Hyderabad

A 27-year-old cattle feed trader from Choutuppal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy financial losses through online betting. Police said repeated debts and mounting pressure may have driven him to take the extreme step. A case has been registered.

The long-accepted ‘8×8’ water rule is now considered outdated, with Indian nutrition experts stressing personalised hydration. ICMR-NIN guidelines recommend higher fluid intake based on climate, lifestyle and activity, urging people to rely on thirst cues rather than rigid targets.

A eight-year-old boy was killed after an Army truck allegedly rammed into a two-wheeler at the RK Puram flyover in Neredmet on Wednesday. The child’s mother was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Entry-level hiring in digital marketing continues to gain momentum, with agencies leading volumes and brands offering higher pay, according to Kraftshala’s Digital Marketing Hiring Trends Report 2025. Skills, analytics and AI adoption are expected to shape hiring in 2026.

The detailed schedule for TG EAPCET 2026 is expected by late January or early February. The Telangana Council of Higher Education has already announced CET dates, with engineering, agriculture and pharmacy entrance tests scheduled between May 4 and 11.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the alleged assault on Alampur MLA Vijayudu by Congress MP Mallu Ravi during a public event, calling it an attack on democracy and demanding an apology and action from the Revanth Reddy government.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao termed the suicide of three farmers in a single day as alarming, blaming the Congress government for agrarian distress. He demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for each family and flagged policy failures.

A speeding car overturned on the Begumpet flyover in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, disrupting traffic. Three passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalised. Police suspect rash driving and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Senior journalist Dasu Krishnamoorty passed away in New Jersey. He was 99. He belonged to the first batch of Journalism course of Osmania University in 1954-55

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss collaboration on infrastructure projects, notably the Bharat Future City.

BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao dismissed the SIT questioning over phone tapping as “trash” and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to make the proceedings public. He demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Singareni tender irregularities and accused the Congress government of internal rifts and scams.

The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be hosted by Assam for the seventh time. Matches will be played in Dhakuakhana, Dhemaji and Silapathar, with 12 teams competing. The final is scheduled for February 8, streamed live on FIFA+

Airbus will present a high-profile showcase at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, featuring aircraft such as the A321neo, A220, H160 helicopter, and H125, which will soon be assembled in Karnataka. The company will also highlight future-ready technology, including the A321XLR and a Virtual Reality Simulator for pilot training.

The Telangana High Court has ruled that police cannot stop vehicles or compel motorists to pay pending traffic challans on the spot. Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed that recovery of fines must follow due process of law, including court notices and adjudication.

Residents of Neredmet and nearby colonies have intensified demands for the development of Neredmet Railway Station, citing inconvenience caused by train diversions on the Hyderabad–Secunderabad railway divisions.

Kukatpally police arrested a woman for allegedly killing her husband and trying to pass it off as suicide. The case took a turn after the autopsy report revealed death due to strangulation, following which the woman reportedly confessed during questioning.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath criticised the lack of coordination among GHMC, Water Board, Irrigation Department, Raheja Mindspace, and Ramky company for the foul smell emanating from Durgam Cheruvu. He convened a meeting with organisations responsible for safeguarding the lake.

MLA Sri Ganesh began a relay hunger strike at Dr BR Ambedkar Statue in Karkhana, urging the Central government to expedite the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment civilian areas with GHMC. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying SCB polls since 2020 and failing to act on the merger.

Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 3-2 in their final league stage match of the Hero Hockey India League at Kalinga Stadium. Goals from Zachary Wallace, Amandeep Lakra and Shilanand Lakra sealed the win, keeping Toofans alive in the tournament

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has decided to revamp UG and PG syllabi and form subject-wise committees led by Vice Chancellors. The council also plans to expand apprenticeship-embedded courses and seek industry inputs to make education more skill-oriented.

The Premia Academy in Hyderabad has been recognised as a Sustainability Superstar at the GoSharpener Sustainability Superstar ’25 Conclave. The event celebrated institutions making a meaningful impact through sustainability-focused practices.

K Prathika struck a match-winning century to guide Team B past Team C in the HCA Senior Women’s one-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Y Trisha Poojitha also impressed with an unbeaten 61 as Team A defeated Team D

Medhansh Agarwal, Mahaprasada and CV Chetan Aditya produced standout performances in the HCA under-14 two-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Medhansh struck 139, Mahaprasada scored 108, while Chetan hit an unbeaten 111 and took four wickets

Mayank Gupta will captain Hyderabad in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy under-23 match against Vidarbha at NFC from January 23. A Avanish Rao is vice-captain, with S Dheeraj Goud and others named in the squad