Hyderabad

Khammam defeated Warangal by nine wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket tournament at Mahabubnagar. Vishal Yadav scored 71 not out. Nalgonda also registered a convincing 86-run win against Karimnagar in another match

P Shanvi has been named captain of Hyderabad for the BCCI Women’s under-15 one-day cricket championship knock-out matches starting January 14 in Puducherry. V Nikeshini will be vice-captain, with Prateeka Katravath as wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities for two years, failing to release funds, disrupting water supply and betraying poll promises, and urged BRS cadres to expose these failures in the upcoming municipal elections

Hyderabad Cricket Association will organise the Telangana T20 League in February and March. The Governing Council has been announced, and HCA Acting President Sardar Daljeet Singh said the league will nurture local talent and strengthen Telangana’s cricketing ecosystem

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF Super 750 tournament, begins January 13 in Delhi. PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stressed its importance as a build-up to the BWF World Championships 2026, to be held at the same venue

India announced its Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers squad to face the Netherlands in Bengaluru on February 7–8. Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri and Karan Singh will play, with Digvijay Singh in reserves. India qualified after defeating Switzerland in 2025

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy suggested an auto debit system for traffic challans, linking payments to vehicle owners’ bank accounts. He opposed discounts on challans and urged strict action against minors driving and drunk driving, stressing stronger traffic law reforms

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy proposed an auto debit system for traffic challans, linking payments to vehicle owners’ bank accounts. He opposed discounts on challans and urged strict action against minors driving and drunk driving, stressing road safety reforms

Telangana Prisons reported 42,566 inmate admissions in 2025, an 11.8 per cent rise over 2024. Cybercrime arrests surged 135 per cent, drunk-driving cases rose 150 per cent, and young first-time offenders formed the majority. Rehabilitation efforts also expanded

India Post launched the Next Generation (N-Gen) Sub Post Office at IIT Hyderabad on National Youth Day, offering digital-first services, student-friendly amenities, and creative spaces. The initiative aims to modernise postal services and connect with India’s young, tech-savvy population

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s Godavari and Krishna river water rights to Andhra Pradesh under N Chandrababu Naidu’s influence. He criticised the Congress government’s weak Supreme Court petition and alleged incompetence in irrigation matters

Congress BC aspirants in Telangana expressed concern over the delay in announcing 42 percent reservations for the community in municipal polls. Leaders said the promise appeared sidelined, adding that ticket allocation must ensure winnable seats for BC candidates

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running Telangana through commissions and pressure, alleging bias in movie ticket hike approvals. He said the Congress government was harassing the film industry and misusing the Home Department for arbitrary decisions

The 16-day Sampradaya Sankeertanotsav 2026 concluded at Malkajigiri with a memorable Carnatic vocal concert by Amrutha Venkatesh. The festival featured leading musicians from South India and was warmly received by classical music lovers

A University of Hyderabad research team led by Prof V Seshu Bai has received a patent for a low-cost and innovative method to fabricate complex-shaped ceramic components with high strength and uniform properties, offering major benefits for industrial applications

The Indian Council of Medical Research has invited proposals for its ANVESHAN extramural grants for 2026. The scheme supports innovative health research projects with funding up to Rs 2 crore across priority medical and public health areas

Nearly 51,000 students to miss Telangana inter exams, While a total of 10,47,815 students enrolled in the intermediate first and second-year programmes for the academic year 2025-26, 9,96,831 students paid the fee and 50,984 candidates did not register for the exams

Congress government’s proposal to reorganise districts has sparked fears among unemployed youth, who suspect it is a diversionary move to delay job notifications. Concerns have also been raised over the impact on the zonal system and employment prospects

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