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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has urged Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to stay active in domestic cricket whenever possible as India begin their 2026 white ball campaign and plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Actress Ananya Panday has set a fitness goal for 2026, revealing through social media that she aims to master a chin-up. She also recently appeared on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ alongside Kartik Aaryan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, remembering her pioneering role in women’s education, social equality and nation-building through reform and compassion-driven service.

A mason was allegedly beaten up in Bihar’s Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi national. Police acted after a video went viral, identified the accused, registered an attempt to murder case, and launched raids to arrest them

Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has constituted a committee to examine and resolve water sharing and management issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Headed by the Central Water Commission chairman, the panel will submit its report within three months

The makers of Murali Kishor Abburu’s upcoming action entertainer Lenin have released the first look poster of actress Bhagyashri Borse, who plays Bharathi opposite Akhil Akkineni. Produced by Sithara Entertainments and actor Nagarjuna, the film is slated for release in summer 2026.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnessed the breakthrough of a 1.5-km mountain tunnel on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor in Palghar. The 508-km high-speed rail project, supported by Japan, will reduce travel time to under two hours

India batter Sai Sudharsan has fractured his rib during a Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh. The injury is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks, ruling him out of Ranji Trophy but keeping him in contention for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals are likely to shift their IPL 2026 home games from Jaipur to Pune’s MCA Stadium due to disputes with the Rajasthan Cricket Association. The venue has hosted international matches and IPL teams before, with BCCI expected to confirm the move soon

Sjoerd Marijne has been reappointed as India women’s hockey coach, five years after guiding the team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. His first major challenge will be the World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14

The men’s Hockey India League 2026 begins in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Hyderabad Toofans in the opener. The league features eight teams, top Indian and foreign stars, and a new round-robin format before the final in Bhubaneswar on January 26

Selectors meet to pick India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series starting January 11 in Vadodara. Pant’s role as wicketkeeper and Siraj’s return to the pace attack are key talking points, with Sarfaraz Khan and Padikkal also in contention

Hyderabad defeated Vidarbha by 20 runs in the BCCI Women’s Under-15 one-day cricket championship first-round match at Vizianagaram. Arya Nandanwar starred with four wickets, while K Deekshaja’s three-wicket haul could not prevent Vidarbha’s defeat

Sportive CC defeated Khammam by five wickets, while Ensconse outplayed Apex in the HCA B-Division T-20 cricket quarterfinals. CPS Karthikeya and Siddharth Rao starred for Sportive, while Junai Ali’s unbeaten 65 powered Ensconse to a quick chase

Gowtham Model School stormed into the HCA Inter-schools and District Under-14 cricket final with a 234-run win over Academic Heights Public School, thanks to centuries from Akhileshwar and Sai Vaibhav. The Sarrornagar unit beat Pallavi Model School in the other semi-final

Ahead of the Sankranti festival, the Cyberabad Police have urged residents travelling to their native places to adopt precautionary measures against burglaries and property crimes. Citizens were advised to install CCTV cameras, inform neighbours or local police stations before travelling.

Adilabad defeated Medak by four wickets, while Karimnagar outplayed Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial T-20 cricket tournament. Sai Krishna starred for Adilabad with 38 runs, while Shuanik’s four-wicket haul could not save Hyderabad