Telangana

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Old City after mobs pelted stones at police protesting alleged desecration of a religious place. Police used force, deployed reinforcements, and intensified patrolling, bringing the situation under control

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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly condemned the arrest of NTV journalists by Telangana police, calling it a direct assault on press freedom and democratic values.

The Telangana government has finalised reservations for municipal wards, chairpersons, and mayors ahead of the upcoming urban local body elections expected in early February. The State Election Commission is preparing schedules for 117 municipalities and six corporations, while polls in other bodies remain stalled due to legal hurdles.

Karimnagar rural police arrested a couple for allegedly honey-trapping youngsters and businessmen through social media, blackmailing nearly 100 victims using secretly recorded nude images and extorting large sums, including Rs 12 lakh from a single victim

Deccan Development Society Vice Chairperson Dr Rukmini Rao warned that rapid industrialisation and urbanisation were reducing the area under food crop cultivation. Speaking at the Patha Panatala Jatara in Zaheerabad, she stressed the role of DDS women in promoting nutritious crops

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has appealed to Karimnagar residents to elect BJP candidates in the upcoming municipal polls, stressing that Central funds would continue to flow only if the mayor’s seat is handed to the party.

Discarded Chinese manja continues to endanger public safety as a woman sustained serious injuries at Chegunta in Medak district. The victim suffered a deep cut to her hand after coming into contact with the sharp kite string and was rushed to a hospital

KPHB police arrested five members of an interstate gang involved in temple thefts and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 26 lakh. The arrests are linked to a recent theft at the Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in KPHB Colony. Two suspects remain absconding.

Hanamkonda police arrested three members of an inter-state gang from West Bengal involved in daylight robberies across multiple states. The gang, addicted to narcotics, targeted houses in Karimnagar and Hanamkonda, stealing gold, silver and cash.

Former Minister T Harish Rao condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Hyderabad, accusing the Congress government of abusing police power and suppressing the media. He alleged double standards in registering cases and vowed to stand by the journalist fraternity

Mid Manair Dam in Karimnagar has become a thriving winter habitat for skimmers, attracting birders from across Telangana and beyond. First sighted in 2023, the migratory birds now return each season, forming colonies on sandy islands and mudflats. Abdul Raheem, founder of the Karimnagar Birding Community, highlights the growing numbers and stresses the need for conservation.

With municipal elections resuming in Karimnagar, political parties are actively searching for candidates with strong winning prospects. Despite pressure from senior leaders, parties are prioritising winnability over seniority.

Even as CPI (M) leaders staged protests over the murder of party leader Samineni Rama Rao, Khammam police approached the court seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on 24 suspects and witnesses, citing lack of significant progress in the investigation

Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Kukatpally police arrested two Pune residents on Wednesday, seizing 21 kilograms of ganja. The suspects procured the drug from Odisha and were caught at a Kukatpally bus stop. A case is registered, and investigation continues.

TGSRTC operated 5,500 special buses during Sankranti festival from January 9-13 to ensure safe travel. Key Hyderabad hubs were closely monitored, congestion eased, and return services are scheduled for January 18-19. Helplines and advance booking are available.

A migrant worker was killed in Sangareddy after a discarded strand of banned Chinese manja slit his throat while he was travelling on a motorcycle. The victim succumbed to injuries before an ambulance could reach the spot

Senior BRS leaders condemned the midnight arrest of journalists in Telangana, accusing the Revanth Reddy government of abusing power and attacking press freedom. They compared the action to the Emergency era and demanded the immediate release of the journalists.

The Infection Control Academy of India has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to adopt a progressive GST on antibiotics. Access drugs would remain cheap, while Watch and Reserve antibiotics face higher taxes to prevent misuse and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

A family in Andhra Pradesh witnessed an emotional Sankranthi reunion as a woman presumed dead returned home after nearly two and a half years, just days before her family planned her last rites, thanks to efforts by an NGO and police

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions and road closures from January 15 for about 60 days due to elevated corridor construction between Malakpet and Saidabad. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

A 55-year-old man died after a motorcycle accident at Hayathnagar on Wednesday afternoon. He was riding pillion with his son when another bike collided with them. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 813 kg of ganja from a modified lorry on the city outskirts and arrested three persons. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Maharashtra. Further investigation into the drug trafficking network is underway.

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