Hyderabad

Osmania University secured bronze, finishing third in the South East Zone inter-university football championship at Woxsen University. OU defeated Pt Ravishankar Shukla University but lost to Yenepoya University and drew with Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya. All four teams qualified for the All India event

Reynold Vincent Paul of South Central Railway has been named to the five-member selection panel for the Indian Railways football team ahead of the National Football Championship. Other members include Paritosh, Aftab, V Rajesh and Abdul Azim Siddique

Ananya Dandu’s fine spell of six for 23 helped Hyderabad beat Jharkhand by nine runs in the BCCI women’s under-15 one-day cricket tournament at Vizianagaram. Hyderabad finished second in the group to qualify for the knockout phase

G Nikil Sekhar’s five-wicket haul helped Team F beat Team I in the HCA Under-14 probables matches in Hyderabad. Other notable performers included Ritesh Reddy, Jagath Roshan, Naksh Reddy, Raghaav Narayan, Medhansh Agarwal and B Sudhamsh

High‑budget marketing campaigns for infant milk‑mix products often mislead parents with claims of being ‘sugar‑free’ or ‘no refined sugar’. Experts advise parents to avoid added sugars until age two and moderate consumption thereafter.

The wife of a former IPS officer was defrauded of Rs 2.58 crore in a fortnight-long stock market scam via WhatsApp. The victim made 19 transactions believing in high returns before reporting the fraud to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police

The third edition of the Niri9 International Film Festival was inaugurated at Lok Bhavan Samskruti Auditorium, Hyderabad, marking a two‑day celebration of cinema and storytelling. Screenings at Prasad Film Labs include a wide range of films across categories such as Feature, Short, Shorter, and Documentary.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have issued conflicting statements on the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation project.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested three persons for allegedly attempting to grab a property using fake documents and force. The accused face charges including forgery, criminal trespass and robbery, while three other suspects involved in the case are absconding.

The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested two persons for allegedly exporting psychotropic medicines to the USA. Officials seized 598 tablets during raids at a courier office and a medical store in Nizamabad, citing violations of statutory provisions under the NDPS Act

Residents of several colonies in Erragadda staged a protest against the State government’s proposal to allot nearby land for a graveyard. The protesters demanded withdrawal of the plan and said the issue was sub judice and unacceptable to residents

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of neglecting urban development, claiming cities are in crisis due to lack of funds. He said voters would hold the ruling party accountable in the upcoming municipal elections

Hyderabad’s annual Numaish exhibition remains a favourite family destination, offering more than rides and stalls. Its enduring charm lies in the ‘Exhibition Radio’, run by Ajay Kumar Jaiswal for nearly four decades, which plays Bollywood classics from the 1970s and 1980s.

Cybercrime police in Malkajgiri arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly providing her bank account to cyber fraudsters. The account was used in five fraud cases, including one where a victim lost ₹90 lakh, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, including a 16-year-old, in SR Nagar for stealing motorcycles. Four stolen bikes were recovered. The suspects allegedly sold the bikes cheaply and spent the proceeds on online betting. They were handed over to police for investigation.

Sankranthi travel rush caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Several key roads witnessed long delays as passengers with luggage crowded junctions. Traffic movement was further affected due to heavy footfall at the Numaish exhibition

Hyderabad police arrested three men involved in multiple thefts, recovering four motorcycles and stolen clothes. The gang, from SR Nagar, reportedly also burgled two houses and spent the proceeds to lead a lavish lifestyle, police said.

National award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist Mahesh Kale will perform his immersive concert ‘Swarsandhya’ in Hyderabad on January 17 at Shilpakala Vedika, Hitec City. Known for his mastery of Hindustani classical, Natya Sangeet, and devotional music, Kale left a successful engineering career in Silicon Valley to pursue music full-time.

Medicover Hospitals hosted Fellows India 2026, a three-day programme in interventional cardiology. The event featured national and international experts, providing young cardiologists advanced clinical knowledge, hands-on insights, and exposure to emerging cardiac technologies for improved patient care.

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple awards at ICTIEE 2026, Bengaluru, including Best Student Branch and Best Teaching Learning Centre. Faculty members Dr Aravind and Dr Radhika Devi were recognised, reflecting MLRIT’s commitment to quality education and AI-driven innovation in learning.

The State government’s plan to shift offices from private rented buildings to government owned premises has run into hurdles due to space shortage and other issues. Departments have raised concerns over deadlines, amenities and lack of relocation allowances

The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University will organise a two-day national workshop for distance and online education officials on January 12 and 13. The event will focus on policy reforms, coordination and implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.