Telangana

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Telangana–North East Connect initiative, stressing the importance of continuous sports and cultural programmes to strengthen ties between Telangana and the North-Eastern states

The SR Nagar police arrested a habitual cybercrime offender who posed as a cybercrime officer to extort money from victims. The accused is linked to 44 fraud cases across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Backward Classes Welfare Department has directed officials not to treat candidates from 26 omitted communities as BCs in local body elections after instances of ineligible candidates being elected in recent Gram Panchayat polls

Kushals Fashion Jewellery has launched four new stores in Hyderabad as part of its Telangana expansion. The outlets, offering over 5,000 designs, were unveiled at an event in Kondapur attended by actor and brand ambassador Priyanka Mohan

A 20-year-old youth of Mogarallaguppa village, drowned while fishing in the Mukamamidi irrigation project at Mulakalapally mandal. A case was registered based on a complaint from the victim's father.

Nava Bharat Energy India Limited, Palvancha, inaugurated newly built washrooms at the Telangana Minority Residential Girls' School in Burgampahad as part of its CSR initiatives.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has sought a fresh date for questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone tapping case, citing municipal election work, and requested that the examination be conducted at his Erravelli residence.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender said his lawyer has responded to the Speaker’s notice seeking his appearance in connection with a disqualification petition. He claimed he is still associated with the BRS and said he does not fear elections

Air India has converted 15 of its 210 Airbus A321neo orders to the advanced A321XLR variant, which offers a range of up to 8,700 kilometres. The decision was announced during Wings India 2026 at Begumpet Airport.

TGSRTC has intensified transport arrangements for devotees travelling to the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara in Medaram. Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy reviewed special services, inspected key routes and bus stations, and oversaw child safety measures including identification tags

Garbage disposal in Paloncha has once again hit a roadblock as Yerragunta residents oppose dumping in their area. Protests have disrupted collection, forcing officials to seek a permanent solution amid health concerns raised by locals

BRS leaders staged protests across Telangana condemning SIT notices issued to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping case. They accused the Congress government of political vendetta and diversionary tactics ahead of municipal elections

Pakistan has blocked access to Hyderabad-based English news website Telangana Today, citing alleged misinformation and propaganda. The move follows the publication of an analytical article titled Black Storm Rising in June 2025, which examined the Baloch Liberation Army’s insurgency and Pakistan’s internal security challenges.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of prioritising beer companies over farmers in Medak district. He criticised the crop holiday declared for 70,000 acres under Singur while water was assured to breweries.

Hyderabad Police have detained habitual offender Mir Akbar Ali under the Preventive Detention Act. With a criminal record spanning 25 cases, including murder and robbery, Ali was shifted to Central Prison, Chanchalguda, after repeated involvement in serious crimes.

Ahead of the Kothagudem Municipal Corporation elections, several BJP and Congress workers and leaders joined the BRS at different programmes in Kothagudem, Khammam and Hyderabad. Senior party leaders welcomed the new entrants

The Congress is grappling with internal dissent and strained alliances ahead of municipal elections in Telangana. While TJS and CPI insist on contesting independently due to unmet promises, CPI(M) has extended partial support.

The Economic Survey 2025-26 credits several policy initiatives of the previous BRS government for Telangana’s economic growth, highlighting gains in agriculture, services, startups, employment and governance reforms, even as the State continues to draw national recognition.

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud clarified that the SIT’s notice to BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone-tapping case was not politically motivated.

Hyderabad police arrested gym trainer Rashid Matlub Khan for illegally selling 100 bottles of Mephentermine Sulphate steroid injections worth Rs 1.20 lakh. The drugs were sold without a licence, mainly targeting youths seeking rapid muscle growth.

Prominent writer Nagasuri Venu Gopal unveiled the IIMC College Diary, which includes top mathematicians, litterateurs, and Chanakya quotes. Students and staff were encouraged to use it for recording valuable information, living by values, and sharing knowledge with others.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has denied social media claims of a spike in chain snatching and the presence of international gangs. Citizens are warned against sharing unverified posts and advised to stay alert, dialing 100 for any suspicious activity.

IndoPacific Aviation, a JetSetGo subsidiary, won the Best NSOP – Fixed Wings award at Wings India 2026. The award recognises the company’s operational excellence, safety culture, and contribution to building a reliable and transparent private aviation ecosystem in India.

Thirty-five teacher unions in Telangana protested, demanding service rule implementation, filling of vacant DEO and MEO posts, release of pending bills, and Pay Revision Commission implementation. They also supported the February 5 Parliament march against mandatory TET certification for in-service teachers.