January 2, 2026

Hyderabad Water Supply Cut for 18 Hours on Jan 3-4 for Emergency Repairs

Water supply in parts of Hyderabad will be stopped from 10 a.m. on Jan 3 to 4 a.m. on Jan 4 due to urgent pipeline repairs and electricity work near Pedapur.

January 2, 2026

New Link Bridge in Hyderabad Cuts Travel Time by Half

Hyderabad's Minister Ponnam Prabhakar opened a new 48.2m link bridge connecting Chikkadpally and Domalguda, reducing travel time by nearly 50%. Built by GHMC for ₹6 crore, the bridge improves city infrastructure amid urban growth.

January 2, 2026

Telangana's Musi Rejuvenation Phase-I DPR Near Complete; ₹4,100 Crore ADB Aid Sought

Telangana's Musi Rejuvenation Project Phase-I DPR covering 21 km is almost ready. The state seeks ₹4,100 crore from ADB. Works to start post March 2026.

January 2, 2026

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore Kills Up to 14; Contaminated Water Blamed

A deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has caused between 4 and 14 deaths. Over 1,400 locals fell ill due to contaminated water from a pipeline leak.

January 2, 2026

Jana Sena Party urges Election Commission for urgent electoral roll update and remote voting in Andhra Pradesh

Jana Sena Party met Election Commission officials urging early Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. They pushed for remote voting for migrant workers and improved polling infrastructure to boost voter turnout.

January 2, 2026

Air India Pilot Found Drunk in Canada, Transport Canada Demands Investigation

A pilot flying for Air India failed two breathalyzer tests at Vancouver airport. Transport Canada called it a ‘serious matter’ and ordered Air India to submit a full investigation by January 26.

January 2, 2026

Hyderabad Breathes Toxic Air as New Year’s Firecrackers Drive Pollution to Severe Levels

Hyderabad saw dangerous air pollution on January 1, 2026, with AQI hitting a hazardous 432 in Badangpet. Firecrackers and traffic made the air thick and toxic, affecting all parts of the city.

January 2, 2026

200 Parrots Die Near Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh Due to Food Poisoning

At least 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Officials confirm food poisoning as the cause, ruling out bird flu. Strict feeding bans and monitoring are in place.

January 2, 2026

Disney Worker Hurt by 400-Pound Runaway Prop During Indiana Jones Show

A Disney World employee was injured when a 400-pound fake boulder ran out of control during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. The worker stopped the boulder from hitting the crowd but got hurt. The park is supporting the staff member during his recovery.

January 2, 2026

Seven Dead, Many Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Gambia Coast

A migrant boat with about 200 people capsized near Gambia’s coast. Seven have died. Dozens remain missing as search continues for those heading to Europe’s Canary Islands.