Telangana

A land payment dispute turned fatal in Ranga Reddy district after a man was allegedly assaulted by his younger brother. The victim collapsed and died on the spot. Police have detained the accused and are investigating the incident.

A female tiger roaming across villages in Bellampalli mandal of Mancherial district has caused panic among residents. Farmers are hesitant to harvest crops, while forest officials have deployed trackers, installed camera traps and issued safety advisories to villagers.

Former minister T Harish Rao has written to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy seeking Rs 30 crore for Ananthagiri Sagar and Ranganayaka Sagar works in Siddipet district, alleging neglect of key irrigation projects by the Congress government.

Shamirpet police have booked an 18-year-old for spreading a fake leopard sighting near Shamirpet Lake using an AI-generated image. The false claim caused panic among residents before authorities confirmed that no wild animal was present.

The Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Banjara Hills observed Vaikunta Ekadashi with devotion and spiritual fervour. Devotees passed through the sacred Vaikunta Dwara, participated in special darshan and rituals, and attended grand aratis held throughout the day.

Country Oven is celebrating the New Year with special cake discounts and a free dosa batter offer at select outlets. Founded in 1993, the brand continues to be a popular choice for cakes, gifting, and festive treats.

Triveni Season 3 brings renowned classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty to Hyderabad for an evening of music and live art. Organised by Surmandal, the concert also supports Sparsh Hospice through a unique charitable initiative.

A 55-year-old farmer died by suicide in Gattududdenapalli village of Manakondur mandal in Karimnagar district. He was found hanging from a tree in his agricultural field after he failed to return home on Monday evening.

Indie games ruled 2025, delivering unforgettable experiences across genres. From Hades II’s refined combat to Expedition 33’s emotional storytelling, this year proved that innovation and creativity mattered more than blockbuster budgets.

A young woman died on the spot after a school bus ran over her on NH-65 in Patancheru on Tuesday. She slipped off her moped, fell on the road and was crushed by a speeding private school bus

In the iBomma piracy case, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police found suspect Immandi Ravi used forged identity documents of Bengaluru professional V Prahlad to run his piracy network, earning an estimated Rs 20 crore. Authorities froze Rs 3.5 crore during the ongoing probe

Overall crime in Telangana declined by 2.33 per cent in 2025, with rioting cases dropping sharply, police said. However, offences such as dacoity, POCSO and counterfeiting rose, while accident fatalities declined despite an increase in road mishaps

Kumram Bheem Asifabad district recorded a 60% rise in crimes in 2025, with 1,934 offences versus 1,207 in 2024. Property crimes, burglaries, thefts, and NDPS violations increased, while police strengthened village-level policing and conducted cordon operations

Large numbers of devotees participated in the Uttara Dwara Darshanam ritual at Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam, on Mukkoti Vaikunta Ekadashi. Special poojas and Kodandapani kirtans marked the opening of the Vaikunta Dwaram for devotees’ darshan

Telangana Forest Department plans to set up three professional wildlife rescue teams at Amrabad, Kawal, and Warangal to manage wild animals entering human areas. Each team will have trained personnel, specialized vehicles, equipment, and medical kits to ensure animal and human safety

The district reported a 63% surge in crimes in 2025, with 6,486 cases versus 3,979 in 2024. Cheating, thefts, burglaries, kidnappings, and rapes saw significant increases. Convictions were achieved in 1,829 cases, with multiple life and long-term sentences

Singur dam repair works in Sangareddy will halt irrigation for 40,000 acres under Singur canals and 25,000 acres under Ghanpur anicut in Medak. Farmers may switch to alternative crops, while protests are expected over potential losses during the Yasangi season

In Sangareddy, alert homeowner Bharath Kumar used CCTV footage to alert police and neighbours, helping nab two burglars attempting to loot his house. The accused injured themselves to evade locals, while two accomplices escaped; investigation is ongoing

Hyderabad’s policing structure is being overhauled with four new commissionerates—Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, and Future City—while Yadadri-Bhongir becomes a separate district unit. The revamp addresses urban expansion, population growth, and specialised policing across IT, industrial, suburban, and emerging city zones

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy offered prayers at the Tirumala Lord Venkateswara temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi. TTD officials accorded him traditional honours after darshan during the annual Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, held from December 30 to January 8

The Telangana government transferred four IPS officers and assigned new postings following the reorganization of police commissionerates. The reshuffle comes amid the expansion of GHMC limits, leading to the creation and restructuring of multiple commissionerates and district police jurisdictions

Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket burst and Shams Mulani’s five-for helped Mumbai beat Chhattisgarh by nine wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Siddhesh Lad guided the chase as Mumbai consolidated their lead in Group C with 12 points

KTR shares a cryptic message on social media, asserting that respect is earned and self-respect cannot be compromised

Sunitha alleges that the election process was vitiated due to serious violations of the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961