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Uttar Pradesh published its draft electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision, excluding 2.89 crore voters due to deaths, migration and duplication. Opposition parties criticised the exercise, while the Election Commission opened a month-long claims and objections window

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the demise of senior Urdu journalist MA Rahim in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Supreme Court granted interim bail to alleged naxal sympathiser Kailash Ramchandani in the 2019 Gadchiroli IED blast case, citing prolonged incarceration and trial delays, while imposing strict conditions and warning that any violation would lead to revocation

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team in their signature red and white Hawk Mk aircraft will light up the city’s skies with breathtaking aerial manoeuvres and precision flying during Wings India 2026 at Begumpet on January 28 and 29

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said whether he completes his tenure and becomes the longest-serving CM depends on the Congress high command, as he equalled the record of late D Devaraj Urs, crediting people’s blessings for the milestone

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will attend a felicitation programme in Khammam on Wednesday to honour newly elected sarpanches and deputy sarpanches.

The SC and ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah visited Sajjapur village in Sangareddy after the demolition of Dalit resident Byagari Ramulu’s house. He condemned the police for siding with perpetrators and assured strict action against erring officials.

The Reserve Bank may restrict dividend distribution or profit remittance in cases of regulatory non-compliance, the draft stated 

Andhra Pradesh government approved investment proposals worth over Rs 19,000 crore at the 14th SIPB meeting chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, with projects across sectors expected to generate nearly 12,000 jobs in the State

JNU has sought an FIR after students allegedly raised provocative slogans against the Prime Minister and Home Minister during a campus event, terming the act contempt of court and a violation of conduct rules, while initiating an internal inquiry

In an open letter to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, BRS MLC D Sravan cited instances where the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy allegedly abused BRS leaders in the Assembly and made offensive comments in front of school children.

ONGC senior management has taken operational control of the Mori-5 gas well blaze in Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh, finalising a blowout control plan. Fire intensity has reduced, with firefighters, SDRF and officials working to douse the inferno and minimise environmental impact

Former Ministers and BRS leaders in Mahabubnagar have accused the Congress government of deliberately neglecting the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation (PLRI) project.

Introduced by Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, the Bill seeks to amend the 'Immigration and Nationality Act' to eliminate the H-1B visa programme, and for other purposes. The Bill has been referred to the committee on Judiciary, and in addition to committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.

Doctors across Telangana will launch statewide black badge protests from January 7 against Government Order 229. The Medical Joint Action Committee said patient care will not be affected and warned of intensified protests if the government fails to withdraw the order

The RTA Hyderabad Central Zone collected Rs 43.57 lakh through a special auction of premium vehicle registration numbers. The highest bid of Rs 18 lakh was for TG 09 J 9999, reflecting strong demand for fancy numbers.

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 18 hours from January 8 morning to January 9 early hours due to emergency repair works and maintenance on major pipelines and power feeder systems, the HMWSSB said

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint against former directors of Sahiti Infratec Ventures India Private Limited in a money laundering case, alleging that over 700 homebuyers were cheated of nearly Rs 360 crore through stalled housing projects

Senior Urdu journalist MA Raheem, who worked with leading dailies including The Siasat Daily, Munsif, Rashtriya Sahara, and Etemaad, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday after a brief illness. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on Wednesday at Jama Masjid, AC Guards.

Hyderabad’s kite markets are buzzing ahead of Sankranti, but concerns grow over banned Chinese manja. Police, traders and activists weigh festive joy against safety risks

South Central Railway has announced temporary stoppage of select express trains at Charlapalli station from January 7 to 20, 2026, to ease passenger congestion during the Sankranthi festival season and reduce crowding at Secunderabad station.

Students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) have strongly opposed the government’s show-cause notice seeking to reclaim 50 acres of university land. The MANUU Students Collective termed the move part of a larger pattern of State-led land appropriation.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for allegedly neglecting gram panchayats over the past two years, leaving them without funds and delaying elections.

The 21-year-old Rao, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL auction, smashed 12 fours and 13 sixes en route to his 200 not out from 109 balls