Telangana Municipal Polls Conclude, Rahul Gandhi Slams Budget, Jagan Protests

• Telangana municipal elections conclude across 7 corporations and 116 municipalities; results on Feb 13.
• Rahul Gandhi criticizes Union Budget, alleging India-US trade deal jeopardizes sovereignty and sells out the country.
• YS Jagan leads YSRCP protest outside AP Assembly, demanding 'opposition status'.
• AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan warns NDA MLAs against YSRCP's 'political conspiracies' and divisive tactics.
• Centre mandates 'Vande Mataram' before 'Jana Gana Mana' at all government programs and schools, with strict penalties for disruption.