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Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 51 to guide Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 not out lifted MI to 154, but Jemimah ensured DC chased it down in 19 overs
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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.
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The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over former Union minister Maneka Gandhi’s remarks on court orders in the stray dog issue, observing that her comments amounted to contempt, though it refrained from initiating proceedings citing judicial magnanimity
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The Telangana police has unveiled a citizen-centric initiative allowing victims to register FIRs at their residence or chosen location, eliminating the need to visit police stations in sensitive cases. Police personnel will record details at the victim’s residence or hospital and formally register the FIR at the station, with copies shared via email, WhatsApp, or hard copy.
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BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of commission-driven governance following the cancellation of Singareni Naini coal block tenders. He alleged that the tenders were tailored to benefit associates of Congress leaders and criticised the inclusion of a site-visit clause as favouritism.
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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.
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Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals lead Punjab Royals 3-2 at the halfway stage of their Pro Wrestling League 2026 clash in Noida. Mukul Dahiya, Rohit Rahal and Aman Sehrawat secured wins, while Ana Godinez and Priya Malik kept Punjab in contention
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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+
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Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with strong quarterfinal wins in Bhubaneswar and Khordha. The semifinals will be played on January 21
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The Trinamool Congress alleged that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal amounted to “software intensive rigging” and demanded greater transparency from the Election Commission, citing Supreme Court directions and hardships faced by voters
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Prominent Indian business leaders, including heads of Tata Sons, Infosys, Wipro and Bharti Enterprises, are likely to meet US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid expectations of progress in ongoing US-India trade negotiations
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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.
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A controversy erupted in the Kerala Assembly after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of omitting portions of the policy address. The Lok Bhavan rejected the charge, calling it baseless and citing factual inaccuracies
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open second round after Frenchman Hugo Gaston retired injured while trailing 6-2, 6-1. The two-time defending champion extended his winning run at Melbourne Park to 15 matches and now chases a historic third consecutive title
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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.
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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.
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Vigilance and Enforcement officials conducted checks at the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Karimnagar following irregularities found at the Basara Saraswathi temple. A three-member team verified attendance and salary records of 226 outsourcing employees working in various departments
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Tilottama Sen won the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the National Selection Trials in Delhi, while Niraj Kumar topped the men’s event. Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu secured the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol title as India’s top shooters impressed
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BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of political vendetta after former minister T Harish Rao was served notices for questioning corruption and irregularities. Kumar demanded SIT probes into alleged scams by Srujan Reddy and Rohith Reddy, as well as the deaths of students in residential schools.
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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
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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