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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao termed the suicide of three farmers in a single day as alarming, blaming the Congress government for agrarian distress. He demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for each family and flagged policy failures.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has decided to revamp UG and PG syllabi and form subject-wise committees led by Vice Chancellors. The council also plans to expand apprenticeship-embedded courses and seek industry inputs to make education more skill-oriented.

The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was inaugurated at the NDS Stadium in Ladakh. The ice sports leg will conclude on January 26, followed by snow events in Gulmarg. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya praised Ladakh’s successful hosting

Telangana doctors oppose Government Order 229, which adds bureaucrats to the State Medical Council. Medical associations fear it undermines self-regulation, hampers anti-quackery inspections, and could compromise healthcare quality and patient safety, intensifying protests across the State

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education allows a five-minute grace period for late arrivals in the Intermediate Public Examinations from February 25 to March 18. Practical exams start February 2, with QR-coded hall tickets guiding students to centres

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of vendetta politics, alleging false cases against T Harish Rao and other party members to cover up scams. BRS vowed to resist intimidation, fight for Telangana’s interests, and expose governmental irregularities

Panic gripped fishermen after three crocodiles were spotted in Yenkepally lake in Sangareddy district. Fearing attacks, they stopped fishing and urged the government to remove the reptiles to prevent danger to people and cattle visiting the lake.

The five-day Nagoba Jatara, Telangana’s second largest tribal congregation, began at Keslapur in Adilabad with traditional rituals led by the Mesram clan. Collector Rajarshi Shah and SP Akhil Mahajan were felicitated as thousands gathered to celebrate culture, devotion and community

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav vowed to continue the agitation for a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation despite police arrests and restrictions. He criticized the Congress government, citing heritage concerns, and announced a larger rally in early February to press the demand

The USFDA issued a warning to Telangana’s Palamur Biosciences for serious Good Laboratory Practice violations, citing inhumane animal treatment and unreliable data. PETA India has urged government intervention, demanding rescue of 1,200 animals and reform of India’s experimentation regulator

Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience wintry conditions and dense morning fog in mid-January, with minimum temperatures ranging between 7°C and 14°C. The IMD forecasts misty mornings for the coming week, as the Deccan plateau experiences a delayed winter retreat

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