Telangana

Congress supporters, including Friends of Congress USA, express concern over Telangana unit’s alleged BJP-AIMIM influence, criticise the selection of Naveen Yadav for Jubilee Hills bypoll, and demand Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy act against BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar

Forest Minister Konda Surekha claims some Reddy leaders are trying to tarnish her reputation in Warangal, dismisses disputes over Medaram Jatara tenders, and says her remarks on actor Nagarjuna were misrepresented, asserting her focus remains on ministerial responsibilities

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao criticises the Revanth Reddy government for ignoring Andhra Pradesh’s Banakacherla project, alleging illegal Godavari water diversion, misleading letters, and failure to protect Telangana’s rights, urging immediate court action and political intervention

Telangana has urged the Central Water Commission to stop Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, citing violations of interstate water-sharing agreements, potential submergence of Telangana villages, unauthorized diversion of Godavari water, and contravention of the GWDT Award and AP Reorganisation Act

The High Court heard a PIL seeking enforcement of statutory provisions for Parent-Teacher Associations and School Governing Bodies in all state, aided, and private schools, citing violations of the Telangana Education Act and undermining transparency

The High Court directed Principal Secretary of the Education Department to examine petitioner Durgam Ravinder’s concerns regarding Hyderabad Public School, including SC/ST hostels, reservations, fund utilisation, outsourcing, and heritage campus issues, and take a reasoned decision within three months

KT Rama Rao slammed Congress leaders for mocking BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha’s grief following her husband’s death. He called their actions “moral bankruptcy” and criticized the illegal case filed against her daughter, terming it a new low in Telangana politics

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of manipulating voter lists in Jubilee Hills, citing over 23,000 suspicious new entries. He announced the party will approach the Telangana High Court for investigation and corrective action

A 19-year-old from Sangareddy was arrested for cheating an engineering graduate of Rs.10.33 lakh using a fake social media profile. Cyber Crime police traced the accused to Andhra Pradesh and recovered Rs.3.63 lakh and a mobile phone

Telangana government launches a citizen survey to gather ideas and aspirations for Telangana Rising Vision 2047. Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao has directed all department employees to participate, with insights guiding the State’s future development policies and strategies.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has issued his own set of liquor shop guidelines, instructing applicants to operate shops only from 4 pm to 9 pm, outside villages, and banning permit rooms and belt shops. The move has surprised the Congress government and Excise officials, who are closely watching the licensing process.

Six Maoists, including one female cadre, surrendered to Kothagudem police under Telangana government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy. They will receive financial assistance and rehabilitation support, while Operation Cheyutha continues developmental work in remote tribal areas

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education plans to commence IPE 2026 from February 25, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s schedule. Over nine lakh students are expected to appear. Officials urge colleges to verify student data ahead of hall ticket issuance

Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devi temple at Basar recorded Rs 81.69 lakh in donations over 89 days. Temple hundial counting included gold, silver, and foreign currency notes, with officials and local Seva Samithis participating in the tally

Heavy unseasonal rains and waterlogging have damaged paddy stocks at harvest centres and marketyards in Nalgonda. Farmers face losses as procurement season begins. Officials are working to salvage grains, provide temporary drying sheds, and assist affected growers

Megavath Fakir Nayak, a habitual criminal, was arrested in Medak for the rape and murder of a tribal woman found near Edupayala temple. The victim, a mother of five, died en route to hospital. Fakir had committed similar crimes earlier.

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.

ACB officials caught a land surveyor, Venu, in Sircilla red-handed while accepting Rs.20,000 from a farmer. The surveyor had demanded Rs.30,000 to survey three acres of land. The money was recovered, and investigations are ongoing.

The Telangana government has identified 591 acres in Anthargoan mandal for a Greenfield airport in Peddapalli. A pre-feasibility study by AAI has been sanctioned, reviving local hopes after Basanthnagar was deemed unsuitable due to terrain and IAF training restrictions

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case

J Balu, a government teacher from Kothagudem, leads the Young Indian Blood Donors Club, coordinating nationwide blood donations. With over 5,000 members, the club has donated 43,000 units and supports community service, free surgeries, and social welfare programmes

ACB officials caught TGSPDCL lineman Thota Nagendra red-handed in Nagarkurnool while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe from a farmer to install a transformer. The bribe amount was recovered, and Nagendra was arrested and produced before the ACB Court in Hyderabad

The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation

Excise officials seized 1.6 kg of ganja chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. The suspect fled after abandoning the bag on Platform No 10. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.