Telangana

Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of intimidation, scams, and spreading false cases in Telangana. He criticised CM A Revanth Reddy and highlighted Harish Rao’s notice, Singareni tender manipulation, and the lack of BJP action

A watchman was allegedly murdered by his colleague following a petty argument at a private apartment in Sangareddy. The incident occurred on Monday night and came to light on Tuesday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

Telangana doctors oppose Government Order 229, which adds bureaucrats to the State Medical Council. Medical associations fear it undermines self-regulation, hampers anti-quackery inspections, and could compromise healthcare quality and patient safety, intensifying protests across the State

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli received fake traffic challan SMS scams and warned the public against clicking suspicious links. She reported them on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised verifying official sites ending with “.gov.in” to prevent cyber fraud

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education allows a five-minute grace period for late arrivals in the Intermediate Public Examinations from February 25 to March 18. Practical exams start February 2, with QR-coded hall tickets guiding students to centres

EThames Business School and Simandhar Education signed an MoU to integrate US CPA and Enrolled Agent pathways into BCom, BBA, and allied programs, enabling students to earn global accounting and taxation credentials alongside their undergraduate degrees

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of vendetta politics, alleging false cases against T Harish Rao and other party members to cover up scams. BRS vowed to resist intimidation, fight for Telangana’s interests, and expose governmental irregularities

A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone

An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.

Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of rising fake traffic challan scams where phishing links redirect motorists to fraudulent sites. Citizens are urged to verify challans on official portals, avoid SMS links, and report suspicious messages to prevent financial loss

Tension prevailed at the Jubilee Hills ACP office after police denied entry to advocates accompanying former minister T Harish Rao. BRS leaders and lawyers protested the decision, arguing with police, but were barred from entering during his appearance

Several Congress leaders led by former Sangareddy councillor Ponna Rajendar Reddy joined the BRS ahead of municipal elections. Welcomed by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, the switch is seen as a setback for Congress and boost for BRS

Former minister T Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into Singareni Collieries’ post-2024 tenders, alleging policy manipulation, inflated contracts, cancellation of competitively bid projects, financial losses, and questioned board members’ silence amid the absence of a regular CMD leadership 

Former minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of diversion and vendetta politics, alleging SIT notices were timed to municipal polls. He claimed Congress was shielding scams, misusing probes, and intimidating BRS leaders, but vowed to remain fearless

At least 12 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at Gattudem village in Kothagudem district, reportedly due to brake failure, triggering allegations of lax enforcement against illegally operated out-of-State registered buses

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband after a domestic dispute in Borabanda, Hyderabad, with police saying the accused suspected her fidelity and attacked her with a grinding stone before fleeing the scene.

Four persons were killed and a newly elected sarpanch seriously injured after their car collided with a container lorry in Bhainsa late Sunday night while returning from Hyderabad, with police suspecting overspeeding as the cause

NIMS inaugurated a state-of-the-art stem cell laboratory in collaboration with Tulsi Therapeutics to promote advanced research in regenerative medicine and provide affordable stem cell and exosome therapies, especially for economically weaker sections

GHMC has removed 5,641 metric tonnes of garbage under a special sanitation drive conducted across 3,613 locations in all 300 wards of the city. The drive, which began on December 29, will continue till January 31

Congress MLAs faced public anger during district programmes as residents questioned delays in implementing six guarantees and protested against the proposed shifting of an area hospital. Women confronted legislators, accusing them of neglecting development and visiting only ahead of municipal elections

Former Minister Niranjan Reddy said voting for Congress in municipal elections would enable district reorganisation that could hurt local job opportunities. He accused the government of pursuing the move with hidden motives and questioned its claims of a scientific process

Kamatipura police arrested 11 persons, including a woman, for allegedly creating communal trouble at Puranapul after a temple vandalism incident. The mob reportedly damaged a chilla, public and private property, and attacked policemen