Telangana

Sircilla police arrested Dubba Madhu, a member of an extortion gang operating in the name of the banned extremist group Janashakthi. Four members had already been arrested earlier this month.

The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) has sanctioned Rs 488 crore for a new Trumpet interchange to ease traffic between Radial Road–2, ORR–Gachibowli, ORR–Shamshabad–RGIA, and Budvel.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy of abdicating responsibility by saying a CBI probe into SCCL irregularities would proceed only if the Telangana government requested it. Rama Rao alleged the site visit certificate rule facilitates backdoor tender allotments and warned of historic accountability

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against Arramada Venkat Reddy, Additional Collector (Revenue) of Hanamkonda, who is also the in-charge District Education Officer and currently under suspension. Searches at his residence and other locations unearthed assets worth Rs 7.69 crore.

Union Coal Minister Kishan Reddy said the Centre would consider a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Naini coal block only if the Telangana government sought it. He accused the State of delaying tenders and alleged misuse of the ‘site visit certificate’ clause

The Global Cross Culture Summit on ‘Innovation, Ethics and the Future of Work’ was jointly organised by MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) and Arundhati Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad. The event featured international experts who discussed the importance of aligning technological progress with ethical responsibility and cultural sensitivity.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reducing its two-year rule to scams, citing the Singareni tender controversy as proof of manipulation. He alleged that contracts worth Rs 250 crore were awarded to firms linked to the Chief Minister’s family and demanded an independent judicial inquiry.

The JEE Main session 1 paper 1 (BE/BTech) began on Wednesday with students reporting mixed experiences. While the first shift was described as moderate to tough, particularly in mathematics and chemistry, the second shift was considered easier in physics and chemistry.

BRS and TBGKS staged a major protest at SCCL head office in Kothagudem, demanding cancellation of the controversial site visit certificate policy and re-tenders for coal blocks. Leaders alleged the Congress government was favouring cronies, and demanded a CBI probe into tender irregularities

TGDCA conducted statewide inspections to curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and found 190 medical shops violating rules on antibiotic sales. Show Cause Notices have been issued, with departmental action to follow under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

The Telangana Cricket Association will host the Telangana Premier League, cautioning players against participating in HCA’s unrecognised league. TCA assured cricketers of transparent opportunities and confirmed Telangana teams will play in BCCI tournaments during the 2026–27 domestic season

The Telangana Football Association will hold its Coaches Committee meeting on January 24 at 6.30 pm at LB Stadium, Hyderabad. Licensed coaches must attend, while new coaches can participate for registration

Mohd Siraj, captaining Hyderabad against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, said the green wicket would challenge both batters and bowlers. He praised young talent Aman Rao, while Mumbai’s stand-in skipper Siddesh Lad stressed preparation and a competitive pitch

BRS working president KT Rama Rao reiterated his demand for a judicial inquiry into alleged irregularities in Singareni Collieries Company Limited, urging the government to appoint a sitting judge. Protests intensified across the coal belt, with BRS and workers’ unions demanding a CBI probe

Hyderabad face Mumbai in a crucial Ranji Trophy Group D clash at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Injuries to Tanmay Agarwal, Tanay Thyagarajan and Nitesh Reddy hurt Hyderabad, while Mohd Siraj leads the side against Siddesh Lad’s in-form Mumbai

Karan Singh defeated Udit Kamboj in a three-set battle at the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament. Rifqi Fitriadi overcame Amit Vales, while Ishaque Eqbal and Sidharth Rawat also advanced. Indian doubles pairs impressed in the pre-quarterfinals

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of hypocrisy for meeting Greenko representatives at Davos while branding the company’s Formula-E involvement in Hyderabad as a scam. He raised concerns about possible backroom deals and questioned the government’s credibility.

A five-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing outside his home in Suraram. Residents rescued the child and shifted him to hospital. Locals have raised concerns over rising stray dog attacks in the area.

Congress Ministers and MLAs in Telangana are facing widespread public protests ahead of municipal elections, with citizens openly confronting them over unfulfilled promises and welfare schemes. In several districts, women refused to accept sarees or raised questions about delayed assistance and irregularities in schemes.

Parents of Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, have complained to the Chief Minister over steep fee hikes of up to 141 per cent in four years and the absence of a PTA. They have sought an audit, regulatory oversight and rejection of unethical fee increases.

Authorities launched a cleanup drive at Durgam Cheruvu, deploying heavy machinery to remove weeds and hyacinth after pollution concerns were highlighted. Sewer line works have also begun to stop sewage inflow, and water quality tests will follow upon completion.

A headmistress of a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy was suspended for compromising student safety by transporting students in a DCM vehicle to a science fair, violating departmental instructions and safety norms

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.