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Shares of IDFC First Bank plunged nearly 20 per cent after the lender disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud involving Haryana government accounts. The Haryana government de-empanelled IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank from government business with immediate effect

Retired employees in Khammam have launched a relay hunger strike demanding the release of pension arrears pending for two years. They also sought payment of DR arrears, implementation of PRC, and better medical facilities, warning of stronger protests if demands are ignored

e-Panchayat computer operators in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to non-payment of salaries for the past four months. Union leaders have urged the government to clear pending dues and implement better pay scales and benefits

The Telangana government has announced that the State budget session will be held from March 16 to 30, beginning with the Governor’s address. The Cabinet also approved the takeover of Hyderabad Metro and land allotments for colleges and party offices

A head constable from Jaipur police station in Mancherial, Dharmaiah, won a gold medal in the under-75 kilogram bodybuilding category at the Telangana State Police Sports and Games-2026 in Hyderabad. He was congratulated by senior police officials

Four people died and 12 others were hospitalised in East Godavari district after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia to the families of the deceased and assured free treatment

Khammam District Collector Anudeep Durisetty has urged officials to use artificial intelligence to improve administrative efficiency. He said AI can help complete work faster, monitor programmes, and deliver government schemes to beneficiaries more effectively

Several parts of Sangareddy and the erstwhile Medak district witnessed untimely rains, hailstorms, and strong winds, damaging crops and injuring cattle. A farmer suffered losses of Rs 6 lakh, while officials began assessing the impact on agriculture and horticulture

Kakatiya University has released the schedule for TG Ed CET-2026 for B Ed admissions in Telangana. Applications will begin on February 23, and the entrance exam will be held on May 12 in two sessions across multiple centres

Farmers in Adilabad staged a sit-in demanding clarity on land acquisition for a proposed airport. They sought compensation of Rs 2 crore per acre and urged the government to inform them in advance, fearing loss of livelihood due to the project

Renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr Ratnam V Mullapudi, founder of Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre, passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 88. He performed over 20,000 surgeries and dedicated his life to affordable cardiac care

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will induct 1,085 electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE initiative to modernise its fleet. The move aims to reduce emissions, cut fuel costs, and improve commuter comfort across Hyderabad and other urban corridors

A Mancherial court has deferred the bail hearing of BRS leader Balka Suman in connection with an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy. Police have sought time to file a counter, while searches by police drew criticism

BRS working president K T Rama Rao has clarified that he has not authorised any organisation in his name and urged supporters to avoid such groups. He said genuine support should be expressed only through the party’s official platform

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has urged the Telangana DGP to take action against those circulating fake news clips wrongly attributed to him. He said the misinformation was aimed at provoking the police and misleading the public

Farmer organisations in Adilabad and neighbouring districts have urged the Centre to extend the cotton procurement deadline till March, citing delayed harvesting due to weather and labour shortage. They warned of losses if forced to sell to private traders

A clash broke out between MBA and economics first-year students at a hostel in Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, over sharing leftover food. Two students suffered head injuries, and police deployed a picket to prevent further trouble

BRS women leaders in Siddipet met the Police Commissioner and Additional Collector seeking strict action against an NSUI leader accused of attempting to rape a woman. They also met the victim and assured her of full support

Farmers in Pindiprolu village of Khammam district have complained that pollution from stone quarries and heavy tippers is damaging crops, roads and health. They alleged that authorities have failed to act despite repeated complaints

The Telangana Commission for Backward Classes has sought reports from the Nagarkurnool District Collector and Endowments Department on the death of a two-month-old baby during a stampede at Kummera village following alleged caste discrimination at a village fair

The Siddipet police registered an attempted rape case against NSUI town president Sadulla Sai Pratap, following a complaint by a woman. The Congress party suspended him from primary membership and removed him from his post as the probe continues

Unseasonal thunderstorms hit Hyderabad on Monday evening, causing waterlogging and severe traffic jams. HYDRAA teams cleared blocked drains while traffic police issued alerts. Several areas recorded heavy rainfall, with Hayathnagar receiving the highest at 17.5 mm.

The Indian Army said its anti-terror operation in Kishtwar district began in April/May last year and led to the elimination of six terrorists. The month-long mission involved multiple security agencies and advanced surveillance tools

Prominent Muslim clerics and leaders in India have condemned the Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan that reportedly permits domestic violence. They called it un-Islamic and urged strong opposition, amid growing global concern over women’s rights