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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.

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

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.

In a special enforcement drive, Secunderabad Zone Police arrested 12 persons and seized 162 bobbins of banned Chinese manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh. Raids were conducted in Chikkadpally, Gandhinagar and Osmania University areas.

Researchers must move beyond conventional methods and ensure their work benefits people below the poverty line, said Prof R S Nirjar at a conference at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, where academicians discussed socially relevant and inclusive research practices.

A gang of burglars allegedly armed with knives carried out a series of midnight burglaries during Sankranti on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Several houses in Chengicherla, Kanakadurga Colony and Anushakti Nagar were targeted, prompting a police investigation.

Alankaram new showroom in Hyderabad is located in Banjara Hills at Road No. 3, near the Journalist Colony junction. This showroom has been made with the intention that when customers enter the showroom, the setting feels welcoming, familiar, and grounded with refined design sensibility.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced the closure of all flyovers across the city on the night of January 16 in view of Shab-e-Meraj celebrations. Restrictions will begin after 10 pm, though key routes including PV Narasimha Rao Expressway will remain open.

KPHB police arrested five members of an interstate gang involved in temple thefts and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth Rs. 26 lakh. The arrests are linked to a recent theft at the Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in KPHB colony.

The parents of a Hyderabad woman student stranded in Tehran have sought help from the Indian government for her safe return. Her father has approached the Ministry of External Affairs and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, expressing concern over her safety.

The Railway Protection Force of Secunderabad Division has intensified security measures during the festive season, deploying additional personnel at major stations and on crowded trains. Surveillance, crowd management and women safety measures have been strengthened to ensure safe travel

Senior BRS leaders condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Telangana, accusing the Revanth Reddy government of abusing power and attacking press freedom. They compared the action to the Emergency era and demanded the immediate release of the journalists.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the midnight arrests of three journalists in Telangana, likening the situation to the Emergency era. He questioned Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress government of suppressing media freedom and misusing police power.

TiE Hyderabad hosted an exclusive session featuring TiE co-founder Kanwal Rekhi, marking the launch of his book The Groundbreaker. Rekhi also spoke about entrepreneurship, leadership and the newly inaugurated rural startup centre in Nizamabad.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has launched AI-based audio-visual lessons for its distance learners, becoming the first Indian university to develop such content in Urdu. A national workshop was held to train learner support centre coordinators.

The son of a noted Telugu film director was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 63 lakh by a Hyderabad-based couple who promised high retu

Osmania University has suspended senior faculty member and OUTA outgoing president Prof B Manohar, accusing him of running a parallel administration and ethical violations linked to CAS promotions. The teachers’ association has termed the move arbitrary and unilateral.

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 returns to Ladakh from January 29–February 14, featuring 75 round-robin matches across men’s and women’s categories. The League promotes local talent, women’s participation, community development, and professional officiating in Himalayan ice hockey

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has directed all National Sports Federations to form dedicated Committees on International Relations and Make in India. These committees will enhance India’s global sports engagement and promote domestic sports manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat

India’s para badminton team kicks off its 2026 season at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International in Cairo. Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam will compete in men’s singles and doubles, using the tournament to build form and momentum for the year