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At least 22 people fell ill in Mhow tehsil of Indore district after consuming suspected contaminated drinking water. Nine were hospitalised as health teams began testing water samples amid concerns following the recent deadly Bhagirathpura waterborne disease outbreak

Peace prevailed at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar as Hindus performed Basant Panchami puja and Muslims offered namaz at separate locations under a Supreme Court-approved time-sharing arrangement amid heavy security deployment

Senior BRS leaders lashed out at the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of misusing police investigation agencies to target opposition leaders and suppress dissent. At Telangana Bhavan, Opposition leader S Madhusudhana Chary and others alleged that notices against KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao were politically motivated.

Hyderabad police have imposed prohibitory orders banning drones and other flying devices around Parade Grounds and nearby areas during Republic Day celebrations. The restrictions aim to prevent any breach of peace and ensure public safety.

The Supreme Court issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG in a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged banking and corporate fraud. The court asked the CBI and ED to submit sealed status reports on the ongoing investigation

YSRCP MP P V Mithun Reddy appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged Rs 3,500-crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh during the previous YSRCP government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Amrit Bharat Express trains that will operate weekly and enhance inter-state rail connectivity across southern India. The services will link key cities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

The five-day long Nagoba Jatara, a major tribal religious and cultural festival of the Mesram clan, concluded at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal, Adilabad. Rituals including Mandagajili and Betal Puja were performed, with Raj Gond elders displaying traditional martial skills.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor skipped a key party meeting on Kerala polls, reportedly upset over being sidelined and not acknowledged by Rahul Gandhi at a recent Kochi event. Party sources cite renewed differences within the state unit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Left and Congress at a BJP rally in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and alleging corruption and appeasement politics. He sought a decisive mandate for development, promising strict action and a new political alternative for the state

Tension prevailed in Jangaon after a few Congress workers allegedly tried to assault BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy during a programme attended by Minister D Anasuya. Police intervened in time and removed the accused worker, preventing further escalation

A Kollam court granted statutory bail to former TDB administrative officer Murari Babu in two Sabarimala gold loss cases after the SIT failed to file chargesheets within 90 days. He is the first accused in the cases to be released from jail

A medical aspirant from Uttar Pradesh allegedly amputated his own foot to claim disability quota benefits after failing NEET twice, police said. Investigators uncovered the plan during a probe after he staged the incident as a criminal attack

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed complex surgeries on a 41-year-old woman with advanced kidney cancer that had spread to the Inferior Vena Cava. The coordinated effort of multiple departments helped save the patient’s life

World No. 3 Coco Gauff overcame a stiff challenge from Hailey Baptiste to reach the Australian Open fourth round, while teenager Iva Jovic stunned seventh seed Jasmine Paolini to record the biggest upset of the tournament so far.

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended financial assistance to the family of late BRS leader Kusuma Jagadish. He handed over a cheque to support the medical education of Jagadish’s daughter and assured continued support to the family

A man was critically injured after being stabbed in a property-related dispute at Maisammaguda in Pet Basheerabad on Friday. Police arrested the accused following a complaint and are investigating the circumstances that led to the knife attack.

ICRISAT research shows that transplanting pigeonpea instead of direct sowing can significantly improve yields, reduce climate risks and shorten crop duration. Field trials found stronger plants and better productivity under rainfed conditions, helping farmers narrow the existing yield gap sustainably

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is hosting ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’, a Rajasthani food festival led by guest chef Chetan Singh from Novotel Jaipur, offering traditional dishes, live counters and classic desserts from January 27 to 31.

The Nehru Zoological Park is set to introduce a new EV train for visitors to go around the sprawling campus, covering enclosures like Tigers, Lions, Giraffe, and Elephants among other animals. The new train is expected to hit the tracks in the month of March

Senior BRS leaders accused the Congress government of misusing the SIT to harass the opposition and divert attention from governance failures ahead of municipal elections. They questioned selective probes and warned of action against irregularities if BRS returns to power

The annual Vasantha Panchami festival was celebrated with religious fervour at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar on Friday. Around three lakh devotees attended rituals, special prayers and Aksharabhyasam, with elaborate arrangements made for smooth conduct

Regulatory authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on kumkum and ritual powders adulterated with toxic industrial chemicals, following DCGI directives mandating strict testing, BIS compliance and legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to protect public health.

Hyderabad-based fintech firm UpTik will host the International Conference on Investments & Global Affairs at the BSE in Mumbai on January 24, bringing together global investors and policy experts to discuss capital flows, alternative investments and regulatory frameworks.