Telangana

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 six-day All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has begun across the erstwhile Adilabad district to assess tiger and prey populations. Hundreds of forest staffers and volunteers have been deployed across multiple districts, divisions and ranges to carry out the large-scale exercise.

The Congress government in Telangana has resumed distribution of Indiramma sarees and interest-free loans to women in municipalities just days before civic polls. The move, seen as an attempt to woo nearly 40 per cent of the electorate, has drawn sharp criticism from BRS leaders, who accused Congress of misleading voters with false promises.

A farmer died of electrocution at Rukmapur village in Chegunta mandal while checking a borewell cable amid power issues. The incident has triggered anger among farmers, who blamed erratic electricity supply and alleged lapses after the change of government.

Medhansh Agarwal, Mahaprasada and CV Chetan Aditya produced standout performances in the HCA under-14 two-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Medhansh struck 139, Mahaprasada scored 108, while Chetan hit an unbeaten 111 and took four wickets

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

Several devotees were injured after a multi-purpose vehicle fell into a canal near Nachupalli in Kodimial mandal of Jagtial district. The accident reportedly occurred due to brake failure while the victims were travelling to Kondagattu temple.

K Kiran and Mallika won the men’s and women’s 10 km races in the Osmania University inter-college cross country championship in Hyderabad. Government Degree College Medak and St Ann’s College for Women claimed the team titles in their respective categories

Two leopards were spotted together on a hillock in Gundreddipally, Toopran mandal, Medak. The viral videos prompted villagers to urge forest officials to capture the animals and release them into deep forest areas, with safety precautions advised

Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of intimidation, scams, and spreading false cases in Telangana. He criticised CM A Revanth Reddy and highlighted Harish Rao’s notice, Singareni tender manipulation, and the lack of BJP action

A watchman was allegedly murdered by his colleague following a petty argument at a private apartment in Sangareddy. The incident occurred on Monday night and came to light on Tuesday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

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

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli received fake traffic challan SMS scams and warned the public against clicking suspicious links. She reported them on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised verifying official sites ending with “.gov.in” to prevent cyber fraud

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

EThames Business School and Simandhar Education signed an MoU to integrate US CPA and Enrolled Agent pathways into BCom, BBA, and allied programs, enabling students to earn global accounting and taxation credentials alongside their undergraduate degrees

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

A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone

An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.

Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of rising fake traffic challan scams where phishing links redirect motorists to fraudulent sites. Citizens are urged to verify challans on official portals, avoid SMS links, and report suspicious messages to prevent financial loss

Tension prevailed at the Jubilee Hills ACP office after police denied entry to advocates accompanying former minister T Harish Rao. BRS leaders and lawyers protested the decision, arguing with police, but were barred from entering during his appearance

Several Congress leaders led by former Sangareddy councillor Ponna Rajendar Reddy joined the BRS ahead of municipal elections. Welcomed by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, the switch is seen as a setback for Congress and boost for BRS

Former minister T Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into Singareni Collieries’ post-2024 tenders, alleging policy manipulation, inflated contracts, cancellation of competitively bid projects, financial losses, and questioned board members’ silence amid the absence of a regular CMD leadership