Telangana

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has urged Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to intervene in the Telangana municipal poll schedule, alleging it is rushed and unfair. He said the compressed timeline could hurt democratic participation and benefit the ruling party.

Despite citing financial constraints for development and welfare schemes, the Telangana government has sanctioned over Rs 1 crore within two weeks for renovation and sanitary works at the official residences of two Ministers, triggering criticism over spending priorities.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a Pune-based man for allegedly cheating multiple victims through illegal online gaming and cricket betting platforms. The accused reportedly duped a Secunderabad man of Rs 55 lakh and is linked to 22 cyber fraud cases nationwide.

A young woman was arrested in Vikarabad district for allegedly killing her parents after they opposed her relationship with a man she met on Instagram. Police said she administered an overdose of sedatives and are probing the case from all angles.

Dissent resurfaced in the ruling Congress after Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy alleged discrimination in fund allocation. Claiming administrative neglect, he warned of exposing the leadership if stalled development works and pending payments were not addressed.

A breach in the Mallanna Sagar main canal near Yellareddypet village flooded paddy fields in Thoguta mandal, damaging crops over 20 acres. Farmers alleged negligence by irrigation officials and demanded compensation for crop loss and sand removal.

Wings India 2026, South Asia’s largest civil aviation event, began in Hyderabad on Wednesday amid a sombre atmosphere following the Maharashtra plane crash. The four-day event brings together global aircraft makers, airlines and policymakers to showcase innovation, manufacturing and sustainability in aviation.

Two women were killed and 17 others injured when a tractor trolley overturned near Pegadapalli village in Bhupalpally district while they were travelling to the Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma jatara. The injured were shifted to Bhupalpally and Warangal hospitals.

Animal rights activists allege nearly 100 stray dogs were killed in Nagarkurnool district, taking Telangana’s toll to 1,200 since December. Police registered FIRs against panchayat-linked persons as investigations continue into illegal culling and relocation of dogs

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recalling his journey from a farmers’ leader to a senior political figure and conveying sympathies to the bereaved family.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy boycotted a programme on Wednesday to protest the proposed integrated sub-registrar office at Kardhanur, insisting on a separate office for Patancheru and alleging lack of consultation by district officials.

Two students were killed and three others critically injured after a speeding car carrying eight youths crashed into a metro pillar at Medipally in Hyderabad early Wednesday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A 33-year-old woman doctor in an advanced stage of pregnancy died after a speeding tipper rammed the motorcycle she was riding with her husband in Warangal. Police have booked a case and taken the driver into custody

Sirimalle Sarees showroom at Jubilee Hills marked one month since its launch by organising a lucky draw for customers, with actor Ali announcing winners and presenting prizes

Banking services across Telangana were disrupted as employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for immediate implementation of a five-day work week

Former BRS Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar was grilled for nearly seven and a half hours by the SIT in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing phone-tapping probe.

Renowned English documentary filmmaker Michael Yorke was honoured at his birthday celebrations in Ginnedhari village, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, for his contributions to documenting tribal life. His work captured the socio-economic conditions, traditions, and festivals of Adivasis.

The All India Tiger Estimation 2026 survey has been completed in Telangana, recording 994 pieces of evidence of tigers and other carnivores. Conducted between January 19 and 25 across 32 districts, the survey also documented 552 signs of mega herbivores.

A 31-year-old Hyderabad resident died in Medaram after a delay in medical treatment allegedly caused by a power disruption at the local health centre. He had travelled to Medaram on January 23 seeking livelihood opportunities.

Inadequate preschool access, high private costs, and policy shifts threaten smooth educational transitions, undermining learning outcomes and long-term life chances

An outsourced assistant engineer with the Housing Department was arrested in Adilabad’s Narnoor mandal for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme.

A male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra has trekked over 400 km across five districts, sparking panic after straying into Yadadri Bhongir. Forest officials confirmed the tiger is searching for a mate, using scent-marking and other signals to attract females.

The Telangana High Court has refused to stay the election process for the newly formed Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, dismissing petitions challenging its constitution. While one petition was dismissed outright, another was given time for a counter affidavit, with hearings scheduled for February 12.

The BJP is facing difficulties in finding suitable candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district, which has 20 municipalities including five in Patancheru. The party leadership is now reportedly turning to opposition aspirants.