Hyderabad

The GHMC has completed a 15-day sanitation programme across 300 wards, covering 3,209 areas including junctions, foot overbridges, flyovers, garbage-vulnerable points and parks. Officials reported the removal of 5,209 metric tons of additional waste, including 1,339 metric tonnes of construction debris.

Amid complaints over pollution, authorities have stepped up cleaning of Hussain Sagar lake using floating trash skimmers and an amphibious excavator. Officials said waste thrown by visitors and weeds entering from Kukatpally nala are being removed as part of a continuous cleaning drive

A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. The warehouse stored thermocol and other combustible materials used for film shootings. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported

The Telangana School Education department proposed any further increase would require approval from State fee regulatory committee. The proposal, expected to be tabled at the next Cabinet meeting, has been rejected by private schools, which demand a 5 % annual hike in line with inflation.

Nacharam police arrested a man for allegedly cheating unemployed youth by promising railway jobs and collecting Rs 20 lakh from them. The accused and his associates reportedly took money from 20 job aspirants but failed to provide the promised employment.

Eight migrant workers from Andhra Pradesh were detained at RGIA after airline staff detected fake IndiGo tickets during verification. The passengers were allegedly cheated by a local agent who promised to arrange their travel to Kuwait. Police have launched an investigation.

Osmania University began its campaign with a 2-0 win over Gujarat University in the All India Inter-zonal Tennis Championship at Rohtak. Hasini Davunaboina and Sama Chevika Reddy won their singles matches to seal victory. OU faces Calcutta or Maharshi Dayanand next

Tension gripped Secunderabad Railway Station as police prevented a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) peace rally demanding a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation. BRS leaders accused the Congress government of suppressing the demand by revoking permission late Friday night and detaining party workers.

The University of Hyderabad will host a national-level conference, '100 Years of Quantum Mechanics' (HYQM-2026), on January 23 and 24. Organised by the School of Physics, the event will feature sessions for postgraduate students and researchers on day one, followed by popular talks for Classes IX to XII students on day two.

Researchers at IIIT–Hyderabad are developing an AI-powered system to analyse the Indian thali, a meal known for its diverse textures and overlapping ingredients. The research was recently presented at the 16th Indian Conference on Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing 2025.

IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19-20 on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” 75 research papers across disciplines will be presented, with Prof Patrick and Prof Chetan Sri Vatsav leading the sessions.

Rama Vaidyanathan presents Maalyada: The Sacred Garland, a dance adaptation of Jeysundhar D’s book based on the Thiruppavai. The free performance at Ravindra Bharathi on January 18 at 6:30 pm explores Andal’s philosophical journey with music by Sudha Raghuraman.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has ruled out any alliance with the BJP or NDA in Maharashtra after the party won 125 seats in municipal elections. The party is now preparing for upcoming civic polls in Telangana.

Ahead of GHMC elections, the MA&UD Department has issued a government order granting higher Transferable Development Rights for lands affected by lakes, rivers and nalas. The move offers compensation ranging from 200 to 400 per cent of built-up area surrendered.

Heavy police deployment continued at Puranapul Darwaza following vandalism at a place of worship and subsequent violence. Police detained suspects, registered five cases and ruled out a conspiracy, saying the crowd swelled after social media messages triggered protests.

A series of chain-snatching incidents were reported across three areas under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, with women losing gold chains while walking on roads. Police have formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to identify and catch the suspects.

More than 70 bird species have been recorded during the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 in and around Kawal Tiger Reserve. The findings highlight the importance of Telangana’s freshwater wetlands as key habitats for resident and migratory birds.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced road closures and traffic diversions around Charminar on Saturday due to a Ghazal programme at Chowmahalla Palace. Restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 11 pm, affecting all vehicles and RTC buses.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Congress government and police over repeated disturbances in Puranapul, alleging weak intelligence and failure to catch culprits. He urged the government to study incidents carefully and ensure public safety.

A hot air balloon carrying three passengers made a safe emergency landing near Ibrahim Bagh Lake in Hyderabad on Saturday after a technical glitch caused a loss of air pressure. The incident occurred during the State government-organised hot air balloon festival.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of erratic governance, likening Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s decisions to Tughlaq’s rule. He condemned the cancellation of a Secunderabad rally, alleged identity erosion, and demanded accountability from Rahul Gandhi.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has warned the public against fraudulent lucky draw schemes promoted by social media influencers, promising costly prizes. He said strict legal action would be taken under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Act against those cheating citizens.

Only those who registered online will be allowed to attend the drone show at Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday, Telangana Tourism Department said, citing capacity constraints. The event drew overwhelming response, while hot air balloon rides continued elsewhere in the city.

Police prevented BRS leaders and workers from leaving Telangana Bhavan and stopped Legislative Council Opposition leader V. Madhusudhana Chary from proceeding to a hospital, allowing him to leave only after a delay and under police escort, triggering protests and slogans.