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BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers by delaying the release of Rythu Bharosa financial assistance.

The Congress government in Telangana is preparing to present the 2026–27 State Budget with an estimated outlay of Rs 3.2–3.25 lakh crore. Despite financial constraints, the Budget is expected to prioritise welfare schemes, education, health, irrigation, and infrastructure projects.

A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of shielding those responsible for the death of a two-month-old infant in Nagarkurnool. He demanded immediate arrests and murder charges against the accused, alleging caste prejudice behind the attack during Mallanna Swamy Jatara.

Punjagutta police have issued a lookout notice against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by actress Karate Kalyani over alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities. Police are seeking social media account details as part of the ongoing investigation.

With zakat collections in Hyderabad expected to touch Rs 400 crore this Ramzan, concerns over transparency and alleged misuse have emerged. Many youngsters are now directly distributing zakat to support education and small businesses instead of donating to organisations.

A 30-year-old woman from Alwal delivered a baby girl after receiving free IVF treatment at Gandhi Hospital. After multiple failed attempts at private hospitals, she successfully conceived and gave birth through the hospital’s first successful IVF programme.

The Indian government has directed oil companies to sell petrol blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum RON of 95 from April 1, 2026. This move aims to reduce oil imports, cut emissions, and boost demand for crops like sugarcane and maize.

India’s T20I players have made significant strides in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. Abhishek Sharma retained his No.1 spot among batters, while Ishan Kishan broke into the top five. Globally, Sikandar Raza reclaimed the No.1 all-rounder position, and Corbin Bosch surged in the bowling rankings.

Bill Gates apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a “huge mistake,” while denying any illicit conduct. He admitted past affairs and acknowledged reputational damage, maintaining he never engaged with Epstein’s victims or crimes

A suicide blast at Dajil checkpost near Dera Darya Khan bridge in Bhakkar district killed two police personnel, shutting the key highway between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The attack comes amid rising militancy in Pakistan following the TTP ceasefire collapse

Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, the CPI(M) is intensifying cultural outreach to secure a third term for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. By engaging film icons like Mohanlal and other artists, the party aims to strengthen its public image 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The resolution was supported by 107 countries, opposed by 12, and saw 51 abstentions, including India and the US.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured MoUs worth Rs 11,000 crore with leading Japanese firms during his Japan visit. Agreements across manufacturing, automotive electronics, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate aim to boost industrial capacity and strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR, India’s first national counterterrorism policy, outlining a zero-tolerance approach against terror. The strategy emphasises proactive prevention, proportionate response, intelligence integration, ecosystem targeting, and international cooperation to dismantle terror networks and sleeper cells

The Kerala High Court will hear petitions challenging the certification of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond, scheduled for release on February 27. Petitioners argue that the film’s teaser and trailer misrepresent Kerala’s communal harmony and could incite disharmony.

An 18-year-old first-year engineering student at RGUKT Basar allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday. The cause remains unknown.

A US military transport plane hit a concrete barrier while taking off from a road during contingency training in Laoac, Pangasinan, injuring five American personnel. The exercise was coordinated with Philippine authorities. Officials said the cause remains under investigation

A bride was critically injured after her alleged former lover shot her during the jaimala ceremony at a wedding in Chausa, Buxar district. The accused fled the scene. Police have launched raids and are investigating the suspected love-affair angle behind the attack

A 22-year-old YouTuber and BSc student died by suicide at her uncle’s residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad. Police reports suggest she had been emotionally distressed following a breakup with her boyfriend, also a YouTuber, about a year ago.

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony

The makers of The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, have released the film’s first single Aaya Sher on the actor’s birthday. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by Kasarla Shyam and vocals by Telangana folk singers, the track blends tribal percussion with electronic grit.

In New Delhi, intelligence agencies suspect a proxy terror role in the killing of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur. A little-known group claimed responsibility, amid concerns of renewed attempts to destabilise Punjab through cross-border and Khalistan-linked operations