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A male tiger, around 10 years old, attacked calves in Ibrahimpur village, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Forest Department teams are monitoring camera traps, analyzing tiger scat, and urging villagers to report any sightings as the tiger moves from Peddapalli and Siddipet.

Cyberabad Police rescued 337 children and apprehended 55 offenders during a week-long women and child safety drive. The She Teams conducted decoy operations, acted on complaints, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit registered 119 cases under juvenile and child labour laws.

A fire at a furniture shop in Nampally caused heavy traffic disruptions on Saturday. Hyderabad Traffic Police and District Collector Harichandana Dasari advised commuters to use alternate routes and visitors to postpone their trip to the Numaish exhibition.

Loyola Academy Degree & PG College celebrated its 10th Graduation Day in Secunderabad, awarding degrees to nearly 1,500 students in its largest convocation so far. Chief guests highlighted ethics, leadership and lifelong learning.

Club Artizen is showcasing an augmented reality installation inspired by Cheriyal scroll paintings at the Hyderabad Litfest. The immersive project blends traditional folk art with modern technology while highlighting ethical practices and artisan recognition.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged political vendetta after receiving midnight notices from the SIT, claiming it was issued on Chief Minister’s instructions. He said notices were being used to intimidate Opposition leaders questioning the Congress government

Warangal police have issued externment orders against rowdy sheeter Vanchangiri Suresh alias Kothi Suresh, barring him from the commissionerate limits for six months. The move aims to curb criminal activities and maintain public order.

Police in Adilabad booked 14 persons for allegedly encroaching upon government land at Vaddera Colony in the town. A case was registered following a complaint that the accused also abused officials during the incident, police said.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar sparked controversy by holding a Congress strategy meeting for upcoming municipal elections at the Secretariat. Party leaders defended the move, saying only elected representatives attended and no party workers were involved

BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the phone-tapping case a politically motivated diversion by the Congress government. He accused the SIT of acting at the Chief Minister’s behest, said he would comply with the summons, and alleged misuse of police machinery

The Eagle Force and Hayathnagar police arrested two drug consumers, Bhansilal alias Rahul Saini and Yogesh Rankavath, and seized 2.6 grams of methamphetamine worth Rs 13,000. Police are tracking absconding interstate drug peddlers linked to the case.

Chowrangee will present ‘Gayaki, Gat, Ghazal’ on January 31 at Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad. The special musical evening brings together renowned artistes to blend classical, ghazal and global music traditions, offering audiences a unique and immersive cultural experience.

GRP and RPF busted an interstate marijuana smuggling racket at Begumpet railway station, seizing nine packets worth Rs 8.2 lakh. Mamatha Digal was arrested, while prime suspect Ashok remains absconding. Police are investigating the interstate drug network.

Two people, Md Tajuddin and Nitish Reddy, were killed when a car hit their two-wheeler at Aleru, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Police registered a case, seized the vehicle, and took the driver into custody. Post-mortem examinations are underway.

About 100 stray dogs in Yacharam Gram Panchayath were allegedly poisoned and dumped in a trench. Stay Animal Foundation filed a complaint against local officials, prompting a police investigation. Post-mortem examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Thursday.

High profit margins in cannabis are attracting small-time criminals in Hyderabad’s Mangaru Basthi and Fatehnagar. Smuggling ganja from Maharashtra and Karnataka, families target daily wage workers and auto drivers. Crackdowns by the Prohibition and Excise Department aim to curb the trade.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to rescue 16 Indians, including three from Hyderabad, who were deceived with false job offers in Thailand and forced into slave-like conditions on the Myanmar-Thailand border.

Katora Houz, a 16th-century heritage tank at Golconda Fort, once filled with rose water and surrounded by gardens, now lies neglected and used as a garbage dumping site. Locals urge authorities to restore this historic architectural gem.

The ITC WOW Awards 2025–26 recognised students, schools, colleges, and corporates for supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission. Over 1.15 lakh students contributed around 1,200 metric tons of dry waste, with awards presented by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and ITC officials.

Neglect and garbage dumping have turned the historic Katora Houz near Golconda Fort into a cesspool. Hyderabad-based NGO SAHE, with support from HYDRAA and archaeology officials, has initiated efforts to restore and protect the centuries-old water body.