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BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded cancellation of the Suryapet mining blocks e-auction, alleging procedural lapses, statutory violations and lack of forest clearances. He sought an independent probe and fresh notification after full compliance with environmental safeguards

The Special Operations Team of the Cantonment Zone and Abdullapurmet Police arrested two interstate drug peddlers from Odisha and seized 164.86 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 41 lakh near Nalgonda Dharma Kanta on Sunday night.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Hyderabad visit, alleging that Telangana was being treated as the AICC’s ATM and questioning whether the Congress leader would review the status of six guarantees and other election promises.

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable assets worth Rs. 14.63 crore in connection with an alleged real estate fraud involving Sai Surya Developers. The probe under the PMLA stems from multiple FIRs accusing the firm of cheating homebuyers

Indian Railways clinched the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara, defeating Maharashtra 49–31 in the final. The tournament featured dominant wins, major upsets and standout individual performances, reinforcing the Nationals’ status as the cornerstone of Indian kabaddi

Uncertainty over Union Budget allocations has pushed Telangana into a fiscal squeeze. With no firm Central support for major projects, the State may rely on higher borrowings, asset monetisation and tax revisions to sustain welfare and infrastructure commitments

The Telangana government has set up a 24x7 Control Room at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to assist citizens amid the Middle East crisis. Officials are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian embassies to help stranded residents.

Hockey India has opened ticket sales for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. Tickets start at Rs 25. India will compete with seven nations for three World Cup spots.

A speeding car rammed into a DCM truck on the Bairamalguda flyover in LB Nagar and caught fire past midnight. One person was seriously injured. Police suspect drunk driving and have registered a case

Mild tension prevailed in Hyderabad during Rahul Gandhi’s visit as police detained leaders of unemployed student unions early Monday morning. Students alleged illegal detentions without notice, while security was tightened across several parts of the city.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged illegal sand mining at Annaram Barrage and termed it a conspiracy to weaken the Kaleshwaram project. He sought criminal action and held the Congress government responsible for any damage to the barrages.

In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced replacing the GHMC Act with a Core Urban Act for new corporations, prioritising sanitation, road maintenance, food safety surveillance, fire preparedness, and infrastructure development under a unified municipal framework

The State’s 2026-27 budget process has drawn criticism after review meetings were postponed and the session delayed. With Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in Delhi, concerns have emerged over bureaucratic dominance and lack of ministerial oversight in budget planning.

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department will implement new GOI-mandated quality norms for rice under TPDS from KMS 2026-2027. Millers agreed to limit broken grains and supply 20,000 metric tonnes of steamed rice for welfare schemes including Mid-Day Meal

Telangana has integrated TGSRTC into the MeeSeva-powered MeeTicket platform, enabling commuters to apply and renew bus passes digitally. Officials said the State is the first in the country to offer such a unified, QR-based public transport ticketing system.

Farmers of Kadlapur village in Vikarabad district protested against the proposed acquisition of 587 acres of fertile land for an industrial park. They alleged lack of prior notice, raised concerns over the SIA survey and warned of livelihood and environmental impact.

The National Medical Commission has made it mandatory for foreign MBBS graduates to obtain an Eligibility Certificate before applying for the FMGE screening test. The online portal for EC applications will remain open from March 2 to March 31, 2026

Bhakta Ramadasu Jayanthi Mahotsav will be held at Basheerbagh LB Indoor Stadium on March 1. Around 1100 musicians and 1200 dancers from across Telangana will participate in the day-long cultural event organised by Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Akademi

TGSRTC launched the ‘GI on Wheels’ programme in Hyderabad to promote Telangana’s 18 GI-tagged products. Specially designed buses showcasing six major handicrafts aim to increase visibility, strengthen cultural identity and support rural artisans’ livelihoods.