Telangana

The Congress government in Telangana is facing criticism after senior ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and D Sridhar Babu met executives of Greenko at the World Economic Forum in Davos, even as the company is under investigation in the Formula-E race controversy.

Several major junctions in Hyderabad, including KBR Park and Jubilee Hills Check Post, lack zebra crossings, making road crossing unsafe during peak hours. Commuters have urged GHMC to prioritise road safety by repainting and maintaining pedestrian markings, especially after heavy rains fade them.

KPHB police arrested two unqualified technicians at MedQuest Diagnostic Centre after a woman died during a CT scan last year. The DMHO found their certificates to be fake. Authorities suspect negligence, as the patient developed complications following a dye contrast injection.

Saidabad police arrested Sai Charan, the driver accused of a hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist Sunil Kumar on Champapet Road. The car dragged the motorcycle for about 50 metres. Charan was arrested four days after the incident while he was absconding.

South Central Railway operated 209 special trains between January 7 and 18 to manage the Sankranti travel rush. SCR carried about one crore passengers, nearly 10 lakh more than last year, and strengthened crowd control, ticketing and security arrangements across major stations.

Over 200 contract and outsourcing healthcare workers staged a protest at ESIC Hospital, Nacharam, demanding release of salaries pending for five months. Workers blamed delays in fund release and lapses by outsourcing agencies for the crisis.

The Hyderabad Literary Festival 2026 will be held from January 24 to 26 at Hitec City, featuring literature, climate conversations and music. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event, with Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi as guest of honour.

A mega job fair will be held on January 24 at Gulzar Function Hall, Hyderabad, offering employment opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend free interviews conducted on the spot. Work-from-home options will also be available.

Chinmaya Mission will celebrate its Amrit Mahotsav in Hyderabad on January 24 and 25, marking 75 years of spiritual, educational and social service. The event will honour founder Swami Chinmayananda and the Mission’s global contributions.

Protests intensified across the Singareni coal belt as BRS and TGBKS demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in SCCL under the Congress rule. Demonstrations were held at multiple locations opposing controversial tenders and warning of continued agitation.

Medchal police arrested three drug peddlers and seven consumers during a late-night raid and seized ganja and hashish oil. The accused allegedly sourced the drugs from Andhra Pradesh. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.

Uncertainty surrounds Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin’s continuation in the State Cabinet as he must secure Legislative Council membership by April 30. With limited vacancies and legal hurdles, Congress is exploring possible nomination options amid the approaching municipal elections

Supporters of Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy are worried ahead of municipal elections as he remains distant from both Congress and BRS. Aspirants fear lack of party symbols may weaken their prospects in a contest dominated by the two major parties.

Residential property registrations in Hyderabad fell by 2 per cent in 2025, but the total value rose 11 per cent to Rs 52,351 crore, driven by strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.

A Kondapur businessman was allegedly cheated of around Rs 1.03 crore by a cyber fraudster posing as a US-based stockbroker. The suspect used a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app to lure the victim with promises of high returns.

Cyberabad Police have started registering FIRs at victims’ homes in select cases to reduce inconvenience. The initiative was implemented in a Dundigal burglary case, with police recording the complaint on-site and handing over the FIR immediately.

Villages in Turkapally mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district remain on edge after a tiger was reportedly sighted near Ibrahimpur. Forest officials have installed camera traps and urged residents to report sightings or cattle attacks.

The ACB conducted raids at multiple locations linked to suspended Hanumakonda Deputy Collector Venkat Reddy, allegedly uncovering disproportionate assets worth Rs 8.30 crore. Cash and property documents were seized as part of an ongoing investigation.

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a complex heart surgery on a 25-year-old woman with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Despite multiple health complications, the high-risk procedure corrected a heart defect and leaking valve, saving her life.

A 24-year-old man was brutally assaulted by his lover’s family members in the Narsapur forest area of Sangareddy district after being lured there on the pretext of a meeting. The victim is critical and police have registered a case.

A 27-year-old cattle feed trader from Choutuppal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy financial losses through online betting. Police said repeated debts and mounting pressure may have driven him to take the extreme step. A case has been registered.

A eight-year-old boy was killed after an Army truck allegedly rammed into a two-wheeler at the RK Puram flyover in Neredmet on Wednesday. The child’s mother was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao condemned the alleged assault on Alampur MLA Vijayudu by Congress MP Mallu Ravi during a public event, calling it an attack on democracy and demanding an apology and action from the Revanth Reddy government.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao termed the suicide of three farmers in a single day as alarming, blaming the Congress government for agrarian distress. He demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for each family and flagged policy failures.