January 14, 2026

Telangana Deploys Full Fire Safety Setup for Hyderabad’s First Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026

Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services has set up a strong safety plan for Hyderabad’s first Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026. Fire tenders, quick response teams, and specialised personnel will be at key sites during Sankranti celebrations to ensure swift emergency action.

January 14, 2026

Telangana Human Rights Commission Orders Report on Ban Breach of Chinese Manja by Feb 26

Telangana Human Rights Commission has asked Hyderabad Police to submit a detailed report on the illegal sale of banned Chinese manja. The move follows petitions citing injuries and public safety risks. Report due by February 26, 2026, ahead of the next hearing.

January 14, 2026

Global Temps Dip in 2025 but New Heat Records Loom, Warn Scientists

Global temperatures dropped a bit in 2025 due to the La Niña weather pattern. Yet, the past three years were the hottest ever. Scientists warn more heat records and severe weather are coming unless emissions fall sharply.

January 14, 2026

Mysuru Residents Oppose Cutting 48 Trees for Flyover, Demand Safer Road Measures

In Mysuru, locals and environmental groups strongly oppose cutting 48 trees for a planned flyover on Outer Ring Road. They urge authorities to use signals, speed breakers, and signs instead to reduce accidents.

January 14, 2026

Dense Smog Drops Chennai Visibility to 300m on Bhogi, Flights Delayed

Chennai was covered in thick smog on Bhogi day, January 14, lowering visibility to 300 metres near the airport and causing flight delays. Officials expect fog to stay till January 17 with dry weather returning from January 15.