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The Election Commission of India has invited citizens to test the new ECINet App and submit suggestions till January 10. The unified platform offers improved voter services, faster polling updates and combines multiple election-related apps into a single interface.

Kuchipudi dancer Sheetal Rapole made a successful debut at Ravindra Bharati, earning praise from academicians and dance experts. A disciple of Guru Rohini Kandala, she impressed audiences with a poised and mature performance despite it being her first major recital.

Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.

A study by ICMR-NIN found that the STAR strategy significantly reduced anaemia in Telangana villages. Community-level screening and doorstep iron-folic acid supply proved effective, especially among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.

Legislators across party lines raised strong objections in the Telangana Assembly to Bills proposing merger of suburban municipalities and gram panchayats into GHMC. Members flagged concerns over clarity, governance capacity, local identity and tax burden, while the government defended the amendments

Emergency repairs at the Bommakal Pumping Station will disrupt drinking water supply in several parts of Hyderabad from Friday afternoon to early Saturday. HMWSSB said the 19-hour disruption is due to a leak in the Godavari water supply pumping main.

Hyderabad Police arrested a 29-year-old man at Khilwath in Hussainialam for illegally possessing a country-made pistol during a checking drive. Police said the weapon was procured from Madhya Pradesh, while two other suspects involved in the supply are absconding

GHMC has made cashless payment mandatory for property tax, trade licence fee and vacant land tax across its jurisdiction. The move follows the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies and aims to ensure uniform tax collection and promote digital transactions.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly after objecting to remarks made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during Question Hour while replying to queries on the Musi River Rejuvenation Project, leading to heated exchanges in the House.

A couple was killed in a road accident in Malakpet area after an RTC bus hit their motorcycle, while police in Hussaini Alam locality seized a country mae weapon in a different incident

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy avoided answering BRS leader Harish Rao’s questions on key irrigation issues and instead launched political attacks on former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, even admitting that the Congress government has set aside Palamuru–Rangareddy project

Rajendranagar police arrested a Bihar native, Surendar, for cultivating ganja in Kismatpur and selling it locally. In a separate Cyberabad case, Mithlesh was caught with heroin and cocaine. Both suspects have been handed over to police for further investigation.

The 85th Numaish began in Hyderabad amid power issues, leaving several stalls without electricity. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated the exhibition, which hosts over 1,200 traders offering clothes, handicrafts, electronics, and an amusement area for children.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced an 18-hour water supply shutdown from 10 am on January 3 to 4 am on January 4. Several areas, including Madhapur, KPHB, and Miyapur, will experience low or no water pressure.

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad witnessed heavy footfall on New Year’s Day, with around 25,900 visitors. Zoo officials ensured smooth crowd movement through online ticketing, extra counters, and staff deployment across enclosures and attractions.

Mild tension was reported at Guru Nanak University in Ibrahimpatnam after a student was found dead in a hostel room. Some student leaders allegedly damaged campus property, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday unveiled the New Year Diary and Calendar of the Telangana Prisons Department at the Secretariat. Senior prison officials attended the event, and New Year greetings were exchanged.

Police booked 2,731 persons for drunken driving during special New Year’s eve checks across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. The drive was supervised by top officials to prevent accidents, with traffic police conducting checks at multiple locations

Telangana recorded liquor sales of nearly Rs 1,350 crore during the New Year festive period, with a sharp surge seen in the last three days of December. Officials attributed the rise to higher demand and the new Excise policy.

Bandi Shatakam, a humorous book by Dr Shankar Narayana, uses 116 poetic verses to highlight road safety issues. Released in Hyderabad by the Sarvejana Foundation, the book blends wit with a strong social message to influence public behaviour.