Telangana

Rich tributes were paid to Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, the seventh Nizam, on his 59th death anniversary in Hyderabad. Nawab Najaf Ali Khan recalled his contributions and expressed displeasure over the absence of an official government programme

BRS working president KT Rama Rao wished students appearing for the Intermediate annual examinations and advised them to stay confident and calm. He also urged parents and teachers to provide a supportive environment during the exam period

The Telangana Commission for Backward Classes visited Kummera village in Nagarkurnool to inquire into the death of a two-month-old baby during alleged jostling at the Mallanna temple fair. The Commission cited lapses in arrangements and sought a report from officials

BRS leaders condemned the demolition of houses of 600 poor families on Bhoodan lands at Velugumatla in Khammam. They accused the Congress government and Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao of acting against the poor and demanded justice for affected families

BRS district president Korukanti Chander demanded cancellation of the Ramagundam Municipal Corporation election, alleging rigging and irregularities in 43 divisions. He urged the State Election Commission to conduct re-polling and sought a comprehensive inquiry into the counting process

Khammam police arrested Udathaneni Vikas Chowdary, the main accused in a Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case, along with 13 others. Police said the accused ran online gaming and trading scams using mule accounts and international cyber links

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State government to speed up construction of the IT Tower in Adilabad, saying it could generate thousands of jobs. He also demanded reopening of the Cement Corporation of India factory

The Congress government in Telangana is reassessing its approach to MPTC and ZPTC elections amid rural discontent and electoral setbacks. With polls delayed, the government is exploring structural changes, including indirect elections, though constitutional hurdles remain

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for remaining silent on the death of a two-month-old baby in Nagarkurnool. He accused the Congress government of inefficiency and demanded stern action against the offenders

The Congress government is offering Transferable Development Rights (TDR) instead of cash compensation for land acquisition in Hyderabad projects, including the Musi Riverfront. Many landowners remain reluctant, with nearly 3,000 acres worth of TDR bonds unsold, delaying infrastructure works

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE team forfeited properties worth Rs 6.88 crore belonging to eight accused in a 2024 Sangareddy Alprazolam case linked to 18 deaths. Officials said the market value of the seized assets exceeds Rs 33 crore.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an RTC bus in Miyapur, Hyderabad, near Deepti Sri Nagar Colony. The victim was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Police are investigating the accident, and the identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed.

BV Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, will host the mBaja event for the first time in South India. The 19th edition of Baja SAEINDIA will see engineering students design and test ATVs, with several dignitaries attending the February 25 inauguration

Aries Agro Limited, in partnership with Inali Foundation, distributed 70 battery-operated electronic prosthetic hands to persons with disabilities in Telangana. The initiative aims to restore independence, confidence, and daily functionality, improving the lives of underprivileged beneficiaries.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of planning to evict 500 families in Hyderabad for a Rs 5,000-crore Gandhi statue project. He said the move was deceptive governance and cited Tushar Gandhi’s appeal against it

Telangana RTC workers, under JAC, staged a peaceful ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding fulfillment of election promises, including employee merger into the State government and pending dues, while police maintained tight security at the site.

MLR Institute of Technology students, Team Meghdooth, won the second prize in Overall Performance – Regular Class at SAE India’s Drone Development Challenge 2025–26. Their innovative drone design and engineering excellence earned them ₹45,000 and national recognition.

Dell Technologies launched its ‘Tech ON Wheels’ mobile experience in Hyderabad, showcasing laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals. The centre visits IT hubs, starting at Raheja Mindspace and wrapping at ‘V’ IT Park, as part of a nationwide tour across 20 cities.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana will roll out Ease of Doing Business 2.0 to attract global investments. The State aims to grow its economy to 1 trillion USD by 2034 with a three-pronged strategy

Asifabad MLA Kova Laxmi and a BRS leader were booked for attacking the convoy of labour minister Dr G Vivek and MP Vamshikrishna in Kyathanpalli. Police said the incident injured a constable and obstructed a SI’s duties

Malakpet Police arrested a two-wheeler thief, T Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, and recovered 12 stolen motorcycles worth approximately Rs 2.5 lakh. The thefts date back to January, and the stolen vehicles were traced following the suspect’s confession.

Hyderabad CCS police have registered a case against an education consultancy firm for allegedly cheating several people by promising MBBS seats. A doctor reportedly paid Rs 18.9 lakh before discovering the allotment letter was fake. The firm is suspected to have collected Rs 1.15 crore.

The State Government has issued preliminary land acquisition notices for areas including Bandlaguda Jagir and Kismatpur under the proposed Gandhi Sarovar Project. Residents have 60 days to file objections, while protests continue over fears of displacement and property loss.

Hyderabad Bird Atlas Season 3 recorded a record 214 bird species and over 76,000 individual birds. The citizen science initiative, supported by volunteers and conservation groups, also tracked changes in Indian Roller sightings. Season 4 is planned for monsoon 2026.