Telangana

Around 20 students fell ill after consuming allegedly contaminated food at a government-run Scheduled Caste hostel in Bellampalli on Friday night. Two students are critical. Parents and leaders blamed negligence and demanded strict action, citing similar past incidents in the State.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao alleged that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-linked KLSR Infra was harassing a 75-year-old woman and questioned Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s “Mohabbat Ka Dukaan” slogan, citing submissions made before the Supreme Court.

A wandering tiger killed two sheep at Ammapur village in Jangaon district early on Saturday, triggering panic among villagers. Forest officials identified pugmarks at the site and advised residents to remain alert as this marks the tenth reported kill in 20 days.

App-based transport workers linked to Ola, Uber, Rapido and Porter will observe an All-India “breakdown” on Saturday, protesting falling incomes and alleged exploitation. Unions demand minimum base fares and stricter regulation under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.

Seven Maoists, including a top CPI (Maoist) leader from Telangana carrying a Rs.25 lakh reward, were killed in a four-day anti-Naxal operation along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, while one C-60 commando died of injuries sustained during the encounter.

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.