Telangana

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.

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.

The Revenue and Survey and Land Records departments will conduct a high-precision re-survey of agricultural lands in Sangareddy using GPS technology. New pattadar passbooks with geo-coordinates will be issued to prevent encroachments and improve transparency in land records.

Families displaced after demolition of houses at Vinobha Navodaya Colony in Khammam have alleged lack of food, water and basic facilities at temporary shelters. Drone visuals of the demolition have gone viral, drawing criticism against the government action.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of demolishing poor homes to raise funds for real estate interests, delayed completion of Warangal super specialty hospital, and prioritising luxury constructions over public welfare.

Mango farmers in Jagtial are facing heavy flower drop after delayed flowering this season. Sudden weather changes and insect attacks are blamed for the damage. Horticulture officials have advised preventive sprays as arrivals to markets may be delayed.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the CBI court verdict in the Delhi excise case, criticising Congress and BJP for politically motivated allegations amplified through media trials, and expressed confidence that all cases against BRS leaders will eventually be exposed as false.

Farmers in Adilabad performed an 'Abhishekam' to a life-size poster of K Chandrashekhar Rao, praising his transformative agriculture schemes and demanding his return to power, citing delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, crop failures, and inadequate support from the current government.

A study by Hyderabad’s Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, published in Scientific Reports, finds Indians under 50 can counter obesity-linked genes through healthy lifestyles, with early dietary changes and exercise significantly reducing long-term metabolic disease risk

A re-postmortem of Karla Rajesh, who died under suspicious circumstances in Huzurnagar sub jail, is underway in Kodad following SC/ST Commission orders. Dalit groups allege custodial torture, while BRS leaders demand a judicial or CBI probe

A court in Mancherial rejected police custody of BRS leader Balka Suman in connection with the alleged attack on the convoy of Minister G Vivek and MP G Vamshikrishna, citing procedural concerns and prior judicial remand

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, citing corruption, administrative failures, and policy shortcomings.

AIMIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi’s remarks equating the BJP and Congress over alleged targeting of Muslims in demolition drives have sparked a political uproar in Telangana, with the BJP strongly condemning his comments as irresponsible.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of demolishing houses to monetise urban land and alleged delays in completing the Warangal super speciality hospital, triggering a fresh political confrontation in Telangana.

The US Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the Optional Practical Training programme for F-1 visa holders, signalling possible regulatory changes. The move could significantly impact foreign graduates, including over 300,000 Indian students studying in the United States.

The Telangana High Court has restrained authorities from relocating or altering the centuries-old Dargah Hazrath Syed Tajuddin Khaja Bagh Sawar at Vemulawada, pending further hearing, after a petition alleged illegal obstruction and questioned relocation authority.

The Telangana High Court has extended the validity of existing media accreditation cards until April 30, 2026, pending adjudication of petitions challenging the State’s new accreditation rules. The government has been directed to file a counter affidavit.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have imposed need-based diversions around Jubilee Hills check post, KBR Park entrance and Mugdha junction from February 27 due to ongoing steel flyover and underpass works. Commuters have been advised to avoid peak hours and follow traffic updates

TGFDC will host the Rock Bay Nature Camp at Forest Trek Park, Manchirevula, from February 28 to March 1, featuring camping, trekking and bird watching. A separate Bird Walk is scheduled on March 1, with registrations open online

Medchal-Malkajgiri boys and Nalgonda girls clinched titles in the second Telangana Chief Minister’s Cup under-14 football tournament at Gachibowli Stadium. Both finals were decided via tie-breakers in closely contested matches

The Telangana Rifle Association organised the inaugural Sports Shooting Leadership Conclave in Hyderabad to discuss grassroots development, AI-driven training and infrastructure upgrades. NRAI officials assured support as the State targets producing Olympians by 2032

Syed Muddasir Hussain and Syeda Fahmeena Nazneen won gold medals in the 10 m open sight category at the Chief Minister’s Cup shooting championship in Hyderabad. The two shooters are trained by Syed Abrar Hussain at Madina High School range

Top-performing teams from Telangana at the Mechanical BAJA SAEIndia competition in Medak will receive the “Pride of Telangana” award. Hosted by BVRIT, the event brings together engineering students from across India to showcase technical skills

Leaders and activists of tribal and BC associations in Mahabubabad celebrated the transfer of district Collector Adwait Kumar Singh by bursting crackers and distributing sweets, accusing him of slowing development and ignoring public grievances during his tenure