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Ranga Reddy defeated Medak by nine wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship at Mahabubnagar. Adilabad also registered a 22-run win over Hyderabad, with A Santosh scoring 97 in their total of 192

The debate on workplace well-being has largely focused on corporate employees, sidelining the informal sector that employs over 80% of the workforce

P Sathwik Reddy won the juniors title with a perfect score at the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. RVSS Ramanjaneyulu clinched the Open crown, while several boys and girls emerged winners across age categories. Nigama Sree and Siva Satyanarayana won special awards

Payas Jain bagged the mixed doubles crown with Syndrela Das and entered both men’s singles and doubles finals at the WTT Feeder Series 2026 in Vadodara. Anusha Kutumbale will face Korea’s Ryu Hanna in the women’s singles final

Sophie Devine’s blazing 95 and two wickets in the final over powered Gujarat Giants to a four-run win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. Nandini Sharma’s maiden hat-trick stood out, but Delhi fell short chasing 209 in Navi Mumbai

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka defended her Brisbane International crown by beating Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3. The Belarusian claimed her 22nd career WTA title and fifth in Australia, becoming one of only three women to defend the season-opening WTA 500 event

The COVA Peace Network organised a unique multi-faith cricket celebration in Hyderabad on January 11, bringing together people from diverse religions and states to mark Christmas, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, and Sankranti. Leaders from multiple faiths and community representatives attended, reinforcing the message of unity and harmony.

The Lodh Kshatriya Advocates’ Welfare Association was formally constituted in Hyderabad to unite advocates of the community and address social welfare issues. Advocate Arvind Singh added that the body must monitor political developments and fight legal battles to protect ancestral lands and rights.

The Cyberabad traffic police booked 137 people during weekend drunken driving checks across Hyderabad. All vehicles have been detained, and offenders will face court proceedings.

With Sankranti just days away, Hyderabad witnessed massive traffic congestion at toll plazas and railway stations. The Panthangi Toll Plaza at Choutuppal, the first major stop on NH-65 towards Vijayawada, saw over one lakh vehicles on Saturday, with numbers expected to rise further.

Telangana DISCOMs have rolled out a festive outreach programme, delivering personalised New Year and Sankranti greetings from Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries and agricultural power consumers.

The debate over Secunderabad’s future has intensified as residents demand a separate municipal corporation to address long-pending infrastructure and connectivity issues. Local voices insist that only an independent corporation can ensure focused planning and growth for Secunderabad.

Hyderabad will host the World Junior 10K Run on February 1 at Gachibowli Stadium. Organised by Spotonn Sports with GHMC support, the event will see over 3,000 children from 50 schools participate across multiple race categories, including specially-abled participants

Virat Kohli scored 93 and Shubman Gill hit 56 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening ODI at Vadodara. Kohli became the quickest to 28,000 international runs, while Kyle Jamieson’s four wickets kept the visitors in the contest

BRS leaders have stepped up pressure on the Congress government, warning of serious consequences if the demand for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation is ignored. Residents are set to hold a peaceful rally on January 17, with BRS leaders vowing to escalate protests if the government fails to respond.

BRS leaders in Siddipet have strongly opposed the Congress government’s reported move to dissolve the district, following Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s statement on merging Husnabad constituency with Karimnagar. The BRS has demanded clarity from Congress leaders, warning they will not allow them to campaign in the district without a clear stand.

The Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, replacing the 1961 law. The new legislation simplifies tax provisions, introduces a single 'tax year', and allows refunds even after delayed filings. The overhaul aims to reduce litigation and make tax compliance easier for individuals and corporates.

A new audio recording, allegedly of Masood Azhar, surfaced online, with the Jaish-e-Mohammed leader claiming thousands of suicide bombers are ready to attack India. This warning has sparked outrage on social media, while the authenticity remains unverified

The BRS has appointed in-charges for all 17 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district to spearhead its campaign for the upcoming municipal elections. Sangareddy district president Chintha Prabhakar announced the appointments, which were finalised by party working president KT Rama Rao and former minister T. Harish Rao in consultation with district leaders.

Rahil Pillarisetty and Rajender Beedani win titles in their respective categories in the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared that the BJP cannot emerge as an alternative to the Congress in Telangana, stressing that the State’s political contest remains between the BRS and the Congress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said forces that opposed the rebuilding of the Somnath temple after Independence are still active and warned that India must remain united and strong. He highlighted the temple’s resilience while addressing the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat

BRS working president KT Rama Rao unveiled the 2026 calendar of the Telangana AIDS Control Counsellors’ Union (TACCU) at Telangana Bhavan. TACCU representatives highlighted long-pending job-related issues and the challenges faced by counsellors in the State.

Telangana’s finances are under severe strain, with revenue mobilisation faltering and borrowings overshooting sanctioned limits. The Congress government has sought Rs 1.3 lakh crore in grants and project approvals from the Union government, alongside aggressive borrowing plans.