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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

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.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy asked political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents at every polling station ahead of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Preparatory mapping and house-to-house verification are underway to ensure accuracy and transparency

BRS Legislative Party deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for using abusive language to divert attention from governance failures. He accused the Congress government of weakening welfare schemes and questioned the outcomes of the Chief Minister’s foreign visits.

Police conducted a flag march in Turkappally village under the Genome Valley police station limits as part of security arrangements for the upcoming municipal elections. Officials carried out foot patrolling to monitor movements and appealed to residents to vote peacefully.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the municipal elections are a direct contest between the BRS development model and the Congress government’s two-year rule. Campaigning in Sircilla, he accused the Congress of neglecting welfare schemes and misleading people.

Water quality at Hussain Sagar has deteriorated, with yellowish colour and foul smell alarming visitors and residents. BPPA officials attributed the change to seasonal weather conditions and pollution, and said bioremediation measures are being taken to control the stench during summer.

After a gap of two financial years, the Central government has approved the release of Rs.259.36 crore under the 15th Finance Commission to gram panchayats in Telangana following the completion of Gram Panchayat elections, officials said.

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Kukatpally residence, reportedly distressed over remaining unmarried due to a physical disability. Police recovered a note stating that no one was responsible for his death.

Madhapur police have registered a case against young film actor Chandrahas following a complaint by senior journalist Ashok Kumar. The case is linked to alleged obscene remarks at a film event and a subsequent social media video threatening the journalist.

Security officials seized 50 rounds of ammunition from a doctor’s baggage during routine screening at RGIA, Shamshabad. After verification of valid documents and a preliminary inquiry, the passenger was issued a warning and allowed to travel.

A major fire broke out at a food court in Meerpet on Thursday morning, causing heavy financial losses estimated at Rs 50 lakh. No casualties were reported. Police suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause of the fire

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a surge in seasonal illnesses amid the transition from winter to summer. Doctors report a spike in influenza-like infections and respiratory ailments, with H3N2 in circulation, even as no official advisory has been issued by health authorities.

A fire broke out on the second floor of a multi-storied building in Gandhinagar on Thursday afternoon after a lamp in the puja area fell on nearby furniture. Residents escaped safely and fire officials brought the blaze under control within an hour.

Hyderabad District Tennis Association has invited boys and girls in Sub-junior (Under-14) and Junior (Under-18) categories to report at LB Stadium Tennis Courts on February 8 for district team selection trials ahead of the upcoming CM Cup

A Telangana media delegation led by the Press Information Bureau visited the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture in Bhubaneswar during an official Odisha tour. Scientists briefed the team on research initiatives, fish breeding practices and sustainable aquaculture technologies

The BRS signature campaign seeking support for the SCB merger continued to gather momentum in Secunderabad Cantonment. After covering Rasoolpura, the drive entered Mudfort, with party workers collecting signatures as the campaign entered its fifth day

The Telangana Circle will hold its first Postal Pension Adalat of 2026 on April 21 in Hyderabad. Postal pensioners and family pensioners can submit grievances related to pension and gratuity issues by post or e-mail before March 31

As Telangana heads into crucial municipal elections, the Congress, BRS and BJP have intensified campaigns across urban areas. While the Congress faces internal dissent, the BRS banks on cadre strength and strategy, turning civic polls into a high-stakes political contest.

A wildlife expert has explained that the tiger roaming Yadadri Bhuvanagiri is a dispersing sub adult searching for territory or a mate. The animal is believed to have entered Telangana from Maharashtra and moved across several districts