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Former Manthani MLA Chandrupatla Ram Reddy passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The 80-year-old leader had a long political career, beginning as a sarpanch and later representing Manthani as a TDP MLA.

Farmers staged a road blockade at Gavvalapally junction in Medak district after failing to access the fertiliser booking app to buy urea. Officials intervened and assured the farmers that the issue would be taken up with higher authorities.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will begin district tours from Wednesday to campaign for the Congress party in the municipal elections scheduled on February 11. He will address public meetings across several districts, starting from Miryalguda and concluding at Bhupalpally.

The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen has launched its campaign for the municipal polls across the State, with party president Asaduddin Owaisi leading outreach programmes. The party is banking on its past electoral performance in Telangana, Maharashtra and Bihar

The India-US trade deal is expected to help stabilise the rupee, narrow the current account deficit and boost foreign direct investment, according to a report. Improved market access and tariff certainty could support exports, manufacturing investment and medium-term economic growth

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a legal metrology inspector in Khammam for allegedly demanding a bribe to certify a repaired weighbridge. Officials said the accused was caught based on recorded evidence and will be produced before a special court in Warangal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said self-confidence is the key force that makes everything possible and will help realise the dream of Viksit Bharat. His remarks came hours after India and the US announced a trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian goods

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, saying it would boost jobs, growth and innovation. Leaders and experts said the agreement strengthens strategic and technology cooperation between the two countries.

The rupee rose sharply by 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar in early trade after the US cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the move could improve FII interest in Indian markets.

A wandering tiger killed a calf in Basantpur village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Monday night. Forest officials have launched tracking operations and plan to install camera traps and set up a cage to monitor the animal’s movement.

A 26-year-old woman from Kukatpally was found dead in Hussain Sagar after going missing for two days. Police suspect suicide, citing emotional distress linked to repeated failures in marriage talks and family responsibilities.

A day after former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was questioned by the SIT, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised self-styled claims of being the “Father of the State” and defended the probe, rejecting objections to the inquiry process

A Maharashtra man aspiring to contest panchayat elections allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter in Telangana to bypass the two-child eligibility norm. Police arrested him and the sitting Sarpanch, charging them with murder, kidnapping and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said players will abide by the government and PCB’s decision to boycott the India clash in the T20 World Cup. Former captains Afridi, Yousuf and Latif also backed the move, citing ICC’s handling of Bangladesh

A police constable was booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing his wife using her caste name and assaulting her in public while intoxicated. A video of the incident went viral, prompting police action

Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup could cost the ICC and broadcasters up to USD 250 million. The marquee fixture, usually a revenue driver, is absent, raising questions of financial impact and tournament integrity

Former spinner Danish Kaneria criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup clash against India, saying it sends a message of fear and damages their own cricket. He warned the move could complicate Pakistan’s path to the knockouts

India U17 women’s team lost 0-2 to Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship at Pokhara, Nepal. Goals from Arpita Biswas and Alpi Akter sealed the win. India remain second in the table and next face Bhutan on February 4

Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh have urged the ICC to take legal action against Pakistan for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India. Gavaskar predicted a possible U-turn, while Harbhajan said the decision could impact the entire tournament

England defeated India by five wickets in the third Mixed Disability T20I at Greater Noida, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. Majid’s unbeaten 76 anchored India’s innings, but Angus Brown’s 61 guided England to victory

Teenager Anahat Singh claimed her maiden PSA Bronze-level title at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, defeating World No 10 Georgina Kennedy in straight games. The 17-year-old Indian star has now won 15 PSA Tour titles, underscoring her rising stature

The principal of the Government Nursing College was suspended for dereliction of duty and unauthorised absence. An inquiry found she allegedly misused students for personal work and caused inconvenience by installing CCTV cameras in the hostel.

KFIN Technologies defeated Blue Yonder by six wickets to win the Diamond Cup in the PCC Purecorp Challengers League cricket tournament in Hyderabad. In the Platinum Cup final, Highradius Blasters outplayed Salesforce Warriors by 130 runs, powered by Mallibabu’s unbeaten 71

M Hemanth Reddy (137) and SDNV Prasad (101) struck centuries for Andhra in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Indore. Andhra fell just eight runs short in their chase of 327, ending in a draw