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Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.

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Congress leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem are worried over the threat of rebel candidates following a surge in municipal poll nominations. Uncertainty over seat sharing with CPI has added to confusion, with party sources doubting a possible alliance.

Hyderabad saw a rush of candidates filing nominations for municipal elections on Friday, the last day. One candidate cleared nearly Rs 7.42 crore in property tax and water dues. NMC received Rs 8 crore through no-dues certificates

Construction of the Moosarambagh bridge over the river Musi has slowed after hard rock strata were encountered, officials said. GHMC estimates the issue could delay the project by two years, impacting traffic relief plans for key city areas.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has sought a fresh date for questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone tapping case, citing municipal election work, and requested that the examination be conducted at his Erravelli residence.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender said his lawyer has responded to the Speaker’s notice seeking his appearance in connection with a disqualification petition. He claimed he is still associated with the BRS and said he does not fear elections

The Economic Survey 2025-26 credits several policy initiatives of the previous BRS government for Telangana’s economic growth, highlighting gains in agriculture, services, startups, employment and governance reforms, even as the State continues to draw national recognition.

The SIT has issued a notice to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone tapping case, seeking his examination on Friday. BRS leaders termed the move politically motivated, while the investigation continues amid heightened political tensions

Urea scarcity continued to trouble farmers in Medak district, with cultivators waiting for hours at a cooperative society to procure fertiliser. Limited supply and acre-wise distribution have affected agricultural operations at a crucial stage, farmers alleged

Banking operations were affected in Khammam and Kothagudem as public sector bank employees staged a strike demanding a five-day work week. The protest followed failed talks with the Chief Labour Commissioner, with unions also opposing labour codes and privatisation

India has brought AI-based diagnostic software under medical device regulations, mandating government licences and clinical validation. The move subjects AI tools to safety standards similar to medical equipment and is expected to impact health-tech start-ups using AI in clinical care.

A major fire broke out at a furniture showroom in Nampally on Friday, triggering panic and large-scale rescue operations. Thick smoke engulfed the area as firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with at least four people feared trapped inside the building

Marble cleaning and polishing works at Hyderabad’s Birla Mandir are nearing completion ahead of its golden jubilee celebrations. Temple authorities said all major works will be completed by early February, with three-day celebrations planned from February 24 to 26

An unidentified 35-year-old man was found hanging from a tree on the banks of the Godavari river in Basar under suspicious circumstances. Locals suspect sorcery, while police have registered a case and are probing the death from multiple angles.

After a seven-hour questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case, BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of running a diversionary, leak-driven investigation to distract the public from governance failures and unfulfilled promises.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has cleared a four-lane Y-shaped flyover at Rasoolpura junction by issuing a NoC to the GHMC. The Rs 150 crore project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at one of Hyderabad’s busiest junctions.

The Telangana government’s decision to shift several public offices into T-Hub has raised concerns over its impact on the startup ecosystem. Observers fear that high-footfall offices may affect the innovation-driven environment of the global incubation hub.

A bike-borne assailant snatched a woman’s handbag and mobile phone from a couple travelling on a motorcycle at Somajiguda in broad daylight. Police have registered a complaint and are checking CCTV footage to identify and arrest the offender

Despite a ban on Chinese manja, bird injuries and deaths have risen across Telangana during the kite flying season. Animal Warriors Conservation Society rescued 130 birds in January, highlighting continued use of the banned thread and lack of enforcement.