Telangana

To manage the rush of devotees during the Medaram Jatara, TGSRTC has deployed nearly 4,000 special buses across Telangana, including 400 from Hyderabad. Around 20 lakh pilgrims are expected to travel using RTC services during the festival.

Ahead of the Medaram Jatara, Hyderabad Police have introduced QR code-enabled wristbands for children at MGBS to prevent them from getting separated in crowds. The initiative helps authorities quickly reunite missing children with their families.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath has asked BHEL not to obstruct the beautification of Rayasamudram Cheruvu, stating that lakes are public assets. He said development works would proceed without demolishing houses or inconveniencing the public.

A 29-year-old youth from Karimnagar died by suicide after recording a selfie video blaming financial disputes with his family. He allegedly consumed pesticide and later died in hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

BRS lodged a complaint against ABN Andhra Jyothy anchor Venkata Krishna for humiliating MLC T Ravinder Rao during a debate on January 23. The Legislative Council will inquire, while BRS leaders condemned the anchor and boycotted the channel

Near Karimnagar’s Mahatmanagar, a family car from Sirpur Kagaznagar crashed into a tree while avoiding a lorry, killing an elderly woman and injuring four others, including scribe Kiran. The injured were hospitalized for treatment

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association urged the state government to release pending stipend arrears from January–June 2025. Delays affect junior doctors, house surgeons, and postgraduate residents, causing financial hardship and academic disruption, despite cleared departmental bills

In Mancherial’s Hajipur mandal, a lorry collided with a milk-carrying trolley van early Tuesday, killing 26-year-old Devaji Kumar from Bihar and injuring Narendra Kumar Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Police registered a case and began investigating the accident

Two men, Vivek from Chigurumamidi and Sadula Anil from Shankarapatnam, were found dead in Karimnagar’s Kakatiya canal days after going missing. Police recovered the bodies from Somaram and Vennampalli, sending them for post-mortem examination

In Kamareddy, a school principal and an auto-rickshaw driver were booked for negligence after 13-year-old student Sangeetha died from a head injury while traveling in the vehicle. Parents protested, and the government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia compensation

A government teacher in Khammam was suspended for allegedly promoting a private school on social media during school hours. In an emotional Facebook video, she denied intent, sought mercy, and faced online trolling, while tribal groups planned protests alleging selective action

Yet another fire accident was reported in Hyderabad from Vijayanagar colony. However, there were no casualties and fire was contained immediately

Fear has spread across Yadadri and Turkapally mandals following repeated cattle attacks and sightings of an elusive tiger, prompting villagers to stay indoors as forest officials intensify surveillance using drones and camera traps

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with district collectors unfurling the tricolour and public representatives joining citizens in colourful cultural programmes across Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla

BJP MP D Arvind’s meeting with R&B Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy triggered political speculation, which Arvind dismissed, saying the discussion was confined to pending infrastructure works, including approval for the Madhav Nagar ROB in Nizamabad

SR University’s annual cultural fest SparkRill-2026 concluded with a vibrant ProNight featuring student performances, an energetic act by Pandu Master and a soulful concert by playback singer Sri Ram Chandra, celebrating creativity and student talent

TJS founder M Kodandaram warned of rising public negativity against the Congress government, citing controversies, adverse media reports and delays in releasing the job calendar, and urged the party leadership to take immediate corrective steps to restore public confidence

Former Minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent by targeting government employees seeking a Pay Revision Commission, while favouring contractors and harassing opposition leaders, leading to distress among employees, farmers and triggering a slowdown in the real estate sector

Buzz in Congress circles suggests heightened surveillance on select Telangana Cabinet Ministers amid recent controversies, reportedly at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s behest, even as his extended US tour and lack of official updates fuel internal unease and political speculation

Ahead of the municipal elections, former Wardhannapet MLA Aroori Ramesh quit the BJP and announced his return to the BRS, calling it his home party, dealing a setback to the saffron party in Telangana.

BRS leaders slammed the SIT notice to former MP J Santosh Kumar in the phone-tapping case, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government aimed at diverting attention from corruption allegations, including the coal scam

Scientific wildlife surveys under the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 were conducted in the Kondagattu and Kodimial forest ranges, with officials recording animal footprints and signs to assess population trends and habitat use, officials said

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed speculation over Ministers meeting Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during CM Revanth Reddy’s foreign tour, calling it routine administrative practice. He said party organisation issues were discussed with AICC leadership in Delhi

Mantri and Keystone Basketball Academy won the boys’ and girls’ under-13 titles in the Republic Day 3x3 basketball tournament organised by Young Men’s Guild, Secunderabad. YMCA Hyderabad, PSA Morant and Pushpan Kobe also registered wins in other age-group finals