Hyderabad

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.

The debate over Secunderabad’s future has intensified as residents demand a separate municipal corporation to address long-pending infrastructure and connectivity issues. Local voices insist that only an independent corporation can ensure focused planning and growth for Secunderabad.

Hyderabad will host the World Junior 10K Run on February 1 at Gachibowli Stadium. Organised by Spotonn Sports with GHMC support, the event will see over 3,000 children from 50 schools participate across multiple race categories, including specially-abled participants

BRS leaders have stepped up pressure on the Congress government, warning of serious consequences if the demand for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation is ignored. Residents are set to hold a peaceful rally on January 17, with BRS leaders vowing to escalate protests if the government fails to respond.

Rahil Pillarisetty and Rajender Beedani win titles in their respective categories in the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025

BRS working president KT Rama Rao unveiled the 2026 calendar of the Telangana AIDS Control Counsellors’ Union (TACCU) at Telangana Bhavan. TACCU representatives highlighted long-pending job-related issues and the challenges faced by counsellors in the State.

Two horses were critically injured after being hit by a four-wheeler on the Balapur–Venkatpur road on Saturday night. Prompt action by Balapur police and PFA Abhaya volunteers helped rescue the animals, which are now receiving treatment.

Telangana continues to experience biting cold with single-digit minimum temperatures across several districts, including Hyderabad, Adilabad, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert, warning of below-normal temperatures for the next two days.

Hyderabad’s new multi-level parking complex in Nampally is open for Numaish visitors, featuring a fully automated sensor-based system. The 15-floor MLP accommodates 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers. Users are charged Rs 30 per hour; official inauguration is pending.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 404 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks. The offenders included 349 two-wheelers, 25 three-wheelers, and 31 four-wheelers. Twelve drivers had dangerously high BAC levels. Cases have been registered, and court action is pending.

A 30-year-old man from Vikarabad was killed in a road accident at Narsingi late Saturday night after losing control of his motorcycle. He suffered fatal head injuries and died on the spot. Police have registered a case.

A 38-year-old housewife died by suicide at her home in Rajendranagar after allegedly consuming poison. Police said she had been suffering from depression due to health issues. A case has been registered, and further investigation is under way.

Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

FICCI FLO Hyderabad celebrated the graduation of nearly 1,000 women trained under its ‘Skill Her’ initiative in Bhongir. The programme equips grassroots women with practical skills, helping them earn incomes, support their families, and gain confidence.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao condemned an incident in Safilguda involving a youngster allegedly urinating in front of a place of worship, accusing the Congress government of failing to maintain law and order as videos of the incident went viral.

Neredmet police arrested a man from Karnataka for allegedly desecrating the Katta Maisamma temple on Saturday evening. The incident triggered protests by local residents, following which police intervened, registered a case and remanded the accused to judicial custody.

The third season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on February 7, inviting volunteers to map bird diversity within the city’s ORR limits. Organisers expect higher participation as the citizen science initiative continues to document migration and habitat changes.