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At a Sankranthi rangoli competition in Jaggaraopalli, Boinpally mandal, a woman expressed her support for BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao by inscribing the names of flagship welfare schemes of the previous government in her rangoli design.

Traders and businessmen in Jammu rejected the demand for a separate Jammu state and instead sought restoration of J&K statehood. They warned that further division would harm the economy, weaken trade, and damage regional harmony and national interest

Hyderabad’s new multi-level parking complex in Nampally is open for Numaish visitors, featuring a fully automated sensor-based system. The 15-floor MLP accommodates 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers. Users are charged Rs 30 per hour; official inauguration is pending.

Confusion continues over Class I admissions in Telangana as the State government has yet to decide whether to retain the existing five-year minimum age or adopt the Centre’s six-year mandate under NEP 2020. While CBSE, ICSE, and IB schools have already implemented the six-year norm, State board schools continue with five years, leading to non-uniform practices.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at the Somnath temple in Gujarat, featuring damru players and 108 horses. The event was held as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv marking key moments in the temple’s history

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of running a shadow administration after Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from GOs hiking movie ticket prices. Harish Rao demanded a Governor-led probe into alleged commissions linked to approvals, claiming administrative chaos in Telangana was worse than a suspense thriller.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 404 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks. The offenders included 349 two-wheelers, 25 three-wheelers, and 31 four-wheelers. Twelve drivers had dangerously high BAC levels. Cases have been registered, and court action is pending.

A Kashmiri man detained for allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya was handed over to his family after medical records showed he was mentally ill

A 30-year-old man from Vikarabad was killed in a road accident at Narsingi late Saturday night after losing control of his motorcycle. He suffered fatal head injuries and died on the spot. Police have registered a case.

Industry body CII has urged the Centre to adopt a calibrated and demand-based privatisation strategy in the Union Budget 2026–27, proposing a three-year roadmap to unlock value from public sector enterprises and mobilise up to Rs 10 lakh crore

Factionalism within the Peddapalli Congress came to light once again when two local leaders clashed on stage during a public meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and several ministers. The incident highlighted a long-standing rivalry between the two leaders, exposing internal divisions within the party.

A 38-year-old housewife died by suicide at her home in Rajendranagar after allegedly consuming poison. Police said she had been suffering from depression due to health issues. A case has been registered, and further investigation is under way.

Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of claiming credit for jobs filled by the previous government while ignoring unemployed youth protesting across Telangana. He also targeted defected MLAs for their dual loyalties, while welcoming new entrants including former Bandlaguda Mayor Srilatha into the party fold.

A Chennai-based startup, OrbitAid Aerospace, will launch AyulSAT on a PSLV mission to demonstrate in-orbit satellite refuelling technology. The mission aims to extend satellite lifespan, reduce space debris and lay the foundation for India’s on-orbit servicing economy

The Telugu NRI community in Bahrain marked the beginning of 2026 with the Sri Satyanarayana Vratham, a revered Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The ceremony served as both a thanksgiving for 2025 and a prayer for prosperity and forgiveness in the year ahead, with prasadam distributed to all attendees.

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold wide-ranging talks in Ahmedabad focusing on trade, investment, defence and critical technologies. Global issues including Ukraine may also be discussed during Merz’s first Asia visit as German Chancellor

Khammam district police have uncovered a massive cybercrime racket involving fraud worth Rs 547 crore. The gang, linked to international cybercriminals, lured unemployed youth with fake job promises, opened bank accounts in their names, and siphoned off funds through fraudulent schemes including investments, matrimony, and cryptocurrency trading.

Afghan journalist Ubaidullah Ahmadi has been detained in Islamabad as Pakistan intensifies checks on undocumented migrants. Rights groups warn that detained Afghan journalists face arrest and deportation, which could endanger their lives if forced to return home.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the ODI series after suffering a side strain during a practice session in Vadodara. The selectors have named Dhruv Jurel as his replacement in the squad.

Director Kishore Tirumala’s action-comedy Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, starring Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi, has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate and is set for a grand Sankranthi release on January 13.

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

A group of Sufi scholars met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to promote brotherhood and national integration. They highlighted Sufi culture as a counter to radicalism and shared details of the ‘Mera Mulk, Meri Pehchan’ mission aimed at fostering unity across faiths