Telangana

Karan Singh defeated Udit Kamboj in a three-set battle at the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament. Rifqi Fitriadi overcame Amit Vales, while Ishaque Eqbal and Sidharth Rawat also advanced. Indian doubles pairs impressed in the pre-quarterfinals

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of hypocrisy for meeting Greenko representatives at Davos while branding the company’s Formula-E involvement in Hyderabad as a scam. He raised concerns about possible backroom deals and questioned the government’s credibility.

A five-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing outside his home in Suraram. Residents rescued the child and shifted him to hospital. Locals have raised concerns over rising stray dog attacks in the area.

Congress Ministers and MLAs in Telangana are facing widespread public protests ahead of municipal elections, with citizens openly confronting them over unfulfilled promises and welfare schemes. In several districts, women refused to accept sarees or raised questions about delayed assistance and irregularities in schemes.

Parents of Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, have complained to the Chief Minister over steep fee hikes of up to 141 per cent in four years and the absence of a PTA. They have sought an audit, regulatory oversight and rejection of unethical fee increases.

Authorities launched a cleanup drive at Durgam Cheruvu, deploying heavy machinery to remove weeds and hyacinth after pollution concerns were highlighted. Sewer line works have also begun to stop sewage inflow, and water quality tests will follow upon completion.

A headmistress of a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy was suspended for compromising student safety by transporting students in a DCM vehicle to a science fair, violating departmental instructions and safety norms

The Congress government in Telangana is facing criticism after senior ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and D Sridhar Babu met executives of Greenko at the World Economic Forum in Davos, even as the company is under investigation in the Formula-E race controversy.

Several major junctions in Hyderabad, including KBR Park and Jubilee Hills Check Post, lack zebra crossings, making road crossing unsafe during peak hours. Commuters have urged GHMC to prioritise road safety by repainting and maintaining pedestrian markings, especially after heavy rains fade them.

KPHB police arrested two unqualified technicians at MedQuest Diagnostic Centre after a woman died during a CT scan last year. The DMHO found their certificates to be fake. Authorities suspect negligence, as the patient developed complications following a dye contrast injection.

Saidabad police arrested Sai Charan, the driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist Sunil Kumar on Champapet Road. The car dragged the motorcycle for about 50 metres. Charan was arrested four days after the incident while he was absconding.

South Central Railway operated 209 special trains between January 7 and 18 to manage the Sankranti travel rush. SCR carried about one crore passengers, nearly 10 lakh more than last year, and strengthened crowd control, ticketing and security arrangements across major stations.

Over 200 contract and outsourcing healthcare workers staged a protest at ESIC Hospital, Nacharam, demanding release of salaries pending for five months. Workers blamed delays in fund release and lapses by outsourcing agencies for the crisis.

The Hyderabad Literary Festival 2026 will be held from January 24 to 26 at Hitec City, featuring literature, climate conversations and music. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event, with Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi as guest of honour.

A mega job fair will be held on January 24 at Gulzar Function Hall, Hyderabad, offering employment opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend free interviews conducted on the spot. Work-from-home options will also be available.

Chinmaya Mission will celebrate its Amrit Mahotsav in Hyderabad on January 24 and 25, marking 75 years of spiritual, educational and social service. The event will honour founder Swami Chinmayananda and the Mission’s global contributions.

Protests intensified across the Singareni coal belt as BRS and TGBKS demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in SCCL under the Congress rule. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations opposing controversial tenders and warning of continued agitation.

Medchal police arrested three drug peddlers and seven consumers during a late-night raid and seized ganja and hashish oil. The accused allegedly sourced the drugs from Andhra Pradesh. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.

Uncertainty surrounds Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin’s continuation in the State Cabinet as he must secure Legislative Council membership by April 30. With limited vacancies and legal hurdles, Congress is exploring possible nomination options amid the approaching municipal elections

Supporters of Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy are worried ahead of municipal elections as he remains distant from both Congress and BRS. Aspirants fear lack of party symbols may weaken their prospects in a contest dominated by the two major parties.

Residential property registrations in Hyderabad fell by 2 per cent in 2025, but the total value rose 11 per cent to Rs 52,351 crore, driven by strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.

A Kondapur businessman was allegedly cheated of around Rs 1.03 crore by a cyber fraudster posing as a US-based stockbroker. The suspect used a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app to lure the victim with promises of high returns.

Cyberabad Police have started registering FIRs at victims’ homes in select cases to reduce inconvenience. The initiative was implemented in a Dundigal burglary case, with police recording the complaint on-site and handing over the FIR immediately.

Villages in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district remain on edge after a tiger was reportedly sighted near Ibrahimpur. Forest officials have installed camera traps and urged residents to report sightings or cattle attacks.