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Humanity often describes extreme violence perpetrated by humans upon each other as ‘animal rage’ or ‘animal acts’, creating a false distinction between human and animal

National pole vault record holder Dev Kumar Meena and his coach were forced to deboard a train at Panvel after being denied permission to carry poles. They later paid a fine to travel, sparking outrage and calls for clear guidelines

Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. The world number four, who qualified for the Candidates Tournament, will return after his 2024 victory over Magnus Carlsen, continuing his rise in elite chess

The Telangana High Court has directed that any revision of cinema ticket prices must be announced at least 90 days before a film’s release. Justice NV Shravan Kumar issued the order while hearing a petition against the approval of enhanced rates for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi.

Police arrested a real estate firm director in connection with the death of a 27-year-old software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. An SIT is probing alleged negligence by developers and officials

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 51 to guide Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 not out lifted MI to 154, but Jemimah ensured DC chased it down in 19 overs

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to discuss collaboration on infrastructure projects, notably the Bharat Future City.

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over former Union minister Maneka Gandhi’s remarks on court orders in the stray dog issue, observing that her comments amounted to contempt, though it refrained from initiating proceedings citing judicial magnanimity

The Telangana police has unveiled a citizen-centric initiative allowing victims to register FIRs at their residence or chosen location, eliminating the need to visit police stations in sensitive cases. Police personnel will record details at the victim’s residence or hospital and formally register the FIR at the station, with copies shared via email, WhatsApp, or hard copy.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of commission-driven governance following the cancellation of Singareni Naini coal block tenders. He alleged that the tenders were tailored to benefit associates of Congress leaders and criticised the inclusion of a site-visit clause as favouritism.

BRS leader and former Minister T Harish Rao dismissed the SIT questioning over phone tapping as “trash” and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to make the proceedings public. He demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Singareni tender irregularities and accused the Congress government of internal rifts and scams.

Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals lead Punjab Royals 3-2 at the halfway stage of their Pro Wrestling League 2026 clash in Noida. Mukul Dahiya, Rohit Rahal and Aman Sehrawat secured wins, while Ana Godinez and Priya Malik kept Punjab in contention

The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be hosted by Assam for the seventh time. Matches will be played in Dhakuakhana, Dhemaji and Silapathar, with 12 teams competing. The final is scheduled for February 8, streamed live on FIFA+

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with strong quarterfinal wins in Bhubaneswar and Khordha. The semifinals will be played on January 21

The Trinamool Congress alleged that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal amounted to “software intensive rigging” and demanded greater transparency from the Election Commission, citing Supreme Court directions and hardships faced by voters

Prominent Indian business leaders, including heads of Tata Sons, Infosys, Wipro and Bharti Enterprises, are likely to meet US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid expectations of progress in ongoing US-India trade negotiations

Airbus will present a high-profile showcase at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, featuring aircraft such as the A321neo, A220, H160 helicopter, and H125, which will soon be assembled in Karnataka. The company will also highlight future-ready technology, including the A321XLR and a Virtual Reality Simulator for pilot training.

A controversy erupted in the Kerala Assembly after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar of omitting portions of the policy address. The Lok Bhavan rejected the charge, calling it baseless and citing factual inaccuracies

The Telangana High Court has ruled that police cannot stop vehicles or compel motorists to pay pending traffic challans on the spot. Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed that recovery of fines must follow due process of law, including court notices and adjudication.

Residents of Neredmet and nearby colonies have intensified demands for the development of Neredmet Railway Station, citing inconvenience caused by train diversions on the Hyderabad–Secunderabad railway divisions.

Kukatpally police arrested a woman for allegedly killing her husband and trying to pass it off as suicide. The case took a turn after the autopsy report revealed death due to strangulation, following which the woman reportedly confessed during questioning.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open second round after Frenchman Hugo Gaston retired injured while trailing 6-2, 6-1. The two-time defending champion extended his winning run at Melbourne Park to 15 matches and now chases a historic third consecutive title

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath criticised the lack of coordination among GHMC, Water Board, Irrigation Department, Raheja Mindspace, and Ramky company for the foul smell emanating from Durgam Cheruvu. He convened a meeting with organisations responsible for safeguarding the lake.

MLA Sri Ganesh began a relay hunger strike at Dr BR Ambedkar Statue in Karkhana, urging the Central government to expedite the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment civilian areas with GHMC. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying SCB polls since 2020 and failing to act on the merger.