Telangana

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with district collectors unfurling the tricolour and public representatives joining citizens in colourful cultural programmes across Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla

BJP MP D Arvind’s meeting with R&B Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy triggered political speculation, which Arvind dismissed, saying the discussion was confined to pending infrastructure works, including approval for the Madhav Nagar ROB in Nizamabad

SR University’s annual cultural fest SparkRill-2026 concluded with a vibrant ProNight featuring student performances, an energetic act by Pandu Master and a soulful concert by playback singer Sri Ram Chandra, celebrating creativity and student talent

TJS founder M Kodandaram warned of rising public negativity against the Congress government, citing controversies, adverse media reports and delays in releasing the job calendar, and urged the party leadership to take immediate corrective steps to restore public confidence

Former Minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent by targeting government employees seeking a Pay Revision Commission, while favouring contractors and harassing opposition leaders, leading to distress among employees, farmers and triggering a slowdown in the real estate sector

Buzz in Congress circles suggests heightened surveillance on select Telangana Cabinet Ministers amid recent controversies, reportedly at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s behest, even as his extended US tour and lack of official updates fuel internal unease and political speculation

Ahead of the municipal elections, former Wardhannapet MLA Aroori Ramesh quit the BJP and announced his return to the BRS, calling it his home party, dealing a setback to the saffron party in Telangana.

BRS leaders slammed the SIT notice to former MP J Santosh Kumar in the phone-tapping case, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government aimed at diverting attention from corruption allegations, including the coal scam

Scientific wildlife surveys under the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 were conducted in the Kondagattu and Kodimial forest ranges, with officials recording animal footprints and signs to assess population trends and habitat use, officials said

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed speculation over Ministers meeting Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during CM Revanth Reddy’s foreign tour, calling it routine administrative practice. He said party organisation issues were discussed with AICC leadership in Delhi

Mantri and Keystone Basketball Academy won the boys’ and girls’ under-13 titles in the Republic Day 3x3 basketball tournament organised by Young Men’s Guild, Secunderabad. YMCA Hyderabad, PSA Morant and Pushpan Kobe also registered wins in other age-group finals

Telangana Cricket Association has urged the BCCI to scrap the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Governing Council, alleging it was illegally constituted. TCA sought suspension of HCA’s privileges, appointment of an interim administrator, and denial of approval for the proposed T20 League

The Sports Authority of Telangana is relaying two astro-turfs at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex to meet international standards for the FIH Women’s World Cup qualifiers in March. Work is expected to finish by mid-February, boosting hockey infrastructure in the state

Telangana’s Hitesh Dolwani won the men’s singles Class X title at the third National Para Ranking Table Tennis Championship in Chennai. He defeated Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final after earlier wins over Nitin of Tamil Nadu and Dibrojit of Assam

State Bank of India’s Local Head Office in Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram”. CGM S Radhakrishnan unfurled the National Flag and urged employees to embody excellence and enhance customer experience across touchpoints

Noted pulmonologist Dr Pradyut Waghray was conferred the Governor’s Award for Excellence 2025 by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma in Hyderabad. Recognised for his service in rural health and medical philanthropy, Dr Waghray continues to contribute through teaching and clinical practice

An FIR has been registered against NIT Warangal chief warden Abdul Azeem for allegedly injuring stray dogs during relocation. Activists from SAFI highlighted mass killings of 200 dogs in Shayampet mandal, prompting police investigation and planned veterinary post-mortems

SCCL chairman and managing director D Krishna Bhaskar urged employees to improve coal quality and reduce production costs to face growing competition in the coal market. Speaking at Republic Day celebrations, he said quality and pricing would determine the company’s future

A shepherd was seriously injured after a sloth bear attacked him on the outskirts of Danthepally village in Medak district while grazing goats. The victim was shifted to a government hospital, and forest officials assured financial assistance

The SIT investigating the phone-tapping case has summoned BRS general secretary J Santosh Kumar for questioning on Tuesday. BRS leaders questioned the timing, as the summons coincides with the party’s planned meeting with the Governor over the Singareni coal scam

Congress leader Balu Jonnala from Ramayampet municipality joined the BRS along with his followers in the presence of former Minister T Harish Rao at Siddipet. Harish Rao urged the new entrants to work towards winning the municipality.

Two teenagers were killed on the spot after their motorcycle rammed into a private school bus on the Housing Board Colony bypass road in Karimnagar. The victims were returning to their village when the accident occurred on Monday

Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour across government offices, schools, and resident associations. Key officials, including VC Sajjanar, M. Ramesh, and R. V. Karnan, led flag-hoisting ceremonies at Purani Haveli, Cyberabad, GHMC, HMDA, and other offices.

Fear gripped villages in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhongir district after a tiger killed a cow in Dattayapalli. Forest officials issued advisories, installed trap cameras and warned residents to stay indoors after dark.