Telangana

Shopping activity is picking up early in Hyderabad’s Old City as residents prepare for Ramzan. Many shoppers are completing their purchases in advance to devote more time to prayers during the holy month, prompting traders and vendors to stock up across major markets.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas–initiated Saksham fuel conservation campaign was held at NIEPID, Bowenpally. The annual initiative promotes sustainable energy practices and will run from February 2 to 16 with public awareness activities.

Despite rising commuter demand in Hyderabad, plans to introduce mini buses remain stalled. Nearly 100 Vajra mini buses bought by TGSRTC lie unused and deteriorating, even as ageing buses struggle to meet last-mile connectivity needs across the city.

Miyapur police safely reunited a five-year-old boy with his parents after tracing him within hours of going missing. The child was found alone during routine patrolling, taken into care, and later handed over to his family.

GHMC cancelled the trade licence and occupancy certificate of a Nampally furniture showroom where five people died in a fire on January 24, while HYDRAA granted a one-month window for commercial establishments to comply with fire safety norms.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government’s appeal against a High Court order quashing cases filed against social media activist Nalla Balu for a retweet, upholding guidelines against indiscriminate police action over online posts.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan attacked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of arrogance and political vendetta against K. Chandrashekhar Rao, and warned that targeting the former Chief Minister would only boost public sympathy and harm the Congress government’s credibility.

Tension gripped Suryapet’s 25th ward after a Congress leader allegedly attempted self-immolation, accusing party leaders of denying him the B Form to contest municipal elections and favouring another candidate. Supporters intervened in time, preventing any injuries.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao objected to SIT chief V.C. Sajjanar describing the alleged phone-tapping case as “illegal,” saying such a characterisation before judicial determination was unconstitutional and could create apprehensions of bias in a politically sensitive investigation.

A case involving the alleged cheating of retired High Court judge Justice D.S.R. Varma of Rs.2.5 crore in the name of electoral bonds has been transferred to the Hyderabad Central Crime Station, which has taken up further investigation.

Burglars who broke into a liquor shop at Chityala town fled with just two beer bottles and Rs.20,000 in cash, leaving behind a fully stocked store. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the offenders.

Hyderabad is experiencing a brief pleasant weather phase as winter recedes and summer approaches, with low-level easterlies keeping temperatures in check. Day temperatures are touching 30 degrees Celsius, while nights remain cool, according to weather officials.

Panic gripped Veerdhandi village in Koutala mandal after a crocodile was sighted on the banks of the Wardha river on Monday. Farmers halted agricultural activities and urged officials to prevent any risk to human life.

Smooth-coated otters, listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, were sighted for the first time in an irrigation tank near Gollapur village in Adilabad district, delighting forest officials and highlighting the region’s improving aquatic biodiversity.

Two daily wage labourers died under suspicious circumstances in Karimnagar after collapsing at a labour adda on Sunday. Police are probing whether the deaths were due to natural causes, illicit liquor consumption, or other intoxicating substances.

The Allen World Junior 10K Run at Gachibowli Stadium saw over 2000 students from 180 schools participate. Flagged off by Agasara Nandini, the event awarded Rs 3 lakh in prize money across categories, promoting equal opportunities in sports

P Kashyap’s brilliant 196 guided Adilabad to a 60-run win over Warangal in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament. Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad and Medak also registered victories, while Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Khammam suffered defeats in the district-level competition

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu criticised the Union Budget, calling it unconstitutional and against the principle of cooperative federalism. He expressed disappointment that Telangana, which contributes over 5 percent to India’s GDP, was not mentioned in the Budget speech.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of using diversionary tactics through the SIT’s phone-tapping probe against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, alleging continued neglect of Telangana by the Centre. He said the budget ignored key projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro expansion, and irrigation schemes, while failing to establish new institutions in the State.

The CPI and CPI(M) State units criticised the Union Budget, alleging that Telangana was ignored in allocations and project sanctions. CPI State Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said promises made during the State’s bifurcation were not honoured, and demanded accountability from BJP MPs elected from Telangana.

Tension erupted at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday when a team from ABN Andhra Jyothi channel attempted to enter the BRS State office despite being banned. A cameraman and reporter tried to film ongoing protests, but party workers objected and demanded they leave.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for JEE Main 2026 session-2, scheduled between April 2 and 9. The agency has warned against submitting multiple applications, stating that strict action will be taken against violators.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the death of Excise Constable G Soumya and directed police officials to take stringent action against those responsible. Two accused have been arrested, while two remain absconding.