Telangana

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Friday postponed the hearing on disqualification petitions against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender to February 18, following a request from BJP floor leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy seeking more time to participate.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded that the Congress government boycott the Delhi meeting on river water disputes, alleging pressure from Andhra Pradesh and warning that Telangana’s Godavari water interests were at serious risk without clear safeguards.

Tension prevailed at Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara after devotees alleged police excesses, leading to injuries, protests and damage to a minister’s convoy. Long queues, power outage and VIP movement further worsened the situation, disrupting darshan and traffic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence and compassion, and urging people to follow his timeless teachings.

A 34-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Ananthapuram village on Friday. Police suspect foul play after the body was found in roadside bushes, with no signs of a struggle but a liquor bottle recovered nearby.

The Congress has triggered controversy with sharply different responses to phone-tapping allegations in Telangana and Karnataka, drawing criticism for double standards as it pursues an SIT probe against BRS leaders in one State while dismissing similar claims in another.

BRS cadres staged protests across the district against the SIT issuing notices to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. An effigy of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was burnt at Chintamadaka, while roads were blocked in Narayanpet as part of the agitation.

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the two-day Gangapuri Jatara at Sri Balaji Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Gangapur village from January 31. Around one lakh devotees are expected, with security, sanitation and transport facilities put in place for smooth conduct.

Students of a BC Residential College for Boys in Husnabad staged a protest over poor-quality hostel food, alleging substandard meals for months. Holding dinner plates, they demanded staff changes and a revised menu. Leaders inspecting the food expressed shock over its quality.

Tension prevailed at the Medaram jathara for a few hours after devotees allegedly attacked the convoy of SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman during his visit for darshan. Four vehicles were partially damaged; no injuries were reported.

A burglary was reported in Bommarasipet village, Shamirpet, where burglars stole around 20 tolas of gold and Rs 2 lakh cash from Nageswara Rao’s home while the family was away. Police have registered a case and begun investigation

Telangana will release the detailed schedule for TG EAPCET 2026, covering notifications, online registration, and fees. The exams are set for May 4–11, with agriculture and pharmacy tests on May 4–5, and engineering exams from May 9–11

A woman armed reserve constable allegedly died by suicide in Hanamkonda after prolonged harassment by a relative and a classmate over marriage and money demands. Police have registered a case based on her family’s complaint and launched an investigation

Inmates of a BC Residential College for Boys in Husnabad began a protest against the poor quality food being supplied to them. They were demanding action against officials and change of menu

Restless devotees attacked the convoy of minister Adluri Laxman when he went to the Medaram jatara. People waiting in queues got restless and attacked the convoy, reports say

The Centre told Parliament that the Nizam’s jewels remain under high-security RBI custody since 1995, acknowledged their cultural significance, but said no decision has been taken to shift the collection to Hyderabad for permanent public display.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Telangana–North East Connect initiative, stressing the importance of continuous sports and cultural programmes to strengthen ties between Telangana and the North-Eastern states

The SR Nagar police arrested a habitual cybercrime offender who posed as a cybercrime officer to extort money from victims. The accused is linked to 44 fraud cases across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Backward Classes Welfare Department has directed officials not to treat candidates from 26 omitted communities as BCs in local body elections after instances of ineligible candidates being elected in recent Gram Panchayat polls

Kushals Fashion Jewellery has launched four new stores in Hyderabad as part of its Telangana expansion. The outlets, offering over 5,000 designs, were unveiled at an event in Kondapur attended by actor and brand ambassador Priyanka Mohan

A 20-year-old youth of Mogarallaguppa village, drowned while fishing in the Mukamamidi irrigation project at Mulakalapally mandal. A case was registered based on a complaint from the victim's father.

Nava Bharat Energy India Limited, Palvancha, inaugurated newly built washrooms at the Telangana Minority Residential Girls' School in Burgampahad as part of its CSR initiatives.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has sought a fresh date for questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone tapping case, citing municipal election work, and requested that the examination be conducted at his Erravelli residence.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender said his lawyer has responded to the Speaker’s notice seeking his appearance in connection with a disqualification petition. He claimed he is still associated with the BRS and said he does not fear elections