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Hyderabad City Police denied permission to a BRS-backed rally seeking a separate municipal corporation for Secunderabad, prompting former minister T. Harish Rao to accuse the Congress government of stifling democratic rights through preventive arrests and police obstruction.

US federal judges in California have ordered the release of three Indian nationals detained by immigration authorities without hearings or proper notice, ruling that the re-arrests violated due process and constitutional protections after the men were earlier released while pursuing asylum.

Viswanathan Anand said the World Championship could be held in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa qualifies from the Candidates to face D Gukesh. He called such a clash “emotionally charged” and recalled Chennai’s previous hosting in 2013 against Magnus Carlsen

India may rethink their bowling strategy for the Indore ODI decider after spinners struggled in Rajkot. Kuldeep Yadav’s form is under scrutiny, while Arshdeep Singh could be considered as India aim to maintain their unbeaten record at Holkar Stadium

India, led by Ayush Mhatre, face Bangladesh in their second ICC U-19 World Cup match at Bulawayo. After beating USA, India hope to continue their winning run, while Bangladesh rely on captain Azizul Hakim and their potent bowling attack

The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that it has no role in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan, which depicts the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. The teaser, released on Salman’s 60th birthday, has drawn criticism from Chinese media.

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt slammed the “unacceptable” conditions at the India Open, saying it is difficult to see how a World Championship could be held in Delhi. The BWF acknowledged concerns but insisted the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is an upgrade over KD Jadhav Hall

Wildlife and nature story-teller Faizan Hussain has won the second prize in the 100 Weekend Wonders of Telangana contest for his short film Greens & Blues of Telangana. The film captures the state’s lesser-known natural landscapes, wetlands, forests, and wildlife, aiming to raise awareness about biodiversity and conservation.

World Champion D Gukesh begins his Tata Steel Masters 2026 campaign against Javokhir Sindarov. Arjun Erigaisi faces Praggnanandhaa, while Aravindh Chithambaram meets Matthias Bluebaum as Indian Grandmasters aim for a strong start in the prestigious Wijk Aan Zee tournament

Vishvaraj Jadeja’s unbeaten 165 powered Saurashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final. Supported by Harvik Desai and Prerak Mankad, Saurashtra chased 291 with ease to set up a final against Vidarbha

Ranchi Royals defeated JSW Soorma Hockey Club 4-1 in their final home game of the Men’s Hockey India League. Tom Boon scored twice, while Mandeep Singh and Manmeet Singh Rai added goals to secure their third consecutive win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs in WPL 2026, with Shreyanka Patil taking a maiden five-wicket haul and Radha Yadav scoring 66. The win took RCB to the top of the points table

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the T20I series against New Zealand due to a side strain. Ravi Bishnoi replaces him, while Shreyas Iyer has been added for the first three matches in place of injured Tilak Varma

Lakshya Sen lost to Lin Chun-Yi in the India Open 2026 quarterfinals after a close three-game battle. Sen won the opening game but Lin fought back to seal victory 17-21, 21-13, 21-18 in Delhi

Nizamabad defeated Adilabad by seven wickets in the Telangana Inter-district T20 semi-final, with Y Srikar Reddy scoring 99. Khammam beat Nalgonda by six wickets, thanks to Bunny, Teja Naidu and Mohammed Rizwan, setting up a final clash

The HCA Under-14 probables matches in Hyderabad saw centuries from Shreyas Ande, Sai Vaibhav and Yuvan Raj, while T Umesh and P Vivaan Reddy impressed with five-wicket hauls, highlighting both batting and bowling talent

Indian shooting legend Jitu Rai said the Shooting League of India will expand the sport’s reach and raise competitive standards. Speaking at the UP Prometheans launch, he praised the facilities and predicted the league will produce world-class champions

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has called for closer Indo-Iran ties, emphasising shared civilisational heritage and common democratic values. Pahlavi urged international support for Iran’s democratic transition and highlighted India’s role as a natural partner in shaping a new chapter of bilateral relations.

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present a record ninth consecutive Budget, she faces a defining fiscal moment amid external headwinds and internal challenges

Four people, including two minors, drowned in the Bay of Bengal near Isekapalli village in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. The incident occurred when six individuals entered the sea around noon.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Mukesh Ambani, reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 18,645 crore in Q3FY26, a marginal increase of 0.56 per cent year-on-year. Ambani highlighted the company’s resilience and Jio’s deepening digital ecosystem, while noting the consumer products demerger during the quarter.

The second edition of the Chief Minister’s Cup begins January 17 in Telangana, spanning five stages from village to state level. Officials said the initiative aims to nurture rural talent and strengthen Telangana’s representation in the 2036 Olympic Games

Hyderabad were bowled out for 123 in the BCCI Women’s Under-15 One-Day pre-quarterfinal at Puducherry, with Shaik Aisha scoring 31 not out. Maharashtra chased down the target in 24.4 overs, led by Niheera Sharma’s fluent 51

TGTDC inaugurated the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Secunderabad’s Parade Grounds on Friday evening, with Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao presiding. The festival will continue through the weekend, featuring balloon flights and glow shows to attract more visitors.