Telangana

The International Kite and Sweet Festival at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, dazzled visitors with giant kites flown by international and national experts. A sweet festival, handicraft stalls, hot air balloons and drone shows are adding to the celebrations.

The Telangana Progressive Teachers’ Federation has urged the Congress government to immediately announce and implement the Pay Revision Committee. The federation also demanded the release of pending dearness allowances, salaries, and other dues, citing growing anxiety among teachers and employees.

A major fire broke out at an automobile showroom near Alwal on Wednesday afternoon, causing panic in the area. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Amazon India’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026 will begin on January 16, offering deals across smartphones, fashion, appliances and more. Customers can shop festive collections, curated deals and new launches, with Prime members enjoying additional savings.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the midnight arrests of three journalists in Telangana, likening the situation to the Emergency era. He questioned Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress government of suppressing media freedom and misusing police power.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has launched AI-based audio-visual lessons for its distance learners, becoming the first Indian university to develop such content in Urdu. A national workshop was held to train learner support centre coordinators.

The National AIDS Control Organisation is rolling out an AI-based early warning system nationwide to predict HIV infections before diagnosis. The initiative under NACP Phase-V aims to enable early testing, prevention and reduced transmission among high-risk groups.

Ahead of local body elections, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has sought exemption from election duties for government junior college staff, citing their engagement in practical and theory examinations scheduled between January and March.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration seized counterfeit ‘Levipil 500’ tablets falsely claiming to be manufactured by Sun Pharma during raids in Hyderabad. Officials warned that spurious medicines pose serious public health risks and urged citizens to report violations.

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.

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao condemned the midnight arrest of three journalists, accusing the Congress government of vindictive and undemocratic actions. He demanded their immediate release and questioned the use of late-night raids against media personnel.

The Sanathnagar police arrested a woman for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly resident at an apartment complex. Police said financial stress and mounting debts led the BTech graduate to commit the crime. CCTV footage helped nab her.

Telugu actress Karate Kalyani has lodged a complaint with the Punjagutta police against YouTuber Anvesh, alleging that his remarks on the Indian passport were offensive and hurt national sentiment. Police said the complaint is under examination.

The son of a noted Telugu film director was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 63 lakh by a Hyderabad-based couple who promised high retu

The Goa government has introduced a bill to raise the minimum age for Class 1 admission to six years, aligning state education law with NEP 2020, while offering a one-time relaxation for the 2025–26 academic year.

Despite its misleading name, it is not necessarily imported from China. In India, the term broadly refers to any synthetic or glass-coated manja, including locally manufactured varieties

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy and MP Eatala Rajender laid the foundation stone for an additional vent at RuB No. 739 near Janapriya Apartments, a Rs 6.6-crore project aimed at easing a major railway bottleneck

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposal to auto-debit traffic challans directly from vehicle owners’ bank accounts, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.

AICC Secretary and former MLA SA Sampath Kumar refuted allegations of harassment and extortion after Shree Bhramara Infrastructures Private Limited lodged a complaint against his associates in Jogulamba Gadwal district.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of misusing Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to target select media outlets while shielding ruling party-linked scandals.

Farmers in Siddipet protested against the delay in the release of Rythu Bharosa for the Yasangi season during a visit by Minister Vivek Venkatswamy and MP M Raghunanda Rao. The minister assured that the incentive would be released soon.

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.

A disturbing trend of mass killings of stray dogs has emerged in Telangana, with activists reporting over 500 dogs poisoned in Warangal and Kamareddy districts. FIRs have been registered against several sarpanches and their associates for allegedly administering lethal injections.