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A late-night argument between two brothers in Nacharam, Hyderabad, on Sankranti night turned fatal when Leonard Lionel Sayers allegedly pushed his elder brother, Stifford Rohan Sayers, from the terrace of their three-storey residence.
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A local court sentenced Mohd Irfan to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and Rs 1000 fine in a 2014 Miyapur murder-for-gain case. Irfan killed P Jagdish after a money demand and fled with cash and a mobile phone.
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A scientific analysis report on the gold used on copper claddings of artefacts and door frames at the Lord Ayyappa temple has been submitted to a vigilance court. The report will be handed over to the SIT for further investigation
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Jangaon police arrested 15 members of a gang involved in a land registration scam on Dharani and Bhu Bharathi portals in Jangaon and Yadadri districts, while nine suspects remain absconding. The fraud caused a Rs 3.90 crore loss to the State exchequer.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he would continue meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Telangana’s development despite criticism. Addressing a public meeting in Nirmal, he announced new projects, infrastructure promises and additional funds for key initiatives.
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India ranked second globally with 90 million adults living with diabetes in 2024, a study published in The Lancet said. China topped the list, while researchers warned of a sharp rise in global diabetes cases by 2050
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Ahead of the Samakka-Saralamma Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal festival, scheduled from January 28 to 31 at Medaram in Mulugu district, the TGSRTC has introduced a doorstep delivery service for prasadam.
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The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 13 cases and arrested 25 suspects in a nationwide operation between December 31, 2025 and January 15, 2026. Trading fraud was the most common offence, with multiple scams involving fake apps and crypto investments amounting to over Rs 3.47 crore.
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Once credited to their bank accounts, members can use the funds freely — make digital payments, transfer money, or withdraw cash from ATMs
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has taken note of the alleged assault on an Assam postgraduate student at IGNTU. Police have filed an FIR, accused students have been rusticated, and protests have erupted on campus
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The Department of School Education, in collaboration with the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, will organise the Southern India Science Fair (SISF)–2026 at The Gaudium School, Kollur, RC Puram, from January 19 to 23.
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Durgam Cheruvu, once a popular tourist attraction in Hyderabad’s IT corridor, is facing severe weed and algal infestation. Visitors have complained of foul smell and limited boating, blaming administrative inaction for the lake’s deteriorating condition.
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Durgam Cheruvu, once a popular tourist attraction in Hyderabad’s IT corridor, is facing severe weed and algal infestation. Visitors have complained of foul smell and limited boating, blaming administrative inaction for the lake’s deteriorating condition.
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The DGCA said IndiGo has processed all refunds for flight cancellations between December 3 and 5. The airline is also offering Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to eligible passengers as part of its Gesture of Care initiative
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In Sangareddy’s Nizampet, a man allegedly set his in-laws’ house on fire after his wife refused to reconcile with him. The blaze destroyed the house and two motorcycles. Police identified the accused as Ravi, married to Sayavva for 15 years, with three children.
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An eight-year-old boy was left alone at an Etah hospital after his mother died during treatment. He arranged her postmortem by himself until police stepped in to complete legal formalities and ensure her last rites
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TBZ-The Original has opened a new showroom at Himayathnagar, marking over 25 years of its presence in Hyderabad. The jewellery brand announced month-long silver jubilee offers across its three city stores to celebrate the milestone
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The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court order disqualifying veteran leader Mukul Roy as a West Bengal MLA for defection. The top court granted interim relief while hearing a petition challenging the high court verdict
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A Surat man has been arrested for allegedly recording his wife’s self-immolation instead of saving her during a marital dispute. Police booked him for cruelty and abetment of suicide after the woman succumbed to burn injuries
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Ramagundam Police Commissioner Amber Kishore Jha announced a target to reduce road accidents by 30 per cent annually within commissionerate limits. As part of the ‘Arrive-Alive’ programme, a coordinated plan involving municipal, education, health, transport and other departments is being prepared.
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Delhi recorded 1,617 road accident deaths in 2025, the highest in seven years, according to official data. Fatal accidents and injuries increased despite enforcement and awareness drives, with police citing traffic density, speeding and violations as key reasons
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Low frequency and irregular TSRTC bus services in Hyderabad’s southern suburbs are causing hardship to students and office-goers during peak hours. Commuters complain of long waiting times, overcrowding and lack of bus shelters at several locations.
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The Supreme Court has given the Telangana Assembly Speaker two weeks to decide on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress. While petitions against nine legislators may be dismissed citing lack of evidence, their cases are expected to face judicial review. Petitioners presented photos and videos of the MLAs joining Congress, but the legislators relied on affidavits denying defection.
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Intelligence agencies have flagged a fresh ISI-backed plan to push drugs, arms and ammunition into Punjab, with Babbar Khalsa International leading the operation. The strategy aims to revive Khalistan activities and later route contraband into Jammu and Kashmir
