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BRS leader Manne Krishank accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of double standards in awarding government contracts to firms he earlier criticised. He demanded a probe into past allegations or an apology for making false claims against the BRS leadership.

IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority

Green Gold Animation partners with Faber-Castell India to launch Chhota Bheem-themed student art products. The collaboration includes watercolours, crayons, and sketch pens, aiming to inspire creativity and connect with children

BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government’s proposal to create new municipal corporations, alleging it would erase Secunderabad’s identity. The party warned of protests and demanded immediate withdrawal of the plan

Hyderabad's Eon Space Labs is launching its multispectral imaging payload, MIRA, aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission. The mission will demonstrate India's first AI-powered orbital image lab for real-time Earth data processing

As many as 63 Maoist cadres, including 36 carrying bounties worth Rs 1.19 crore, surrendered before security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. The surrender, credited to the ‘Puna Margam’ initiative, is seen as a major step towards peace in Bastar.

Nikitha Godishala's final rites were held in Hyderabad after her murder in the US. She was found dead on December 31, 2025, with multiple stab wounds. The suspect fled to India

Cold wave conditions continue across Telangana, with temperatures dipping as low as 5.6°C in Kohir. Fog and chilly weather are expected to persist until January 11, before temperatures rise slightly

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveiled the teaser of her second production, Maa Inti Bangaaram, describing it as a rooted, emotional and family-first narrative. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the film blends intense drama, action and soulful storytelling.

India’s office leasing surged 20% in 2025, reaching 86.4 million sq ft, driven by strong demand and flexible workspaces. Residential sales steadied, with Mumbai leading, as market normalizes post-pandemic

The Union government has sanctioned a 50-bed AYUSH hospital in Karimnagar at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Centre has asked the state government to identify land and recruit staff for the proposed facility.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission held the State government responsible for a woman’s death following a botched tubectomy at a Wanaparthy government hospital, ordering Rs 8 lakh additional compensation and government employment for her husband.

A four-year-old boy sustained throat injuries after a China manja thread got entangled around his neck while flying a kite in Metpally town during Sankranthi celebrations. Police have launched a search for shops illegally selling the banned kite string.

Hyderabad police have registered an FIR against a man for allegedly running over a puppy in Saroornagar. The case was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with support from PETA India after CCTV footage captured the act of animal cruelty.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned police action against job aspirants protesting for government notifications in Telangana. He demanded that Rahul Gandhi intervene and ensure the Congress government fulfils its election promise of providing government jobs to unemployed youth.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence over the Telangana government’s alleged attempt to reclaim MANUU land. After meeting students, he accused the Congress regime of targeting educational institutions for real estate interests and vowed to fight the move.

The BRS NRI unit in Australia has invited party working president K.T. Rama Rao to its silver jubilee celebrations in Melbourne. Rama Rao responded positively and is expected to visit Australia, strengthening the party’s engagement with the Telugu diaspora.

Five-time champions India have been drawn alongside Bangladesh, New Zealand and USA in Group B of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament promises high-intensity clashes, starting with India’s opening match against Bangladesh on January 17.

Google has announced new Gemini-powered features for Gmail, including AI Inbox, AI Overviews, and enhanced writing tools, aimed at delivering personalised insights, smart summaries and improved email drafting as part of a phased rollout starting in the US.

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Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Nalgonda district following the resignation of Mother Dairy chairman G Madhusudhan Reddy and the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy, with party leaders alleging political motives behind the leadership change.

Manja threads hanging from electric lines have emerged as a serious hazard for children in Telangana, causing fatal electrocution and burn injuries. Experts warn that wet nylon and metal-coated manja can conduct electricity, urging parents to spread awareness.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early deals as foreign fund outflows and concerns over possible US tariff hikes dampened sentiment. Markets remained cautious amid weak global cues despite gains in select Asian indices.

Air travel between Hyderabad and Varanasi was disrupted on Friday morning due to dense fog at Varanasi airport. Airlines cancelled flights, while two aircraft already airborne were forced to return safely to Hyderabad amid poor visibility.