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Kakatiya University released "Rivers of Grace" by Prof. B Suresh Lal, exploring India’s iconic and lesser-known rivers, their cultural, historical, and ecological significance, blending stories, conservation insights, and spiritual reflections

Malkajgiri Police recovered 1,039 lost and stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2.08 crore using the CEIR portal and returned them to owners. Citizens are urged to safeguard devices, use strong passwords, and report lost phones promptly.

A special CBI court in Guwahati framed 15 charges, including gang-rape, murder, and atrocities under SC/ST Act, against six accused in the May 2023 Manipur ethnic violence case

President Trump has approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could impose up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil. The move targets countries like India, China, and Brazil to curb funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand’s children’s book "Lightning Kid" shares 64 life and chess lessons from his journey, teaching young readers resilience, strategy, humility, and success, adapted from his memoir "Mind Master"

President Trump has withdrawn the US from 66 international organisations, including UN agencies and the International Solar Alliance, citing conflicts with American interests. The administration will cease funding and participation, emphasizing national sovereignty and prioritizing America-first foreign policy.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy preemptively announced municipal chairman and vice-chairman candidates, sidelining party leadership and sparking opposition, protests from senior leaders, and allegations of favoritism toward loyalists

ISRO will launch the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 on January 12, marking India’s first space mission of 2026. The flight will also carry 15 co-passenger payloads, including a Spanish re-entry technology demonstrator.

A school exam in Mahasamund sparked protests after 'Ram' appeared as a dog’s name option. Authorities replaced it, apologized, and launched an inquiry, citing no intention to offend religious sentiments

Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy government of politically targeting BRS leaders through false cases and prolonged phone-tapping investigations, warning of public anger over alleged harassment of a retired IPS officer

Ahead of Sankranti, private bus fares from Hyderabad to major cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have soared, while RTCs deploy 6,000 special buses. RTA inspections and Transport Department warnings aim to curb overcharging during the festival rush.

PV Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after a straight-game win over Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki. In men’s doubles, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also progressed with a convincing victory.

UIDAI launched Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to simplify citizen communication on services, selected through a national MyGov competition, aiming to make Aadhaar information more inclusive and people-friendly

Hyderabad police have intensified action against banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti, registering 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Over 6,200 bobbins worth Rs 1.24 crore were seized, with raids continuing across the city.

Kamatipura police arrested several people for allegedly killing a man over an illicit relationship. The victim was lured to a spot through a phone call and attacked brutally. He later died while undergoing treatment, police said.

A man was detained by Jubilee Hills police after allegedly attempting to attack a security guard at the residence of former IPS officer V.K. Singh. Locals caught the suspect and handed him over to the police, who have registered a case.

A Bay Capital report said a potential reversal of the global AI investment boom could redirect foreign capital towards India, whose limited exposure to AI infrastructure and strong macro fundamentals may offer asymmetric upside when markets refocus on fundamentals.

Congress leaders from Palakurthy accused MLA Yashaswini Reddy’s mother-in-law Jhansi Reddy of irregularities and neglect, urging party leadership to act, citing electoral losses and misuse of funds

BRS will convene an all-party meeting on January 11 opposing alleged moves to erase Secunderabad’s identity, demanding a separate municipal corporation and announcing a protest rally on January 17

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in organ donation, recording 205 deceased donors in one year under the Jeevandan programme. The State’s donation rate far exceeds the national average, earning it the ‘Best State’ award.

Telugu Prime Original Cheekatilo, starring Sobhita Dhulipala and Vishwadev Rachakonda, premieres on January 23. Set in Hyderabad, the crime suspense drama follows a true-crime podcaster whose pursuit of truth exposes the city’s darkest secrets.

Parichay Arts Foundation is hosting ‘Shades of Orange’, an acrylic art camp at the State Gallery of Art in Madhapur. Artists from the twin cities will explore creativity and spirituality inspired by the colour orange.

Anonymous bomb threat emails to three Odisha district courts triggered evacuations, security checks, and investigations, with police deploying bomb squads as the Chief Minister and DGP ordered heightened vigilance and thorough probes