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Anonymous bomb threat emails to three Odisha district courts triggered evacuations, security checks, and investigations, with police deploying bomb squads as the Chief Minister and DGP ordered heightened vigilance and thorough probes

After expanding its jurisdiction to southern parts of the city, the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate is considering a camp office at Shamshabad to improve public access, supervision, and policing efficiency, especially in congested Old City areas.

Netflix has announced a strong 2026 lineup featuring new seasons of Emily in Paris, Bridgerton, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Enola Holmes and the film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, promising a year packed with entertainment.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for pushing farmers in Telangana into a worsening crisis by halting key welfare schemes and neglecting irrigation infrastructure. He urged party cadres to unite and work towards reinstating party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao as the Chief Minister to save Telangana from the Congress anarchy. […]

Chennai plans to reintroduce double-decker buses after 17 years, with MTC proposing 20 air-conditioned electric buses under a GCC model, to operate on select routes with adequate clearance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans talks with Danish officials as the Trump administration renews interest in acquiring Greenland. European leaders warn the move could undermine NATO, while Washington insists diplomacy remains the preferred option.

The Election Commission of India held a CEOs' conference to prepare for IICDEM 2026, focusing on election management themes. The event will host 100 global delegates and feature discussions with top experts

Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church during a memorial service. Police say the attack was not random or religiously motivated, and the suspect remains at large.

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery and will be sidelined for three to four weeks, according to HCA officials. He is expected to miss the home T20I series against New Zealand but should be fit for the T20 World Cup starting February 7.

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after BRS student wing activists protested outside the School Education Director’s office over an alleged Rs 100 crore scam in KGBV tenders. The protesters were detained as BRSV demanded a judicial probe into alleged procurement irregularities.

Former world champion P V Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after defeating eighth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan in straight games. The Hyderabad shuttler won 21-8, 21-13 in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. The 49-year-old businessman died following a cardiac arrest in the US, drawing condolences from leaders across the country.

Telangana faces a surge in courier-based trafficking of psychotropic drugs and counterfeit medicines from other states. TDCA raids seized Alprazolam, spurious Montek-LC, Levipil 500, and discovered Designer Drugs, prompting proposals to include NPS under the NDPS Act.

Hyderabad diners saved Rs. 114.8 crore through Swiggy Dineout in 2025, ranking third nationally. Celebrations, premium dining, and popular dishes like Chicken Biryani drove bookings, while the city also recorded high late-night orders and fast delivery trends.

Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.

Defending champions Australia will lead Group A of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland and Japan. The group features a blend of established contenders and emerging teams seeking a maiden title.

Members of the Mesram clan completed a 150-km padayatra to collect sacred water from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur. The five-day tribal congregation will begin on January 18, drawing lakhs of devotees.

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows and concerns over potential US tariff hikes weighed on sentiment. Weak global cues and cautious investor outlook kept markets under pressure, despite strong GDP growth projections.

Hyderabad Toofans staged a superb second-half comeback to beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in the Hero Hockey India League. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, goals from Amandeep Lakra, Nic Woods and Talwinder Singh sealed the win.

Indian rifle shooter Akhil Sheoran believes the franchise-based Shooting League of India could transform fan engagement and competitive preparation. With a mixed-team format and February window, the league aligns with India’s growing shooting ecosystem and preparations for major international events.

Mumbai Indians will enter the 2026 Women’s Premier League season with a significantly expanded sponsorship portfolio, reflecting growing commercial interest in women’s cricket. The roster includes leading global brands such as De Beers Group and BKT Tires, underlining the franchise’s premium positioning.

Students of a private school in Mahabubnagar had a narrow escape after their school bus was hit by a truck near Yenugonda on Thursday. Though the bus was damaged, no injuries were reported. Locals renewed demands to address safety issues at the U-turn.

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The rupee weakened 3 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar. Weak domestic equities also added to the currency’s losses, traders said.