Telangana

Telangana’s finances remain under pressure with widening deficits, slow revenue growth and rising borrowings. The State has slipped into a revenue deficit despite projecting a surplus, while collections lag behind targets and liabilities exceed Budget Estimates.

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad will host MSME Tech Connect 2026 from February 19 to 21 at its Kandi campus. The three-day event will bring together MSMEs, startups, investors and researchers to promote technology adoption and innovation

Police personnel from Khammam and Warangal districts performed well at the Telangana Police Sports and Games Meet-2026. Khammam constable Pilli Raju won three medals, while Warangal athletes secured 33 medals. Senior officials praised the winners

The GHMC has launched the MyCURE App, an upgraded digital platform replacing MyGHMC, to streamline civic services. The app allows residents to lodge complaints, track grievances in real time, and aims to ensure faster resolution with greater transparency.

Tension gripped Medak town after police registered cases against 23 BRS workers following a clash with Congress leaders ahead of municipal polling. Four workers were injured, and arrests were made. BRS alleged attempts to intimidate party cadres

A 44-year-old toddy tapper died after coming in contact with a snapped live electric wire in Kandi mandal of Sangareddy district. CPI (M) leaders alleged negligence by Transco officials and demanded action and compensation for the victim’s family

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that Ramzan will begin from Thursday after sighting the new moon. Following the declaration, Hyderabad witnessed brisk activity as people prepared for taraweeh prayers and sehar arrangements across mosques and markets

BRS women leaders filed complaints with the State Election Commission and Women’s Commission, alleging assault and intimidation during the Kyathanapally municipal chairperson election. They sought action against officials, protection for councillors and early rescheduling of the poll under strict supervision

The four-day annual feast of Karunagiri Shrine in Khammam will begin on February 27, Bishop Sagili Prakash announced. The festival will include special prayers, healing sessions and a grand Mass, and is expected to attract devotees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

The all-India Coordinated Research Project annual vegetable crops meeting will be held at SKLTHU’s Vegetable Research Station, Rajendranagar, from February 20–22. Farmers and scientists will discuss hybrid varieties, seed practices, pest management, and innovations for stress-resistant crops.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education organised a workshop on NIRF rankings to help government degree colleges improve performance, funding, and accreditation. Experts discussed methodology, best practices, and strategies to boost Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) and research scores.

Ramavath Nandi, senior kabaddi player, made a successful comeback at the 72nd Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship after overcoming ACL and meniscus injuries. Surgeries and rehabilitation at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals helped her return to competitive play within months.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging failure in sanitation, Metro expansion and civic governance in Hyderabad. He also questioned GHMC trifurcation and Indiramma housing, claiming no significant development took place in 26 months.

BRSLP deputy leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of former BRS MLA Balka Suman, accusing the Congress government of undermining democracy in Kyathanpally. He demanded SEC intervention to ensure Suman’s release and a free, fair municipal chairman election.

BJP state council member Akula Srinivas said the party is ready to form a coalition with the BRS in Khanapur municipality, offering vice-chairperson or co-opted members in exchange for support in the chairperson election, following a hung verdict and postponed meetings.

BRSV district president Badikela Shravan condemned the arrest of BRS leader Balka Suman, alleging political vendetta by the Congress, and called for a day-long bandh of educational institutions across the district in protest.

Despite the launch of a fertiliser booking app to ease urea distribution, farmers continue to face hardships due to smartphone dependence, OTP delays and limited stocks, with tenant farmers struggling the most due to absentee landowners.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of former MLA Balka Suman, calling it illegal and politically motivated, and accused the Congress of misusing police and officials to manipulate municipal elections across Telangana.

BRS district president Balka Suman and three others were remanded to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the Kyathanpalli municipal chairperson row. Police cited unlawful assembly and rioting charges, while a BRS–CPI bandh in the town remained peaceful

A wild bison that accidentally fell into an agricultural well at Odepalli village near Karimnagar was rescued by police and forest officials following an alert from locals and later released into a safer location.

Women emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of reservations in the recently held municipal elections in the erstwhile Medak district, securing 13 of 19 chairperson posts and a majority of vice-chairperson and ward positions across municipalities.

A CPI (Maoist) area committee member from South Bastar surrendered before Kothagudem police under Operation Cheyutha. Police said 359 Maoist cadres have surrendered since January 2025 and are availing rehabilitation benefits provided by the Telangana government.

ProteinX, an AI-powered CAD copilot developed by BV Raju Institute of Technology students, won second runner-up at the OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon during the India AI Impact Summit. The team received Rs 2 lakh and recognition for innovation using LLMs.

A 30-year-old software professional was allegedly killed by her former husband in Vanasthalipuram. Police suspect personal disputes following their divorce may have led to the attack. The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.