Telangana

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association condemned recent attacks on pastors and worshippers across multiple districts in January, urged the State to enact legislation against religious hatred, and warned of statewide and nationwide protests if incidents continue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin are expected to campaign for party candidates in the Telangana municipal elections scheduled for February 11. The BJP hopes to strengthen its position as an alternative to the ruling Congress and opposition BRS ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

The BRS launched a one-lakh signature campaign seeking the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment Board with civic corporation, accusing BJP and Congress leaders of politicising the issue and creating public confusion instead of pursuing it collectively

Telangana police marathoner Pilli Raju has emerged as a symbol of pride and inspiration by successfully participating in major marathons across India, including the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Vedanta Half Marathon in Delhi, and Tata World Marathon in Kolkata.

The disqualification case against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender has entered a decisive phase, with Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar scheduling a hearing on January 30. Notices have been issued to Nagender, petitioner Padi Kaushik Reddy, BJP leader Maheshwar Reddy, and their counsel.

Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology signed an MoU with Air India at Wings India 2026 to launch an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Cadet Programme, aimed at training licensed engineers to meet the airline’s expanding fleet and maintenance needs

The Telangana government has decided to proceed with its plan to merge several sub-registrar offices along the Outer Ring Road into integrated complexes, despite opposition from Sangareddy and Patancheru MLAs.

A 45-year-old devotee from Mancherial district drowned in the Jampanna Vaagu at Medaram while performing a holy dip during the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara. Despite immediate search operations by SDRF and NDRF teams, his body was recovered hours later.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Telangana government’s Excise Department of running a liquor-linked racket involving irregularities of nearly Rs 45 crore, alleging manipulation of microbrewery licences and retail shop allotments to benefit politically connected individuals

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of abandoning governance and betraying promises made to voters. Welcoming former MLA Aroori Ramesh back into the party, KTR urged cadres to treat upcoming municipal elections as a referendum on Congress’s two-year rule.

After repeated cattle attacks in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, forest officials have set up a goat-baited cage to trap the elusive tiger. Camera traps, drones, and tiger trackers are deployed while villagers are advised to stay vigilant. Compensation is promised to affected farmers

SERP has signed an MoU with Granules India to conduct breast and cervical cancer screening for women in Sangareddy district. The initiative aims at early detection through screening and awareness programmes in rural areas with SHG support.

Over 10,000 power employees across Telangana staged a dharna outside the TGSPDCL corporate office in Hyderabad, protesting against the management’s unilateral transfer policies.

HMRL’s new Nampally Multi-Level Parking, India’s most advanced facility, accommodates 250 cars across 10 floors. Equipped with the PALIS automated system, vehicles are parked and retrieved using smart cards. Parking charges start at Rs 35 per hour.

The BRS has accused the Congress government in Telangana of operating a state-funded propaganda network from the Chief Minister’s Office. Allegations include the use of WhatsApp groups, bot accounts, and government infrastructure to spread misinformation and defamatory content against opposition leaders, particularly KT Rama Rao.

Hafsal Chandunapparambil Habeeb, a most-wanted drug trafficker supplying ecstasy, cocaine, MDMA, and OG Weed in Telangana, was arrested in Kerala by the EAGLE team. His arrest disrupts the inter-state narcotics supply chain.

HAL has completed missile and firing trials for the Tejas Mk1A aircraft and is ready to deliver five jets to the IAF this financial year. Delivery delays have slowed the fleet expansion, while Tejas Mk2 is expected in 2027.

HAL plans to raise civil aviation’s share of its revenue to 25% over the next decade. The company will focus on Dhruv-NG helicopters, Hindustan 228 aircraft, and the proposed production of Russian SJ-100 regional jets.

The RBI has warned that Telangana’s rising debt and fiscal deficit could make the State’s finances vulnerable. Reliance on market borrowings, weak sinking fund reserves, and slower revenue growth have raised concerns about long-term sustainability and repayment capacity.

Due to redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore station, the Charminar Express will temporarily operate from Chennai Beach instead of Tambaram. The South Central Railway said the change will be in effect for select dates between February and April.

Yadadri police conducted an awareness programme in villages affected by tiger movement, urging residents not to harm the animal. Officials said the tiger has attacked cattle but no humans, and warned of strict action under wildlife protection laws.

A breach in the Mallanna Sagar main canal near Yellareddypet flooded paddy fields shortly after water was released for Yasangi. Farmers blamed weed growth and lack of desilting, alleging neglect by the Congress government and demanding compensation

Hyderabad-based agri-fintech firm Dvara E-Registry has won the Fintech for Bharat Award 2025 for using data, AI, and climate intelligence to improve access to agricultural credit for small and marginal farmers across India.

Kolkata-based amateur radio enthusiast Ambarish Nag Biswas has been selected for the 2025 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. The honour recognises his contribution to community service, disaster communication and search and rescue efforts through amateur radio