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Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

FICCI FLO Hyderabad celebrated the graduation of nearly 1,000 women trained under its ‘Skill Her’ initiative in Bhongir. The programme equips grassroots women with practical skills, helping them earn incomes, support their families, and gain confidence.

The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested two persons for allegedly exporting psychotropic medicines to the USA. Officials seized 598 tablets during raids at a courier office and a medical store in Nizamabad, citing violations of statutory provisions under the NDPS Act

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of neglecting urban development, claiming cities are in crisis due to lack of funds. He said voters would hold the ruling party accountable in the upcoming municipal elections

Cybercrime police in Malkajgiri arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly providing her bank account to cyber fraudsters. The account was used in five fraud cases, including one where a victim lost ₹90 lakh, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, including a 16-year-old, in SR Nagar for stealing motorcycles. Four stolen bikes were recovered. The suspects allegedly sold the bikes cheaply and spent the proceeds on online betting. They were handed over to police for investigation.

Sankranthi travel rush caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Several key roads witnessed long delays as passengers with luggage crowded junctions. Traffic movement was further affected due to heavy footfall at the Numaish exhibition

Hyderabad police arrested three men involved in multiple thefts, recovering four motorcycles and stolen clothes. The gang, from SR Nagar, reportedly also burgled two houses and spent the proceeds to lead a lavish lifestyle, police said.

Medicover Hospitals hosted Fellows India 2026, a three-day programme in interventional cardiology. The event featured national and international experts, providing young cardiologists advanced clinical knowledge, hands-on insights, and exposure to emerging cardiac technologies for improved patient care.

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple awards at ICTIEE 2026, Bengaluru, including Best Student Branch and Best Teaching Learning Centre. Faculty members Dr Aravind and Dr Radhika Devi were recognised, reflecting MLRIT’s commitment to quality education and AI-driven innovation in learning.

The GHMC has launched a special drive to remove unauthorised advertisements across Hyderabad. Several illegal hoardings and banners have already been dismantled. Officials say enforcement will continue in phases to ensure road safety and compliance with advertisement rules.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University will organise a two-day national workshop for distance and online education officials on January 12 and 13. The event will focus on policy reforms, coordination and implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

Unemployed youth staged protests in Chikkadpally and Dilsukhnagar against the Telangana Congress government’s delay in issuing the job calendar and recruitment notifications, demanding immediate release of notifications for Groups, DSC, and police vacancies

A woman was robbed of her gold chain by an unidentified man at Shamshabad on Saturday morning while she was outside her house. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Customs officials at RGIA seized 14 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth about Rs 14 crore from two passengers arriving from Qatar. The accused have been detained for questioning as authorities warn of a rise in such drug smuggling cases.

A section of a busy road near Cyber Gateway in Madhapur caved in, triggering heavy traffic congestion during peak hours. Traffic police barricaded the spot and diverted vehicles

A 17-year-old intermediate student died after reportedly suffering mental distress following a reprimand by lecturers at a government college in Marredpally. Her death triggered protests by parents and student groups, demanding action against the college staff.