Telangana

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming he would continue in the next term. He termed the remarks arrogant and said the Congress follows established procedures in selecting its Chief Minister

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi retained its dominance in the erstwhile Medak district, winning six municipalities outright and leading in several others. Senior leaders including T Harish Rao and K Chandrashekhar Rao played a key role in the party’s performance

The three-day Maha Shivaratri jatara began at Vemulawada on Saturday with special arrangements due to temple renovation works. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple, where darshan schedules and facilities have been organised

After losing three municipal elections by margins of less than 10 votes, BJP leader Kondapuram Jagan finally secured a decisive victory from the 3rd ward in Sangareddy municipality, winning by 526 votes and ending years of narrow electoral defeats.

An elusive tiger continues to stay in a reserve forest near villages in Siddipet district, causing fear among residents. Forest officials and NTCA personnel are monitoring its movement, while attempts to tranquilise and relocate the animal have so far failed.

A BRS candidate in Kothagudem has alleged irregularities in vote counting and released a selfie video threatening suicide. Madasu Padma claimed officials ignored her complaints and refused to accept her request for a recount

An advocate was stabbed to death at his office in Attapur on Saturday afternoon. The attackers, suspected to be his relatives, fled the scene. Police shifted the body for post-mortem and are examining CCTV footage to identify the assailants.

Five government departments are preparing a joint action plan to reduce traffic congestion in Madhapur and prevent sewage pollution in Durgam Cheruvu. Officials inspected the area and discussed solutions, including new pipelines to divert and treat sewage water.

With Ramzan approaching, cyber crooks are circulating fake ‘Ramzan Ration’ messages offering free grocery kits. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens not to click suspicious links, as scammers may hack phones, steal data and withdraw money from bank accounts.

Hyderabad-based LVPEI and Remidio have developed Medios HI, an AI platform that detects glaucoma and other eye diseases using a smartphone without internet access. The system, recently approved by CDSCO, showed over 91% accuracy in clinical trials.

Chandrayangutta police recovered 32 mobile phones that had been lost at different places. Using IMEI tracking, the crime team traced the devices and returned them to their owners on Saturday after receiving complaints from several victims.

Attapur police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly attacking a shop owner with a stick after a minor dispute at Akber Hills. He also damaged a car’s windscreen before fleeing. The accused was later arrested and remanded.

The GHMC organised an Indie puppy adoption mela at KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Valentine’s Day. Of the 50 vaccinated puppies available, 30 were adopted. Ministers and officials attended the event, promoting responsible pet ownership and reducing stray dogs.

PRCI Hyderabad Chapter celebrated World Radio Day at Loyola Academy, Secunderabad, under the theme ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence.’ Media professionals, academicians, and students highlighted radio’s evolving role in the AI era, while interactive sessions explored broadcasting’s human element.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) strengthened its position in Bellampally Municipality as Independent and Congress councillors joined the party in the presence of KT Rama Rao. A BJP candidate extended unconditional support without formally joining the BRS.

Akula Lakshmi, 58, died by suicide by jumping into a lake, four months after her husband Shivaramulu passed away. The tragedy left their two children shocked. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

A 28-year-old man climbed a cell tower in Jogipet after alleging that Rs 4,000 given to him ahead of voting was stolen. Family members and friends intervened and persuaded him to come down safely after over an hour.

The Enforcement Directorate has taken Universal Srushti Fertility Centre owner Dr Namrata into custody in a money laundering case, probing alleged hawala transactions, illegal surrogacy practices and a possible child trafficking network operating across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

In an unusual move, Khairatabad Zone DCP K Shilpavalli conducted a surprise inspection of Punjagutta Police Station by posing as a complainant, assessing staff behaviour, public dealing and efficiency before issuing instructions to officers concerned.

Researchers at IIIT-Hyderabad are advancing cancer research by integrating genomics, epigenetics, gene regulation and artificial intelligence to identify tumour-driving mutations, cancer subtypes and early diagnostic markers, paving the way for personalised therapies and early detection

KLH Hyderabad organised Kalaa Utsav 2026, a two-day national-level cultural festival, offering students a platform to showcase talent across music, dance, fine arts, literature, journalism and short films under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Creativity’

Mental health experts have urged policymakers to view premeditated intimate partner killings as a preventable public health crisis rather than isolated crimes, stressing that such acts stem from personality vulnerabilities, emotional dysregulation and systemic failures, not severe mental illness

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has urged the State government to conduct vigilance inspections against private schools and coaching centres operating without recognition, warning that unauthorised admissions could jeopardise students’ academic records and future prospects

The GHMC will begin construction of flyovers and underpasses under KBR Park Package-II works next week, covering four key junctions. Officials inspected the sites under the H-CITI initiative ahead of grounding the Rs 510-crore project