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BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of surrendering Telangana’s Godavari and Krishna river water rights to Andhra Pradesh under N Chandrababu Naidu’s influence. He criticised the Congress government’s weak Supreme Court petition and alleged incompetence in irrigation matters

Election officials in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have released draft electoral rolls ahead of municipal polls. Five municipalities in Khammam and three in Kothagudem will go to elections, with final polling station lists to be announced on January 16

Congress BC aspirants in Telangana expressed concern over the delay in announcing 42 percent reservations for the community in municipal polls. Leaders said the promise appeared sidelined, adding that ticket allocation must ensure winnable seats for BC candidates

BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar expressed confidence that the party would sweep the upcoming municipal elections in Karimnagar district, citing development achieved during its ten-year rule. Senior leaders stressed continuing momentum from gram panchayat polls, with KT Rama Rao set to attend a key meeting

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of running Telangana through commissions and pressure, alleging bias in movie ticket hike approvals. He said the Congress government was harassing the film industry and misusing the Home Department for arbitrary decisions

Mahbubnagar town witnessed a massive show of strength as thousands of BRS activists took out a bike rally with over 6,000 two-wheelers to welcome party working president KT Rama Rao, who received an enthusiastic reception across the district

A University of Hyderabad research team led by Prof V Seshu Bai has received a patent for a low-cost and innovative method to fabricate complex-shaped ceramic components with high strength and uniform properties, offering major benefits for industrial applications

The Indian Council of Medical Research has invited proposals for its ANVESHAN extramural grants for 2026. The scheme supports innovative health research projects with funding up to Rs 2 crore across priority medical and public health areas

Nearly 51,000 students to miss Telangana inter exams, While a total of 10,47,815 students enrolled in the intermediate first and second-year programmes for the academic year 2025-26, 9,96,831 students paid the fee and 50,984 candidates did not register for the exams

Congress government’s proposal to reorganise districts has sparked fears among unemployed youth, who suspect it is a diversionary move to delay job notifications. Concerns have also been raised over the impact on the zonal system and employment prospects

Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on interim pleas by TMC MPs alleging arbitrariness and procedural irregularities in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Issues include WhatsApp instructions to officers, voter deletions, logical discrepancies, and hardship to senior citizens

Supreme Court questioned gangster Abu Salem on his claim of completing a 25-year jail term, asking how he calculated it since his arrest in November 2005. Salem’s plea follows a 2022 ruling and includes remission for good behaviour

A man was arrested in Indore for allegedly killing his wife after she refused to have sex with him for eight years. The accused confessed after a post mortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death. Investigation is ongoing

Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz finalized a roadmap to expand education ties during wide-ranging talks in Ahmedabad. They discussed higher education, global security challenges, and invited German universities to open campuses in India, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution

Telangana is preparing for the Sankranti travel rush with enhanced security at Secunderabad Railway Station, over 6,400 special buses, fare revisions, and strict RTA checks. Authorities warn against safety violations and overcharging to ensure a smooth festive journey.

Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz inaugurated the 2026 Ahmedabad International Kite Festival, where thousands of participants from India and 50 countries showcased creative kites. The event blended culture, diplomacy, and festivity with messages of unity and India’s achievements

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for a stagnant government and delays in irrigation projects. He warned against district abolition, cited farmers’ distress, and highlighted BRS achievements, promising development will resume when the party returns to power

Bhadrachalam police have filed a case against four Telugu news reporters for allegedly threatening a restaurant owner over Rs 1 lakh. The owner reportedly paid Rs 40,000 under pressure, while the accused launched intimidation and a negative campaign

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said governance has been restored after years of alleged dysfunction. Welfare schemes deposited over Rs 10,000 crore to mothers, Rs 6,310 crore to farmers, and investment approvals reached Rs 8.74 lakh crore in 2025

In the September quarter, TCS reported a net reduction of 19,755 employees, but indicated that only about 6,000 of these exits were involuntary and linked to restructuring

The Supreme Court disposed of Telangana’s writ petition against the Polavaram project but allowed it to file a fresh lawsuit under Article 131. Telangana alleges the project expansion diverts 200 TMC of water without approvals, while SC suggested mediation

Humane World for Animals India urged people to avoid cockfighting during Sankranti. The NGO highlighted animal cruelty, illegal gambling, and liquor sales, noting the practice is punishable under law and urging citizens in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to report offenders.

A 38-year-old Asifnagar man lost Rs 27 lakh to a fake online trading app and WhatsApp group fraud. Cybercrime officials registered a case and urged the public to verify platforms, avoid guaranteed-return schemes, and report suspicious activity.

India’s EV market reached 2.3 million units in 2025, accounting for 8 per cent of new vehicle registrations. Electric two‑wheelers led growth, while Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala recorded high EV-to-ICE ratios. EV funding exceeded 1.4 billion dollars