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President Trump has withdrawn the US from 66 international organisations, including UN agencies and the International Solar Alliance, citing conflicts with American interests.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

After expanding its jurisdiction to southern parts of the city, the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate is considering a camp office at Shamshabad to improve public access, supervision, and policing efficiency, especially in congested Old City areas.

Netflix has announced a strong 2026 lineup featuring new seasons of Emily in Paris, Bridgerton, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Enola Holmes and the film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, promising a year packed with entertainment.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for pushing farmers in Telangana into a worsening crisis by halting key welfare schemes and neglecting irrigation infrastructure. He urged party cadres to unite and work towards reinstating party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao as the Chief Minister to save Telangana from the Congress anarchy. […]

Chennai plans to reintroduce double-decker buses after 17 years, with MTC proposing 20 air-conditioned electric buses under a GCC model, to operate on select routes with adequate clearance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans talks with Danish officials as the Trump administration renews interest in acquiring Greenland. European leaders warn the move could undermine NATO, while Washington insists diplomacy remains the preferred option.