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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.

The Election Commission of India held a CEOs' conference to prepare for IICDEM 2026, focusing on election management themes. The event will host 100 global delegates and feature discussions with top experts

Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church during a memorial service. Police say the attack was not random or religiously motivated, and the suspect remains at large.

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery and will be sidelined for three to four weeks, according to HCA officials. He is expected to miss the home T20I series against New Zealand but should be fit for the T20 World Cup starting February 7.

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after BRS student wing activists protested outside the School Education Director’s office over an alleged Rs 100 crore scam in KGBV tenders. The protesters were detained as BRSV demanded a judicial probe into alleged procurement irregularities.

Former world champion P V Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after defeating eighth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan in straight games. The Hyderabad shuttler won 21-8, 21-13 in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. The 49-year-old businessman died following a cardiac arrest in the US, drawing condolences from leaders across the country.