Telangana

Tilak Varma’s century and Abhirath Reddy’s 71 lifted Hyderabad to 286 before CTL Rakshann’s three wickets helped dismiss Chandigarh for 150, sealing a 136-run win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at Rajkot, Hyderabad’s first victory of the edition

The Telangana Legislative Council highlighted the success of the “Kanti Velugu” programme, a free eye-screening initiative introduced during the BRS regime. Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy praised the scheme for its rural outreach, noting that spectacles were distributed free of cost and delivered to homes when not immediately available.

The CPI (M) staged a massive rally in Madhira town, Khammam district, protesting alleged false cases and illegal arrests of its workers. Party leaders including John Wesley, Pothineni Sudharshan, and Nunna Nageswara Rao accused the Congress of acting reminiscent of the Emergency era.

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, urging him to acknowledge the goodwill of Telangana people after receiving a grand welcome at Kondagattu temple. The remarks come in the backdrop of earlier controversial comments by Kalyan, which had triggered backlash from Congress leaders.

The Cyberabad police have announced changes to the official phone numbers of senior officers as part of a standardisation exercise. All numbers are being migrated to the 87126 series, already in use by other police units.

An audio clip allegedly featuring hostel warden P Kishan of a Social Welfare Residential School in Sirgapur has sparked outrage after he purportedly asked a cook to poison students who staged a protest over poor facilities.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that only 17 active underground cadres from Telangana remain in the CPI (Maoist), a sharp decline from the earlier estimate of 50. While one State Committee Member and four Area Committee Members are still active in Chhattisgarh.

In its first trap of 2026, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) booked two officials of the Telangana Forest Development Corporation Limited (TGFDC) and a private individual in Kothagudem. The divisional manager, Thati Sravani, allegedly demanded Rs 3.51 lakh for approving bills related to eucalyptus cutting.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan narrowly escaped an electric shock while greeting supporters in Kondagattu, Jagtial district. The incident occurred after he attended a Jana Sena workers’ meeting.

Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force detained Sudheer Reddy for allegedly consuming drugs at a gated community in Nanakramguda. He tested positive during screening and was later sent for de-addiction treatment under police monitoring

A confrontation has erupted between the Telangana government and the medical fraternity over G.O.Ms.No.229, which expands the Telangana Medical Council by adding four ex-officio members. Doctors’ associations, including HRDA and TJUDA, allege the move undermines elected representatives and paves the way for bureaucratic dominance, crippling the council’s anti-quackery drive.

Soybean farmers from Adilabad protested at the Assembly over delayed procurement, raising slogans and seeking the Agriculture Minister. Police blocked entry, citing rules, creating brief tension before farmers left disappointed.

Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the Assembly that the Congress government would complete all pending Krishna basin irrigation projects within three years.

Congress MLAs in Telangana Assembly voiced strong concerns over delays in housing projects and procurement restrictions affecting farmers. Speaker G Prasad Kumar and several legislators highlighted incomplete double-bedroom and Indiramma houses, pending bills, and lack of amenities.

Cyberabad Police have warned commuters about dense winter fog reducing visibility, urging pedestrians, two-wheelers, and motorists to exercise caution. Safety measures include slowing down, using reflective clothing, checking lights, and following traffic rules on highways and city roads.

Two top Maoist leaders and 18 cadres surrendered in Hyderabad, handing over 48 firearms, ammunition and cash, significantly weakening CPI (Maoist) operations in Telangana

Krishna Kumar, a physics lecturer, and his wife Asha Jyothi, a Tahsildar, pledge body donation to Sangareddy Medical College

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan declared that Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy is a universal deity, not confined to any region. Speaking at the shrine after laying foundation stones for developmental works, he promised support for the temple’s growth and praised Telangana’s master plan for the shrine.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress of hypocrisy over Assembly presentations, citing its past opposition and current usage

Congress factionalism in Warangal East intensified as MLC Baswaraju Saraiah sought a probe into alleged misuse of SC/ST Atrocities cases, triggering backlash from Konda Surekha’s supporters and Dalit groups

BRS accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of using foul language in the Assembly and the Speaker of bias, alleging Opposition voices were suppressed, prompting BRS MLAs to boycott the session

Cyberabad Police have launched Operation Smile–XII, a month-long initiative to trace missing children and rescue minors forced into begging, rag picking, child labour, or trafficking. Facial recognition and special teams will help reunite children with their families.

Hyderabad cybercrime police have warned of a new fraud method where each victim transfers money to a separate bank account, making it harder to freeze funds. Authorities have arrested over 150 people and urged citizens not to share or rent bank accounts.

BRS announced protests on January 17 against the “unscientific division of Greater Hyderabad", accusing the government of harming Secunderabad’s identity, and making poorly planned administrative decisions