Hyderabad

Cold wave conditions continue across Telangana, with temperatures dipping as low as 5.6°C in Kohir. Fog and chilly weather are expected to persist until January 11, before temperatures rise slightly

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission held the State government responsible for a woman’s death following a botched tubectomy at a Wanaparthy government hospital, ordering Rs 8 lakh additional compensation and government employment for her husband.

Hyderabad police have registered an FIR against a man for allegedly running over a puppy in Saroornagar. The case was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with support from PETA India after CCTV footage captured the act of animal cruelty.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned police action against job aspirants protesting for government notifications in Telangana. He demanded that Rahul Gandhi intervene and ensure the Congress government fulfils its election promise of providing government jobs to unemployed youth.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence over the Telangana government’s alleged attempt to reclaim MANUU land. After meeting students, he accused the Congress regime of targeting educational institutions for real estate interests and vowed to fight the move.

The BRS NRI unit in Australia has invited party working president K.T. Rama Rao to its silver jubilee celebrations in Melbourne. Rama Rao responded positively and is expected to visit Australia, strengthening the party’s engagement with the Telugu diaspora.

Air travel between Hyderabad and Varanasi was disrupted on Friday morning due to dense fog at Varanasi airport. Airlines cancelled flights, while two aircraft already airborne were forced to return safely to Hyderabad amid poor visibility.

A woman and her 10-year-old son died after allegedly consuming poison at Hastinapuram in Meerpet, while her mother survived a suicide attempt. Police suspect a family dispute as the trigger and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Senior BRS MLA T. Harish Rao criticised the Revanth Reddy government over alleged exam irregularities, citing the question paper leak at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and demanding strict action to protect students’ futures.

The RTA conducted surprise inspections in Rajendranagar and booked five private buses for fare and permit violations after complaints of overcharging passengers ahead of the Sankranti travel rush, warning of continued strict enforcement.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has urged citizens to avoid driving in dense fog, especially during Sankranti travel rush, warning that poor visibility increases accident risk and advising motorists to prioritise safety over speed.

A bus carrying a film crew overturned at Pedda Amberpet flyover in Hayathnagar early Friday, injuring four persons, including the driver. Police said all injured are stable and an investigation is underway.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has accused the BJP of hypocrisy and ideological compromise, alleging power-driven alliances with AIMIM and Congress in Maharashtra municipal bodies, and claiming the party now prioritises electoral victory over principles

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan strongly criticised the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly attempting to convert lands belonging to educational institutions into real estate assets. He demanded withdrawal of notices issued to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), calling it an attack on minority education.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued uniform guidelines for processing and issuing Occupancy Certificates (OCs) to non-high-rise buildings constructed as per sanctioned plans, even after building permissions have lapsed. The guidelines are applicable only to non-high-rise buildings.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has announced the continuation of its One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for 2025–26, offering major relief to property tax defaulters. The initiative is aimed at easing financial burdens and encouraging timely clearance of property tax arrears.

A mini truck carrying sand partially sank into a nala at Uday Nagar on Road No.11 in Banjara Hills, triggering panic among locals. The driver was rescued safely and authorities later removed the vehicle

The Telangana government has honoured Mohammed Shabbir, leading fireman of Chandrayangutta fire station, with the Telangana Shourya Pathakam for his bravery in rescuing 50 inmates from a house fire at Mailardevpalli on May 18 last year.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sankranti, warning of heavy vehicular movement between January 9 and 13, with return traffic expected to peak from January 16 to 19. Citizens have been advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid peak hours, and use public transport.

Seventeen school students from Hyderabad have built a CubeSat that will be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 on January 12. The satellite, developed entirely by middle-schoolers, marks a rare milestone in Indian STEM education

The Telangana Triathlon Association has nominated Surendra Joseph as general secretary, replacing late M Krishna, at its executive committee meeting in Hyderabad. K Naresh Kumar was elected senior vice-president, with the resolution on appointments unanimously approved by the panel

Former national cycling champion Maxwell Trevor has been nominated by the Cycling Federation of India as athlete representative for the Indian Olympic Association summit in Ahmedabad on January 10. His presence highlights athlete involvement in sports governance discussions

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India forward Sadatullah Khan, who passed away in Bengaluru at 75. A skilful dribbler, he represented India in the 1968 Merdeka Cup and enjoyed a distinguished domestic and club career

India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after undergoing abdominal surgery in Rajkot. He is stable and will return to training gradually, with his availability for later matches subject to recovery