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US President Donald Trump claimed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out following alleged US strikes on Venezuela. Explosions rocked Caracas, prompting emergency measures, sharp condemnation from Caracas, and the highest US travel advisory.
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Environmentalists and activists have raised concerns over MRDCL’s plan to build a conventional bridge across the historic Mir Alam Tank, warning that multiple pillars and ongoing construction activity could cause serious ecological damage to the centuries-old water body.
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The title and first-look poster of Dil Diya – A Naked Truth, directed by K Kranthi Madhav, were launched by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The emotional drama stars Chaitanya Rao Madadi and is slated for a Summer 2026 release.
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Elon Musk said Neuralink could potentially restore full body functionality by bridging damaged spinal cords through brain-computer interfaces. The company has already implanted devices in 12 patients and is also developing Blindsight, a vision-restoring brain chip.
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Gandhi Talks, a silent film starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy and Aditi Rao Hydari, releases on January 30. Directed by Kishore Belekar, the black comedy relies on emotion and A R Rahman’s music to tell its story.
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A woman doctor was sexually harassed near her PG hostel in Bengaluru by an unidentified man. CCTV captured the incident, and police have launched a search to arrest the accused
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A Hindu businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district died after a mob attack, marking the second such incident in a week. The case has heightened concerns about rising violence against minorities, with police investigating and seeking to arrest those responsible.
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A drunk man climbed the 100-foot gopuram of Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati, triggering a three-hour security scare. Police and TTD officials safely brought him down, raising fresh concerns over temple security lapses.
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Former minister Jogu Ramanna fainted after police allegedly dragged him during a BRS protest in Adilabad demanding soybean procurement. The incident triggered tension as party cadres staged a sit-in, accusing police of acting at the behest of the ruling Congress.
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Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.
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A study by ICMR-NIN found that the STAR strategy significantly reduced anaemia in Telangana villages. Community-level screening and doorstep iron-folic acid supply proved effective, especially among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
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Cybercrime cases across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda dropped sharply in 2025, with police registering 15,105 cases compared to 20,574 in 2024. Authorities attribute the decline to public awareness campaigns and stricter action against cyber fraud networks.
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Fourteen Maoists were killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar range on Saturday. Security forces neutralised top CPI (Maoist) leaders in Sukma and Bijapur districts, recovering weapons during ongoing anti-Naxal operations in South Bastar.
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Kolkata Knight Riders have released pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad following a directive from the BCCI ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The franchise will be permitted to name a replacement player under IPL regulations.
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A toddy tapper was rescued after getting stranded atop a palm tree in Mahabubabad when a safety rope snapped while climbing. Firefighters safely brought him down using a ladder after fellow workers alerted authorities.
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Security forces neutralised two Maoists during an ongoing anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. The encounter broke out in Bijapur district following intelligence inputs. Combing operations are continuing, with no casualties reported among security personnel.
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BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of autorickshaw drivers and union leaders across Telangana following a protest call. He accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent and demanded their immediate release and implementation of poll promises.
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Mild tension prevailed near the Telangana Legislative Assembly after police detained several autorickshaw drivers who attempted to stage a protest under a ‘Chalo Assembly’ call. The drivers raised concerns over financial hardship linked to the free bus travel scheme for women.
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A 12-year-old Class 7 student died under suspicious circumstances at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel near Siddipet. The girl reportedly fell ill and was rushed to hospital, where she was declared dead. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.
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Fourteen women employees in Adilabad have accused a senior cooperative department official of sexual harassment, alleging he sent obscene messages and made calls via WhatsApp. A complaint has been lodged with senior authorities, while the official has denied the allegations.
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Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Badse Sukka alias Deva, a Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member, surrendered before the Telangana police along with around 19 Maoists. He reportedly laid down arms and cash and carries a Rs 50 lakh reward.
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Police in Adilabad arrested two VDC members and booked others in separate cases for allegedly extorting money from belt shop operators. Authorities warned of strict action against those permitting illegal liquor trade under the guise of development activities.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for January 3, 2026. May the day bring you happiness
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The newly elected Railapur gram panchayat in Medak district has imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on liquor and ganja sales, banned consumption near public institutions, and announced rewards for whistle-blowers as part of a major crackdown on substance abuse.
