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BRS MLA G. Jagadish Reddy demanded Congress allow his party to present river water issues in the Assembly. He alleged government lapses in Krishna and Godavari projects, warned of public mobilisation, and objected to appointments influenced by Andhra Pradesh leaders.
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Maintaining financial stability and strengthening financial system remain RBI north star, says Malhotra in his foreword in the latest edition of RBI Financial Stability Report
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Young innovator Sangem Samith Reddy from Mallaram village has entered the Guinness Book of World Records by developing six artificial intelligence agents in 36 hours during the Google Developers Agentathon 2025, earning a certificate and medal for his achievement.
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GHMC Bharathi Nagar division corporator V Sindhu Adarsh Reddy felicitated sanitation workers and supervisors for their dedicated service over the past year. She praised their efforts in maintaining cleanliness while unveiling a New Year calendar at her office.
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A 32-year-old TGRTC conductor from Kothagudem district was crushed to death by his bus in Vijayawada while guiding the driver during a wrong turn. The incident occurred late Tuesday night on Vijayawada Varadhi. Police registered a case.
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has frozen Vodafone-Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore, allowing the compnay to start paying from FY2031-32 and clear the amount by 2040-41
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Auckland ushered in 2026 with rain-soaked Sky Tower fireworks as the South Pacific welcomed the new year first. Australia held defiant Sydney celebrations after a mass shooting, while Indonesia and Hong Kong scaled back festivities amid recent disasters regionwide
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A 50-year-old woman died in Karimnagar district after falling and sustaining a head injury while trying to chase away a group of monkeys outside her house. She was rushed to hospital but was declared brought dead.
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Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu demanded an end to app-based urea booking, citing difficulties faced by farmers. He urged village-level distribution and action against black marketing and forced sale of fertilisers.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University–Hyderabad will award degrees to 79,505 students at its XIV convocation on February 7, 2026. The University has extended the online application deadline to January 20 for eligible candidates wishing to receive their original degrees.
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The FTCCI Tourism Committee will host a Tourism Reel/Shorts Making Bootcamp in Hyderabad on January 17, followed by outdoor shoots on January 24. The workshop aims to train participants in creating quality tourism reels and promote weekend destinations around the city.
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The Vigilance & Enforcement Department intensified inspections across the State in 2025, detecting over Rs 1,228 crore in tax evasion and recovering Rs 213 crore. Thousands of checks and inspections helped curb irregularities in transport, civil supplies, and procurement sectors.
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has revised the syllabus from 2026–27, reducing portions in science and mathematics, changing exam patterns, and introducing a new commerce stream. Textbooks will be updated with QR codes and released by April 2026.
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Amitabh Bachchan became emotional on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati while paying tribute to Dharmendra, recalling their bond, Sholay memories and praising his friend’s final film Ikkis as a lasting cinematic legacy.
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Namrata Shirodkar shared a heartwarming video recap of her 2025 moments featuring family, travel, and loved ones. The video includes her husband Mahesh Babu, children, sister Shilpa Shirodkar, and memorable celebrations, including a surprise New Year visit to Dubai.
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Hyderabad’s skywatchers can welcome 2026 with the Wolf Supermoon, which will peak on January 3. The Moon will appear larger and brighter than usual, offering ideal viewing conditions across the city and nearby dark-sky locations.
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Cybercrime officials warn of fake New Year links on WhatsApp that steal banking data, OTPs and personal details in seconds.
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The makers of The Raja Saab have released the first-look poster of Riddhi Kumar as Anitha. Starring Prabhas, the horror entertainer blends action, humour and romance and is slated for release on January 9, 2026.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced strict New Year regulations, allowing celebrations only till 1 a.m., banning illegal liquor sales, and intensifying drunk-driving checks across 120 locations to ensure public safety.
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In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, security forces recovered a significant Maoist arms cache during an anti-Naxal operation near Gondpalli village. Seized items included rifles, muzzle-loaders, and hundreds of live rounds intended for use against security personnel
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Thane police booked two brothers for allegedly raping a woman over seven years, starting when she was a minor in 2018. The victim filed a "zero FIR" in Delhi, leading to charges under the POCSO Act and IPC
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Olympic champion Andre De Grasse has been named International Event Ambassador for the 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon, scheduled for January 18, 2026, adding global stature to Asia’s premier World Athletics Gold Label race.
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BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin paid tribute to his late father, Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha, on his 20th death anniversary, highlighting his accessibility, familial bond with party workers, and organizational skills, vowing to continue his legacy in Bihar politics
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On January 3, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the “Lotus Light: Relics of the Awakened One” exposition in Delhi, showcasing the sacred Piprahwa Relics and associated antiquities, highlighting India’s Buddhist heritage, cultural preservation, and the universal values of peace and compassion
