Telangana

In Nirmal district, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested surveyor N Balakrishna Varma and his private assistant Pola Thirupathi while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,500 from a farmer for land demarcation and issuing a panchanama.

Megastar Chiranjeevi extended heartfelt condolences to Mohanlal on the death of his mother, Santhakumari Amma, praising her enduring influence and offering prayers and support, as the Malayalam film fraternity mourned the loss of a quiet yet influential presence behind the iconic actor

Dr M Ramesh, a 2005-batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, succeeding Avinash Mohanty, who was posted as the first Commissioner of the newly created Malkajgiri Commissionerate. He also issued guidelines for safe New Year celebrations.

Representing the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD), Snehit produced one of the standout performances of the tournament by stunning two of India’s leading stars—Manav Thakkar and Ankur Bhattacharjee—on his way to the men’s singles final

Torch Relay (Kreeda Jyothi) programmes will be conducted at district headquarters on January 8, 9, 10, and 11

In Jagtial district, a couple from Rajaram village displayed rare devotion by reaching the Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple through continuous Sashtanga Namaskaram over five kilometres on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Mamidala Venkatesh and Sharadha also observed Mauna Vratham, refusing water offered by locals during their trek.

Irfan and Tanish played well for the winners, while Anand and Aravind put up a good show for the losers in the OU inter-college badminton

The Telangana government on Tuesday announced the transfer of six IAS officers, including G Srijana, who was posted as Additional Commissioner of GHMC covering Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Qutbullapur zones.

Over 100 members of the Mesram tribal clan have begun their traditional barefoot trek of more than 150 kilometres to fetch Ganga Jal from the Godavari river for the Nagoba Jatara in Adilabad. The water, drawn in a 1,400-year-old brass vessel from Hastanamadugu in Mancherial district, will be used for rituals and idol cleansing.

Former Zilla Parishad chairman Lingala Kamal Raju accused the Congress government of failing to supply adequate urea to farmers in Telangana, forcing them to stand in long queues during crop seasons. He recalled that under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, farmers never faced shortages and even had fertiliser delivered to their homes.

The Khammam police commissionerate reported a nine percent rise in overall crime in 2025, with 9,792 cases registered compared to 8,987 in 2024. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt noted a 21 percent increase in crimes against women, though atrocities against SC/STs and murders declined.

Officials in Rajanna-Sircilla district have been directed to make elaborate arrangements for the Maha Shivaratri jatara at Vemulawada from February 14 to 16. At a coordination meeting chaired by local leaders and officials, instructions were issued to ensure smooth darshan for devotees, complete road repairs, and operate additional bus services.

The Singareni Collieries SC/ST Employees Welfare Association has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to raise the retirement age of Singareni workers from 61 to 62 years, in line with government employees. Association general secretary Anthoti Nageswara Rao highlighted precedents set by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao and similar moves in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

On Vaikunta Ekadasi, a couple from Parigi constituency saw their long-cherished wish fulfilled when BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao named their youngest son ‘Suman’. Dodla Narasimulu, who was active in the Telangana movement, and his wife Anitha had resolved that their leader would name the child.

BRS president and Leader of Opposition K Chandrashekhar Rao announced key appointments in the party’s legislative wings on Tuesday. Senior MLAs Harish Rao, Sabitha Indra Reddy, and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were named Deputy Floor Leaders in the Assembly, while MLCs L Ramana and Pochampally Srinivas Reddy were given similar roles in the Council.

Former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, accusing it of deliberately delaying action against the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar project. He alleged that the Telangana government’s Supreme Court case was filed only after Andhra Pradesh floated tenders, rendering it ineffective.

The warden of SC Girls’ Gurukul at Bhupalpally, Bhavani, was suspended after a video showing her beating a student went viral on social media. The incident, recorded by fellow students on November 24, drew widespread criticism and demands for action from student organisations.

BRS corporators in Khammam raised concerns over unlawful tax levies on parking areas, UAC penalties, and issues with occupancy certificates, urging the municipal commissioner to find a permanent solution without burdening citizens.

Hyderabad’s new Burj at Masab Tank, built by Deccan Terrain Heritage, combines ancient Deccan architecture with modern design, featuring a hexagonal structure, chiming tower clocks, and a Madras terrace roof. It marks 157 years of municipal administration.

Nava Bharat Energy India Limited, under its corporate social responsibility programme, distributed 250 desks to seven government schools across Paloncha, Manugur, Burgampahad and Tekulapally mandals in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. District Educational Officer B Nagalakshmi lauded the company’s efforts.

Nirmal district recorded 4,162 crimes in 2025, with police crediting sustained efforts and public support for keeping offences under control. Superintendent of Police Dr G Janaki Sharmila highlighted crime figures, road accidents, cyber fraud cases and the success of the ‘Police Akka’ initiative.

A tiger's presence was confirmed near Karimnagar rural after noticing pugmarks and a dead cow. Authorities launched a drone search, warning locals to stay indoors as a precautionary measure.

The Telangana government’s proposal to seek toll-free travel during Sankranti has triggered criticism, with many questioning why similar concessions were not extended during Dasara or Deepavali. Ministers say the move aims to ease traffic congestion during peak festive travel

The South Central Railway has warned the public about electrocution risks from kite flying near railway tracks. Metallic or chemically treated threads can touch 25 kV overhead lines, threatening human life, damaging infrastructure, and causing train disruptions.