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Despite being in power, the Congress failed to convert municipal polls into a clean sweep, as the BRS staged a strong comeback from the opposition, retaining its urban base and signalling growing public discontent midway through the government’s term

In a dramatic turn of events, the BRS clinched victories in three wards across Medak district that ended in ties after multiple rounds of counting. In Dubbak, Toopran and Narsapur municipalities, Returning Officers resorted to coin tosses and drawing lots to break deadlocks between BRS and Congress candidates.

For the first time, the Maha Shivaratri jatara of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada will be held at the Bheemeshwara Swamy temple due to ongoing renovation works. Scheduled from February 14 to 16, the three-day fair is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states.

The BRS has won both municipalities in the Gajwel constituency, represented by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao. In Gajwel, the party secured 11 of 20 wards, while Congress won seven, BJP one, and an Independent one.

Despite being in power and mounting an aggressive campaign, the Congress failed to replicate the BRS’s 2020 municipal sweep, with the opposition putting up a strong fight and preventing a landslide, reflecting growing public unease with the ruling party

Former MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao accused the Congress of kidnapping BRS corporator Guguloth Rambabu from the 32nd division of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation. The incident reportedly occurred while Rambabu was at the former MLA’s residence in Old Paloncha.

The Kothagudem Municipal Corporation delivered a hung verdict with Congress and CPI winning 22 divisions each, BRS eight, independents six, and BJP one.

TVK chief Vijay said his power-sharing offer has unsettled political alliances and rattled Chief Minister M K Stalin at a Salem rally. He also criticised the DMK on governance, defended his party over rally deaths, and expressed confidence of winning the 2026 polls

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended his government’s decision to reveal alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddus, calling concealment sacrilege. He also highlighted development plans, investment targets, and welfare measures while criticising opposition leaders over the controversy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a special deposit of Rs 5,000 to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar scheme ahead of Assembly polls, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties, who termed it an election-driven move

Government data shows that pothole-related road accident deaths rose by 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the worst-affected state, accounting for more than half of the total fatalities

The first leg of Parliament’s Budget session concluded on Friday after repeated disruptions over trade issues and political protests. The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 following a three-week recess for committee reviews and budget scrutiny

A political controversy has erupted over the full singing of Vande Mataram, with BJP leaders defending the move and calling objections condemnable, while the Samajwadi Party said it respects the national song and has no opposition to it

The civic poll results in erstwhile Adilabad district dealt a setback to the ruling Congress, which had predicted a strong performance. Six municipalities, including Adilabad and Bhainsa, delivered hung verdicts, leaving independents, BJP and AIMIM in decisive positions.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said 532 Naxalites have been killed and over 2,700 have surrendered since January 2024. He said strong security operations and rehabilitation measures are helping the state move towards ending the Maoist menace

Kamalapuram Gitanjali, wife of suspended constable Ramesh, won a ward in Cheriyal Municipality for the BRS, overcoming allegations, pressure and controversy, as the party secured a majority and prepared to form the civic body

Tension gripped Khammam after BRS and CPI (M) cadres staged a protest at the Edulapuram counting centre, accusing election officials of bias for refusing recount requests in wards where BRS candidates lost by narrow margins of five and eight votes.

Forest officials in Telangana have stepped up efforts to capture a tiger that has been roaming across Siddipet, Jangaon and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts for over a month, killing 18 cattle in 12 villages.

Tension flared in Jangaon after Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy allegedly attempted to abduct an independent candidate who had pledged support to the BRS.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he continues to live with hope and confidence amid leadership speculation. He said time will provide answers and stressed patience, even as reports suggest talks on a possible power transition

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report on Manipur ethnic violence cases within two weeks. It also suggested that the Manipur and Gauhati High Courts may monitor trials and asked governments to implement rehabilitation measures

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao described the party’s victory in over 700 municipal wards as a clear sign of public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Telangana. He vowed that BRS would continue to hold the Congress accountable.

An interfaith marriage in Meerut was postponed after protests by Hindu organisations and security concerns. Police deployed additional forces and said the situation is under control. The woman denied allegations and said she was marrying of her own free will

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress’s claim of a landslide victory in the Telangana municipal polls, arguing that the ruling party secured only about 60 per cent of urban local bodies. He highlighted hung verdicts in several councils and accused Congress of irregularities and inducements.