Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao strongly defended party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao during his 72nd birthday celebrations at Telangana Bhavan, dismissing attempts to undermine his achievements. Calling for unity, KTR urged party cadres to work towards bringing the BRS back to power.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when BRS district president Balka Suman and Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi staged a sit-in against police officials at Kyathanpalli municipality. The leaders accused the police of siding with Congress, which they alleged was attempting to capture the chairperson post despite lacking majority support.

A 1,200 mm diameter Manjeera water pipeline burst in Manikonda, Hyderabad, at 3 am on Tuesday, flooding internal roads with up to four feet of water. The incident disrupted water supply to nearly 10,000 connections in the area.

A rare planetary alignment will grace the skies over Telangana this month, peaking on February 28. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter will appear in a single row shortly after sunset, visible even without telescopes.

A tense situation unfolded in Mancherial when police prevented BRS leaders from entering the Kyathanpalli municipality premises for a special meeting to elect the chairperson and vice-chairperson. The confrontation escalated into a lathi charge, leaving both police and BRS cadres injured.

A tiger that traveled roughly 35 km from Chinnakondur forest attacked and killed three cattle in Thippapuram village, Ellantakunta mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana. Forest officials are tracking the animal, and villagers have been alerted to stay cautious

Heavy police deployment and political protests marked the Thorrur Municipality elections in Warangal district. Senior BRS leaders were placed under house arrest, while buses carrying councillors were stopped, sparking allegations of selective restrictions.

A man was murdered by his wife in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, after allegedly forcing her into prostitution. Police said Moin (42) was stabbed by his wife Avanthi, who later surrendered and admitted to the crime.

Hyderabad City Police, led by Commissioner VC Sajjanar, dismissed a viral social media message about a woman allegedly luring children as fake. Authorities urged citizens to avoid spreading rumours and report suspicious activity through official channels

A man was found murdered near Rainbow Cricket Ground in Kashimbowli village, Moinabad, Hyderabad, with visible injuries. Police launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence, while the victim’s identity remains unknown and multiple motives, including personal rivalry, are being examined

On the 72nd birthday of BRS chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, a large-scale plantation drive was organised in the Sundarbans delta. Led by former Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar under the Green India Challenge, 10,000 mangrove saplings were planted to strengthen coastal resilience and biodiversity.

On his 72nd birthday, BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao received greetings from leaders across political parties. KT Rama Rao described him as his "forever hero," while Harish Rao hailed him as a symbol of Telangana’s self-respect.

A 19-year-old Computer Science student from Telangana was found dead in his hostel room at NIT Kurukshetra. Police said no suicide note was recovered and investigations are underway pending the family’s statement

For the first time, a couple—Appala Kavya and Ganesh Chakravarthy—were elected as chairperson and vice-chairperson of Nirmal Municipality, marking a historic milestone

BRS won 18 municipalities in Telangana municipal polls; Congress retained control over most urban local bodies. Fresh elections in 11 municipalities scheduled Tuesday under district collector supervision

BJP comes under social media fire for meeting Congress councillors’ family members after Kagaznagar elections, raising questions over ideology and the party’s post-poll alliances.

Inorbit Mall Cyberabad celebrates February with Valentine-themed games, curated gifting, and live music performances, creating interactive experiences and festive fun for visitors throughout the month

Jangaon municipal chairperson polls postponed amid tense BRS-Congress standoff over alleged kidnapping, quorum, and ex-officio voting; MLA and councillors stage protest demanding fair election

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha orders suspension of absentee doctors at Jogipet government hospital after surprise inspection, while checking lab tests, medicines, and facility standards

Telangana kicks off preparations for fully digital Census 2027, with 90,000 officials to be deployed and strict focus on training, coordination, and complete coverage of all settlements

In the 35 category, Eshwar Sai achieved a double, defeating Bharani 6-2, 6-4 in singles. In doubles, he and Visakh scored a 6-4, 6-3 win against Sriram Alluri and Raghavendra Prasad

BJP activists in Metpally attacked district president Dr Yadagiri Babu after delayed whip allegedly caused cross-voting, allowing Congress to clinch chairman post in municipal elections

Amateur golfers from across the country to compete on a world-class 18-hole course at at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club

Elections to the posts of secretary and treasurer of the Hyderabad Cricket Association are likely in early March. The move follows suspensions of key office-bearers and a recent Telangana High Court order appointing a new president for the remaining term