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Former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao criticised the Congress for failing to fulfil its six guarantees while campaigning for BRS and CPI (M) candidates in Wyra and Yellandu. Leaders expressed confidence of victory in the municipal elections

India face a fitness concern ahead of their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence after Harshit Rana suffered a knee injury in a warm-up match. Mohammed Siraj is the frontrunner for replacement, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy also in contention.

BITS Pilani and Siemens EDA have partnered to launch joint certification programmes in PCB design and analysis. Offered through WILP centres, the courses aim to train students and professionals with practical skills for the electronics and semiconductor industry

Radiation oncologist Dr. Sandeep Kumar Tula stressed the importance of early detection and HPV vaccination at a cancer awareness session in Hyderabad, stating that widespread immunisation can prevent up to 90 per cent of HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer.

Former minister and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy was allegedly attacked by Congress workers during a municipal election campaign in Medchal district. A follower sustained head injuries. BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the incident and assured party support

Cadets from the NCC Directorate Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were felicitated for their stellar performance at the Republic Day Camp–2026 in New Delhi, where they secured seven RVC medals, DG commendations and the Best Rider Runner-Up Trophy.

A Swedish study of nearly 60,000 women has found no link between Covid-19 vaccination and reduced fertility or miscarriages. Researchers said declining birth rates during the pandemic were unlikely to be caused by vaccines and urged women planning pregnancy not to delay vaccination.

Tension prevailed in Aliabad municipality in Medchal after Congress party workers allegedly attacked BRS leaders during campaigning. The clash followed a dispute over loudspeaker volume. Police intervened to control the situation as slogans were raised against BRS leaders

The Telangana Intermediate Education department plans to introduce daily online special classes in government junior colleges from the next academic year. College hours will be extended, coaching support enhanced and welfare facilities improved, with a proposal sent to the government for funding

Nearly two years after the Congress government took charge in Telangana, Hyderabad has seen no major new infrastructure projects. Several key initiatives from the previous BRS regime remain stalled or shelved, raising concerns over traffic, flood control and long-term urban growth.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has invited applications for provisional affiliation and additional sections for 2026-27. Colleges must submit required certificates and documents. The board will publish a list of affiliated colleges before the academic year begins

Three Maoists and a Maharashtra C-60 commando were killed during an ongoing anti-naxal operation along the Gadchiroli and Narayanpur border. Another commando was injured. Security forces recovered weapons, while operations continue in the region.

The ICC has announced a star-studded commentary panel for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop, along with several former world champions and current players, for the tournament starting February 7.

Forest officials in Andhra Pradesh have intensified efforts to capture a tiger roaming near Rajahmundry for nearly a week. Expert teams, drones and trap cameras are being used as authorities alert nearby villages and prepare to tranquilise the animal

Dubbing for the Telugu version of Nikhil Siddhartha-starrer Swayambhu is progressing at a brisk pace, with work on other language versions and VFX also under way. The historical action epic is scheduled for a worldwide release on April 10.

India is assured of at least 19 medals at the BOXAM Elite International in Spain after a strong Day 3 performance, with Nitu, Preeti and Jadumani Singh reaching the semifinals as both the men’s and women’s teams impressed.

A 30-year-old woman died after accidentally touching a live wire while using an electric water heater at Dodardna-1 Thanda in Kubheer mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared brought dead. Police registered a case and began investigation.

Indian women’s hockey forward Navneet Kaur says modern hockey demands strong defensive contributions from attackers as India prepare at the national camp ahead of the FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad, with qualification for the 2026 World Cup at stake.

A home guard working at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar was killed on the spot after a jeep hit his two-wheeler on Friday. Police suspect rash driving and have registered a case against the driver.

Several passengers were injured after an RTC bus rammed into the protective wall of a flyover in Jammikunta town when a front tyre came off while entering the bridge. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.

The Supreme Court has given Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar three weeks to decide disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress, warning of contempt proceedings if a decision is not taken within the deadline.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao has urged party workers to focus municipal election campaigns on civic issues and the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises, accusing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of using abusive rhetoric to divert attention from governance failures.

In a major step towards shedding colonial symbols, the Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings and structures across cantonments nationwide. The new names honour gallantry award winners, war heroes, freedom fighters and distinguished military leaders.

Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE, with no past champions but several recent finalists and semi-finalists set to compete in Indian conditions.