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GRP and RPF busted an interstate marijuana smuggling racket at Begumpet railway station, seizing nine packets worth Rs 8.2 lakh. Mamatha Digal was arrested, while prime suspect Ashok remains absconding. Police are investigating the interstate drug network.

Two people, Md Tajuddin and Nitish Reddy, were killed when a car hit their two-wheeler at Aleru, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Police registered a case, seized the vehicle, and took the driver into custody. Post-mortem examinations are underway.

About 100 stray dogs in Yacharam Gram Panchayath were allegedly poisoned and dumped in a trench. Stay Animal Foundation filed a complaint against local officials, prompting a police investigation. Post-mortem examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Thursday.

Noida police arrested two more builders in connection with the death of a software engineer whose car fell into a waterlogged trench in Sector 150. The victim drowned after being trapped for hours, prompting arrests under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

High profit margins in cannabis are attracting small-time criminals in Hyderabad’s Mangaru Basthi and Fatehnagar. Smuggling ganja from Maharashtra and Karnataka, families target daily wage workers and auto drivers. Crackdowns by the Prohibition and Excise Department aim to curb the trade.

A Meitei man was abducted and shot dead by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, triggering protests in Kakching and parts of Imphal. Police have registered a case and launched a hunt for those involved in the killing

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A Delhi court acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate over alleged non-compliance with summons linked to the excise policy probe. The court order comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the money laundering case

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to rescue 16 Indians, including three from Hyderabad, who were deceived with false job offers in Thailand and forced into slave-like conditions on the Myanmar-Thailand border.

IndiGo reported a sharp fall in net profit for the December quarter after facing massive flight disruptions and costs linked to new labour laws. The airline also faced regulatory action, fines and schedule curbs following widespread cancellations and delays earlier in the month

Katora Houz, a 16th-century heritage tank at Golconda Fort, once filled with rose water and surrounded by gardens, now lies neglected and used as a garbage dumping site. Locals urge authorities to restore this historic architectural gem.

The ITC WOW Awards 2025–26 recognised students, schools, colleges, and corporates for supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission. Over 1.15 lakh students contributed around 1,200 metric tons of dry waste, with awards presented by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and ITC officials.

The Special Investigation Team probing the phone-tapping case has issued notices to BRS working president KT Rama Rao, asking him to appear for questioning. The move comes shortly after former minister T Harish Rao was questioned for several hours.

Neglect and garbage dumping have turned the historic Katora Houz near Golconda Fort into a cesspool. Hyderabad-based NGO SAHE, with support from HYDRAA and archaeology officials, has initiated efforts to restore and protect the centuries-old water body.

The Kerala Assembly remained paralysed as the Opposition intensified its attack on the CPI(M)-led government over the Sabarimala gold theft, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister and alleging undue pressure on the investigation, citing High Court observations

The Reserve Bank of India has expressed optimism about India’s economic outlook, saying GDP growth estimates for 2025-26 show the country will remain the fastest growing major economy, supported by domestic demand, export diversification and a resilient banking system

South Central Railway has introduced new parking and traffic measures at Secunderabad railway station as part of redevelopment works. Parking is restricted on Platform No 1, while controlled access and paid basement parking are available on the Platform No 10 side to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully restored vision in a patient with a critical retinal detachment. Despite a delayed diagnosis and high risk of vision loss, advanced retinal surgery led to steady recovery, with doctors continuing follow-up care.

The Indian Green Building Council and GHMC organised a stakeholder consultation in Hyderabad to discuss water discharge, waste and stormwater management. Officials and experts highlighted the need for integrated planning, flood resilience and sustainable infrastructure to build a water-secure city.

As part of Republic Day celebrations 2026, the Railway Protection Force organised a brass band performance at Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad. The event, attended by officials and staff, aimed to promote patriotism and was well received by passengers and the public.

HCES 2023–24 data reveal a sharp shift in Telangana from beedis to gutkha, with rural and urban households spending heavily on tobacco products. Public health experts warn the trend, driven by poverty and work conditions, could worsen nutrition and health outcomes.

At least 15 Maoists, including top leader Anal Da carrying a Rs 1 crore reward, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest. Officials said the operation is ongoing and termed it a major success.

YSRCP chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of claiming credit for Andhra Pradesh’s land resurvey programme, saying it was conceived and executed during his tenure, drawing sharp counter-attacks from the ruling TDP.

India’s adoption of artificial intelligence could generate $1.7 trillion in economic value by 2035, driven by semiconductor investments, strong data governance and rapid sectoral adoption, according to a KPMG report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos.