Hyderabad

Senior Urdu journalist MA Raheem, who worked with leading dailies including The Siasat Daily, Munsif, Rashtriya Sahara, and Etemaad, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday after a brief illness. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Wednesday at Jama Masjid, AC Guards.

Hyderabad’s kite markets are buzzing ahead of Sankranti, but concerns grow over banned Chinese manja. Police, traders and activists weigh festive joy against safety risks

South Central Railway has announced temporary stoppage of select express trains at Charlapalli station from January 7 to 20, 2026, to ease passenger congestion during the Sankranthi festival season and reduce crowding at Secunderabad station.

Students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) have strongly opposed the government’s show-cause notice seeking to reclaim 50 acres of university land. The MANUU Students Collective termed the move part of a larger pattern of State-led land appropriation.

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The BRS has strongly criticised the Congress government in Telangana for allegedly attempting to seize 50 acres of land belonging to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). KT Rama Rao accused the government of prioritising real estate interests over education and minority welfare.

The Congress government issued a show cause notice to the MANUU administration seeking an explanation as to why it should not take back the 50 acres of the university's unutilised land into its custody. The University sought two months' time to submit a detailed response.

Kite markets at Gulzar Houz, Hussainialam and Dhoolpet are witnessing hectic activity ahead of Sankranthi, with shops stocking colourful kites and accessories. Traders say demand has improved this year, helped by the clampdown on Chinese manja

The Telangana police have launched a major awareness campaign to prevent accidents caused by Chinese nylon manja ahead of Sankranthi. Police and forest officials are using social media and ground-level outreach to warn people about risks to human lives and birds.

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ata Advanced Systems has received an Indian Army supply order to support the overhaul and upgradation of Pinaka MLRS and command posts, strengthening indigenous defence capabilities through a public–private partnership with DRDO and the Corps of EME.

Cybercrime Police arrested a Hyderabad man for his alleged role in an online trading fraud that cheated a victim of Rs 49.90 lakh. Police said the accused shared his bank account with fraudsters, which was linked to several cybercrime cases.

Hyderabad police and EAGLE Force arrested a 17-year-old at Nature Cure Hospital railway station for attempting to transport 10 kg of ganja, worth ₹5 lakh, to Mumbai. The juvenile was exploited by a Mumbai-based drug syndicate, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused

A youth was arrested for allegedly attacking a 21-year-old woman with a knife after trespassing into her rented apartment in Narsingi. Police said the accused had been stalking and harassing the victim for nearly two months.

Telangana Police arrested Amar Deep, MD of Falcon Group, in Mumbai over an alleged Rs 850 crore digital investment scam. He reportedly lured investors with high-return app-based schemes. Investigation continues to trace funds and identify other accomplices

  Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal unveiled the wearable device ‘Temple’ to track cerebral blood flow, central to his Gravity Ageing Hypothesis. While innovative, medical experts question its scientific validity. The device remains private research-only, not available commercially 

In Sitha Nagar, Medak, a 25-year-old man allegedly beat his father, Langidi Lakshmaiah, to death after being denied money for alcohol. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

Despite bans, Chinese manja continues to be sold openly in Hyderabad, including Dhoolpet, with traders demonstrating its sharpness on social media. The Animal Warriors Conservation Society urged authorities and online platforms to enforce strict action to protect birds and curb illegal trade

B Tech final-year student Vamsi Varma from Peddapalli district was found dead in his rented room in Mamnoor, allegedly by suicide. Police have registered a case and are investigating, while the reasons behind his death remain unclear

A six-year-old boy suffered critical burn injuries after receiving a severe electric shock while trying to retrieve a kite entangled in an overhead power line at Dakur village in Sangareddy district. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania Hospital

Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained in Adilabad while protesting alleged government inaction on farmers’ issues, including soybean procurement. BRS cadres staged a bandh, disrupting transport as shops and institutions remained closed amid heavy police deployment to maintain order 

An unidentified man, around 40, was found dead at Safilguda Mini Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning. Police suspect suicide, shifted the body for post-mortem, and launched an investigation to establish identity and circumstances after locals alerted authorities

A year after its foundation was laid, construction of the new Osmania General Hospital building is yet to take off as the mandatory No Objection Certificate for change of land use remains pending, delaying the Rs 2,700-crore project