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Uncertainty has engulfed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra after the NMC withdrew its letter of permission, citing non-compliance, even as faculty and students allege political pressure behind the decision following protests over admissions
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The Future Kids won the under-11 girls inter-school basketball championship at Phoenix Green School, Hyderabad, defeating Indus International 10-4 in the final. Earlier, they beat Chirec School in the semifinals, while Indus International overcame Sadhana School
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India’s leading boxers including Minakshi Hooda, Nikhat Zareen, Hitesh Gulia and Pawan Bartwal stormed into the semi-finals of the Elite National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida with commanding wins, highlighting their dominance across men’s and women’s categories
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The Supreme Court clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all stray dogs from streets and directed authorities to treat them strictly as per Animal Birth Control Rules, as it continued hearing pleas related to stray dog management and public safety
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The Telangana High Court will deliver orders on Friday in a writ petition challenging the appointment of DGP Shivadhar Reddy. Petitioner T. Dhangopal Rao alleged the appointment violated Supreme Court guidelines as the list of senior IPS officers was not forwarded to the UPSC.
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The Telangana High Court has permitted a petitioner to present visuals in a case challenging the proposed Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, Corridor-VI alignment through heritage precincts in the Old City.
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Former Minister and senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has strongly criticised police action against unemployed youth protesting for government job notifications in Hyderabad. He demanded the immediate release of those detained and an inquiry into the alleged lathi-charge.
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Senior BRS leaders have strongly criticised Congress MLA Naini Rajender Reddy for allegedly using derogatory language against KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao. At Telangana Bhavan, former MLAs Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar, Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, and Nannapaneni Narendra accused him of abandoning political decorum and resorting to abuse.
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BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao hailed the commissioning of the fourth 800 MW unit of the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant, describing it as a milestone in Telangana’s power sector. Rama Rao said the project reflects former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision to end power shortages.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana will frame a new State Education Policy aligned with the National Education Policy, with a committee of experts overseeing the process. Plans include extending free transport for pre-primary children in villages.
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A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after being attacked by 14 stray dogs in Doulthabad, Sangareddy district. CCTV footage showed a woman rushing to rescue the child within a minute, preventing a fatal outcome.
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The US President’s exit from 66 international organisations, including the UNFCCC, marks a major setback for global climate action and undermines America’s leadership in clean energy
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Activist Sharjeel Imam told a Delhi court that he never supported violence and had no coordination with co-accused Umar Khalid, arguing that the prosecution failed to establish any agreement required to prove a criminal conspiracy in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case
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The family of Nikitha Godishala, who was found dead in Columbia, Maryland, on December 31, 2025, has clarified that the prime suspect, Arjun Sharma, remains untraced and no arrest has been made. They urged the media to avoid speculation and respect their privacy.
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Employment guarantees must remain demand-driven, flexible during crises, and rooted in local decision-making; VB-G RAM G falls short
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YSRCP president Jaganmohan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of betraying all sections of people, alleging corruption, financial indiscipline and deliberate neglect of Rayalaseema’s water interests, particularly through opposition to the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation project
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife told the Supreme Court that his speech aimed to quell violence, not incite it, and alleged manipulation of facts and procedural lapses in his detention under the National Security Act, which the administration has defended
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Medak MP M. Raghunandan Rao has stirred controversy by urging BJP cadres in Narsapur to distribute Rs 1,000 per vote, focusing on women voters ahead of the municipal elections. Opposition parties in Narsapur reacted sharply, accusing him of encouraging unethical practices during the campaign.
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Indian intelligence agencies have flagged a renewed attempt by Pakistan’s ISI to lure people from Jammu and Kashmir into PoK and Pakistan using propaganda, money and false livelihood promises, reviving a tactic last seen widely during the 1990s insurgency
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BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has extended financial support to two engineering students from Erravelli village who lost their fathers in electrocution accidents. He covered their full course fees, provided funds for books and computers, and assured them of continued support.
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Hyderabad police launch a massive crackdown on banned Chinese manja, booking 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Authorities warn of strict legal action and public safety risks.
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The State Election Commission has announced the publication schedule for final electoral rolls and polling station lists across Telangana. Ward-wise rolls will be released on January 12, followed by polling station details on January 16. Draft lists will be uploaded on Te-Poll on January 13.
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Several parts of Hyderabad will face a 36-hour drinking water supply disruption from January 10 to 11 due to maintenance works on pumping mains and reservoirs, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced on Thursday.
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Adilabad police arrested an online centre operator for allegedly issuing fake Aadhaar cards and nativity certificates to help aspirants secure jobs in the Indian Armed Forces. The fraud came to light during verification for Assam Rifles recruitment.