Telangana

Seven of the nine urban local bodies in erstwhile Khammam, including Khammam Municipal Corporation, will be led by women following the finalisation of reservations for mayor and chairperson posts. Several posts have been reserved for women, SCs, STs and BCs

Osmania University began its campaign with a 2-0 win over Gujarat University in the All India Inter-zonal Tennis Championship at Rohtak. Hasini Davunaboina and Sama Chevika Reddy won their singles matches to seal victory. OU faces Calcutta or Maharshi Dayanand next

Tension gripped Secunderabad Railway Station as police prevented a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) peace rally demanding a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation. BRS leaders accused the Congress government of suppressing the demand by revoking permission late Friday night and detaining party workers.

Retired TGSRTC employees staged a protest in Adilabad demanding the release of pending statutory benefit arrears and a monthly pension. Citing financial distress, they warned of a sit-in protest in Hyderabad if their demands are not met.

IIMC College will hold a two-day international conference on January 19-20 on “Navigating Complexities in Education Research and Technology through Viksit Bharat 2047.” 75 research papers across disciplines will be presented, with Prof Patrick and Prof Chetan Sri Vatsav leading the sessions.

Rama Vaidyanathan presents Maalyada: The Sacred Garland, a dance adaptation of Jeysundhar D’s book based on the Thiruppavai. The free performance at Ravindra Bharathi on January 18 at 6:30 pm explores Andal’s philosophical journey with music by Sudha Raghuraman.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has ruled out any alliance with the BJP or NDA in Maharashtra after the party won 125 seats in municipal elections. The party is now preparing for upcoming civic polls in Telangana.

Ahead of GHMC elections, the MA&UD Department has issued a government order granting higher Transferable Development Rights for lands affected by lakes, rivers and nalas. The move offers compensation ranging from 200 to 400 per cent of built-up area surrendered.

Despite renovation works and darshan being shifted, the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada is witnessing heavy crowds, with over 75,000 devotees visiting in a day, driven by holidays and the approaching Sammakka-Sarakka jatara.

A series of chain-snatching incidents were reported across three areas under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, with women losing gold chains while walking on roads. Police have formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to identify and catch the suspects.

More than 70 bird species have been recorded during the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 in and around Kawal Tiger Reserve. The findings highlight the importance of Telangana’s freshwater wetlands as key habitats for resident and migratory birds.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced road closures and traffic diversions around Charminar on Saturday due to a Ghazal programme at Chowmahalla Palace. Restrictions will be in place from 2 pm to 11 pm, affecting all vehicles and RTC buses.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Congress government and police over repeated disturbances in Puranapul, alleging weak intelligence and failure to catch culprits. He urged the government to study incidents carefully and ensure public safety.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of erratic governance, likening Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s decisions to Tughlaq’s rule. He condemned the cancellation of a Secunderabad rally, alleged identity erosion, and demanded accountability from Rahul Gandhi.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has warned the public against fraudulent lucky draw schemes promoted by social media influencers, promising costly prizes. He said strict legal action would be taken under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Act against those cheating citizens.

Only those who registered online will be allowed to attend the drone show at Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday, Telangana Tourism Department said, citing capacity constraints. The event drew overwhelming response, while hot air balloon rides continued elsewhere in the city.

Police prevented BRS leaders and workers from leaving Telangana Bhavan and stopped Legislative Council Opposition leader V. Madhusudhana Chary from proceeding to a hospital, allowing him to leave only after a delay and under police escort, triggering protests and slogans.

Sanathnagar MLA T. Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of deliberately obstructing a BRS-backed rally demanding a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation, alleging misuse of police powers and vowing to approach the court to secure permission legally.

A 30-year-old man is battling for life after being hit and dragged by a speeding car in Saidabad. The driver fled the scene, while police registered a case and launched a search to trace the vehicle and the accused.

Tension prevailed at Secunderabad Railway Station as police arrested BRS leaders and supporters while preventing a rally demanding the establishment of a separate Secunderabad Municipal Corporation, leading to closures of shops and heated arguments amid slogans against the Congress government.

Hyderabad City Police denied permission to a BRS-backed rally seeking a separate municipal corporation for Secunderabad, prompting former minister T. Harish Rao to accuse the Congress government of stifling democratic rights through preventive arrests and police obstruction.

Wildlife and nature story-teller Faizan Hussain has won the second prize in the 100 Weekend Wonders of Telangana contest for his short film Greens & Blues of Telangana. The film captures the state’s lesser-known natural landscapes, wetlands, forests, and wildlife, aiming to raise awareness about biodiversity and conservation.

Nizamabad defeated Adilabad by seven wickets in the Telangana Inter-district T20 semi-final, with Y Srikar Reddy scoring 99. Khammam beat Nalgonda by six wickets, thanks to Bunny, Teja Naidu and Mohammed Rizwan, setting up a final clash

The HCA Under-14 probables matches in Hyderabad saw centuries from Shreyas Ande, Sai Vaibhav and Yuvan Raj, while T Umesh and P Vivaan Reddy impressed with five-wicket hauls, highlighting both batting and bowling talent