Hyderabad

Telangana is preparing for the Sankranti travel rush with enhanced security at Secunderabad Railway Station, over 6,400 special buses, fare revisions, and strict RTA checks. Authorities warn against safety violations and overcharging to ensure a smooth festive journey.

Humane World for Animals India urged people to avoid cockfighting during Sankranti. The NGO highlighted animal cruelty, illegal gambling, and liquor sales, noting the practice is punishable under law and urging citizens in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to report offenders.

A 38-year-old Asifnagar man lost Rs 27 lakh to a fake online trading app and WhatsApp group fraud. Cybercrime officials registered a case and urged the public to verify platforms, avoid guaranteed-return schemes, and report suspicious activity.

A construction company has alleged extortion and threats by aides of a former Congress MLA in Jogulamba Gadwal district. The firm claimed its work was forcibly stopped and staff assaulted, while no FIR has been registered despite a police complaint

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of adopting a weak legal strategy in the Supreme Court on the Krishna water issue. He alleged the Congress government’s actions helped Andhra Pradesh advance its projects at Telangana’s cost

The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association of Telangana has opposed attempts by private medical colleges to alter the Convener Quota system. It warned that a uniform fee structure would hurt meritorious and economically weaker students and urged the State Government to protect affordable medical seats

Telangana’s Health University has removed the Rs 15,000 rejoining fee for women medical postgraduates returning from maternity leave. The move allows immediate rejoining, extends course duration for leave taken, and follows protests by doctors against the policy.

A 20-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Keshampet after suffering financial stress linked to online gaming losses. The body was found four days later, and police have launched an investigation.

The Telangana IAS Officers’ Association has complained to Hyderabad police against certain private news channels for airing allegedly defamatory and baseless content targeting women officers and a State minister. A case has been registered and investigations are under way.

GHMC Commissioner R. V. Karnan inspected the Mega E-Waste Collection Drive at Baghlingampally on Monday, reviewing facilities and urging citizens to responsibly dispose of obsolete electronic items to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards.

Hyderabad Police intensified enforcement against banned Chinese manja, seizing over 2,100 bobbins in a four-day drive and arresting 57 people. Authorities warned of strict action and urged citizens to use safe alternatives while celebrating Sankranti responsibly.

The body of a female infant was found in bushes near a Hanuman temple in Jawaharharnagar on Sunday. Police observed injuries on the child and h

A young woman was murdered in Borabanda on Sunday night, allegedly by a man known to her. Police have detained the suspect, registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the killing.

The Sarwat Hussain Digital Media Centre at Osmania University is equipped with Rs. 20 lakh worth of donated digital production equipment, honouring alumnus Sarwat Hussain and strengthening journalism education.

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People from different faiths joined the Sports4Peace Cricket Tournament in Hyderabad to celebrate Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti and Sankranti. Organised by COVA Peace Network, the event featured matches, cultural talks and a special ‘Play for Peace Match'

Unemployed youth staged protests in Hyderabad on Sunday against the Telangana Congress government over delay in issuing the job calendar and recruitment notifications. Police dispersed protesters at Ashok Nagar and detained several. Heavy deployment continued at City Central Library fearing unrest

Ranga Reddy defeated Medak by nine wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship at Mahabubnagar. Adilabad also registered a 22-run win over Hyderabad, with A Santosh scoring 97 in their total of 192

P Sathwik Reddy won the juniors title with a perfect score at the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. RVSS Ramanjaneyulu clinched the Open crown, while several boys and girls emerged winners across age categories. Nigama Sree and Siva Satyanarayana won special awards

Payas Jain bagged the mixed doubles crown with Syndrela Das and entered both men’s singles and doubles finals at the WTT Feeder Series 2026 in Vadodara. Anusha Kutumbale will face Korea’s Ryu Hanna in the women’s singles final

The COVA Peace Network organised a unique multi-faith cricket celebration in Hyderabad on January 11, bringing together people from diverse religions and states to mark Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and Sankranti. Leaders from multiple faiths and community representatives attended, reinforcing the message of unity and harmony.

The Lodh Kshatriya Advocates’ Welfare Association was formally constituted in Hyderabad to unite advocates of the community and address social welfare issues. Advocate Arvind Singh added that the body must monitor political developments and fight legal battles to protect ancestral lands and rights.

The Cyberabad traffic police booked 137 people during weekend drunken driving checks across Hyderabad. All vehicles have been detained, and offenders will face court proceedings.

With Sankranti just days away, Hyderabad witnessed massive traffic congestion at toll plazas and railway stations. The Panthangi Toll Plaza at Choutuppal, the first major stop on NH-65 towards Vijayawada, saw over one lakh vehicles on Saturday, with numbers expected to rise further.