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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

Seven of the nine urban local bodies in erstwhile Khammam, including Khammam Municipal Corporation, will be led by women following the finalisation of reservations for mayor and chairperson posts. Several posts have been reserved for women, SCs, STs and BCs

Despite renovation works and darshan being shifted, the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada is witnessing heavy crowds, with over 75,000 devotees visiting in a day, driven by holidays and the approaching Sammakka-Sarakka jatara.

Senior BRS leaders condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Telangana, accusing the Revanth Reddy government of abusing power and attacking press freedom. They compared the action to the Emergency era and demanded the immediate release of the journalists.

The Union government has approved the release of Rs 2,500 crore in 15th Finance Commission funds for Telangana’s gram panchayats after a two-year gap. However, uncertainty persists over whether the money will fund new works or clear long-pending dues.

The body of Sangem Raju, who went missing on January 3, was found inside his car submerged in an agricultural well near Vegurupalli in Manakondur mandal. Police retrieved the vehicle after draining water and launched an investigation

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar alleged that the municipal voter list was altered overnight and demanded criminal action against those responsible. He accused Congress and BJP of illegal practices and said officials admitted errors and assured corrections.

Osmania University has suspended senior faculty member and OUTA outgoing president Prof B Manohar, accusing him of running a parallel administration and ethical violations linked to CAS promotions. The teachers’ association has termed the move arbitrary and unilateral.

Telangana’s district reorganisation plan has triggered fresh demands across Karimnagar. People in Manthani want a separate district named after Sripada Rao, while residents of Rajanna Sircilla fear abolition. The government says reorganisation will follow a scientific method

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday defended the Polavaram–Nallamalla Sagar link project amid a water-sharing dispute with Telangana, asserting that both Telugu states can efficiently utilise Godavari waters without harming each other.

Unemployed youth staged protests in Hyderabad on Sunday against the Telangana Congress government over delay in issuing the job calendar and recruitment notifications. Police dispersed protesters at Ashok Nagar and detained several. Heavy deployment continued at City Central Library fearing unrest

Opposition-ruled States including Telangana and Punjab have urged the Centre to provide additional resources in the 2026-27 Budget, warning that the 60:40 cost-sharing under VB-G RAM G scheme will burden State finances and weaken the employment guarantee framework

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said there was no need for controversy between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over river waters. Addressing a village meeting, he called for cooperation, criticised attempts to politicise irrigation projects and highlighted reforms in land records.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged unemployed youth to look beyond government jobs and focus on private sector opportunities. He said large-scale investments were essential to generate employment for Telangana’s 30 lakh job seekers.

Mid-day meal workers in the erstwhile Khammam district are facing severe financial distress due to delayed salaries and unpaid bills. Union leaders alleged removal of long-serving workers and demanded immediate clearance of dues, LPG supply and a hike in honorarium.

IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority

Cold wave conditions continue across Telangana, with temperatures dipping as low as 5.6°C in Kohir. Fog and chilly weather are expected to persist until January 11, before temperatures rise slightly

Several parts of Hyderabad will face a 36-hour drinking water supply disruption from January 10 to 11 due to maintenance works on pumping mains and reservoirs, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced on Thursday.

The Sangareddy district library has been made visually challenged friendly with a sound library, audio books and Braille facilities. The initiative, inaugurated by Chintha Prabhakar and P Pravinya, aims to improve access to learning for blind persons

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for pushing farmers in Telangana into a worsening crisis by halting key welfare schemes and neglecting irrigation infrastructure. He urged party cadres to unite and work towards reinstating party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao as the Chief Minister to save Telangana from the Congress anarchy. […]