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School Education Department has extended Sankranti holidays for all schools in Telangana up to January 16, following the Kanuma festival declaration as an optional holiday. Schools under all managements will now reopen on January 17

The State government has prepared plans to develop a six-kilometre Kondagattu Giri Pradakshina road with lighting, parking and basic facilities. The project includes a ghat road stretch and requires forest land, for which clearances are being processed.

An IIT Hyderabad final-year Computer Science student has received the institute’s highest-ever placement offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Netherlands-based firm Optiver, marking a major milestone in IITH’s 17-year placement history.

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a strict clarification banning the use of power banks to charge mobile phones or any electronic devices during flights. The decision follows multiple global incidents involving lithium battery fires on board aircraft.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned and dead on a roadside in Babulreddy Nagar, Mailardevpally. Police are examining CCTV footage and hospital birth records to identify the parents. A case has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing.

An FIR has been registered at Ramgopalpet PS after fake 2BHK certificates were submitted for flats in Gandimaisamma Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri. Investigation revealed forged RDO stamps, prompting legal action against those responsible for creating bogus certificates.

Miyapur police arrested two members of a four-person motorcycle theft gang and recovered 21 stolen bikes worth Rs 80 lakh. The gang targeted residential and commercial areas across Hyderabad, while two other members remain at large.

Ramannakunta Lake in Secunderabad is facing neglect, algae infestation, and encroachments, causing flooding and unhygienic conditions. HMDA plans rejuvenation with walking tracks, landscaping, and play areas, but work is stalled, awaiting approval from military authorities.

Indian Railways’ RailOne app now offers a 3% discount on unreserved ticket bookings made through digital payments, excluding R-Wallet. Passengers can book tickets from home, avoid queues, and enjoy cashless payments through UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and others.

Dense fog continues to blanket Hyderabad and several districts of Telangana as the IMD forecasts a further drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days, with commuters advised to exercise caution on roads and monitor flight schedules.

The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGDA) met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and submitted a memorandum urging his intervention. Key demands include converting TVVP into a directorate, special allowances, time-bound promotions, earned leave encashment, and professor transfers.

The Osmania University Teachers’ Association has accused Vice Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram of harassment, misuse of authority, and blocking faculty elections. OUTA demands an independent enquiry, immediate disciplinary action, and protection for faculty from further retaliatory measures.

Doctors at Continental Hospital successfully treated an 87-year-old man with a life-threatening heart condition using a retrievable leadless pacemaker. The innovative device, which needs no surgery or wires, helped stabilise his heartbeat despite serious health risks.

The Sanskriti Foundation will host the 11th Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival from January 19 to 25. The week-long Carnatic music festival will feature evening concerts and the Pancharatna Seva, celebrating Saint Tyagaraja’s musical legacy.

The GHMC has begun development and beautification works at Errakunta on NH 765 after a newspaper report highlighted poor road conditions. Workers were seen clearing weeds and sand from the divider to prepare the area for planting flowers and grass.

While GTA VI dominates attention, 2026 has much more to offer gamers. From epic RPGs to stylish action adventures and racing spectacles, this column highlights five major games worth watching — and possibly playing — before Rockstar’s blockbuster arrives.

The Indian Army will hold a recruitment rally at AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from February 2 to May 10. The rally is open for Agniveer posts, outstanding sportsmen, and musicians under the Unit Headquarters Quota.

Keesara police arrested five people for a daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Nagaram. The suspects posed as customers before attacking the owner and fleeing with gold ornaments. Police recovered vehicles and a dummy pistol.

A 23-year-old house surgeon from Jogulamba-Gadwal district died by suicide in Siddipet after being allegedly cheated by a fellow doctor who refused to marry her citing caste. Police have arrested the accused and booked him under SC/ST Act

Cyberabad police caught 316 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, and heavy vehicles. 21 individuals had high BAC levels. All offenders are required to appear in court.