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Police in Doda district have launched a poster campaign seeking information on wanted terrorists, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, amid intensified security operations across the Jammu region. Search and combing drives have been stepped up in several districts

Preparations are underway for the 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. The event, led by Sadhguru and attended by dignitaries, will feature spiritual rituals, music and meditation

Pothole-related deaths in India are rising, with over 5,000 accidents reported in recent years. From Uttar Pradesh to Telangana, data reveals systemic road maintenance failures. Are these accidents — or preventable governance lapses? A deep analysis of accountability and infrastructure breakdown.

With no party securing a majority in the 36-member Mahabubabad Municipality, independents have become decisive in the upcoming chairperson election. Congress, with 16 seats including CPI(M) support, and BRS, with 14 seats including CPI backing, are vying for control.

Official data from the State Election Commission show the Congress secured 39 per cent vote share in Telangana municipal polls, with 61 per cent of voters backing other parties. The figures challenge claims of a clean sweep and highlight a competitive electoral landscape.

An FIR has been registered against 10 Osmania University students following a protest demanding hostel facilities and the removal of the Director of Campus Women Hostels, Prof. Kalyani Laxmi. Police said the protest violated a university circular banning demonstrations on campus.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to strengthen venture capital and support innovation. The fund will focus on deep tech, early-stage founders and regional growth across India

The BRS’s one-lakh signature campaign for merging civilian areas of Secunderabad Cantonment into GHMC has collected over 74,000 signatures. Party supporters, RWAs, and shopkeepers are actively participating, with door-to-door campaigns underway in several SCB wards.

The BJP, despite holding four Assembly seats in the erstwhile Adilabad district, failed to secure majorities in the recent municipal elections. Congress, AIMIM and independents now hold the balance of power.

A 36-year-old man in North 24 Parganas was allegedly murdered and dismembered after being called for SIR-related document verification. Police arrested a Booth Level Officer and another accused. Parts of the body were recovered, while the motive remains unknown

A controversy erupted in Mancherial after a video surfaced showing BJP candidate Jadi Thirupathi’s family members allegedly reclaiming cash from voters following his narrow defeat in the municipal elections.

Police in Hyderabad are hunting Ajith Kumar alias Shiva, who allegedly stole Rs 60 lakh from an Axis Bank ATM in Gachibowli. The suspect abandoned the vehicle, moved through Ashok Nagar and Miyapur, and is now believed to be in the IDA Bollaram area.

Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said the SIT probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case is in its final stage under High Court supervision. The investigation relates to alleged misappropriation from temple idols and door frames

Civil and restoration works at Hyderabad’s Paigah Palace are underway as HMDA prepares to shift offices to Begumpet. Two new conference halls and additional floors are being added while preserving the heritage building, with completion expected by April–May.

On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, families of CRPF martyrs gathered to remember their loved ones. While paying tribute, some expressed disappointment over unfulfilled promises of memorials and honours, saying their loss remains deeply painful

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress claims of a “clean sweep” in municipal elections, highlighting BRS’ strong performance as ruling party compared to Congress’ previous tenure in opposition. He also criticised BJP’s poor showing and alleged misuse of money in polls

The Hyderabad Traffic Police will launch a special enforcement drive from March 1 targeting motorists driving without a valid Driving Licence. Officials said focused checks will improve compliance and curb minor driving, with strict action against violators and vehicle owners

The Indian Army has opened online registration for Agniveer recruitment across Telangana’s 33 districts under the Secunderabad Army Recruiting Office. Candidates can apply for up to two categories, with the upper age limit raised to 22 years.

Independent candidates have emerged as key players after hung verdicts in at least 30 urban local bodies in Telangana. With major parties short of majority, negotiations and efforts to win support have intensified ahead of elections for civic posts

KP’s 21st Century IAS Academy organised a felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad to honour successful Group-1 rankers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Leaders and academy officials praised the students’ achievements and highlighted the institute’s role in preparing future administrators

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has released the TG EAPACET 2026 notification. Online applications will begin on February 19, with exams scheduled in May. Details on fees, late charges and test centres have also been announced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on its seventh anniversary. Leaders remembered the sacrifice of 40 CRPF personnel and reaffirmed India’s resolve against terrorism

Cyberabad Police organised India’s first ‘Defreeze Accounts Mela’, issuing NOCs to innocent bank customers whose accounts were frozen during cyber fraud investigations. About 110 accounts were verified and defrozen. Officials urged citizens to report fraud and protect banking details.

Pakistan’s Punjab Police arrested 26 terror suspects linked to TTP and Al-Qaeda during intelligence-based operations across the province. Explosives, detonators, and IEDs were recovered. Officials said the suspects had planned attacks on important buildings in different cities.