Telangana

A 43-year-old man, Krishnaiah Goud, was killed by two unidentified assailants in Kanchapadu village, Undavalli mandal. The attackers allegedly threw chilli powder into his eyes and stabbed him. Police have registered a case, probing rivalry and financial disputes.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau raided the District Civil Supplies Office in Kamareddy and conducted surprise checks at the Assistant Labour Office in Kodad. The ACB found inspection lapses, pending applications and suspicious transactions, and said it will recommend action against the officials.

Dinesh of Afzalgunj was honoured on Republic Day for his courageous role in rescuing victims during a major fire at a Nampally furniture showroom. Ignoring personal risk, he stepped in to help as flames engulfed the building.

HYDRAA’s Disaster Response Force rescued nine workers and engineers stranded in the Mir Alam Tank after their boat’s engine failed late on Sunday night. The rescue was carried out amid darkness and dense water hyacinths, officials said.

Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cyber fraud cases and arrested seven suspects, uncovering a pan-India network. The cases involved investment, matrimony and job scams, with ₹27.36 lakh refunded to victims following court orders.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said Telangana has set a target of becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047, highlighting the Telangana Rising – Vision 2047 roadmap, Musi river rejuvenation, industrial reforms and GHMC expansion at Republic Day celebrations.

CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Republic Day greetings, highlighting the Constitution’s role in Telangana’s formation through Article 3 and Ambedkar’s ideals. KT Rama Rao urged citizens to uphold constitutional values, equality and democratic principles

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has reaffirmed the city police’s commitment to women’s safety, warning that cyberstalking and digital blackmail will be dealt with uncompromisingly. The police assured confidentiality, swift response, and victim-centric handling of cases while maintaining a strong preventive presence across public spaces.

A drunk driving check at Yacharam in Ranga Reddy district turned violent when a speeding car hit sub-inspector Madhu and dragged him for nearly 500 metres before locals intervened.

The excise constable Soumya remains in critical condition after being run over by a car involved in ganja smuggling during a vehicle check in Nizamabad. The driver reversed the vehicle, causing Soumya to fall under it before crashing into an electric pole.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He praised the awardees for their contributions to society across diverse fields including public service and the arts.

Former Minister and BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao released senior journalist Vardelli Venkateshwarlu’s book “Kondamallu” at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram, Gachibowli. He praised the work for portraying the life and traditions of the Chenchus.

Three youngsters from Pulikunta village sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle collision at Thandur mandal headquarters in Mancherial district. The accident occurred when two motorcycles collided at a curve near the IB bank area.

Telangana has witnessed three major fire accidents in the past eight months, claiming nearly 68 lives. Authorities have cited electrical short circuits and explosions as primary causes behind these tragedies.

Inspector General Aroma Singh Thakur of South Central Railway has been selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. The honour was announced on Republic Day 2026, alongside the Medal for Meritorious Service.

Ranchi Royals defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in qualifier 2 of the Hockey India League 2026 at Bhubaneswar. Tom Boon’s hat-trick sealed the win, setting up a final clash against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers. Amandeep Lakra and Jacob Anderson scored for Toofans

Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that the mandatory site visit certificate rule for private companies participating in SCCL tenders would be relaxed. He said the tender cancellations were under review by a team from New Delhi.

Vamshi Kumar will captain Osmania University in the South Zone inter-university cricket tournament starting January 27 in Mysuru. The squad includes Paras Raj, Kunal Daswani, Anivith Reddy and others, with N Surya Teja as coach

Three complaints alleging irregularities in SCCL, backed by documentary evidence, have remained pending with the Central Vigilance Commission for over a year without enquiry. A whistle-blower has demanded an independent probe to establish accountability.

D Soorya Shoumik and C Anshika Reddy won the boys and girls under-8 titles in the 24th All India TCA chess championship held in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, showcasing emerging talent in Indian chess

Serious allegations have surfaced over irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited’s (SCCL) tender for procurement of Site Mixed Emulsion (SME) explosives. A whistle-blower claims that a Board director was sidelined and tender conditions were manipulated, leading to an estimated Rs 300–350 crore additional burden on the PSU.

Mumbai defeated Hyderabad by nine wickets in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Hyderabad. Chama Milind’s fighting 85 helped avert an innings defeat, but Musheer Khan’s five wickets and Sarfaraz Khan’s overall show sealed Mumbai’s dominance

TGPEJAC staged a protest in Hyderabad against DISCOMs for issuing transfer policy guidelines without consulting unions. The unions argued that transfers should be scheduled after the academic year and summer action plan to avoid disruption.