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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced that all city police personnel will undergo medical examinations and receive individual health profiles. The move aims to ensure timely treatment and welfare while strengthening the overall safety and efficiency of the force.

Eighty laryngectomy survivors performed the National Anthem during Republic Day celebrations at a Hyderabad cancer hospital, earning a World Book of Records certification. The performance highlighted recovery through advanced voice rehabilitation and symbolised resilience after cancer surgery.

More than 2,800 dentists and students took part in the two-day Telangana State Dental Conference in Hyderabad. The event focused on dental education, scientific exchange, and the latest clinical and digital advancements in dentistry.

A used car dealer was booked after a misleading Instagram post claimed cars would be sold for Rs 26,000 each in Nacharam. The announcement drew a large crowd, leading to chaos and damage at the premises after the offer was withdrawn.

A 22-year-old degree student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a rented house in Amberpet on Monday. Police said he was alone at home when the incident occurred and are investigating to determine the cause of death.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station is nearly 50 per cent complete under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project aims to provide modern amenities, better connectivity, and improved passenger facilities by 2026.

Jubilee Hills police arrested three members of an interstate gang for cheating a jewellery shop by swapping genuine gold with fake ornaments. The accused escaped with jewellery and cash worth Rs 10 lakh before being tracked through CCTV footage.

The fire department will prosecute Bacha Furniture’s owner for safety violations after a Nampally blaze killed five people. DG Vikram Singh Mann said rescue was hampered by blocked exits and combustible materials, though fire tenders reached the site within two minutes.

An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.

Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.

A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men at IS Sadan and seized 11 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was sourced from Nagpur. Three others, including a juvenile, are absconding.

LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated its new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur. Opened by the Governor, the expanded facility offers specialised outpatient services and aims to improve access to quality eye care for city residents.

Cyberabad and Hyderabad traffic police booked over 690 people during weekend drunk driving checks on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Several drivers recorded dangerously high alcohol levels and will be produced before the court.

An elusive tiger roaming Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district killed a calf in a village cattle shed. Forest officials have set up camera traps to track the animal, which is suspected to have migrated from Maharashtra through northern Telangana.

Telangana’s delay in fixing the Class I admission age may disadvantage government school students in future competitive exams. While private schools admit children at six, government schools still follow a five-year norm, raising eligibility concerns.

Construction of the SCB elevated corridor has gained pace at Paradise Circle, with eight pillars completed. While utility shifting and road widening are done, uncertainty remains over Begumpet Airport land clearance needed for the underpass.

Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served legal notices on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind, seeking an unconditional apology over alleged defamatory remarks and warning of civil and criminal action if they fail to comply

For Republic Day 2026, traffic restrictions will be in place around Secunderabad Parade Ground from 7 am to 12 noon. Citizens are advised to avoid key roads, follow diversion routes, and use Metro Rail. Malkajgiri Police helpline: 8712662999.