Telangana

Kamalapuram Gitanjali, a BRS candidate in Cheriyal municipality, alleged that Congress leaders pressured officials to suspend her husband, Ramesh, a police constable, on charges of campaigning for her. She claimed her opponent, Mustyala Teja, attempted to force her withdrawal from the polls.

A wandering tiger, believed to be returning to Maharashtra, has triggered panic in Siddipet district after killing cattle in Ghanpur and Arepally villages. Forest officials and rescue teams are tracking the animal using drones.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the fire at Telangana’s Forensic Science Laboratory was deliberate and aimed at destroying evidence in the Cash-for-Vote case. He demanded a judicial probe by a retired judge and sought the Centre’s intervention

HMWSSB patrolling staff caught a tractor driver dumping construction waste into the Gandipet reservoir in Hyderabad. The driver admitted the offence, and a criminal case has been registered. The Water Board urged public vigilance against water source pollution.

Major political parties are engaged in a close contest for the first mayor post in the newly formed Mancherial municipal corporation. The BRS, Congress and BJP are intensifying efforts to secure maximum divisions ahead of the historic civic elections

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government, alleging that peace and communal harmony in Telangana had been disrupted with over 60 riots in two years.

The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has urged Hyderabad residents, especially those from other states, to update their driving licence addresses to avoid complications during renewals or verifications.

Sri Balaji Solar Energies, a Warangal-based renewable energy company, won six awards at the Telangana Annual Solar Awards 2026 during the Global Solar Expo in Hyderabad.

The NTA has opened applications for NEET UG 2026, scheduled on May 3. The online form is available until March 8. NEET scores are required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH, and Military Nursing Service BSc Nursing admissions.

Construction of three multi-level flyovers at key junctions in Hyderabad’s IT corridor is progressing quickly. The Rs 800-crore GHMC project aims to eliminate traffic signals and ease chronic congestion by May 2028.

The Telangana FSL has assured that all sensitive evidence, including material linked to the Note-for-Vote and phone-tapping cases, remains safe despite a recent fire. Data recovery is under way, and police are investigating the incident.

On its Foundation Day, INCOIS will launch three new ocean information services, including a jellyfish tracking portal, an upgraded Samudra 2.0 app and a coastal flood warning system, alongside signing key collaboration agreements.

A retired government employee in Karimnagar displayed a banner outside his house denying entry to Congress leaders over pending retirement benefits. He protested the delay of 23 months in clearing dues, highlighting the hardship faced by thousands of retired employees

Shahalibanda police have booked rowdy sheeter Ayub Khan for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 4.70 lakh by promising business investment returns and later threatening him for more money. An investigation is underway.

The Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory clarified that material objects linked to high-profile cases, including the Note for Vote and phone tapping cases, are safe and accounted for, even as investigations continue into a recent fire incident at the FSL premises.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying farmers and youth by failing to fulfil its election promises while campaigning in Tandur. He urged voters to back BRS candidates in the municipal elections to ensure accountability.

Former minister T. Harish Rao criticised Congress leader T. Jagga Reddy for being inaccessible to the public during a municipal poll meeting in Sadasivapet. He urged voters to back BRS candidates, citing development works undertaken during the BRS regime.

Women candidates have outnumbered men in nominations for the February 11 municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district. Despite 50 per cent reservation, women filed more nominations, reflecting rising political participation across municipalities.

The BRS has accused the Congress of political harassment after police raided leader Devi Prasad’s residence in Zaheerabad during a late-night meeting. The party claimed the move was aimed at disrupting preparations for upcoming municipal elections.

An elusive tiger attacked and killed cattle in Siddipet’s Ghanapur, Akkenapally, and Baswapuram villages over the weekend. Forest officials are tracking the predator using pugmarks and camera traps to prevent further livestock losses.

The Telangana Forest Development Corporation Limited (TGFDCL) has introduced ‘The Breeze’, a premium eco-tourism initiative at Ananthagiri Hills under its Deccan Woods & Trails brand. The project offers luxury tent stays, curated wilderness experiences, and nature-based activities.

A Class 12 student in Panchmahal, Gujarat, allegedly slapped a woman invigilator after being reprimanded for arriving late to a preliminary exam. The incident, captured on CCTV, went viral and triggered public outrage.

Khanapuram Haveli police in Khammam arrested four persons for defrauding investors of Rs 2.73 crore through online multi-level marketing platforms such as BotBro, Minecrypto, and YFX. Investigations revealed Dubai-based Lavish Chaudhary as the mastermind behind the fraudulent network.

Several students of Government Medical College, Kothagudem, sustained minor injuries after their bus rammed into a tree on the college campus. The accident occurred while students were heading to a hostel in Bollerigudem near Paloncha.