Hyderabad

Cure Foundation, in association with Apollo Cancer Centres, will host the three-day 9th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship from January 30 to February 1 at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli, raising awareness and funds for underprivileged cancer patients.

Rahman, a Hyderabad-based professional, was allegedly murdered by his elder brother Mohsin and brother-in-law Ghouse in Tandur, Vikarabad district, following a dispute over a penthouse. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspects.

Vikash Kumar Mandal, a 21-year-old watchman from Himayatnagar, died by suicide at his Narayanguda residence. Family members cited financial and personal struggles, and the police have registered a case and sent the body for post-mortem.

Telangana’s Education Department plans to adopt the CBSE syllabus for maths and science, with a hybrid model for social sciences. The move aims to align state textbooks with national standards and support students preparing for competitive exams, starting 2027–28.

The Editors Guild of India condemned the arrest of two NTV journalists, calling it hasty and unwarranted. It urged the Telangana government to ensure media freedom, follow due process and exercise restraint while dealing with journalists and media organisations

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 305 persons during a night drunken driving check, including 242 two-wheelers, 26 three-wheelers, 35 four-wheelers, and 2 heavy vehicles. Thirteen recorded BAC levels above 300 mg/100 ml, and all will face magistrate proceedings.

More than 15,000 snakes were rescued across Telangana last year, with over half being venomous. Data from Friends of Snakes Society show rising snake–human encounters in Hyderabad’s expanding urban areas, especially along the Outer Ring Road.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank led a protest at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board office against the extension of the nominated member’s term. He accused the Centre of delaying elections and merger with GHMC, leading to governance and civic problems

BRS MLC Deshapathi Srinivas demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy order a Special Investigation Team probe into reports published by Andhra Jyothi. He alleged selective action by the Congress government and called for a fair and impartial investigation

Hyderabad CCS police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for illegally obtaining and selling SIM cards using customers’ personal details. Acting on a tip-off, police seized 139 SIM cards from the accused, who allegedly cheated customers to activate extra connections.

Riding without a helmet remains the most common traffic offence in Hyderabad, with nearly 80 lakh violations recorded in 2025. Police say poor compliance, weak enforcement and substandard helmets are contributing to rising road deaths, especially among two-wheeler riders.

Cyberabad police booked 231 people during drunken driving checks conducted on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Police said 12 persons recorded very high alcohol levels, and all offenders will be produced before the concerned court.

A 28-year-old man died after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident at Saidabad. A speeding car rammed into his motorcycle and fled the scene. Police later arrested the driver, while two others remain absconding.

Hyderabad’s Bhu Bharathi portal faces a revenue diversion scam as 15 Meeseva operators siphoned off registration fees and stamp duty. Experts cite technical loopholes, weak access controls, and rushed implementation, leaving farmers and buyers trapped in systemic inefficiencies

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav vowed to continue the agitation for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation despite police arrests and restrictions. He criticized the Congress government, citing heritage concerns, and announced a larger rally in early February to press the demand

The USFDA issued a warning to Telangana’s Palamur Biosciences for serious Good Laboratory Practice violations, citing inhumane animal treatment and unreliable data. PETA India has urged government intervention, demanding rescue of 1,200 animals and reform of India’s experimentation regulator

Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience wintry conditions and dense morning fog in mid-January, with minimum temperatures ranging between 7°C and 14°C. The IMD forecasts misty mornings for the coming week, as the Deccan plateau experiences a delayed winter retreat

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined Hyderabad’s ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event, promoting the Fit India movement and highlighting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and citizen well-being, while participating in a six-kilometre mass cycling rally with athletes, SAI officials, and fitness enthusiasts

Panic spread across Turkapally and nearby villages in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district after a tiger attacked cattle early on Sunday. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the big cat through pug marks and camera traps, and issued an advisory urging residents to remain cautious.

Senior members and former players of the Hyderabad Cricket Association questioned the Apex Council over alleged bias in State team selections. They urged Justice Naveen Rao to disband the current selection panel, calling it unconstitutional and formed in violation of Lodha Committee rules

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for JEE Main 2026 session-1 exams scheduled from January 21 to 24 for BE/BTech candidates. Admit cards for BArch and BPlanning papers scheduled on January 28 and 29 will be issued later.

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment have expressed anger over revised tax demand notices issued during the triennial revision for 2024–27. The SCB Tax Wing has re-assessed over 36,000 properties across eight civilian wards, citing the need to update records after a decade-long gap.

Hyderabad Toofans defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-0 in the Men’s Hockey India League at Bhubaneswar. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand scored hat-tricks, while the defence held firm to secure a dominant win at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, hosted a one-day national conference on “ML, AI and IP for Startups,” organised by the DPIIT-IPR Chair and NC Banerjee Centre for IPR Studies.