Telangana

Sri NityanandaTrayodashi was celebrated with devotion at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills. The event featured a 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam, spirited sankirtana, devotional dancing, and a grand Chappan Bhog with 56 varieties of prasadam

Balaji Sai Sriram’s superb spell of 7/35 helped Mahbubnagar defeat Medak by 12 runs in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament for districts. A Beerendra (84) and G Kethan Kumar (73) also starred as Mahbubnagar posted 234 before bowling out Medak for 222

Punjab National Bank inaugurated its Manikonda branch on Saturday, the 76th under the Hyderabad Circle. The event, attended by officials and customers, underscores PNB’s focus on expanding its network, enhancing customer outreach, and offering technology-enabled banking solutions

A 19-year-old B.Tech student from Bihar, identified as Ronak Raj, died by suicide in his hostel room at the NMIMS campus in Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar.

A tragic incident unfolded in Vadlur village, Bejjanki mandal, Siddipet district, where financial distress and family issues reportedly drove Jakkani Satyanarayana to kill his mother and son before ending his own life.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) will implement a jumbling system for Intermediate practical examinations starting Monday, initially covering government junior colleges. Secretary S. Krishna Aditya announced that the system will be extended to first-year students and other colleges from the next academic year.

TGBIE has announced that results of the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE), beginning February 25, will be released by April 5 or 6. To expedite the process, evaluation of answer scripts will start on February 26, supported by a new online staff portal with details of 41,000 evaluators.

COVA Peace Network launched a book titled ‘Festivals of Different Religions: Celebrations – Messages – Values’, which explores the festivities, messages and values of 35 festivals across seven religions.

Hyderabad took firm control of their Ranji Trophy Group D match against Chhattisgarh, posting 631 in reply to 283. K Himateja scored 171 and M Sai Pragnay Reddy hit 126, while Chhattisgarh ended day three at 100 for two

At a Congress meeting in Jagtial, MLC Balmuri Venkat indirectly criticised senior leader T. Jeevan Reddy, urging him to align with party directions. Venkat emphasised that party decisions were binding on all leaders, regardless of seniority, and warned that workers would not remain silent if leaders opposed the party’s interests.

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara began at Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial on Saturday. Members of the Rodda clan of the Naikpod community are performing rituals and cultural programmes, with a Praja Darbar planned on the final day

Congress leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem are worried over the threat of rebel candidates following a surge in municipal poll nominations. Uncertainty over seat sharing with CPI has added to confusion, with party sources doubting a possible alliance.

Former government whip Balka Suman has announced that the BRS and CPI will jointly contest the upcoming municipal polls in Mancherial district. He alleged that Congress misrule and interference had stalled development and weakened SCCL

BRS announced Statewide protests on Sunday against the Congress government and SIT over the notice served on party president K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone tapping case, calling it politically motivated harassment and vendetta politics

BRS chief and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao termed the SIT notice in the alleged phone tapping case illegal and without jurisdiction, citing constitutional and Supreme Court violations, but said he would cooperate and appear for questioning on Sunday

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has challenged the Telangana IPS Officers Association to substantiate its claim that he accused Karimnagar Police Commissioner Gaush Alam of promoting religious conversions. Denying the allegation, Reddy declared he would resign from politics if proven guilty.

Heritage Aviation acquired an Airbus H130 helicopter at Wings India 2026 to expand heli-pilgrimage, passenger transport, and regional connectivity, including in North East India, supporting both private operations growth and the government’s regional air transport initiatives.

Air India Express stole the spotlight at Wings India 2026 with a live Usha Uthup performance and the showcase of VT-RNT, its first line-fit Boeing 737-8, featuring a Parsi Gara-inspired livery and designed to the airline’s new brand standards.

Wings India 2026 concluded at Begumpet Airport with over 70,000 visitors, 30+ aircraft displays, and aerobatic performances. The summit featured major deals, including Air India’s Boeing order, HAL helicopter supply, and Airbus A321XLR conversions, highlighting global collaboration and indigenous innovation.

A farmer was arrested for allegedly murdering a woman in Rallaguda village of Dahegaon mandal over a loan dispute. Police said he strangled her, dumped her body in a cotton field, and later confessed during interrogation. He has been remanded in judicial custody

The DRI arrested seven people smuggling 27.15 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 9.5 crore, from passengers arriving from Bangkok. The substance tested positive for cannabis, and all accused were booked under the NDPS Act, 1985.

A woman was allegedly set ablaze by another woman in Ketipally village of Nalgonda district, leading to her death on the spot. Her five-month-old baby suffered severe burns and is undergoing treatment. Police have taken one person into custody

Sneha Raju from Hyderabad has become the world’s first two-time kidney transplant recipient to complete an Antarctic expedition, including overnight camping and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Her journey highlights resilience, medical success and the possibilities of life after organ transplantation.

A satellite-based study by PJTAU has found that the cropped area in Telangana was 8–12 percent lower than the total cultivable land during the last Kharif season. The data will help improve crop insurance and delivery of government schemes.