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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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

A report says India and Japan are entering a new phase of partnership marked by stronger security and technology cooperation. Leaders from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Indo-Pacific and people-to-people ties, highlighting growing investments and strategic collaboration

The BJP has hit back at Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the India-US trade deal, accusing him of spreading false narratives. Party MPs said the agreement would not harm farmers or businesses and defended the Modi government’s policies

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.

Security agencies have uncovered a white-collar terror module in Jammu and Kashmir, where radicalised doctors formed Ansar Interim to plan attacks. Linked to the Red Fort blast, the group’s network spanned Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, officials said

Security agencies have frozen over 8,000 mule accounts in Jammu and Kashmir, exposing a money laundering network linked to global scams. Officials fear funds routed through these accounts could be misused for separatist and anti-national activities, including digital hawala

India has released AI Governance Guidelines anchored in seven Sutras to achieve the vision of “AI for All.” The framework aims to balance innovation with safeguards, driving inclusive growth and supporting the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat 2047

The CBSE has sought an explanation from Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, following parents’ complaints of steep fee hikes and absence of a functional PTA. The school has been given 30 days to respond, failing which action may be initiated.

Jawaharlal Nehru told Congress MPs during the 1954 Lok Sabha debate on Speaker GV Mavalankar’s removal that they were not bound by any whip. He urged members to treat it as a matter of dignity of the House, not party politics