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Shai Hope’s unbeaten 61 and Jason Holder’s four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup. The convincing win made them the first team to qualify for the Super Eights stage
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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.
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After winning Kyathanpalli municipality, the BRS has intensified efforts to secure chairperson posts in Kagaznagar, Bellampalli and Khanapur. The party is working to attract independents and allies to gain control of key civic bodies in the Adilabad region
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Boggula Srinivas, the author of the 2014 book ‘Pawan Kalyan Hatao – Politics Bachao’, died in a tragic road accident in Khammam when his car plunged into the Palair reservoir. He had earlier faced death threats following the release of his controversial book.
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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
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Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive
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More than 70,000 devotees visited the Bheemeshwara Temple in Vemulawada on Maha Shivaratri. The three-day jatara began on Saturday, with officials and ministers offering silk cloths and authorities making special arrangements for pilgrims
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The hung verdict in 38 Urban Local Bodies across Telangana has triggered intense political manoeuvring, with the Congress relying on ex-officio members and independents to secure control of key municipalities.
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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
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A 22-year-old man from Narsapur in Medak district died at Gandhi Hospital after battling for life for 26 days following a suicide attempt. He had consumed weedicide after his marriage proposal was rejected, police said
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The municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district have left both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress short of majority in five municipalities, making the BJP a decisive player despite winning fewer wards.
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Lakhs of devotees visited major Shiva temples across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Maha Shivratri. Special prayers, holy baths and improved facilities marked the celebrations, with people arriving from Telangana and Maharashtra
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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.
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Factional infighting within the Congress has affected its bid to secure key posts in the newly formed Asifabad municipality. With independents holding the balance, rival groups led by Puranam Sathish and K Vishwaprasad Rao are competing for control
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the ruling Congress of resorting to undemocratic practices to gain control in over 30 hung municipalities in Telangana. He alleged that Congress was using coercion, police pressure, and hired goons to lure corporators.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Six children who were forced into begging at a temple fair near Kagaznagar were rescued during inspections by officials and volunteers. The children and their parents were counselled, and authorities warned of legal action against those encouraging child begging
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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.
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A 30-year-old man, Bole Vishwanath, was beaten to death by unidentified persons on the Jagtial bypass road. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, suspecting personal disputes as the motive behind the murder
