Telangana

BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao electrified Telangana Bhavan with a fiery address during a joint session of the Legislature Party and state executive committee. He vowed to confront rivals head-on while energising party cadres ahead of upcoming local body elections.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has declared a statewide movement to protect Telangana’s water rights, accusing the Congress government, the BJP-led Centre, and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of conspiring against the State’s interests.

A controversy erupted in Sangareddy after the headmistress of MPUP school permitted a private institution to hold its annual day on government school premises. The event, attended by BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao, saw banners and hoardings promoting the private school.

In Medak district, a man fulfilled a vow made before the gram panchayat elections by seeking rice as alms from villagers at Jhansi Lingapur. His father was elected sarpanch on December 14, defeating his elder son Venkatesh by 99 votes.

The second World Meditation Day was observed at Mythri Yoga and Nature Cure Centre in Mancherial, led by naturopathy doctors Dr KN Sukumar and Dr P Sameera Reddy. Scores of yoga enthusiasts meditated for 30 minutes as the doctors highlighted the health benefits of daily practice.

Mango farmers in Jagtial district are worried as flowering has been delayed across orchards, raising fears of poor yields this season. Officials attribute the delay to cold nights, unusual rainfall, and sharp temperature variations. Only five to 10 percent of trees have flowered so far, compared to normal levels.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s statement linking Christmas celebrations in Telangana to Sonia Gandhi’s sacrifice, calling it an insult to the Christian community.

Bhupendra Kainthola, PDG of the Publications Division, visited the 38th National Hyderabad Book Fair at NTR Stadium. He inspected the stall, interacted with visitors, and praised the fair’s turnout, highlighting India’s cultural heritage through books in multiple languages.

Hyderabad: BRS President and former Chief Minsiter K Chandrashekhar Rao has addressed a meeting of the party MPs, MLAs, MLCs and party functionaries in Telangana Bhavan on Sunday. KCR spoke at length on various issues and gave a line of direction to the party workers on various issues.

Over 30,000 people attended the Heartfulness World Meditation Day event at Kanha Shanti Vanam, with more than a million joining online. Leaders and spiritual guides spoke about meditation’s role in promoting peace, clarity and well-being.

The Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel project beneath the Amrabad Tiger Reserve faces uncertainty as the Forest Department has not been informed about the new tunnelling technology proposed by the State government. Following a February mishap that killed eight workers, tunnelling was suspended and an aerial electromagnetic survey was launched to study geological conditions.

Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to erase Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, alleging political fear behind the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme as Viksit Bharat

Hyderabad traffic police booked 403 drivers during a special night drive on Saturday. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, and nine drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. All those caught will have to appear before the court.

A Hyderabad police constable attached to HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath allegedly attempted suicide at his Hayathnagar residence after slipping into depression due to financial losses from betting apps. He is undergoing critical care at a private hospital

A 37-year-old auto driver died by suicide at his home in Asifnagar on Saturday night. Police said family-related issues may have caused distress. A case has been registered, and an investigation is under way.

The Telangana government has initiated preparations for the 2026-27 State Budget, directing departments to submit proposals by January 3 and revised estimates for 2025-26. Departments have been cautioned against inflated demands and barred from proposing new schemes without prior approval.

A government teacher and his wife narrowly escaped after their car caught fire at Tekulapalli mandal in Kothagudem district on Sunday. An electrical short circuit, possibly linked to the heater, is suspected. The vehicle was completely gutted

Despite the arrival of at least two male tigers in Mancherial district, forest officials say tiger breeding may take another two years as the two resident tigresses are yet to attain biological maturity, delaying hopes of cubs in the region

The Balachelimi National Children’s Story Awards–2025 were presented in Hyderabad, honouring young writers from across India. A total of 36 winners were selected in three categories celebrating creativity and contributions to children’s literature.

Adilabad police distributed 500 blankets to tribals in remote Sirikonda mandal villages as part of a winter outreach programme. SP Akhil Mahajan also stressed education, health awareness and warned against drug abuse during the interaction

A man was killed in a road accident at Shadnagar on Sunday after a truck hit his motorcycle and ran over him. The victim died on the spot, and police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

To tackle groundwater depletion, the Hyderabad water board plans to construct rainwater harvesting pits in around 1,200 government schools across four districts. The initiative aims to conserve water and promote sustainable practices among students.

For the first time since Telangana’s formation, registrations for Intermediate Public Examinations have crossed 10 lakh. The exams will begin on February 25, 2026, even as the Board has reduced the number of examination centres.

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