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Chinmaya Mission will celebrate its Amrit Mahotsav in Hyderabad on January 24 and 25, marking 75 years of spiritual, educational and social service. The event will honour founder Swami Chinmayananda and the Mission’s global contributions.

Medchal police arrested three drug peddlers and seven consumers during a late-night raid and seized ganja and hashish oil. The accused allegedly sourced the drugs from Andhra Pradesh. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.

Residential property registrations in Hyderabad fell by 2 per cent in 2025, but the total value rose 11 per cent to Rs 52,351 crore, driven by strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.

A Kondapur businessman was allegedly cheated of around Rs 1.03 crore by a cyber fraudster posing as a US-based stockbroker. The suspect used a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app to lure the victim with promises of high returns.

Cyberabad Police have started registering FIRs at victims’ homes in select cases to reduce inconvenience. The initiative was implemented in a Dundigal burglary case, with police recording the complaint on-site and handing over the FIR immediately.

The ACB conducted raids at multiple locations linked to suspended Hanumakonda Deputy Collector Venkat Reddy, allegedly uncovering disproportionate assets worth Rs 8.30 crore. Cash and property documents were seized as part of an ongoing investigation.

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a complex heart surgery on a 25-year-old woman with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Despite multiple health complications, the high-risk procedure corrected a heart defect and leaking valve, saving her life.

A 27-year-old cattle feed trader from Choutuppal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy financial losses through online betting. Police said repeated debts and mounting pressure may have driven him to take the extreme step. A case has been registered.

The six-day All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has begun across the erstwhile Adilabad district to assess tiger and prey populations. Hundreds of forest staffers and volunteers have been deployed across multiple districts, divisions and ranges to carry out the large-scale exercise.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of intimidation, scams, and spreading false cases in Telangana. He criticised CM A Revanth Reddy and highlighted Harish Rao’s notice, Singareni tender manipulation, and the lack of BJP action

Four persons were killed and a newly elected sarpanch seriously injured after their car collided with a container lorry in Bhainsa late Sunday night while returning from Hyderabad, with police suspecting overspeeding as the cause

BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the SIT notice issued to Harish Rao as political harassment by the Congress government. He alleged the move was a diversion after Harish Rao exposed irregularities in Singareni coal allocations and said the party will not be silenced

Hours after accusing the Congress government of irregularities in Singareni Collieries tenders, BRS leader Harish Rao was served a notice by SIT to appear for questioning in phone-tapping case. The timing of the summons has sparked controversy

Hyderabad Police’s C-Mitra initiative has assisted 1,000 cybercrime victims and registered 100 FIRs in ten days. AI-drafted complaints, WhatsApp/email communication, and a 24-member team ensure swift registration, eliminating long waits at police stations.

Telangana ACB registered 78 cases from October to December 2025, the highest in 15 years. A reward mela recognised high-performing officers, while DG Charu Sinha emphasised the importance of professional, fair, and thorough investigations supported by continuous capacity building.

TGPCB set up its stall at Numaish 2026 to educate the public on pollution prevention. Exhibits cover waste management, industrial emissions, water and noise pollution, and single-use plastics. Officials guided visitors, promoting sustainable practices and environmental protection.

The Secunderabad division of South Central Railway is running a month-long Fire Safety and Anti-Smoking Drive until February 8, 2026. Over 160 inspections have been carried out, focusing on fire prevention, electrical safety, clear passages, and passenger awareness.

Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam skywalk, over 90% complete, is set to open by March 2026. The 390-metre steel and glass pedestrian bridge will ease traffic, feature 13 elevators, LED lights, coffee shops, and accommodate 30,000 daily pedestrians.

Amrabad Tiger Reserve has recorded nearly 50 tiger sightings since October 2025. Visitors can explore safaris at Farahabad, Gundam, and Akkamahadevi Caves. New Kollam Safari will open soon. Operations halt Jan 20–25 for the All India Tiger Estimation 2026.

The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association has opposed a proposed uniform fee structure for medical seats in Telangana, saying it threatens the Convener Quota system and could make medical education unaffordable for meritorious students from poor and middle-class families.