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Mahindra University and Australian National University have signed an agreement allowing Indian engineering students to study two years in Hyderabad and two years in Australia. The programme covers seven engineering fields and offers an internationally recognised degree.
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Khammam registered a commanding 75-run win over Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Inter-District T20 Championship at Siddipet, while Mahbubnagar edged past Warangal by four wickets in another match.
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Santosh Hariharan clinched the open category title at the City Square Open and Children’s Chess Tournament held in Hyderabad, while young players impressed across multiple age-group categories in a competitive event showcasing emerging talent.
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SBI Hyderabad Circle booked a semi-final berth in the All India SBI Inter-Circle Football Tournament with a commanding 4-0 victory over SBI Patna Circle in Bhubaneswar, registering its third consecutive win in the competition.
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The ICC has announced the full schedule for the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1, with 10 teams competing for four World Cup spots.
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KT Rama Rao praised BRS's strong performance in gram panchayat elections, with 127 sarpanches and 156 deputy sarpanches winning. He highlighted Congress's declining support and BRS's growing influence in Telangana
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Khammam's Congress ministers for corruption and failure to implement welfare schemes. He accused them of amassing wealth, neglecting public needs, and pledged BRS's focus on new leadership
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The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a YouTuber for allegedly creating and circulating child sexual abuse content through interviews with minors. Officials said the videos violated child protection and cyber laws, and urged citizens to report similar content through official channels
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Kerala police officer was suspended after a woman accused him of molestation during passport verification, prompting an internal inquiry and raising concerns over misconduct and abuse of authority in official procedures
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The ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami are orchestrating minority persecution in Bangladesh, turning killings into an extortion racket. Authorities are complicit, and the goal is to incite anti-India sentiment and instability
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Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, will marry entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in Mumbai. The intimate wedding celebrations will begin on March 3 and be attended by close family and friends.
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Hyderabad will host a hot air balloon festival from January 16 to 18, offering daytime flights from city outskirts and a night glow balloon show at Parade Ground, with 15 international balloons and tickets priced at around Rs 500.
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A Telangana man from a Dalit community has been jailed in the UAE for illegal stay and is struggling to prove his Indian nationality due to lack of documents. His family has approached authorities seeking help to bring him home.
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The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, raided a clinic run by an unqualified practitioner in Hanumakonda and seized medicines stocked without a licence. Officials warned that illegal sale of antibiotics poses serious risks to public health
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A 35-foot Lord Hanuman kite will be the main attraction at Hyderabad’s International Kite and Sweet Festival from January 13 to 15, featuring global kite flyers, LED kites, 1,200 sweet varieties and a high-tech drone show.
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Hyderabad-based martial artist Hanshi Shaswat Kumar has become the first Indian Grand Master to receive multiple international karate awards for founding Senkoukai Karate, an independent India-origin system recognised globally for its combat-focused and scientific approach.
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A 25-year-old Hindu man died after jumping into a canal to escape a mob in Bangladesh’s Naogaon district. The incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting minorities, raising concerns over growing communal violence in the country.
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Actor Courteney Cox has recalled agreeing to a tampon commercial early in her career due to financial hardship. She also revealed she made television history by becoming the first person to say the word “period” on TV.
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BIG Academy, a hybrid learning-focused EdTech platform, was launched in Hyderabad with cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced as its brand ambassador. The academy aims to offer student-centric education combining technology, mentorship and mental well-being.
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Sony Sports Network has been announced as the official broadcast partner for the Pro Wrestling League’s 2026 season. Returning after a seven-year hiatus, the league will feature six franchise teams and live coverage across television and digital platforms.
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Iran executed Ali Ardestani for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad, relaying sensitive information in exchange for cryptocurrency and promises of a reward and visa. Human rights groups condemned the execution, citing coerced confessions and closed trials, while Iran claims it targets hostile intelligence operatives
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Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence
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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has unveiled the first-look poster of her upcoming Telugu film Maa Inti Bangaram. Directed by BV Nandini Reddy, the action drama features Samantha performing most stunts herself. The teaser trailer will be released on January 9.
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Karnataka Police and the State Women’s Commission rejected claims that BJP worker Sujatha Handi was assaulted or stripped, stating she removed her own clothes while resisting arrest during voter revision disputes in Hubballi. Investigations are ongoing to verify facts, with judicial custody already imposed
