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Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of polls to 11 urban civic bodies, including one corporation and 10 municipalities, in erstwhile Adilabad district on Wednesday. Around 6.7 lakh voters will decide the fate of 1,583 candidates contesting from 328 wards across Adilabad.

The 3rd Buddha Dhamma Yatra, which began in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on February 2, formally entered Telangana at Madhigi village in Sangareddy district. The yatra will culminate at Buddhavanam, Nagarjuna Sagar on March 1.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Telangana government’s appeal against social media activist Shashidhar Goud, popularly known as Nalla Balu, after the High Court quashed cases filed against him for retweeting BRS content. Following the ruling, Karnataka DGP MA Saleem issued a circular directing police officers to verify whether complainants in defamation cases qualify as “persons aggrieved” under law.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has alleged continued phone tapping by the Opposition after an audio clip of his teleconference seeking votes for Congress candidates surfaced. He defended the call, saying employees had the right to vote and claimed the government would probe the issue

An itinerant tiger has restricted its movement to a 5 km radius in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district, killing seven cattle in Ghanpur and Arepally villages. Forest officials have deployed drones, camera traps, and additional personnel to monitor its movements and prevent tiger-human conflict.

The State Election Commission has registered a case against SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct after he toured Dharmapuri and Velgatur in a large convoy during the municipal poll campaign

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused Andhra Pradesh of drawing 664 TMCft of Krishna river water, far exceeding its permitted share of 512 TMCft, while Telangana has used only 20 per cent of its allocation.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy has been accused of multiple model code of conduct violations during the Sangareddy and Sadasivapet municipal elections. He was reportedly caught distributing cash at a tea stall, leading to a case being registered by the police.

As Telangana votes in municipal elections, the campaign has exposed Congress’ struggle to defend its two-year record amid internal dissent and controversy, while the BRS mounts a disciplined challenge, turning civic polls into a broader test of governance and credibility

The centres of the Telangana Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026 commencing May 4 will be equipped with diabetic kits to support students, particularly suffering from diabetes.

A 27-year-old private school teacher in Pocharam was arrested for allegedly grooming a Class X student, eloping, and secretly marrying her. The incident surfaced when the girl’s mother discovered the marriage. Police registered a case following the complaint.

Azim Premji University has opened applications for postgraduate programmes across Bengaluru, Bhopal, and Ranchi campuses. Courses include Development, Education, Economics, Public Health, and Climate Change. Graduates from all disciplines can apply by February 22, 2026.

A speeding private ambulance collided with a stationary truck at Auto Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, on Tuesday, injuring the driver and two patients. One patient was trapped but rescued by locals. All injured were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Pakistan's Supreme Court allowed PTI lawyer Salman Safdar to meet jailed former PM Imran Khan and report on his living conditions. This will be the first legal visit since December, while family and lawyer visits remain restricted over political concerns.

A Joint Action Committee in Khanapur proved that MLA Vedma Bojju’s claim on a school relocation was wrong. Locals identified government land and symbolically visited a temple, demanding the promised integrated school be built in Khanapur mandal headquarters.

Five unidentified burglars broke into a jewellery shop in Raidurgam on Monday night and stole gold and silver ornaments worth several lakhs. The theft was caught on CCTV, and police have launched an investigation to identify the suspects.

BRS district president Tata Madhusudhan accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of reviewing ward-wise votes ahead of municipal polls and misusing officials. He announced plans to complain to the Election Commission and appealed to voters to back the BRS.

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir praised captain Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership in T20 cricket, saying his calm presence and player management have created a relaxed dressing room atmosphere, contributing significantly to the team’s recent success.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 21,713 motorists for wrong-side driving during a special enforcement drive held in the first week of February. The action aims to curb accidents and congestion, with police combining strict enforcement and public awareness measures.

The city has become a major centre for online stock market fraud, with scammers using WhatsApp groups to lure investors. Cybercrime police say victims lost over Rs 500 crore in 2025, with salaried professionals and first-time investors most affected.

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering probe into an alleged ghee adulteration scam linked to Tirupati laddus. The case involves senior TTD officials and follows claims of adulterated ghee supply worth Rs 250 crore.

Estonia’s intelligence chief says Russia has no intention of ending the Ukraine war and is stalling talks with the US. While Washington claims progress, experts question whether President Putin genuinely wants peace or believes he can still win.

Japan will convene a special Diet session on February 18 to select a new Prime Minister following the lower house election. With a two-thirds majority, the ruling LDP is expected to retain power under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Over the past decade, Hyderabad has increasingly turned to steel bridges to ease traffic congestion. Faster construction, minimal land acquisition and seismic suitability have helped the city build multiple steel bridges, with several more projects underway.