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Several Congress leaders led by former Sangareddy councillor Ponna Rajendar Reddy joined the BRS ahead of municipal elections. Welcomed by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, the switch is seen as a setback for Congress and boost for BRS

The Telangana Para Athletics Association will host the eighth State para athletics championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on January 29. Top performers will be selected to represent Telangana at the Senior Nationals in Odisha next month

Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the Chess Musketeers Open Prize Money Tournament with a perfect score of six points from six rounds. He also received Rs 15,000 as prize money. Srujan Keethan and MY Aditya finished second and third respectively

The HCA Under-14 probables two-day matches in Hyderabad saw standout centuries from Medhansh Agarwal, Rakesh Sekhar, Sreekruthan Alladi, Sistu Somit and CV Chetan Aditya. Sriramula Gounish impressed with a five-wicket haul as teams posted strong scores across fixtures

The alleged removal and killing of community dogs at Symbiosis Hyderabad exposes a wider pattern of animal cruelty across Telangana, raising serious questions about accountability, ethics, and governance.

Panic gripped fishermen after three crocodiles were spotted in Yenkepally lake in Sangareddy district. Fearing attacks, they stopped fishing and urged the government to remove the reptiles to prevent danger to people and cattle visiting the lake.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of deliberately delaying the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster. He alleged political vendetta, questioned the Centre’s commitment to cooperative federalism, and urged inclusion of the project in the Union Budget.

The Telugu film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara,' starring Dulquer Salmaan, introduced Satvika Veeravalli as the protagonist, portraying a rural girl aspiring to become an astronaut. Produced by Light Box Media, the film features music by GV Prakash Kumar and releases this summer

Hyderabad Police carried out a major reshuffle late Sunday, transferring and posting 54 inspectors across law and order, traffic, security and specialised units. Approved by the Police Establishment Board, the changes aim to improve efficiency and balance manpower across the city.

The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw nationwide participation, led by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Kishan Reddy. Over 22 lakh citizens joined across 2 lakh locations, promoting fitness, sustainability and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat

Akanksha Semwal and V Pratiksha struck centuries to power Team C to a 28-run win over Team A in the HCA Senior Women’s Probables one-day matches. Despite tons from Sandya Gora and Vanka Pooja, Team A fell short chasing 315

Shaik Shanawaz’s unbeaten 102 and V Mahesh Krishna’s five-wicket haul powered Press Club to a 47-run win over New Club in the Secunderabad Club Inter-club T20 tournament. Despite N Surya Teja’s fighting 78, New Club fell short chasing 192

Layers Clinics marked a major milestone with the launch of Layers Privé, its 20th centre, in Jubilee Hills. Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj inaugurated the clinic as the brand continues its expansion across multiple states with advanced aesthetic care

Hyderabad’s Bhu Bharathi portal faces a revenue diversion scam as 15 Meeseva operators siphoned off registration fees and stamp duty. Experts cite technical loopholes, weak access controls, and rushed implementation, leaving farmers and buyers trapped in systemic inefficiencies

Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience wintry conditions and dense morning fog in mid-January, with minimum temperatures ranging between 7°C and 14°C. The IMD forecasts misty mornings for the coming week, as the Deccan plateau experiences a delayed winter retreat

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy joined Hyderabad’s ‘Sundays On Cycle’ event, promoting the Fit India movement and highlighting healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention, and citizen well-being, while participating in a six-kilometre mass cycling rally with athletes, SAI officials, and fitness enthusiasts

The Telangana Cricket Association has sought BCCI intervention against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s plan to organise the Telangana T20 Premier League. TCA alleged violations of the BCCI Constitution and demanded the scrapping of HCA’s Governing Council, citing pending court cases

The State government on Saturday ordered a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring and posting 20 IPS officers across Telangana. Several key commissionerate and traffic wing changes were made, including new appointments in Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri commissionerates

Amid complaints over pollution, authorities have stepped up cleaning of Hussain Sagar lake using floating trash skimmers and an amphibious excavator. Officials said waste thrown by visitors and weeds entering from Kukatpally nala are being removed as part of a continuous cleaning drive

A massive fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. The warehouse stored thermocol and other combustible materials used for film shootings. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported