Telangana

Ahead of the announcement of municipal poll results, the BJP shifted its candidates from Mancherial and Luxettipet to Maharashtra, citing temple visits, amid fears of poaching. The move is aimed at securing key posts in civic bodies.

Students of a tribal welfare residential school in Narayankhed staged a protest on Thursday, alleging poor-quality food and violation of the prescribed menu. They demanded action against the hostel warden and staff, urging officials to ensure proper food standards.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy approached the State Election Commission against Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, alleging money and liquor distribution and interference in municipal polls, and sought a special task force to prevent unethical practices

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar demanded stern action against Congress leader T Jagga Reddy for alleged misconduct with police during municipal polls, warning of possible attempts to disrupt vote counting on February 13 and urging preventive measures

Despite alleged attempts by Congress leaders to disrupt polling and encourage fake voting, municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district witnessed a strong voter turnout, with Jinnaram recording the highest polling at 90.98 per cent, officials said

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar criticised Telangana police for failing to act against former Congress MLA T Jagga Reddy over alleged misconduct with police personnel during polling, demanding his immediate arrest and action under relevant legal provisions

An independent candidate in Sircilla municipality allegedly deceived voters by distributing fake gold coins during polling. Voters later discovered the coins were not genuine and expressed anger, prompting election authorities to initiate an inquiry

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy blamed the State Election Commission for the Sangareddy poll incident, alleging enrolment of fake voters and accusing officials of failing to act despite repeated complaints, triggering tensions at a polling station

Susai FC defeated Reserve Bank of India 1-0 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Hriday scored the match-winner in the 79th minute. Reeds FC face CCOB Junior FC next at the same venue

Telangana sisters Surineni Tapasya and Diza, students of Oxford School, won gold medals at the National Powerlifting Championship in Delhi. Tapasya lifted 217.5 kg in the under-13 category while Diza secured three golds with a total lift of 88 kg

The BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the ruling Congress party of intimidating voters and candidates during the municipal elections, drawing parallels with the Emergency era.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sudden meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has unsettled several senior party leaders. CPI leader K Narayana’s claim of a threat to the Chief Minister from within the Cabinet has further deepened tensions.

Tension gripped Paloncha in Kothagudem after a ballot box from polling station number 151 was found at the local police station following polling. News of the incident drew cadres of BRS, CPI and other parties, along with senior leaders, who demanded an explanation from the police.

The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) has issued a notification inviting property owners in flood-prone and buffer zones to voluntarily surrender their lands in exchange for Transferable Development Rights (TDR).

The Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department has reorganised the GHMC into three separate municipal corporations. Orders were issued early Wednesday, following which Jayesh Ranjan assumed charge as Special Officer for all three.

As Valentine week floods social media with romantic messages and gift offers, cybercriminals are exploiting the occasion to spread phishing links and malware. Authorities have flagged suspicious messages such as ‘Secret Valentine’ and ‘Claim Your Special Gift,’ which redirect users to fake websites or prompt them to share personal details.

The Telangana municipal elections witnessed clashes, bogus voting attempts, and allegations of police bias, yet the State Election Commission maintained that polling was largely peaceful. The final turnout stood at 73.01 per cent.

Breaking up GHMC will shrink consolidated tax base, dilute professional capacity, weaken borrowing power, and deepen fiscal dependence on the state

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) removed 83 examiners from practical examination duties after detecting irregularities such as malpractice, copying, and leaving exam halls unattended. Centres in five colleges were also cancelled, with students shifted to nearby centres.

Polling across 10 municipalities and one corporation in the erstwhile Adilabad district was largely peaceful but marked by alleged Model Code of Conduct violations. Officials reported an average turnout of 62.07 per cent up to 3 pm.

Former Minister and Suryapet MLA G Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government after Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy alleged his phone was being tapped by BRS leaders. Reddy termed the claim shameful and questioned how a ruling party minister could make such charges.

The municipal elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts witnessed a strong voter turnout, with over 82 percent polling in Khammam and 73 percent in Kothagudem by 5 pm. Voting, initially slow, gained momentum by afternoon across municipalities such as Edulapuram, Sathupalli, Madhira, Kallur and Wyra.

Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.

As polling for urban local bodies concluded in Hyderabad, BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of widespread misuse of power and violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The BRS expressed confidence that voter discontent would be reflected in the results.