Telangana

The School Education Department has intensified efforts to ensure 100 per cent Aadhaar enrolment and mandatory biometric updates for all students in government and private schools. Officials said timely updates are crucial to avoid issues during NEET, JEE and other national-level entrance examinations

Osmania University police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 3.88 lakh from her employer’s residence in Habsiguda. The accused reportedly confessed during questioning. The stolen property has been recovered, police said

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

Budget 2026 rightly focuses on infrastructure investment, but physical assets must be complemented by sustained investment in human capital

The Telangana State Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board has released the provisional list of applicants for 607 Assistant Professor posts in government medical colleges, inviting objections through its website between February 26 and February 28, 2026, as recruitment enters the final stage

Two workers were killed after roof sheets collapsed at a government medical college construction site in Medak due to strong winds on Tuesday night. One died on the spot, while the other succumbed to injuries on Wednesday

The United Muslim Forum has raised concern over rising communal incidents in Telangana, alleging targeting of mosques, dargahs and Muslim traders, and accused the Congress government of inaction, demanding strict action to protect religious harmony and restore confidence among minorities

Land acquisition issues and protests by residents have delayed the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project in Hyderabad. Families of Madhu Park Ridge apartments fear displacement, while officials say the land falls within the buffer zone

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