Hyderabad

Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

In Munugode, Nalgonda, liquor shop owners continue opening after 1 pm following Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s instructions, fearing trouble from his followers. Excise officials insist shops operate from 10 am, leading to confrontations and ongoing tension

BRS has barred ABN Andhra Jyothi from party meetings and announced leaders will avoid debates on the channel, following anchor Venkatakrishna’s alleged rude behavior toward MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao. The party demanded an unconditional apology

TGSRTC is running 369 special buses from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts to Medaram for the Sammakka-Saralamma jatara from January 25 to February 1. Fares range from ₹440 to ₹590 depending on boarding points

Hyderabad’s Congress government is relocating hundreds of offices from rented to state-owned buildings to avoid clearing ₹1,300 crore in long-pending rental arrears. The move risks overcrowding, disrupted services, and local economic fallout, highlighting fiscal stress and planning gaps

In Hyderabad, rescue teams recovered four bodies from a Nampally furniture shop that caught fire on Saturday. Efforts continue to locate two more trapped persons in the cellar. Officials suspect asphyxiation amid large quantities of combustible materials

At least 12 people were injured after stray dogs attacked residents in Mudhole mandal centre on Sunday. Victims sought treatment in Bhainsa and Thanur due to medicine shortages, while locals urged authorities to curb recurring dog attacks immediately and effectively 

Fire broke out in a ladies hostel in Alwal on Saturday night. Ten inmates were rushed to hospital after they became breathless due to smoke

Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection

In the doubles final, second-seeded Grigoriy Lomakin of Kazakhstan and Ishaque Eqbal of India defeated fourth-seeded Jeffrey Von Der Schulenburg of Switzerland and Vanshelboim Eric of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3 to clinch the honours

After finishing the third day at 166 for seven, Hyderabad still trailing by 127 runs in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match

BJP corporator from Champapet GHMC Division, Vanga Madhusudhan Reddy died on Saturday while undergoing treatment for an intestinal infection at a private hospital in Nanakramguda.

Wildlife displaced from Kancha Gachibowli forest adjoining the University of Hyderabad continues to suffer fatal attacks by stray dogs. On Saturday, two deer were killed near the MH-K hostel, highlighting the growing threat to animals after large-scale forest clearance.

A scrap-laden truck overturned after hitting a road median at Abdullapurmet on Hyderabad’s outskirts, causing a severe traffic jam on Saturday. Police and traffic staff quickly responded, moving the vehicle aside and restoring traffic.

A new model Rythu Bazar constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore was inaugurated in Bharathi Nagar, Serilingampally GHMC Zone. With ample parking space, the bazar is expected to serve both farmers and consumers more efficiently.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar alleged manipulation of Singareni coal mining tenders to benefit Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s relatives, and questioned the Congress government’s reluctance to order a probe, claiming recent statements by the Deputy Chief Minister pointed to a major scam

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the cancellation of Naini coal block tenders, calling it a routine process, and challenged the Opposition to point out any lapses. He also dismissed allegations over his son’s Davos visit and clarified that no government funds were spent

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served legal notices on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind, seeking an unconditional apology over alleged defamatory remarks and warning of civil and criminal action if they fail to comply

The Minorities Welfare Department’s move to take possession of the Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute has triggered protests from minority groups, who fear centuries-old manuscripts and rare books housed at the library could be damaged or lost without alternative arrangements

A major fire broke out at a furniture showroom in Nampally on Friday, triggering panic and large-scale rescue operations. Thick smoke engulfed the area as firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with at least four people feared trapped inside the building

A fresh survey for two elevated corridors through cantonment areas has revealed the need for 2.68 acres of additional Defence land. The variation will require HMDA to pay Rs 13 crore more to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board

The Centre for Dalit Studies will organise a two-day Constitution Conclave in Hyderabad from Sunday to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution. The event will focus on social justice and marginalised communities and feature senior administrators and scholars.

For Republic Day 2026, traffic restrictions will be in place around Secunderabad Parade Ground from 7 am to 12 noon. Citizens are advised to avoid key roads, follow diversion routes, and use Metro Rail. Malkajgiri Police helpline: 8712662999.