Telangana

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

The Narayanaguda police arrested a man for allegedly posing as a real estate broker, cheating a woman on the pretext of selling her flat and sexually harassing her. The accused reportedly used money obtained by mortgaging her jewellery for personal expenses.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government’s SLPs in the phone tapping case, upholding the High Court’s order quashing the FIR against BRS MLA T Harish Rao. The apex court ruled there was no fresh evidence to reopen the matter.

The Banjara Hills police have booked a man for allegedly cheating a Group-I aspirant of Rs 7 lakh by promising a government job through political connections. The accused allegedly stopped responding and issued threats when the victim sought a refund.

A 25-year-old woman doctor working as an intern at Siddipet Government Medical College died by suicide after injecting a weedicide. She was treated in Siddipet and Hyderabad but succumbed. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said he will soon address issues related to the Krishna River water dispute, following claims by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that Andhra Pradesh halted the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project under pressure.

P Prakash Rao will captain the State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle team in the All India SBI inter-circle football championship at Bhubaneshwar from June 5. The squad includes 18 players, with ES Shyam as coach and BN Kumar as manager

Sports Authority of Telangana chairman Shivasena Reddy said retired officials who served sincerely will be engaged to promote sports. He praised cycling coach and Deputy Director G Chandra Reddy for his 37 years of service, during which Telangana produced 225 national medallists

The Apex Council of Hyderabad Cricket Association has directed 17 junior cricketers, including under-19 captain Aaron George, to report at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on January 5 under the HCA Academy of Excellence plan. Aaron has already joined the Indian team in South Africa

Nalgonda defeated Warangal by four wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship, with G Prakash scoring 85. Khammam beat Mahabubnagar by 13 runs under the VJD Method, as Bunny and N Shiva starred with the bat

Defending champion Syndrela Das, top seed Divyanshi Bhowmick and Japan’s Miku Matsushima began their under-19 singles campaign with impressive wins at the WTT Youth Contender 2026 in Vadodara. Boys and under-15 top seeds also advanced to the knockout stage with comfortable victories

Former Minister Jogu Ramanna announced that BRS cadres and soy farmers would obstruct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s visit to Adilabad on January 8, citing the government’s failure to ensure smooth procurement of soybeans.

The Charminar, Hyderabad’s most iconic monument, has 149 steps leading to its top floor through narrow spiral staircases. While visitors can access only one minaret, the climb offers panoramic views of the city.

Cyberabad police caught 316 people for drunk driving during Saturday night checks, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, and heavy vehicles. 21 individuals had high BAC levels. All offenders are required to appear in court.

In Chandrayangutta, an auto-rickshaw driver, Syed Irfan, threatened a traffic sub-inspector with a dead snake after being caught drunk driving. He fled but was traced by police, apologized, and now faces legal proceedings in court.

For the 2026 intermediate exams, TG BIE bars students from switching subjects. Barcoded OMR sheets will replace blank ones to streamline evaluation. Hall tickets will include QR codes for exam centres, with previews sent via WhatsApp to parents and students.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited INS Himgiri and a Kalvari-class submarine at Visakhapatnam. He was briefed on the Navy’s advanced capabilities, indigenous technologies, and commended the Eastern Fleet for safeguarding India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Doctors in Telangana, including IMA and TTGDA, oppose the government’s order expanding the Telangana Medical Council with ex officio members. They say it weakens doctors’ representation, compromises oversight, and urge withdrawal of GO Ms No 229 for democratic governance.

Amith Singh (38) was killed in Kamatipura, Old City, after being attacked near Pochamma Temple Road on Saturday. His wife reported the incident to police. Two people have been detained, and authorities are investigating the case.

Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited is installing booster lanes at ORR toll plazas to ease Sankranthi traffic. FASTag users can pass without stopping, and authorities expect smoother journeys. R&B Minister requests toll-free travel between Hyderabad and Vijayawada during festival days.

Two men in Hyderabad, Mohd Arif (Bandlaguda) and Nissar Pasha (Chandrayangutta), were found dead on Saturday night. Families reported financial and personal difficulties. Police have registered cases and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The 359th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji concluded in Secunderabad with thousands of devotees attending the Vishaal Diwan. The celebrations included Gurbani recitations, Kathas, and traditional Guru-Ka-Langar, organised by the Prabhandak Committee of Gurdwara Saheb.

A 39-year-old woman in Madhapur, Hyderabad, was found dead at her home on Saturday night. Police say she had been experiencing health challenges. A case has been registered, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of her death.

Dr Chada Raji Reddy, senior scientist at IICT Hyderabad, has been elected a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. He is recognised for his work in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical chemistry, and development of scalable processes for drugs including COVAXIN®.