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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.

The six-day All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has begun across the erstwhile Adilabad district to assess tiger and prey populations. Hundreds of forest staffers and volunteers have been deployed across multiple districts, divisions and ranges to carry out the large-scale exercise.

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.

The Congress government in Telangana has resumed distribution of Indiramma sarees and interest-free loans to women in municipalities just days before civic polls. The move, seen as an attempt to woo nearly 40 per cent of the electorate, has drawn sharp criticism from BRS leaders, who accused Congress of misleading voters with false promises.

Costa Rican coach Amelia Valverde has been appointed as head coach of the Indian senior women’s football team. Valverde, who previously led Costa Rica and CF Monterrey to success, joins the Blue Tigresses ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

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

A farmer died of electrocution at Rukmapur village in Chegunta mandal while checking a borewell cable amid power issues. The incident has triggered anger among farmers, who blamed erratic electricity supply and alleged lapses after the change of government.

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

The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was inaugurated at the NDS Stadium in Ladakh. The ice sports leg will conclude on January 26, followed by snow events in Gulmarg. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya praised Ladakh’s successful hosting

Several devotees were injured after a multi-purpose vehicle fell into a canal near Nachupalli in Kodimial mandal of Jagtial district. The accident reportedly occurred due to brake failure while the victims were travelling to Kondagattu temple.

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has been ruled out of the TATA WPL 2026 due to injury. Vaishnavi Sharma, a left-arm spinner and member of India’s U19 World Cup-winning squad, joins MI as her replacement for Rs 30 lakh

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

Srujan Keerthan won the Brilliant Trophy open online chess tournament after finishing level with Arnav Pasricha on 10.5 points from 12 rounds. PSS Nandagopal came third, while Sisika Borelli and PV Satyanarayana claimed best woman and veteran honours respectively

K Kiran and Mallika won the men’s and women’s 10 km races in the Osmania University inter-college cross country championship in Hyderabad. Government Degree College Medak and St Ann’s College for Women claimed the team titles in their respective categories

Sania Mirza has launched The Next Set, an initiative to support India’s women athletes with coaching, physiotherapy, training camps and holistic development. Partnering with BNW Developments and Shookra Polyclinics, the programme aims to balance athletic excellence with academic and personal growth

Ryan Group of Institutions will oversee the educational framework at the FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar from January 2026. The partnership includes tutoring, counselling, and exams, ensuring young footballers balance academic growth with athletic excellence ahead of future FIFA World Cups

India pacer Md Siraj will captain Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy matches against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh. Opener Tanmay Agarwal is ruled out with a back injury, while K Nitesh Reddy is sidelined due to an eye issue

The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad at the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Thakrar suffered a finger injury against South Africa and was ruled out

South Africa Women will host India for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to 27 in Durban, Johannesburg and Benoni. The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England

India begin their five-match T20 series against New Zealand in Nagpur with skipper Suryakumar Yadav under pressure to regain form ahead of the World Cup. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy return as India fine-tune preparations

The Travellers Association has urged the State government and GMR to release 6 km of land for an MMTS railway line to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, offering affordable fares and a faster, reliable alternative to buses and private vehicles

Two leopards were spotted together on a hillock in Gundreddipally, Toopran mandal, Medak. The viral videos prompted villagers to urge forest officials to capture the animals and release them into deep forest areas, with safety precautions advised

Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of intimidation, scams, and spreading false cases in Telangana. He criticised CM A Revanth Reddy and highlighted Harish Rao’s notice, Singareni tender manipulation, and the lack of BJP action