Telangana

Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.

Ahead of Sankranti, private bus fares from Hyderabad to major cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have soared, while RTCs deploy 6,000 special buses. RTA inspections and Transport Department warnings aim to curb overcharging during the festival rush.

Hyderabad police have intensified action against banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti, registering 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Over 6,200 bobbins worth Rs 1.24 crore were seized, with raids continuing across the city.

Kamatipura police arrested several people for allegedly killing a man over an illicit relationship. The victim was lured to a spot through a phone call and attacked brutally. He later died while undergoing treatment, police said.

A man was detained by Jubilee Hills police after allegedly attempting to attack a security guard at the residence of former IPS officer V.K. Singh. Locals caught the suspect and handed him over to the police, who have registered a case.

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in organ donation, recording 205 deceased donors in one year under the Jeevandan programme. The State’s donation rate far exceeds the national average, earning it the ‘Best State’ award.

Parichay Arts Foundation is hosting ‘Shades of Orange’, an acrylic art camp at the State Gallery of Art in Madhapur. Artists from the twin cities will explore creativity and spirituality inspired by the colour orange.

After expanding its jurisdiction to southern parts of the city, the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate is considering a camp office at Shamshabad to improve public access, supervision, and policing efficiency, especially in congested Old City areas.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for pushing farmers in Telangana into a worsening crisis by halting key welfare schemes and neglecting irrigation infrastructure. He urged party cadres to unite and work towards reinstating party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao as the Chief Minister to save Telangana from the Congress anarchy. […]

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after BRS student wing activists protested outside the School Education Director’s office over an alleged Rs 100 crore scam in KGBV tenders. The protesters were detained as BRSV demanded a judicial probe into alleged procurement irregularities.

Former world champion P V Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals after defeating eighth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan in straight games. The Hyderabad shuttler won 21-8, 21-13 in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.

Telangana faces a surge in courier-based trafficking of psychotropic drugs and counterfeit medicines from other states. TDCA raids seized Alprazolam, spurious Montek-LC, Levipil 500, and discovered Designer Drugs, prompting proposals to include NPS under the NDPS Act.

Hyderabad diners saved Rs. 114.8 crore through Swiggy Dineout in 2025, ranking third nationally. Celebrations, premium dining, and popular dishes like Chicken Biryani drove bookings, while the city also recorded high late-night orders and fast delivery trends.

Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.

Members of the Mesram clan completed a 150-km padayatra to collect sacred water from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur. The five-day tribal congregation will begin on January 18, drawing lakhs of devotees.

Students of a private school in Mahabubnagar had a narrow escape after their school bus was hit by a truck near Yenugonda on Thursday. Though the bus was damaged, no injuries were reported. Locals renewed demands to address safety issues at the U-turn.

Telangana State Planning Board Vice Chairman G. Chinna Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting Palamuru’s irrigation interests, alleging cost escalation in the Dindi Lift Irrigation project and illegal diversion of Krishna waters by Andhra Pradesh.

President Donald Trump has ordered the US to exit the International Solar Alliance and several climate bodies, citing national interests, reversing earlier commitments and targeting organisations linked to global climate and renewable energy initiatives

A Class 7 student from a government school in Khammam has developed smart footwear that uses vibration alerts to improve blood circulation and prevent diabetic foot ulcers, earning recognition at a district-level science fair

A private dairy manager was attacked with a sword over a possible demand for clearing dues

Four students were killed and another critically injured after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a divider and tree in Chevella near Hyderabad early Thursday. Police suspect overspeeding and have launched an investigation

The referee stopped the bout between Nikhat and Ladakh's Kulsooma Bano in the first round due to the domination of the Telangana boxer

In the A-Division two-league championship semifinal, Shashank Mehrotra cracked 168 for Deccan Wanderers against Evergreen

Prraneeth emerged winner in a field of 151 players from across the world with seven wins and a draw