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Mayank Gupta will captain Hyderabad in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy under-23 match against Vidarbha at NFC from January 23. A Avanish Rao is vice-captain, with S Dheeraj Goud and others named in the squad

Srujan Keerthan won the Brilliant Trophy open online chess tournament after finishing level with Arnav Pasricha on 10.5 points from 12 rounds. PSS Nandagopal came third, while Sisika Borelli and PV Satyanarayana claimed best woman and veteran honours respectively

K Kiran and Mallika won the men’s and women’s 10 km races in the Osmania University inter-college cross country championship in Hyderabad. Government Degree College Medak and St Ann’s College for Women claimed the team titles in their respective categories

Sania Mirza has launched The Next Set, an initiative to support India’s women athletes with coaching, physiotherapy, training camps and holistic development. Partnering with BNW Developments and Shookra Polyclinics, the programme aims to balance athletic excellence with academic and personal growth

Ryan Group of Institutions will oversee the educational framework at the FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar from January 2026. The partnership includes tutoring, counselling, and exams, ensuring young footballers balance academic growth with athletic excellence ahead of future FIFA World Cups

India pacer Md Siraj will captain Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy matches against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh. Opener Tanmay Agarwal is ruled out with a back injury, while K Nitesh Reddy is sidelined due to an eye issue

The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad at the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Thakrar suffered a finger injury against South Africa and was ruled out

South Africa Women will host India for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to 27 in Durban, Johannesburg and Benoni. The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England

India begin their five-match T20 series against New Zealand in Nagpur with skipper Suryakumar Yadav under pressure to regain form ahead of the World Cup. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy return as India fine-tune preparations

The Travellers Association has urged the State government and GMR to release 6 km of land for an MMTS railway line to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, offering affordable fares and a faster, reliable alternative to buses and private vehicles

Two leopards were spotted together on a hillock in Gundreddipally, Toopran mandal, Medak. The viral videos prompted villagers to urge forest officials to capture the animals and release them into deep forest areas, with safety precautions advised

Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of intimidation, scams, and spreading false cases in Telangana. He criticised CM A Revanth Reddy and highlighted Harish Rao’s notice, Singareni tender manipulation, and the lack of BJP action

The 15th Season of Uttar Dakshin will be held at Ravindra Bharathi on February 14, featuring a Jugalbandi between Hindustani vocalist Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi and Carnatic flautist Shashank Subramanyam, along with an eminent percussion ensemble

Prof. C Raghava Reddy of the University of Hyderabad has been nominated to the Impact Assessment and Public Policy Advisory Committee of the National Innovation Foundation-India, recognising his work in science, technology and society studies and inclusive development

The UK defended transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining Diego Garcia under a 99-year US lease, after Donald Trump criticized the move as weakening national security. Opposition voices and displaced islanders expressed concern over the deal

A watchman was allegedly murdered by his colleague following a petty argument at a private apartment in Sangareddy. The incident occurred on Monday night and came to light on Tuesday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Doctors at Hyderabad-based Apollo Fertility successfully treated a 34-year-old woman suffering from secondary infertility through a minimally invasive, structured treatment plan. The woman conceived on the first attempt and delivered a healthy baby boy in December 2025.

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At least seven people, including a Chinese national, were killed in a suicide bombing at a restaurant in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw district. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, citing retaliation against China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims, while investigations continue

TN Chief Minister MK Stalin announced DMK’s plan to push for a constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory Governor’s Address after Governor R N Ravi refused to read the government-prepared speech, marking the fourth walkout since 2021 

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

Telangana doctors oppose Government Order 229, which adds bureaucrats to the State Medical Council. Medical associations fear it undermines self-regulation, hampers anti-quackery inspections, and could compromise healthcare quality and patient safety, intensifying protests across the State

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli received fake traffic challan SMS scams and warned the public against clicking suspicious links. She reported them on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised verifying official sites ending with “.gov.in” to prevent cyber fraud