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The Infection Control Academy of India has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to adopt a progressive GST on antibiotics. Access drugs would remain cheap, while Watch and Reserve antibiotics face higher taxes to prevent misuse and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and road closures from January 15 for about 60 days due to elevated corridor construction between Malakpet and Saidabad. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

A 55-year-old man died after a motorcycle accident at Hayathnagar on Wednesday afternoon. He was riding pillion with his son when another bike collided with them. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 813 kg of ganja from a modified lorry on the city outskirts and arrested three persons. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Maharashtra. Further investigation into the drug trafficking network is underway.

The International Kite and Sweet Festival at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, dazzled visitors with giant kites flown by international and national experts. A sweet festival, handicraft stalls, hot air balloons and drone shows are adding to the celebrations.

The Telangana Progressive Teachers’ Federation has urged the Congress government to immediately announce and implement the Pay Revision Committee. The federation also demanded the release of pending dearness allowances, salaries, and other dues, citing growing anxiety among teachers and employees.

A major fire broke out at an automobile showroom near Alwal on Wednesday afternoon, causing panic in the area. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Amazon India’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026 will begin on January 16, offering deals across smartphones, fashion, appliances and more. Customers can shop festive collections, curated deals and new launches, with Prime members enjoying additional savings.

The Seventh International Kite and Sweet Festival began at Parade Grounds, Hyderabad, on Tuesday as part of Sankranti celebrations. Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Transport Minister Ponnam Over 60 sweet stalls and 100 handloom and handicraft stalls were set up.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad witnessed heavy passenger and vehicular traffic as residents traveled for Sankranti. Special trains and buses were deployed, but poor connectivity to Charlapalli and delays caused financial and travel stress. The city appears quieter as festival travel continues.

Raunaq Yar Khan, the 9th Nizam of Hyderabad, organised traditional Sankranti celebrations promoting Hindu–Muslim unity. Festivities included rangoli, Bhogi campfire, folk dances, devotional songs, kite flying, and a grand feast, highlighting gratitude, brotherhood, and cultural harmony.

GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics has launched India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport. The temperature-controlled vehicle ensures safe movement of sensitive cargo between terminals and aircraft, improving cold-chain reliability for pharmaceuticals and perishables.

Hyderabad police, in coordination with the FRRO, deported Nigerian national Obasi James Victor, 38, after his arrest in Tolichowki for drug trafficking. His tourist visa had expired, and he had been residing illegally with his family in New Delhi since 2011.

BITS Pilani’s first placement cycle saw over 920 students secure jobs, with top salaries exceeding Rs 1 crore. Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses attracted global and domestic recruiters, while internships and the semiconductor sector strengthened students’ career prospects.

Unemployed youth in Telangana have criticised the Congress government’s district reorganisation plan, calling it a delay tactic for recruitment. They demand immediate release of job notifications, warning that the reorganisation may affect zonal reservations and delay filling two lakh vacancies.

Sufi ghazal singer Anita Singhvi from Delhi will perform at Hyderabad’s Chowmahalla Palace on January 17. Organized by Telangana Government’s Sangeet Natak Akademi, the concert will feature her globally acclaimed Sufi music, with top dignitaries expected to attend.

Telangana government forms an eight-member SIT to investigate two sensitive cases: morphed images of CM A. Revanth Reddy and defamatory content against a woman IAS officer. The SIT, led by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, will probe CCS Hyderabad and Maddur police station cases.

Kothur Police have solved the murder of Madhav Biradar (Akash), who was stabbed to death on January 11. Two suspects were arrested; investigations revealed motives linked to a money dispute and personal grudge, and the accused confessed to the crime.

NFHS-5 data show that alcohol consumption in Telangana is much higher than the national average, especially among men. The survey highlights greater usage in rural areas, links with lower education levels, and increased risks of domestic violence.

Mahankali Police are investigating a case in which a woman allegedly cheated over 100 devotees by promising Tirumala darshan and Srivari Seva using fake tickets during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi rush. Police are probing the source of the forged tickets.