Telangana

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three Nandigama mandal officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh for house-building permission. They were caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1 lakh. Legal proceedings are underway in ACB Court, Hyderabad.

MANUU students protested against the Telangana government’s plan to resume 50 acres of university land, calling it an attack on public education. Leaders emphasized the land belongs to students, not the state, and should support academic development.

The EAGLE Force caught five persons, including a policeman, for consuming ganja at a hotel in Gachibowli. Four were classmates celebrating a reunion, and one a friend. Drug tests confirmed cannabis use, and a case is registered at Gachibowli Police Station.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of systematically targeting university lands under the guise of development. He alleged that over 100 acres from agricultural and horticultural universities were forcibly taken.

Sircilla police arrested four members of an extortion gang, recovering a 9 mm pistol and five rounds. The gang, with links to Janashakthi, extorted using the banned organization's name

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to weaken the BRS and malign former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. At a press conference, he alleged that BJP leaders were acting like Congress spokesmen, failing to question the government on key issues.

Hyderabad scientists decoded the ‘Evolutionary GPS’ of mites and ticks, showing they belong to two independent groups. Using 90 arachnid genomes, the study reveals their evolutionary history and helps predict disease transmission and potential new pathogen vectors.

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested Rajender alias Raju Bhakar, a Rajasthan native, for trafficking MDMA and Opium in Hyderabad. Police seized 200g of MDMA, 60g of Opium, and identified ten local buyers. Legal action is underway against them.

IIMR Ludhiana hosted a three-day workshop on real-time data collection in maize under AICRP. Over 50 delegates from research and industry explored IoT and digital tools to enhance precision agriculture and support development of high-yielding, climate-resilient maize hybrids.

TGSRTC will operate 6,431 special buses during Sankranti, with peak-day fares up to 1.5 times normal. Free travel for women continues under Mahalakshmi Scheme. Additional buses will run from key Hyderabad points to manage high passenger demand.

The BRS has stepped up its political campaign against the Congress government in Telangana, intensifying district tours and issue-based mobilisation. Senior leaders are focusing on irrigation, farmers’ issues and governance concerns as part of a structured Statewide offensive.

Thieves broke into Venkateswara Swamy Temple in KPHB early Wednesday, stealing gold and silver ornaments worth several lakhs. Police registered a case and formed four special teams. CCTV footage shows the suspects fleeing towards Vasanth Nagar.

IIT Hyderabad launched India’s first Bioengineering Centre of Excellence for lung health with Germany’s ILH, aiming to advance interdisciplinary research, innovation and Indo–German collaboration in lung disease treatment

The TGSRTC plans to operate nearly 1,200 special buses from Hyderabad for Sankranti to meet festive travel demand. City police issued a safety advisory to prevent thefts, while SCR warned against kite flying near railway overhead electric lines.

A youth allegedly died by suicide in Hayathnagar a day after his teenage girlfriend was found dead in a nearby village. Police say the couple were in a relationship and had earlier attempted suicide together. Investigations are continuing.

A Kenyan woman was deported from Hyderabad after being detained for alleged involvement in drug trafficking and flesh trade. She was among three foreign nationals caught by the Telangana EAGLE Force and was found to have overstayed on an expired visa.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu admitted he pressured the union government in 2014 to merge seven Telangana mandals with Andhra Pradesh. The remarks have revived political debate, with the BRS citing them as proof of a unilateral and politically driven decision

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested an Endowment Department inspector in Hyderabad for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. The official had allegedly demanded Rs 1.50 lakh for issuing a land survey report and was caught red-handed during the transaction.

Excise officials arrested five persons for cheating people by selling fake premium liquor in Hyderabad. The gang mixed cheap liquor with original brands and sold it to party hosts. Officials seized 139 bottles, scooters, and empty premium bottles.

Hyderabad She Teams intensified action against harassment in December 2025, receiving 98 complaints and registering 14 FIRs. Several offenders were arrested, counselled, or jailed, while awareness drives continued across the city and Malkajgiri police limits.

Mahindra University and Australian National University have signed an agreement allowing Indian engineering students to study two years in Hyderabad and two years in Australia. The programme covers seven engineering fields and offers an internationally recognised degree.

KT Rama Rao praised BRS's strong performance in gram panchayat elections, with 127 sarpanches and 156 deputy sarpanches winning. He highlighted Congress's declining support and BRS's growing influence in Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Khammam's Congress ministers for corruption and failure to implement welfare schemes. He accused them of amassing wealth, neglecting public needs, and pledged BRS's focus on new leadership

Hyderabad will host a hot air balloon festival from January 16 to 18, offering daytime flights from city outskirts and a night glow balloon show at Parade Ground, with 15 international balloons and tickets priced at around Rs 500.