujathanagar, died after falling from the second floor of a building at Gollagudem railway quarters in Kothagudem. Police have registered a case, and investigation into the accident is ongoing
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Fans of actor Pawan Kalyan staged a protest at Asian Theatre in Bhadrachalam, alleging denial of tickets for the OG movie premiere. The protest escalated with fans locking the ticket counter and manager’s office, displaying banners to express their anger over the cancellation.
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HCA Healthcare inaugurated its first Global Capability Centre outside the US at Raidurg, Hyderabad. Spread over 4 lakh square feet with an investment of Rs 620 crore, the centre is expected to generate 3,000 jobs by 2026
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Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically
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The GHMC Standing Committee has proposed renaming the Telugu Thalli flyover to Telangana Thalli flyover and recommended it to the State government. It also approved land acquisition for road widening near RK Puram, extended streetlight maintenance till December 2025.
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A sand boa, injured after a crowbar fell on it in Sircilla town, was saved by veterinary doctor Abhilash. The doctor performed emergency surgery, adjusting the intestines and stitching the wound. The snake is now stable under observation
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Telangana leaders’ conflicting claims on Krishna water allocations—from 500 TMC to 904 TMC—have drawn sharp criticism from experts, opposition, and even ruling party circles. Experts warn such flip-flops may weaken the State’s case at the tribunal
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A 22-year-old tribal farmer from Nalgonda has alleged brutal custodial violence and casteist abuse by police officials after a scuffle over urea supply. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread outrage, raising questions about police conduct and caste discrimination in rural Telangana.
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Srini Gopalan's appointment comes as US President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a staggering USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
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The Hafizpet railway station in Hyderabad is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme at a cost of Rs 29.21 crore. With 80% work completed, it will feature modern amenities like lifts, escalators, waiting halls, and divyangjan-friendly facilities by 2025
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After Dasara break, Telangana’s Intermediate Board will begin surprise inspections at private and corporate colleges to check if weekly PT, meditation, and lab sessions are held. This aims to reduce student stress and improve their mental and physical health
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A housing inauguration event in Khammam turned chaotic when a misfired rocket ignited an auto-rickshaw loaded with firecrackers, injuring two and causing panic. Despite the incident, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy continued with the programme, interacting with beneficiaries before departing for Kothagudem.
