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Medak district police registered three cases against kite sellers for selling banned Chinese manja in Medak and Narsapur towns. Authorities warned of stern action against violators, stressing the grave risks posed to birds, animals, and humans.

Paddy procurement in Adilabad region during the Vanakalam season has slowed sharply, with less than half the target achieved. Officials cite the State government’s delay in releasing the promised Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine‑variety rice as a key reason.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that toll gate operators have been instructed to allow free passage of vehicles during traffic jams at plazas in the Sankranti season.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have issued conflicting statements on the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation project.

The GNU NextGen Summit 2026, organised by Guru Nanak University, convened education leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss fostering entrepreneurship among students. The event spotlighted student innovation through Stockathon and Mini Shark Tank competitions, with judges lauding the participants’ financial literacy and business acumen.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested three persons for allegedly attempting to grab a property using fake documents and force. The accused face charges including forgery, criminal trespass and robbery, while three other suspects involved in the case are absconding.

The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested two persons for allegedly exporting psychotropic medicines to the USA. Officials seized 598 tablets during raids at a courier office and a medical store in Nizamabad, citing violations of statutory provisions under the NDPS Act

Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule shared a stage for the first time since the NCP split, announcing a limited alliance for Pune civic polls. The joint manifesto focuses on infrastructure, transport, water supply, green initiatives and governance reforms

A Maruti 800 caught fire on Alugunur bridge in Karimnagar town on Saturday, forcing its occupants to abandon the vehicle. The blaze brought traffic on the Karimnagar–Hyderabad–Warangal main road to a halt.

Residents of several colonies in Erragadda staged a protest against the State government’s proposal to allot nearby land for a graveyard. The protesters demanded withdrawal of the plan and said the issue was sub judice and unacceptable to residents

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court alleging that its raids on I-PAC and the residence of its co-founder were obstructed by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The state has filed a caveat seeking a hearing before any order

A toxic industrial chemical has been found in a children’s cough syrup circulating in Telangana. Authorities issue a stop-use alert. Parents are urged to check medicines immediately.

A controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an Assistant Electoral Registration Officer resigned from the Special Intensive Revision exercise, alleging attempts to delete genuine voters by marking them as logical discrepancy cases. The issue has sparked concern ahead of scheduled hearings

Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has said that movie ticket price hike orders were issued without his knowledge or approval, triggering a political storm and raising questions over accountability and decision-making within the Congress government

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of neglecting urban development, claiming cities are in crisis due to lack of funds. He said voters would hold the ruling party accountable in the upcoming municipal elections

The Tamil Nadu government’s free laptop scheme for college students is gaining momentum, with the first phase set to benefit 10 lakh students by February end. Nearly two lakh laptops have already been distributed, officials said

Hyderabad’s annual Numaish exhibition remains a favourite family destination, offering more than rides and stalls. Its enduring charm lies in the ‘Exhibition Radio’, run by Ajay Kumar Jaiswal for nearly four decades, which plays Bollywood classics from the 1970s and 1980s.

Tension gripped Meerut after a Dalit woman was killed while trying to save her daughter from abduction. The incident sparked political outrage, with Opposition parties slamming the Uttar Pradesh government as police launched a search for the accused and the missing girl

Cybercrime police in Malkajgiri arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly providing her bank account to cyber fraudsters. The account was used in five fraud cases, including one where a victim lost ₹90 lakh, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, including a 16-year-old, in SR Nagar for stealing motorcycles. Four stolen bikes were recovered. The suspects allegedly sold the bikes cheaply and spent the proceeds on online betting. They were handed over to police for investigation.

Sankranthi travel rush caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Several key roads witnessed long delays as passengers with luggage crowded junctions. Traffic movement was further affected due to heavy footfall at the Numaish exhibition

Hyderabad police arrested three men involved in multiple thefts, recovering four motorcycles and stolen clothes. The gang, from SR Nagar, reportedly also burgled two houses and spent the proceeds to lead a lavish lifestyle, police said.

The fire caused by a gas blowout at an ONGC-owned well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district was extinguished on Saturday morning. The well was capped after a five-day operation, with no loss of life or injuries reported