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Timor-Leste’s ambassador Karlito Nunes visited Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad on Sunday, following an invitation from Nawab Mir Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of Nizam VII.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the death of Excise Constable G Soumya and directed police officials to take stringent action against those responsible. Two accused have been arrested, while two remain absconding.
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The Telangana Progressive Teachers Federation (TPTF) criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging continued neglect of the education sector. TPTF leader Mutyala Ravinder said that despite India’s claim of being the world’s fourth-largest economy, the government has failed to allocate sufficient funds for education over the past 12 years.
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BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was interrogated by the SIT for over four hours in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Despite police restrictions and traffic disruptions, the day unfolded more like a political roadshow than a legal proceeding.
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Pakistan will not play India in their scheduled T20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15 after receiving conditional approval to participate. The decision is seen as solidarity with Bangladesh, who withdrew citing security concerns
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to coordinate with technical institutions and design teams to accelerate rehabilitation works on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme barrages. He stressed the need for aligning CWPRS testing schedules with project designers to ensure timely validation.
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka criticised the Union Budget, claiming Telangana was denied fair allocations despite repeated appeals. He highlighted the exclusion of projects such as Musi river rejuvenation, Regional Ring Road, Metro Rail expansion, and a semiconductor unit.
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Senior BRS leaders launched a sharp attack on the Congress government after party president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was questioned for hours by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case. Leaders termed the move as political vendetta and institutional harassment, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misusing investigative agencies.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on the Union Government and Congress leadership, alleging that Telangana was once again denied its rightful share in the Union Budget 2026-27. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s repeated visits to Delhi as futile, accusing both Congress and BJP of failing to secure funds for the State.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the Union Budget, calling it well-balanced and forward-looking. He said it aligns with state priorities, boosts manufacturing, MSMEs and technology, and supports Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat
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The house of former minister and YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh was allegedly vandalised and set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam, NTR district. The party blamed political intimidation, while police said no arrests have been made and the situation is under control
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government over SIT notices issued to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. KTR said KCR, who led the Telangana Statehood movement, remained invincible despite political attacks.
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Students of Paramita Heritage School, Karimnagar, won the Wipro earthian Awards 2025 for their work on waste management and sustainability. Their project involved community awareness, composting research, and field interactions, earning national recognition
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Healthcare leaders in Hyderabad reacted cautiously to the Union Budget 2026-27, noting that while it signals a shift toward patient-centric and globally competitive healthcare, it fails to meet expectations on public health expenditure.
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A 28-year-old pharmacist was allegedly killed by her husband in Banjara Hills after a quarrel over his drinking habit. Police said the woman died after he kicked a stool while she threatened suicide. The accused has been taken into custody
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 3.5 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger at RGI Airport in Hyderabad. The man, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur, was arrested and produced before court. Further investigation is underway
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Medicover Cancer Institute organised an all-women bike rally at Hitec City to promote cancer awareness and early screening. About 100 women participated, while doctors highlighted the role of advanced treatment and timely diagnosis in improving survival rates
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn sharp criticism in Telangana for ignoring major infrastructure and urban development proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore, including the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, and Musi River rejuvenation.
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Hyderabad traffic police booked 356 persons during a drunken driving drive on Saturday night. The offenders included two-wheeler, three-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers. Three persons recorded very high alcohol levels and will be produced before court
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BRS activists staged widespread protests across Karimnagar and other Telangana districts against the SIT summons issued to party president K Chandrashekhar Rao in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Demonstrations included dharnas, rasta rokos, bike rallies, and burning of effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
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Hyderabad police are yet to identify two suspects who shot and robbed a Kerala-based businessman of Rs 6 lakh near an ATM in Koti. Special teams are scanning CCTV footage and questioning suspects as investigations continue
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Cigarette prices have risen by Rs 22 to Rs 25 per pack following the implementation of additional excise duty and health cess from February 1. Distributors warn the hike may encourage smuggling and counterfeit products
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A tiger roaming in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district attacked a calf at Gandamalla village, marking the fourth such incident since January 17. Villagers discovered pugmarks and reported the attack to forest officials, who installed camera traps and deployed drones to monitor the predator.
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has simplified customs procedures by rationalising exemptions, waiving duty on 17 cancer drugs, easing baggage rules, and cutting duty on personal imports to 10 per cent. It also introduced a trust-based system using AI and faster dispute settlement
