Telangana

IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority

The Union government has sanctioned a 50-bed AYUSH hospital in Karimnagar at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Centre has asked the state government to identify land and recruit staff for the proposed facility.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission held the State government responsible for a woman’s death following a botched tubectomy at a Wanaparthy government hospital, ordering Rs 8 lakh additional compensation and government employment for her husband.

A four-year-old boy sustained throat injuries after a China manja thread got entangled around his neck while flying a kite in Metpally town during Sankranthi celebrations. Police have launched a search for shops illegally selling the banned kite string.

Hyderabad police have registered an FIR against a man for allegedly running over a puppy in Saroornagar. The case was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with support from PETA India after CCTV footage captured the act of animal cruelty.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned police action against job aspirants protesting for government notifications in Telangana. He demanded that Rahul Gandhi intervene and ensure the Congress government fulfils its election promise of providing government jobs to unemployed youth.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence over the Telangana government’s alleged attempt to reclaim MANUU land. After meeting students, he accused the Congress regime of targeting educational institutions for real estate interests and vowed to fight the move.

The BRS NRI unit in Australia has invited party working president K.T. Rama Rao to its silver jubilee celebrations in Melbourne. Rama Rao responded positively and is expected to visit Australia, strengthening the party’s engagement with the Telugu diaspora.

Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Nalgonda district following the resignation of Mother Dairy chairman G Madhusudhan Reddy and the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy, with party leaders alleging political motives behind the leadership change.

Manja threads hanging from electric lines have emerged as a serious hazard for children in Telangana, causing fatal electrocution and burn injuries. Experts warn that wet nylon and metal-coated manja can conduct electricity, urging parents to spread awareness.

A woman and her 10-year-old son died after allegedly consuming poison at Hastinapuram in Meerpet, while her mother survived a suicide attempt. Police suspect a family dispute as the trigger and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Three persons were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on collision between a tanker and a truck at Edulaguda crossroads in Miryalguda on Friday morning. The accident was reportedly caused by overspeeding. Further details are awaited.

Senior BRS MLA T. Harish Rao criticised the Revanth Reddy government over alleged exam irregularities, citing the question paper leak at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and demanding strict action to protect students’ futures.

The RTA conducted surprise inspections in Rajendranagar and booked five private buses for fare and permit violations after complaints of overcharging passengers ahead of the Sankranti travel rush, warning of continued strict enforcement.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has urged citizens to avoid driving in dense fog, especially during Sankranti travel rush, warning that poor visibility increases accident risk and advising motorists to prioritise safety over speed.

A bus carrying a film crew overturned at Pedda Amberpet flyover in Hayathnagar early Friday, injuring four persons, including the driver. Police said all injured are stable and an investigation is underway.

A Sub-Inspector of Kakatiya University Campus police station and his private driver were caught red-handed by ACB officials while allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe in Warangal for extending favours in a criminal case

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan strongly criticised the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly attempting to convert lands belonging to educational institutions into real estate assets. He demanded withdrawal of notices issued to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), calling it an attack on minority education.

A mini truck carrying sand partially sank into a nala at Uday Nagar on Road No.11 in Banjara Hills, triggering panic among locals. The driver was rescued safely and authorities later removed the vehicle

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sankranti, warning of heavy vehicular movement between January 9 and 13, with return traffic expected to peak from January 16 to 19. Citizens have been advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid peak hours, and use public transport.

Hyderabad-based Axiom Gas Engineering Limited, engaged in the distribution and retailing of Auto LPG under its flagship brand PrimeFuel, has announced plans to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this month.

Seventeen school students from Hyderabad have built a CubeSat that will be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 on January 12. The satellite, developed entirely by middle-schoolers, marks a rare milestone in Indian STEM education

Former national cycling champion Maxwell Trevor has been nominated by the Cycling Federation of India as athlete representative for the Indian Olympic Association summit in Ahmedabad on January 10. His presence highlights athlete involvement in sports governance discussions

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India forward Sadatullah Khan, who passed away in Bengaluru at 75. A skilful dribbler, he represented India in the 1968 Merdeka Cup and enjoyed a distinguished domestic and club career