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In its first trap of 2026, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) booked two officials of the Telangana Forest Development Corporation Limited (TGFDC) and a private individual in Kothagudem. The divisional manager, Thati Sravani, allegedly demanded Rs 3.51 lakh for approving bills related to eucalyptus cutting.

The road transport ministry has proposed a Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) system to assign a unique 21-character identification code to electric vehicle batteries. The initiative prioritises EV batteries, which account for nearly 90 per cent of India’s lithium-ion demand.

The Shia community in Hyderabad celebrated the birth anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali with fervour, corresponding to the 13th of Rajab in the Hijri calendar. Processions carrying traditional sehra were taken out across Shia neighbourhoods, culminating at the Koh-e-Moula Ali shrine in Malkajgiri.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan narrowly escaped an electric shock while greeting supporters in Kondagattu, Jagtial district. The incident occurred after he attended a Jana Sena workers’ meeting.

Trump said the U.S. will shape Venezuela’s future after capturing and removing President Maduro, while Venezuelan officials called the operation a bombing and kidnapping at a military installation home site

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed shock at the scale of cybercrime in India, noting that senior citizens have lost thousands of crores to fraud and extortion. He emphasised the need for continuous training of judicial officers to address modern challenges such as digital crimes.

Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force detained Sudheer Reddy for allegedly consuming drugs at a gated community in Nanakramguda. He tested positive during screening and was later sent for de-addiction treatment under police monitoring

A confrontation has erupted between the Telangana government and the medical fraternity over G.O.Ms.No.229, which expands the Telangana Medical Council by adding four ex-officio members. Doctors’ associations, including HRDA and TJUDA, allege the move undermines elected representatives and paves the way for bureaucratic dominance, crippling the council’s anti-quackery drive.

Soybean farmers from Adilabad protested at the Assembly over delayed procurement, raising slogans and seeking the Agriculture Minister. Police blocked entry, citing rules, creating brief tension before farmers left disappointed.

Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the Assembly that the Congress government would complete all pending Krishna basin irrigation projects within three years.

Congress MLAs in Telangana Assembly voiced strong concerns over delays in housing projects and procurement restrictions affecting farmers. Speaker G Prasad Kumar and several legislators highlighted incomplete double-bedroom and Indiramma houses, pending bills, and lack of amenities.

Cyberabad Police have warned commuters about dense winter fog reducing visibility, urging pedestrians, two-wheelers, and motorists to exercise caution. Safety measures include slowing down, using reflective clothing, checking lights, and following traffic rules on highways and city roads.

Two top Maoist leaders and 18 cadres surrendered in Hyderabad, handing over 48 firearms, ammunition and cash, significantly weakening CPI (Maoist) operations in Telangana

Krishna Kumar, a physics lecturer, and his wife Asha Jyothi, a Tahsildar, pledge body donation to Sangareddy Medical College

A militant attack on a police post in Bajaur district, Pakistan, killed one civilian and injured three, including two police officers. The assault reflects a surge in militant violence across 2025, particularly in border provinces Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan declared that Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy is a universal deity, not confined to any region. Speaking at the shrine after laying foundation stones for developmental works, he promised support for the temple’s growth and praised Telangana’s master plan for the shrine.

A New Year’s Eve fire at Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 and injured over 120, leaving families in anguish. Identification is difficult due to burns. Victims include teens from across Europe, while authorities investigate bar safety measures.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress of hypocrisy over Assembly presentations, citing its past opposition and current usage

Over 30 Indian-origin professionals were honoured in the UK’s 2025 New Year Honours. Awards ranged from CBEs, OBEs, and MBEs to BEMs, recognising achievements in literature, enterprise, community service, health, education, sports, and philanthropy.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged security forces to suppress “rioters” after week-long protests over the collapsing rial. At least 10 people have died, while demonstrations spread to over 100 locations across 22 provinces.

Congress factionalism in Warangal East intensified as MLC Baswaraju Saraiah sought a probe into alleged misuse of SC/ST Atrocities cases, triggering backlash from Konda Surekha’s supporters and Dalit groups

BRS accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of using foul language in the Assembly and the Speaker of bias, alleging Opposition voices were suppressed, prompting BRS MLAs to boycott the session

Cyberabad Police have launched Operation Smile–XII, a month-long initiative to trace missing children and rescue minors forced into begging, rag picking, child labour, or trafficking. Facial recognition and special teams will help reunite children with their families.

Shubman Gill will lead India in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara. Shreyas Iyer’s selection is subject to fitness clearance, while Hardik Pandya’s workload is being managed ahead of the T20 World Cup.