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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that Vande Bharat AC Chair Car fares average Rs 2.19 per km for 300–400 km journeys, much lower than similar services abroad, helping drive high passenger demand and near-full occupancy

Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol as Kazakhstan claimed four golds on day eight of the Asian Shooting Championship. India’s medal tally rose to 41 gold, 19 silver and 15 bronze with two days left

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that the delayed Kothapatnam fishing harbour project in Andhra Pradesh will be completed by December 2027 at a revised cost of Rs 441.88 crore, after the earlier contract was cancelled due to slow progress

Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.

As polling for urban local bodies concluded in Hyderabad, BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of widespread misuse of power and violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The BRS expressed confidence that voter discontent would be reflected in the results.

South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a dramatic T20 World Cup clash that went into two Super Overs. Rickelton and de Kock starred with the bat, while Gurbaz’s explosive 84 kept Afghanistan alive before Rabada’s no balls forced a thrilling finish

Hyderabad’s civic administration evolved from the Baldia system (1869) to the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and later the GHMC (2007). The 2025 reorganisation expanded the city to 300 wards, reflecting a long and complex municipal history.

The BRS lodged multiple complaints with the State Election Commission, accusing Congress leaders of large-scale violations of the Model Code of Conduct during municipal polling in Telangana. Allegations include illegal voter transportation, booth interference, intimidation, misuse of official machinery, and bribery.

The SHE Teams of Malkajgiri Commissionerate apprehended 81 individuals, including 25 minors, for harassing women and girls during the last fortnight of January. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Women Safety) T. Usha Rani urged women to lodge complaints without fear.

A massive fire gutted a large quantity of plastic scrap at Indresham in Patancheru mandal of Sangareddy district on Wednesday, triggering panic among residents. Firefighters rushed to the spot, but the material was destroyed before the blaze was controlled

A three-year-old boy was allegedly beaten by an Anganwadi teacher in Venkatapur village of Rajanna-Sircilla district, leaving him injured. The parents have lodged a police complaint, accusing the teacher of assaulting their son without any provocation

A controversy has erupted in Sangareddy after videos showed TPCC leader T Jagga Reddy allegedly abusing police personnel and trying to enter a polling station. The incident has triggered widespread debate, with calls for equal action against political leaders

Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar’s 58th division after police resorted to a lathi charge following a clash between BJP and BRS supporters at a polling station. The incident began when a woman found her vote had already been cast

The BRS has opposed the Telangana government’s decision to divide GHMC into three corporations, calling it undemocratic and unilateral. Party leaders accused the government of avoiding elections and taking decisions without public consultation or scientific study

More than 27,700 in-service teachers failed the TG TET January 2026 exam, with poor results in Paper II. Teachers blame the syllabus and question pattern. A Supreme Court deadline now requires most teachers to clear TET within two years.

A 14-year-old girl in East Midnapore, who was declared dead by several doctors after consuming pesticide, was revived by an alert ambulance technician. She recovered after seven days of treatment at Contai Sub-district Hospital and was discharged on Wednesday

The Supreme Court has reduced compensation awarded to a woman over a faulty haircut at a luxury hotel salon from Rs 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh, saying damages in consumer cases must be backed by reliable evidence and not mere claims

Tension prevailed in Nagarkurnool’s 15th ward after BRS leaders accused Congress leaders of encouraging bogus voting. Heated arguments followed, prompting police intervention. A separate video allegedly showing money distribution in another ward also surfaced on social media

Coursera has partnered with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY to launch the free Yuva AI for All course. The six-module programme teaches basic AI skills, safety and ethics. Learners will receive a government certificate upon completion.

Two sisters aged 21 and 14, who left home after being scolded by their father, were traced near Vijayawada by Jeedimetla police using technical inputs and bus tracking details. They were safely reunited with their family.

Polling gathered momentum across 10 municipalities and one municipal corporation in the erstwhile Adilabad district, with nearly half of the electorate casting votes by 1 pm on Wednesday, officials said, indicating steady participation in the urban civic elections

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested five men for running a fake online loan racket posing as Mudra officials. A 36-year-old woman lost nearly Rs 1 lakh after being promised a Rs 3 lakh loan. Police are tracing the money trail.

Several clashes and heated arguments were reported during municipal polling in Khammam, Warangal and nearby areas on Wednesday. Workers of various political parties accused each other and the police of bias, while residents also raised questions over government promises

Congress leader T. Jagga Reddy allegedly threatened a police inspector in Sangareddy’s 34th ward, accusing authorities of favouring the opposition. Video footage shows him attempting to barge into the polling station and warning the police and home guards of consequences.