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Dr Pippiri Chandrashekhar, Medak’s first general surgeon, will receive the Lifetime Excellence in Public Healthcare 2026 award for over three decades of service. He has performed over 40,000 surgeries and contributed extensively to rural healthcare and charitable initiatives

Shashi Tharoor criticised Narendra Modi for linking women’s reservation to delimitation, calling it “barbed wire” and warning it could become “political demonetisation”, urging immediate implementation of quota and wider consultation on delimitation reforms.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of boiled rice from Telangana and release pending dues of Rs 1,468.94 crore. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gave in-principle approval, while discussions also covered Fortified Rice Kernel distribution.

Gold prices have risen nearly 10 per cent in 2026 ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, driven by global uncertainty. Despite volatility and weak jewellery demand in India, long-term outlook remains positive, with investors increasingly shifting towards financial gold options like ETFs

Tension prevailed in Medipally village of Rangareddy after BRS leaders were arrested for violating prohibitory orders ahead of a proposed debate on pharma land issues. Police intervened amid clashes between BRS and Congress leaders and deployed forces in the area.

Electricity artisans called off their strike after discussions with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan. The government assured resolution of their issues through dialogue with TRANSCO officials, citing summer demand and the need for uninterrupted power supply.

Telangana government employees staged lunch-hour demonstrations across Hyderabad and district offices on Friday, demanding implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission, release of pending pension dues worth ₹13,000 crore and rollout of the Old Pension Scheme.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic romance Love and War, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, is now sets on silver screen for a January 21, 2027 theatrical release, postponed from March 2026, the makers announced officially on social media

Maharashtra Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan accused BJP MP Navneet Rana of inciting communal tension in Amravati over claims about victims' religion in a minor video case, demanded her expulsion, as police arrested eight and denied rumours amid ongoing probe.

Global crude oil prices declined nearly 2 per cent on Friday as hopes of easing West Asia tensions and a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon dampened supply concerns, even as markets remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

A government panel supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board recommended removing excise duty on CNG and reducing GST on vehicles to boost adoption, supporting India’s goal of increasing natural gas share to 15% by 2030

Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt, got engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, sharing photos on Instagram, with family and celebrities congratulating the couple on their announcement

Eight-time Olympic medallist Usain Bolt appeared in the 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey as part of PUMA’s #RCBEverywhere campaign. The initiative highlights global fan culture, with Bolt’s long-standing association with RCB and Virat Kohli strengthening the franchise’s global appeal.

Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy said legal opinion has been sought on a request to take action against BJP MP Tejaswi Surya over his remarks comparing Telangana’s formation with Pakistan’s separation from India. The issue was raised after a minister’s complaint.

The Supreme Court of India refused interim protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam defamation case, directing him to seek anticipatory bail locally, after questioning alleged jurisdictional misuse involving Assam FIR

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government for failing to fully disburse the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to families of Sigachi industrial fire victims. He alleged discrepancies in payments and demanded immediate release of pending amounts.

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

A study by Indian researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics found dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way may host intermediate-mass black holes, with stellar motion data consistent with their presence, advancing understanding of galaxy and black hole evolution

A deadly collision between a car and private bus in Yadgir caused a fire that killed six people instantly. The accident near Devapur in Surpur taluk is under investigation, with authorities yet to determine the exact cause

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting emphasised creating a supportive team environment where players feel valued and empowered. Speaking after their win over Mumbai Indians, he highlighted role clarity and auction strategy as key to building a successful T20 unit.

Top Gun 3 has been officially announced with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the sequel follows the success of *Top Gun: Maverick*, which grossed $1.5 billion globally

The Shastripuram Road Over Bridge was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday, easing traffic towards NH-44, PVNR Expressway and RGIA. The four-lane structure is expected to significantly reduce travel time for around one lakh daily commuters across surrounding localities.

Bihar government, led by Samrat Choudhary, conducted statewide surprise jail raids to strengthen prison security and reforms, with extensive searches across facilities finding no contraband while signalling stricter monitoring and discipline in correctional institutions

National Investigation Agency took over probe into ISI-linked spy network using CCTV cameras across India, uncovered by Ghaziabad police, to examine espionage, funding, and national security breaches involving sensitive locations