Hyderabad

The Hindustan Institute for Industrial Training and Management Skills (HIITMS) Academy held its annual Graduation Ceremony and Youth Fest 2026 at Vivaha Resort, Hyderabad. Over 120 students from Fashion Design and Makeup Artistry courses received certificates.

The National Testing Agency has revised the examination dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Paper I will be held between January 21 and 28, while Paper II is scheduled for January 29, according to an official notice.

Durga Ujwal’s unbeaten century led Ranga Reddy to an eight-wicket win as Sangareddy, Vikarabad, and Nizamabad also registered victories

The batter who is leading Hyderabad in Vijay Hazare Trophy, complained of acute pain and was taken to a hospital in Rajkot where he underwent a surgery for ‘testicular torison’

Unemployed youth staged a massive protest in Hyderabad demanding the release of the promised job calendar and recruitment notifications. The agitation was sparked by IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu’s statement on challenges in filling vacancies, which contradicted earlier assurances of two lakh government jobs.

Hyderabadis saved Rs.114.8 crore via Swiggy Dineout, drove premium dining growth, embraced late-night orders, and favored Chicken Biryani, Idli, and Veg Dosa, reflecting a strong food culture

Instamart and YISU partnered to launch a three-month skill-based program training 5,000+ youth in quick commerce operations, preparing them for managerial roles and leadership in dark store and last-mile logistics

The Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) has urged the State government to address long-pending demands, including peripheral medical college allowances, a special transfer policy, and retirement benefits.

SNIST Hyderabad is hosting a six-day AICTE–ATAL online Faculty Development Program on AI in healthcare, featuring expert lectures and hands-on sessions, running until January 10, 2026, with over 410 participants

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police intensified enforcement in December 2025, arresting 43 suspects across India and recovering over Rs. 2 crore of fraud money. Officials flagged large-scale investment and digital arrest frauds linked to multi-State cybercrime networks

Doctors from government medical colleges and hospitals across Telangana are continuing black badge protests against Government Order 229, which seeks to add four new ex-officio members to the Telangana Medical Council.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Central, Telangana, and Andhra governments of negligence over Krishna River telemetry systems, alleging fund diversion, illegal water usage, and delays harming Telangana’s interests

Malkajgiri Police recovered 1,039 lost and stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2.08 crore using the CEIR portal and returned them to owners. Citizens are urged to safeguard devices, use strong passwords, and report lost phones promptly.

Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy government of politically targeting BRS leaders through false cases and prolonged phone-tapping investigations, warning of public anger over alleged harassment of a retired IPS officer

Ahead of Sankranti, private bus fares from Hyderabad to major cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have soared, while RTCs deploy 6,000 special buses. RTA inspections and Transport Department warnings aim to curb overcharging during the festival rush.

PV Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after a straight-game win over Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki. In men’s doubles, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also progressed with a convincing victory.

Hyderabad police have intensified action against banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti, registering 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Over 6,200 bobbins worth Rs 1.24 crore were seized, with raids continuing across the city.

Kamatipura police arrested several people for allegedly killing a man over an illicit relationship. The victim was lured to a spot through a phone call and attacked brutally. He later died while undergoing treatment, police said.

A man was detained by Jubilee Hills police after allegedly attempting to attack a security guard at the residence of former IPS officer V.K. Singh. Locals caught the suspect and handed him over to the police, who have registered a case.

Congress leaders from Palakurthy accused MLA Yashaswini Reddy’s mother-in-law Jhansi Reddy of irregularities and neglect, urging party leadership to act, citing electoral losses and misuse of funds

BRS will convene an all-party meeting on January 11 opposing alleged moves to erase Secunderabad’s identity, demanding a separate municipal corporation and announcing a protest rally on January 17

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in organ donation, recording 205 deceased donors in one year under the Jeevandan programme. The State’s donation rate far exceeds the national average, earning it the ‘Best State’ award.

Parichay Arts Foundation is hosting ‘Shades of Orange’, an acrylic art camp at the State Gallery of Art in Madhapur. Artists from the twin cities will explore creativity and spirituality inspired by the colour orange.