Hyderabad

The Seventh International Kite and Sweet Festival began at Parade Grounds, Hyderabad, on Tuesday as part of Sankranti celebrations. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Transport Minister Ponnam Over 60 sweet stalls and 100 handloom and handicraft stalls were set up.

A 40-year-old traffic home guard was injured on Bahadurpura Road in Hyderabad on Tuesday when a speeding biker rammed into him while he was placing barricades to set up a check post.

Despite its misleading name, it is not necessarily imported from China. In India, the term broadly refers to any synthetic or glass-coated manja, including locally manufactured varieties

A major fire broke out at a building in Prashanthnagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, on Tuesday evening. Fire tenders from neighbouring stations rushed to the spot, and senior officials supervised firefighting operations.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposal to auto-debit traffic challans directly from vehicle owners’ bank accounts, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.

Commander Y. Hemanth Kumar from Hyderabad is part of the crew aboard INSV Kaundinya, a stitched sailing vessel built using a 1,500-year-old technique, on a historic voyage retracing ancient trade routes between India and Oman.

Osmania University has suspended senior faculty member and OUTA outgoing president Prof B Manohar, accusing him of running a parallel administration and ethical violations linked to CAS promotions. The teachers’ association has termed the move arbitrary and unilateral.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad witnessed heavy passenger and vehicular traffic as residents traveled for Sankranti. Special trains and buses were deployed, but poor connectivity to Charlapalli and delays caused financial and travel stress. The city appears quieter as festival travel continues.

Raunaq Yar Khan, the 9th Nizam of Hyderabad, organised traditional Sankranti celebrations promoting Hindu–Muslim unity. Festivities included rangoli, Bhogi campfire, folk dances, devotional songs, kite flying, and a grand feast, highlighting gratitude, brotherhood, and cultural harmony.

GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics has launched India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport. The temperature-controlled vehicle ensures safe movement of sensitive cargo between terminals and aircraft, improving cold-chain reliability for pharmaceuticals and perishables.

The Congress government’s district demerger plans have cast doubt over Siddipet’s future as a district. With mandals set to be merged back into Karimnagar and Jangaon, BRS accuses Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting its leaders and vows to resist

Hyderabad police, in coordination with the FRRO, deported Nigerian national Obasi James Victor, 38, after his arrest in Tolichowki for drug trafficking. His tourist visa had expired, and he had been residing illegally with his family in New Delhi since 2011.

The Congress government’s district reorganisation plans in Telangana have sparked concerns across society. Parents fear fewer college seats, employees worry about promotions, and real estate developers expect further slowdown, adding to challenges already faced by the sector since the government came to power

BITS Pilani’s first placement cycle saw over 920 students secure jobs, with top salaries exceeding Rs 1 crore. Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses attracted global and domestic recruiters, while internships and the semiconductor sector strengthened students’ career prospects.

Unemployed youth in Telangana have criticised the Congress government’s district reorganisation plan, calling it a delay tactic for recruitment. They demand immediate release of job notifications, warning that the reorganisation may affect zonal reservations and delay filling two lakh vacancies.

Sufi ghazal singer Anita Singhvi from Delhi will perform at Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace on January 17. Organized by Telangana Government’s Sangeet Natak Akademi, the concert will feature her globally acclaimed Sufi music, with top dignitaries expected to attend.

Telangana government forms an eight-member SIT to investigate two sensitive cases: morphed images of CM A. Revanth Reddy and defamatory content against a woman IAS officer. The SIT, led by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, will probe CCS Hyderabad and Maddur police station cases.

AIMIM concludes its campaign for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporation elections. The party is contesting in 24 corporations, focusing on minority and backward-class strongholds. Buoyed by last year’s 81-seat local election victory, AIMIM hopes for a strong showing on January 15.

Kothur Police have solved the murder of Madhav Biradar (Akash), who was stabbed to death on January 11. Two suspects were arrested; investigations revealed motives linked to a money dispute and personal grudge, and the accused confessed to the crime.

NFHS-5 data show that alcohol consumption in Telangana is much higher than the national average, especially among men. The survey highlights greater usage in rural areas, links with lower education levels, and increased risks of domestic violence.

Mahankali Police are investigating a case in which a woman allegedly cheated over 100 devotees by promising Tirumala darshan and Srivari Seva using fake tickets during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi rush. Police are probing the source of the forged tickets.

A mega job fair will be held in Nampally, Hyderabad, on January 19, offering employment opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend free interviews, with some companies also offering work-from-home roles.

Hyderabad Police have warned of a rise in OTP-related cyber frauds, where criminals trick people into sharing passwords or approving fake UPI requests. Citizens have been urged to stay alert and report suspicious activity immediately.

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