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Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from Tollywood, expressing deep anguish over permission being granted for the Pushpa-2 premiere despite a woman’s death. Hurt by the incident, he said he no longer wished to be approached on benefit shows. The minister clarified that he had no role in recent ticket price increases.
The Telangana govt plans to make internships compulsory in govt degree colleges from the 2026-27 academic year. Third-year degree students will be required to complete their internship as part of their curriculum. Universities are working with the State Council of Higher Education to arrange monthly stipends during internships for students.
Ahead of Sankranthi, Telugu films are witnessing strong North America pre-sales. After The Raja Saab and Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju crossed $100,000 in advance bookings and is expected to post his biggest premiere. Chiranjeevi’s film has already surpassed $600,000, eyeing $1 million premieres.
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Mizoram has improved its national HIV prevention ranking to third but continues to record India’s highest adult HIV prevalence at 2.75 per cent. Officials report declining new infections since 2018, yet thousands remain affected. Most recent cases are sexually transmitted, prompting expanded treatment, awareness drives and possible church collaboration.
Britain Author JK Rowling famous for Harry Potter novels, reacted to Iran’s latest protests by sharing a video praising demonstrators. The unrest, sparked by economic hardship, has spread across cities with strikes and internet shutdowns. Activists claim Iranians reject the Islamic Republic, while state media blames US and Israeli “terrorist agents”.
UP Warriors set the tone early after winning the toss against Gujarat Giants in their WPL 2026 clash. Opting to bowl first, skipper Meg Lanning backed her balanced lineup featuring power hitters. The XI blends experience and youth, with Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone anchoring the middle while pace and spin options promise early breakthroughs.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 6 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Friday, 67,678 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 18,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.82 crore on the same day, Jan 9th.
Former TG Minister and BRS Working President KTR has been honored with a prestigious international invitation from Harvard University, USA. He is set to address the 23rd India Conference at the Harvard campus, scheduled for Feb 14-15. The conference, themed ‘The India We Imagine’, will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss India’s future.
The ONGC blowout fire in Irusumanda, Konaseema district, AP, which had raged for five days, has finally been brought under control. Personnel cleared debris from the burnt heavy machinery using cranes, ensuring the site’s safety. Also, a water umbrella was prepared for installation at the gas well along with a blowout preventer to lower temperatures.
The US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft landed at Los Angeles International Airport amid rising global tensions. The plane serves as a flying command center. In war or nuclear emergencies, when ground communications fail, military leaders can control operations from the aircraft to ensure national security and emergency response.
➢League of Nations Day, ➢National Save the Eagles Day, ➢1894: Birth of renowned Telugu poet Pingali Lakshmikantam, ➢1920: India becomes a member of the International League, ➢1940: Birth of renowned singer and musician K.J. Yesudas, ➢1973: President’s rule imposed for the first time in the united AP, ➢1982: Death of top Telugu director Mukkamala Krishnamurthy.
In Pune municipal elections, candidates are using high-tech methods to attract voters. Robo-dogs roam the streets, distributing pamphlets and greeting people on behalf of candidates, surprising the public. Activists also wear LED bags with candidates’ photos and slogans, creating innovative and eye-catching election campaigns across the city.
Thousands of devotees thronged Medaram in Telangana’s Mulugu district to seek darshan of Sammakka and Saralamma during the annual fair. TG Minister Seethakka’s camp office will operate in Medaram, while CM Revanth is scheduled to visit on January 18 and inaugurate the fair with oblations on January 19. This year, Ippapuvvu laddu will be distributed […]