Telangana

Construction of the SCB elevated corridor has gained pace at Paradise Circle, with eight pillars completed. While utility shifting and road widening are done, uncertainty remains over Begumpet Airport land clearance needed for the underpass.

Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

In Kurnool, four—including a woman and a nurse—were arrested for allegedly injecting HIV into a doctor, wife of the woman’s ex-lover, following a staged road accident

In Hyderabad’s Nampally, a fire in a four-storey furniture shop killed five, including two children and an elderly woman, likely due to asphyxiation. Rescue teams faced blocked basements. Authorities registered a case against the shop owner for safety violations

In Munugode, Nalgonda, liquor shop owners continue opening after 1 pm following Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s instructions, fearing trouble from his followers. Excise officials insist shops operate from 10 am, leading to confrontations and ongoing tension

BRS has barred ABN Andhra Jyothi from party meetings and announced leaders will avoid debates on the channel, following anchor Venkatakrishna’s alleged rude behavior toward MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao. The party demanded an unconditional apology

TGSRTC is running 369 special buses from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts to Medaram for the Sammakka-Saralamma jatara from January 25 to February 1. Fares range from ₹440 to ₹590 depending on boarding points

Hyderabad’s Congress government is relocating hundreds of offices from rented to state-owned buildings to avoid clearing ₹1,300 crore in long-pending rental arrears. The move risks overcrowding, disrupted services, and local economic fallout, highlighting fiscal stress and planning gaps

In Hyderabad, rescue teams recovered four bodies from a Nampally furniture shop that caught fire on Saturday. Efforts continue to locate two more trapped persons in the cellar. Officials suspect asphyxiation amid large quantities of combustible materials

At least 12 people were injured after stray dogs attacked residents in Mudhole mandal centre on Sunday. Victims sought treatment in Bhainsa and Thanur due to medicine shortages, while locals urged authorities to curb recurring dog attacks immediately and effectively 

Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Regalla and Chatakonda reserve forest areas of Laxmidevipally mandal following plans to hold an unauthorised Lambadi jatara. Authorities cited law and order concerns and warned of strict action under forest and wildlife laws

SR University’s three-day annual cultural fest SPARKRILL 2026 began at Ananthasagar in Hanamkonda on Saturday with vibrant performances and student participation. The event celebrates creativity, culture and holistic development, with music and dance performances lined up over the next two days

A 39-year-old trader allegedly died by suicide after incurring losses of nearly Rs 70 lakh through online betting and fertilizer trading in Nirmal district. Police said financial distress drove him to consume pesticide. A case has been registered and investigation is under way

Around 300 street dogs were allegedly killed by administering poisonous injections in Pegadapalli mandals. The incident came to light after animal rights activists lodged a complaint, following which police registered an FIR and began an investigation against local officials

Wildlife displaced from Kancha Gachibowli forest adjoining the University of Hyderabad continues to suffer fatal attacks by stray dogs. On Saturday, two deer were killed near the MH-K hostel, highlighting the growing threat to animals after large-scale forest clearance.

A bike rally was organised in Karimnagar as part of the 37th National Road Safety Month under the ‘Arrive Alive’ programme. Collector Pamela Satpathy and Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam rode together on a motorcycle to draw public attention.

The Congress-CPI alliance in Kothagudem is under strain ahead of the municipal corporation elections, with both parties demanding a larger share of seats. The CPI has sought 30 corporator seats and the mayor’s post, while Congress leaders are unwilling to concede the mayor’s seat, offering only 20 seats instead.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar alleged manipulation of Singareni coal mining tenders to benefit Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s relatives, and questioned the Congress government’s reluctance to order a probe, claiming recent statements by the Deputy Chief Minister pointed to a major scam

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the cancellation of Naini coal block tenders, calling it a routine process, and challenged the Opposition to point out any lapses. He also dismissed allegations over his son’s Davos visit and clarified that no government funds were spent

The Kamma Mahajana Sangham has issued a strongly worded open letter criticising Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and certain YouTubers for their remarks against Andhra Jyothi ABN group’s MD Vemuri Radhakrishna. The letter comes in the wake of allegations of irregularities in SCCL’s Naini coal mine tenders in Odisha.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served legal notices on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind, seeking an unconditional apology over alleged defamatory remarks and warning of civil and criminal action if they fail to comply

The Minorities Welfare Department’s move to take possession of the Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute has triggered protests from minority groups, who fear centuries-old manuscripts and rare books housed at the library could be damaged or lost without alternative arrangements

The controversy over alleged police leaks deepened after Zee Telugu News editor Bharath revealed that his channel was misled by false information during KT Rama Rao’s interrogation. Despite Hyderabad Police warning against "unverified" reports, Bharath claimed the leaks originated from the police themselves.