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Despite the launch of a fertiliser booking app to ease urea distribution, farmers continue to face hardships due to smartphone dependence, OTP delays and limited stocks, with tenant farmers struggling the most due to absentee landowners.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of former MLA Balka Suman, calling it illegal and politically motivated, and accused the Congress of misusing police and officials to manipulate municipal elections across Telangana.

BRS district president Balka Suman and three others were remanded to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipal chairperson row. Police cited unlawful assembly and rioting charges, while a BRS–CPI bandh in the town remained peaceful

A wild bison that accidentally fell into an agricultural well at Odepalli village near Karimnagar was rescued by police and forest officials following an alert from locals and later released into a safer location.

Women emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of reservations in the recently held municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district, securing 13 of 19 chairperson posts and a majority of vice-chairperson and ward positions across municipalities.

A CPI (Maoist) area committee member from South Bastar surrendered before Kothagudem police under Operation Cheyutha. Police said 359 Maoist cadres have surrendered since January 2025 and are availing rehabilitation benefits provided by the Telangana government.

An eight-member Telangana archery team has been selected to compete in the Tribal Sports Meet in Delhi. The squad was chosen after joint trials by Khelo India Hyderabad and the Telangana Archery Association and trained in Khammam.

ProteinX, an AI-powered CAD copilot developed by BV Raju Institute of Technology students, won second runner-up at the OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon during the India AI Impact Summit. The team received Rs 2 lakh and recognition for innovation using LLMs.

The Maturi Sports Foundation will organise a seminar on sports medicine and sports psychology at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on February 20, bringing together experts from academia and elite sport to discuss performance, mental health and competitive preparedness.

Madhusudhan Linga clinched the 50 years and above singles title at the Abu Dhabi Masters Games, leading a strong Indian showing that yielded five gold, two silver and seven bronze medals in the tennis competition.

Hyderabad registered a three-wicket win over Saurashtra in the BCCI Senior Women’s One-Day Championship in Ranchi, with Vanka Pooja scoring 60, while HUCC recorded a massive win in the HCA B-Division league and Pooja was named U-23 captain.

Chiranjeevi shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Surekha, calling her the secret behind his success and the strength of their family. The couple, married since 1980, will also celebrate their wedding anniversary on February 20.

A 30-year-old software professional was allegedly killed by her former husband in Vanasthalipuram. Police suspect personal disputes following their divorce may have led to the attack. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.

Panic gripped villages in Ellanthakunta mandal of Sircilla district after a tiger killed four cattle in Thippapuram. Forest officials and wildlife experts are tracking the animal using drones, while villagers have been advised to avoid fields during early mornings and evenings.

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for its 3-2 win over the Netherlands at a ceremony held during the Delhi Open ATP Challenger, with players and officials highlighting teamwork and India’s progress in international tennis.

Rakul Preet Singh shared a fun behind-the-scenes video from her recent outdoor shoot, where she braved low temperatures and sang Bollywood classics. She also posted rehearsal clips for her upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh 2, releasing on May 15.

The arrival time of the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been revised by five minutes. From February 20, 2026, Train No. 20707 will reach Visakhapatnam at 1.50 pm to help reduce congestion and improve platform management.

A 35-year-old auto driver was allegedly strangled to death by his wife at their residence in Bhavani Nagar on Tuesday night. Family members revealed frequent quarrels between the couple, reportedly over the victim's alcohol consumption.

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Hyderabad will meet this evening to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon, which will determine the start of Ramzan. While Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries began observing Ramzan on Wednesday, Hyderabad is expected to follow from Thursday, subject to the committee’s announcement.

The University of Hyderabad’s Department of Theatre Arts participated in the silver jubilee Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026. Its student production, Ek Khoon Sau Baatein 2, was staged in Hyderabad and Delhi, earning appreciation from audiences and theatre practitioners.

Celebrated classical and devotional singer Malavika Anand, an All India Radio graded artist, will perform at Sri Narsimha Swamy Temple, Yadgirigutta, on February 22 as part of the temple’s annual Brahmotsavalu.

Anupama Parameswaran will headline a new psychological thriller directed by Shaan. The yet-to-be-titled film, produced by Prerna Arora and others, is expected to begin shooting in May. The project marks their reunion after a successful short film collaboration.

A hoax bomb threat email sent to the Administrative Officer of Karimnagar district court on Wednesday prompted immediate police action. No explosives were found, and the threat was confirmed as a false alarm.

Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA N Sri Ganesh staged a boycott of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s general meeting, criticising the Central government for delaying elections for five years.