Telangana

Three persons, including a woman and her daughter, were killed in separate road accidents in Kothagudem district on Wednesday. Two others were seriously injured. Locals blamed speeding sand lorries and coal tippers for frequent mishaps

Tushar Gandhi has opposed the Telangana government’s proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project and tallest Gandhi statue, calling the Rs 5,000-crore initiative ego-driven and anti-Gandhian, and warning of protests over displacement and lack of consultation with the Gandhi family

NTPC Southern Region Headquarters organised a CSR meet in Hyderabad, highlighting initiatives in health, education, and sports. The event featured MoAs to support softball teams and community mobility, and celebrated beneficiaries of free cardiac surgeries for children

Khammam Collector Anudeep Durisetty said the demolitions on Bhoodan lands in Velugumatla were legal and carried out as per court orders. He stated that land worth over Rs.250 crore was saved and action was taken against illegal occupants

NTPC Regional Executive Director Arindam Sinha visited the Ramagundam plant in Peddapalli and reviewed its operational performance. He inspected facilities, interacted with staff, and chaired a review meeting to assess efficiency and future priorities

Residents displaced by the demolition of houses at Vinoba Navodaya Colony in Khammam blamed the Congress government and senior leaders for their plight. They staged protests, demanded restoration of their homes, and accused officials of misconduct during the eviction drive

The Telangana government will construct permanent buildings for Tahsildar and RDO offices functioning in rented and dilapidated premises. Sixty offices will be covered in the first phase, followed by reconstruction of 170 offices to improve transparency and public service delivery

The demolition of nearly 600 houses on Bhoodan land in Velugumatla near Khammam has triggered political criticism and allegations of real estate interests. Evicted families face uncertainty, while officials maintain that no valid land allotments existed

Untimely rains damaged crops in nearly 4,000 acres across four mandals in Siddipet district, hitting farmers in Dubbak constituency the hardest. Officials are assessing losses, while the MLA demanded compensation and early release of Rythu Bharosa Yasangi instalment

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy denied allegations linked to the Veenavanka Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara incident and accused the Congress government of political vendetta. He demanded release of CCTV footage and called for action against senior police officers

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned the attack on a BC family in Nagarkurnool district that led to an infant’s death. He alleged failure of law and order, demanded strict action against the accused, and sought security and compensation for the victims

Brazil-based company Companhia Brasileira de Lítio has invited Singareni Collieries Company Limited to partner in its lithium mining projects. During a meeting in Hyderabad, both sides discussed collaboration prospects, commercial viability and future opportunities in Brazil.

The Telangana High Court imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on HYDRAA for illegally fencing private plots in Hyderabad and ordered immediate removal. The court warned of daily penalties if the agency fails to comply with the directions

JNTU-Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor T Kishen Kumar Reddy said programmes like mBaja help students gain practical skills in the AI era. Speaking at BVRIT, he stressed the need to promote core engineering courses among Telugu students

Former minister T Harish Rao distributed Rs 2 lakh insurance cheques to the families of two auto drivers who died in separate incidents in Siddipet. He highlighted the benefits of the auto drivers’ cooperative society and insurance scheme

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Khammam to meet families evicted from Bhoodan lands. Party leaders have alleged human rights violations and demanded a judicial inquiry into the demolition of houses in Velugumatla

Nearly 16,000 students were absent on the first day of Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations. Despite a few late arrivals, exams were conducted smoothly across 1,495 centres. Second-year students begin second-language paper II on Thursday.

Tolichowki police arrested Mohammed Bashumiya, 22, involved in two motorcycle thefts on February 2. Using a master key, he stole two bikes to fund bad habits. The stolen motorcycles were recovered, and the accused has been remanded.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has pre-leased 5.3 lakh sq ft at its Mindspace Madhapur campus to Chalet Hotels for a 330-key luxury hotel. With an investment of Rs 350 crore, the project will be completed by Q4 FY28.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested P Shankar for allegedly breaking into Rakhapalli Laxmi’s house on February 23 and stealing 14 tolas of gold. The gold was recovered, and the accused has been remanded after admitting the theft.

The University of Hyderabad has invited applications for 13 PhD programmes under the January 2026 admission cycle. The extension aims to fill backlog vacancies. Candidates with valid UGC-NET or CSIR-UGC-NET scores can apply online through the university website.

LinkedIn’s Skills on the Rise 2026 report highlights AI, automation, data, cybersecurity and leadership as the fastest-growing skill areas. With 74% of Indian recruiters struggling to find talent, LinkedIn is offering select Learning courses free until March 31.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan called for the Indian Armed Forces to shift towards intelligent warfare and adopt All-Realm, All-Domain Operations. Speaking at a defence seminar, he stressed strategic deterrence and reforms for future-ready forces.

Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, successfully treated a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disorder, CAMT. A life-saving stem cell transplant using the father as a half-match donor helped the infant recover and improve steadily.