Telangana

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence over the Telangana government’s alleged attempt to reclaim MANUU land. After meeting students, he accused the Congress regime of targeting educational institutions for real estate interests and vowed to fight the move.

The BRS NRI unit in Australia has invited party working president K.T. Rama Rao to its silver jubilee celebrations in Melbourne. Rama Rao responded positively and is expected to visit Australia, strengthening the party’s engagement with the Telugu diaspora.

Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Nalgonda district following the resignation of Mother Dairy chairman G Madhusudhan Reddy and the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy, with party leaders alleging political motives behind the leadership change.

Manja threads hanging from electric lines have emerged as a serious hazard for children in Telangana, causing fatal electrocution and burn injuries. Experts warn that wet nylon and metal-coated manja can conduct electricity, urging parents to spread awareness.

A woman and her 10-year-old son died after allegedly consuming poison at Hastinapuram in Meerpet, while her mother survived a suicide attempt. Police suspect a family dispute as the trigger and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Three persons were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on collision between a tanker and a truck at Edulaguda crossroads in Miryalguda on Friday morning. The accident was reportedly caused by overspeeding. Further details are awaited.

Senior BRS MLA T. Harish Rao criticised the Revanth Reddy government over alleged exam irregularities, citing the question paper leak at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and demanding strict action to protect students’ futures.

The RTA conducted surprise inspections in Rajendranagar and booked five private buses for fare and permit violations after complaints of overcharging passengers ahead of the Sankranti travel rush, warning of continued strict enforcement.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has urged citizens to avoid driving in dense fog, especially during Sankranti travel rush, warning that poor visibility increases accident risk and advising motorists to prioritise safety over speed.

A bus carrying a film crew overturned at Pedda Amberpet flyover in Hayathnagar early Friday, injuring four persons, including the driver. Police said all injured are stable and an investigation is underway.

A Sub-Inspector of Kakatiya University Campus police station and his private driver were caught red-handed by ACB officials while allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe in Warangal for extending favours in a criminal case

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan strongly criticised the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly attempting to convert lands belonging to educational institutions into real estate assets. He demanded withdrawal of notices issued to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), calling it an attack on minority education.

A mini truck carrying sand partially sank into a nala at Uday Nagar on Road No.11 in Banjara Hills, triggering panic among locals. The driver was rescued safely and authorities later removed the vehicle

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sankranti, warning of heavy vehicular movement between January 9 and 13, with return traffic expected to peak from January 16 to 19. Citizens have been advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid peak hours, and use public transport.

Hyderabad-based Axiom Gas Engineering Limited, engaged in the distribution and retailing of Auto LPG under its flagship brand PrimeFuel, has announced plans to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this month.

Seventeen school students from Hyderabad have built a CubeSat that will be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 on January 12. The satellite, developed entirely by middle-schoolers, marks a rare milestone in Indian STEM education

Former national cycling champion Maxwell Trevor has been nominated by the Cycling Federation of India as athlete representative for the Indian Olympic Association summit in Ahmedabad on January 10. His presence highlights athlete involvement in sports governance discussions

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India forward Sadatullah Khan, who passed away in Bengaluru at 75. A skilful dribbler, he represented India in the 1968 Merdeka Cup and enjoyed a distinguished domestic and club career

Entrepreneur Kanwal Rekhi inaugurated the Kanwal Rekhi Rural Entrepreneurship and Startup centre in Nizamabad. The initiative, a startup vertical under Kakatiya Sandbox, aims to drive economic transformation and entrepreneurship in North Telangana

A2H Chess Academy will host an open prize money chess tournament at its Kukatpally campus in Hyderabad on January 10. The event has no age limit and welcomes rated, unrated and new players. First round begins at 9 am

P Sai Vikas Reddy’s 170 and Mayank Gupta’s 122 powered Evergreen in the HCA A-Division semifinals, while Owais Abdul Wahed’s unbeaten 109 guided Gemini Friends to victory. In C-Division matches, Nizam CC, Hyderabad Wanderers, Mahadev and Mahesh recorded wins

VCare, a leading aesthetic and trichology care brand, launched its Centre of Excellence in Jubilee Hills, marking a key step in its South India expansion. The facility was inaugurated by actor Nivetha Pethuraj in the presence of healthcare professionals

SBI Guwahati Circle defeated Hyderabad Circle 2-0 in the semi-final of the All India State Bank of India Inter-circle football championship in Bhubaneswar. Goals from T C Lalrindika and H Lalliaz Zama sealed the win. Hyderabad faces Gandhi Nagar next

Siva Sivani Institute of Management hosted the 27th edition of its intercollegiate fest Samanvay 2026 at its Kompally campus, featuring 13 competitive events and drawing over 4,000 students from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring States