Telangana

Tamil Nadu won the team title at the Invitation Boxing Tournament in Bolarum, with 14-year-old Joshika named best boxer. Telangana bagged silver while Andhra Pradesh finished third. Dignitaries from Blue World Boxing Association and local organisations attended the prize distribution

Sandhya Gora’s fine 72 and debutant Kesari Drithi’s five for 25 helped Hyderabad defeat Tripura by 58 runs in the BCCI Senior Women’s One-Day Championship opener at Ranchi. Hyderabad also dominated in men’s and junior cricket matches across formats

Former India spinner SL Venkatapathi Raju, part of the 2007 selection panel, recalls the team’s historic T-20 World Cup win under MS Dhoni. He sees similarities in the current squad led by Surya Kumar Yadav as India begins its 2026 campaign

Bartronics India Limited is set to launch its first voice-first, multilingual AI-powered agri-tech application in March, following successful pilots in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The platform will enable farmers to access contextual advisories, proactive alerts and interactive knowledge support.

A synthetic running track is being built at Sardar Patel Stadium in Khammam at a cost of Rs 8.50 crore to promote athletics. The track, designed to international standards, includes levelling, fencing, line marking, catch basins and high-mast lighting as per ISO norms.

Hyderabad-based MIC Electronics Limited has secured its first order in the Passenger Announcement and Passenger Information System (PAPIS) segment from the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala.

Adilabad police busted a seven-member gang led by self-styled godman Raj Kumar, who duped people with fake treasure hunts. The gang collected Rs 1.03 crore from 26 victims by planting counterfeit gold coins bought online and staging rituals to convince people of divine possession.

Senior BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar strongly refuted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s claim of a “Fevicol bond” between the BJP and the BRS, calling it baseless.

The district police in Kothagudem are constructing a Rs 4.50 crore bridge between Vaddipet and Pusuguppa villages to improve connectivity for adivasis in Cherla mandal. Superintendent of Police Rohith Raju inspected the site and urged speedy completion.

The Telangana High Court Advocates’ Association has demanded a SIT probe into the murder of advocate G. Swapna Kumari, citing contradictory FIRs and alleged lapses in the investigation.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has raised concerns over the growing use of agentic or autonomous AI, warning that unchecked digital agents could endanger public safety, financial markets, and critical infrastructure.

The All-India Joint Action Committee of Teachers’ Organisations (AIJACTO) has urged the Central government to intervene in the Supreme Court ruling that requires all in-service teachers appointed before the RTE Act to clear the TET within two years or risk losing their jobs.

The Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET) 2026 notification has been issued, with applications opening on February 12. The last date for submission without a late fee is March 16.

A wandering tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra nearly two months ago has killed its ninth cattle in Jangaon district, sparking panic among villagers. The tiger, moving across non-forest areas of Jangaon, Siddipet and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts, killed a calf in Mandelagudem village before disappearing into vegetation.

The University of Hyderabad’s Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning (CDVL) has invited applications for its one-year diploma programmes offered in blended mode. The last date for applications is February 28.

A toddy tapper died after collapsing atop a toddy tree while at work in Jillella village of Thangallapalli mandal in Rajanna-Sircilla district. Police suspect cardiac arrest as the cause of death and have registered a case for investigation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy continued his denigrating language against political rivals during a public meeting in Nizamabad. He accused BJP MPs of failing to secure funds and projects for Telangana.

Campaigning in Mancherial, senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress of scams and irregularities, promising probes if the BRS regained power. He highlighted welfare measures implemented during the BRS’s tenure, including creation of Mancherial district.

Tension flared in Aliabad municipality of Medchal when Congress workers, led by district leader Vajresh Yadav, attacked the car of BRS MLA C Malla Reddy during an election campaign. BRS leaders demanded strict action against Congress workers for inciting violence.

Ahead of municipal elections, residents of Kothagudem divisions have adopted an innovative method of displaying banners listing civic issues such as CCTV installation, drinking water supply, and tackling stray animals.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy turned emotional while addressing party workers in Jagtial, accusing the leadership of denying tickets to his supporters and systematically sidelining him. He criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly favouring defectors despite earlier opposing them.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress and BJP for failing to fulfil promises while campaigning in Vemulawada. He urged voters to support BRS candidates in the municipal polls to pressure the government to implement its guarantees

Former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao criticised the Congress for failing to fulfil its six guarantees while campaigning for BRS and CPI (M) candidates in Wyra and Yellandu. Leaders expressed confidence of victory in the municipal elections

Former minister and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy was allegedly attacked by Congress workers during a municipal election campaign in Medchal district. A follower sustained head injuries. BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the incident and assured party support