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Star tennis player Venus Williams will make history at the 2026 Australian Open as the oldest player in the main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Venus last played the tournament in 2021. She will prepare at Auckland and Hobart events before the Open, aiming to add to her multiple doubles […]
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is closing in on three significant landmarks heading into 2026. He requires 339 more runs to enter the elite 9,000-run club in the IPL. In ODIs, Kohli needs 443 runs to complete 15,000, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar. He is also chasing the second-highest run tally in […]
Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu announced the Moosi development project from Usman Sagar to Bapu Ghat. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) on planning, analysis, and design will be submitted in 18 months. Proposals include blue, green, and land master plans, developing Gandhi Sarovar, and sending recommendations to defense authorities for land use.
Telangana Assembly proceedings restarted after a 3-day recess, with the Congress-led govt set to table 5 key bills. Meanwhile, BRS MLAs raised objections on the Assembly premises, staging a protest with placards over the alleged urea shortage. Simultaneously, the Legislative Council commenced its sitting with Question Hour.
An IndiGo flight bound for Hyderabad from Renigunta faced delays after dense fog disrupted operations at Hyderabad airport. Airport authorities denied landing clearance due to poor visibility, forcing the airline to postpone departure. The flight, originally scheduled to take off at 8:20 am, remains grounded, leaving passengers waiting at Renigunta airport.
Introverts often hear things like talk more or just be confident, which make them feel pressured. They think deeply, feel privately, and speak when needed. Silence isn’t a flaw, and shyness isn’t weakness. World Introvert Day reminds us that quiet people aren’t broken—they just express themselves differently and deserve understanding.
Several areas in Hyderabad will face an 18-hour drinking water disruption starting at 10 am tomorrow due to leak repairs and maintenance on the Krishna Phase-III pipeline and 132 kV Peddapur feeder. Affected areas include Madhapur, Kondapur, Balanagar, Miyapur, and more. Normal supply is expected to resume by 4 am on January 4.
India batter Shubman Gill called 2025 a landmark year for his career in a latest social media post. His statement comes amid disappointment after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Febr 7 to March 8. Selectors felt his recent T20 performances failed […]
An Air India pilot, Captain Saurabh Kumar, was stopped from flying AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 after failing a breathalyser test. Authorities raised concerns about his fitness to fly. He has been suspended during the investigation. The airline apologized to passengers and is cooperating fully with Canadian authorities.
Sudden floods hit Afghanistan, killing 17 people and injuring 11. In the Kahkan district, a house roof collapsed, killing five family members, including two children. Central, northern, southern, and western regions suffered heavy damage. The floods also killed livestock, adding to the destruction across affected areas.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 2, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 85267.18, up at 78.58 points or 0.09%, and the Nifty was at 26168.05, up at 21.50 points or 0.08%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.96 against the dollar.
A fire tore through a packed nightclub in Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s celebrations, killing at least 47 and injuring 115. Flames spread rapidly after a candle or firework may have ignited the ceiling. Survivors described panic, crowd surges, and smashed windows. Authorities began identifying victims as Switzerland enters five days of mourning.
Telangana Assembly sessions resume today, starting with a question-and-answer session led by the Speaker. The meetings, continuing until January 7, will see the govt introduce 2 ordinances: one on TG GST amendments and another on employee rationalization and pay structure changes. Earlier sessions, which began on Dec 29, were postponed after condolence motions.
Hyderabad’s Future City faces challenges as hilly terrain affects drones and GPS. Officials must coordinate carefully to manage changing boundaries. Experts suggest improving public transport and road links. Tackling these issues is crucial to ensure smooth development and make the city efficient, functional, and accessible for residents.
Englishman Nicholas Lee will become the new strength and conditioning coach of the India women’s cricket team after the WPL 2026, which runs January 9 to February 5. Lee has coached Gulf Giants, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh cricket teams. He aims to improve player fitness ahead of India’s multi-format series against Australia starting February 15.