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A 30-year-old man from Vikarabad was killed in a road accident at Narsingi late Saturday night after losing control of his motorcycle. He suffered fatal head injuries and died on the spot. Police have registered a case.

Industry body CII has urged the Centre to adopt a calibrated and demand-based privatisation strategy in the Union Budget 2026–27, proposing a three-year roadmap to unlock value from public sector enterprises and mobilise up to Rs 10 lakh crore

Factionalism within the Peddapalli Congress came to light once again when two local leaders clashed on stage during a public meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several ministers. The incident highlighted a long-standing rivalry between the two leaders, exposing internal divisions within the party.

A 38-year-old housewife died by suicide at her home in Rajendranagar after allegedly consuming poison. Police said she had been suffering from depression due to health issues. A case has been registered, and further investigation is under way.

Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of claiming credit for jobs filled by the previous government while ignoring unemployed youth protesting across Telangana. He also targeted defected MLAs for their dual loyalties, while welcoming new entrants including former Bandlaguda Mayor Srilatha into the party fold.

A Chennai-based startup, OrbitAid Aerospace, will launch AyulSAT on a PSLV mission to demonstrate in-orbit satellite refuelling technology. The mission aims to extend satellite lifespan, reduce space debris and lay the foundation for India’s on-orbit servicing economy

The Telugu NRI community in Bahrain marked the beginning of 2026 with the Sri Satyanarayana Vratham, a revered Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The ceremony served as both a thanksgiving for 2025 and a prayer for prosperity and forgiveness in the year ahead, with prasadam distributed to all attendees.

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold wide-ranging talks in Ahmedabad focusing on trade, investment, defence and critical technologies. Global issues including Ukraine may also be discussed during Merz’s first Asia visit as German Chancellor

Khammam district police have uncovered a massive cybercrime racket involving fraud worth Rs 547 crore. The gang, linked to international cybercriminals, lured unemployed youth with fake job promises, opened bank accounts in their names, and siphoned off funds through fraudulent schemes including investments, matrimony, and cryptocurrency trading.

Afghan journalist Ubaidullah Ahmadi has been detained in Islamabad as Pakistan intensifies checks on undocumented migrants. Rights groups warn that detained Afghan journalists face arrest and deportation, which could endanger their lives if forced to return home.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the ODI series after suffering a side strain during a practice session in Vadodara. The selectors have named Dhruv Jurel as his replacement in the squad.

Director Kishore Tirumala’s action-comedy Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, starring Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi, has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate and is set for a grand Sankranthi release on January 13.

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

A group of Sufi scholars met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to promote brotherhood and national integration. They highlighted Sufi culture as a counter to radicalism and shared details of the ‘Mera Mulk, Meri Pehchan’ mission aimed at fostering unity across faiths

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the organisation is not changing but gradually evolving with time. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he said the Sangh’s centenary reflects continuity of thought, values and purpose rooted in its founding vision

FICCI FLO Hyderabad celebrated the graduation of nearly 1,000 women trained under its ‘Skill Her’ initiative in Bhongir. The programme equips grassroots women with practical skills, helping them earn incomes, support their families, and gain confidence.

A Booth Level Officer was found hanging inside a primary school in Murshidabad district. His family alleged that excessive pressure related to SIR duties led him to take the step. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and started an investigation

India won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium. Shubman Gill said the decision was aimed at testing combinations in Indian conditions, as the hosts suffered a setback with Rishabh Pant ruled out of the series.

The United States carried out fresh airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to a deadly ambush in Palmyra last month. The operation, involving partner forces, follows the killing of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.

Nationwide protests against Iran’s theocracy entered a third week as deaths rose and internet access was cut. Iranian leaders issued threats against the US and Israel, while activists warned of a harsh crackdown amid growing international concern

Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted the ruling Left in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold loss case, alleging a cover-up and demanding a neutral probe. He asserted that the BJP would form governments in Kerala and West Bengal in 2026

India’s rice exports surged last year after export curbs were lifted, strengthening its position in global markets. Increased supply pushed prices down across Asia, bringing relief to importing regions, while fortified rice exports highlighted India’s focus on value-added agri-products