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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.

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.

Former Minister Koppula Eshwar accused the Congress government of targeting the poor through large-scale house demolitions in Telangana. He alleged 600 houses were razed in Khammam and warned that 50,000 more could face demolition under the Gandhi Sarovar project.

A BRS activist scaled an overhead tank in Chennur demanding the release of BRS district president Balka Suman. Police rushed to the spot and held talks before safely bringing the protester down

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana Congress government after students of a Tribal Welfare School in Gudur protested for hygienic food. He cited 112 food poisoning cases, student hospitalizations, and called for immediate inquiry and better school management

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was taken into police custody in Hyderabad while attempting to visit Banswada, Kamareddy, after communal clashes. Police arrested protesters, deployed additional forces, and registered cases to prevent further violence

TSWREIS alumni Sabhavath Babu Naik and P. Shashidhar helped India clinch gold at the Indo-Indonesia Ball Badminton Test Series in Bali, Indonesia. The Association lauded the players’ achievement and recognised their mentors for dedicated training and guidance.

Telangana’s finances remain under pressure with widening deficits, slow revenue growth and rising borrowings. The State has slipped into a revenue deficit despite projecting a surplus, while collections lag behind targets and liabilities exceed Budget Estimates.

BRS district president Balka Suman accused Labour Minister G Vivek of disrespecting the people's mandate in Kyathanpalli municipality. He alleged police bias and Congress interference in the postponed chairperson election meeting and sought action from senior officials

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Telangana recorded a 299 percent rise in IT exports and a sharp increase in employment during the BRS tenure. He claimed the State generated one-third of new IT jobs in India

BRS working president K T Rama Rao said Telangana emerged as India’s IT growth engine under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, citing a 299 per cent rise in IT exports and a 33 per cent share in new IT jobs.

Telangana is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures as winter conditions give way to early summer-like weather, the IMD said. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail, though parts of the State may see unseasonal rain later this month.

Under the FIFA and AIFF-backed Football for Schools Programme, the Telangana Football Association distributed 19,502 footballs to 3,171 schools across the State to promote grassroots football and encourage sports participation among schoolchildren.

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with grand fervour across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples for rituals, pujas, and holy dips. State leaders, including chief ministers and governors, extended greetings and prayers for prosperity and well-being

Ahead of the announcement of municipal poll results, the BJP shifted its candidates from Mancherial and Luxettipet to Maharashtra, citing temple visits, amid fears of poaching. The move is aimed at securing key posts in civic bodies.

P Ravindra has been elected president and D Abhinash Kumar general secretary of the Ranga Reddy District Boxing Association. Other office-bearers include D Laxman, Kailash Nath Yadav, P Krishna, P Tarun Kumar, K Jagga Rao and M Sandeep Kumar

Telangana goes to polls on Wednesday for 2,996 wards across 123 urban local bodies amid tight security. With Congress and BRS locked in a keen contest, the results will decide control of key municipal corporations and municipalities.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying farmers and youth by failing to fulfil its election promises while campaigning in Tandur. He urged voters to back BRS candidates in the municipal elections to ensure accountability.

The Telangana School Education department will conduct the Model Schools Admission Test 2026 on April 19 for admissions to Class VI and vacant seats in Classes VII to X across 194 schools. Online applications can be submitted till February 28.