Telangana

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

Telangana Cricket Association has urged the BCCI to scrap the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s Governing Council, alleging it was illegally constituted. TCA sought suspension of HCA’s privileges, appointment of an interim administrator, and denial of approval for the proposed T20 League

The Sports Authority of Telangana is relaying two astro-turfs at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex to meet international standards for the FIH Women’s World Cup qualifiers in March. Work is expected to finish by mid-February, boosting hockey infrastructure in the state

Telangana’s Hitesh Dolwani won the men’s singles Class X title at the third National Para Ranking Table Tennis Championship in Chennai. He defeated Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final after earlier wins over Nitin of Tamil Nadu and Dibrojit of Assam

State Bank of India’s Local Head Office in Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram”. CGM S Radhakrishnan unfurled the National Flag and urged employees to embody excellence and enhance customer experience across touchpoints

Noted pulmonologist Dr Pradyut Waghray was conferred the Governor’s Award for Excellence 2025 by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma in Hyderabad. Recognised for his service in rural health and medical philanthropy, Dr Waghray continues to contribute through teaching and clinical practice

An FIR has been registered against NIT Warangal chief warden Abdul Azeem for allegedly injuring stray dogs during relocation. Activists from SAFI highlighted mass killings of 200 dogs in Shayampet mandal, prompting police investigation and planned veterinary post-mortems

SCCL chairman and managing director D Krishna Bhaskar urged employees to improve coal quality and reduce production costs to face growing competition in the coal market. Speaking at Republic Day celebrations, he said quality and pricing would determine the company’s future

A shepherd was seriously injured after a sloth bear attacked him on the outskirts of Danthepally village in Medak district while grazing goats. The victim was shifted to a government hospital, and forest officials assured financial assistance

The SIT investigating the phone-tapping case has summoned BRS general secretary J Santosh Kumar for questioning on Tuesday. BRS leaders questioned the timing, as the summons coincides with the party’s planned meeting with the Governor over the Singareni coal scam

Congress leader Balu Jonnala from Ramayampet municipality joined the BRS along with his followers in the presence of former Minister T Harish Rao at Siddipet. Harish Rao urged the new entrants to work towards winning the municipality.

Two teenagers were killed on the spot after their motorcycle rammed into a private school bus on the Housing Board Colony bypass road in Karimnagar. The victims were returning to their village when the accident occurred on Monday

Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour across government offices, schools, and resident associations. Key officials, including VC Sajjanar, M. Ramesh, and R. V. Karnan, led flag-hoisting ceremonies at Purani Haveli, Cyberabad, GHMC, HMDA, and other offices.

Fear gripped villages in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhongir district after a tiger killed a cow in Dattayapalli. Forest officials issued advisories, installed trap cameras and warned residents to stay indoors after dark.

India has brought AI-based diagnostic software under medical device regulations, mandating government licences and clinical validation. The move subjects AI tools to safety standards similar to medical equipment and is expected to impact health-tech start-ups using AI in clinical care.

A rift between Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar and senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy has left party aspirants uncertain over ticket allocation for the upcoming municipal elections, even as opposition parties watch developments closely

Five people, including two children, died in a fire at a Nampally furniture showroom on January 24. Investigative teams from R&B, TGSPDCL, and the Forensic Department are assessing structural safety and electrical causes before a final decision on the building is made.

Former Minister Harish Rao announced financial support for BC students, promising to bear NEET tuition fees for a medical aspirant and provide tablets to IIIT-Basara entrants, while highlighting educational initiatives and reviewing healthcare facilities

The BRS staged a street play at Telangana Bhavan accusing the Congress government of undermining constitutional values, using satire and symbolism to highlight alleged governance failures, political opportunism and land-related controversies under the present regime

Police arrested seven persons for allegedly stealing cotton produce from farms in Boath mandal of Adilabad district. Thirty kilograms of cotton and a jeep were seized. The accused admitted to stealing cotton at night to make quick money

ICRISAT has signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to support climate-resilient agriculture. The agreement coincided with the launch of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme during Krushi Odisha 2026 in Bhubaneswar.

A Nekkonda Sub-Inspector in Warangal district has come forward to support two orphaned sisters by constructing a house using his own funds. The girls lost their parents recently and were staying with their grandmother in difficult conditions

Telangana State Special Police 13th Battalion-Gudipet Commandant P Venkataramana has been selected for the Prime Minister Medal for 2026 in recognition of his outstanding service. He said the honour increased his responsibility and commitment to the department

Indian expatriates across Saudi Arabia celebrated the 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. Flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural programmes and readings of the President’s address were organised at Indian missions and schools in several cities