Hyderabad

Farmers from Tamil Nadu are travelling to Hyderabad to sell palm jaggery directly to customers. Made from palm sap, the traditional sweetener is slowly gaining popularity on the city’s outskirts for its natural taste and perceived health benefits.

Kachiguda police arrested a man who posed as a TSRTC vigilance officer and extorted money from bus conductors. The accused filmed conductors at halting points and later threatened them over phone calls, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men from Odisha at Secunderabad railway station for carrying ganja and seized 6.25 kg of the drug from them. The arrests were made by the Commissioner’s Task Force following a tip-off.

Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Reddy presented ‘Surya – Tvam Surya Pranamamyaham’ at Shilpa Kala Vedika, blending classical dance, Vedic philosophy and live orchestration to narrate the Sun’s role in cosmic creation, inspired by the Nasadiya Sukta.

Lakhotia College of Design hosted its annual graduation fashion show, Love India 2025, in Hyderabad. Featuring 18 fashion sequences by over 50 young designers, the event celebrated creativity, Indian textiles and contemporary design.

Buddy Mobility Care has partnered with GMR Hyderabad International Airport to launch India’s first wheelchair-accessible transport service at an airport. The initiative offers safe, dignified and assisted travel for persons with reduced mobility, senior citizens and special-needs travellers.

Hyderabad recorded 6,923 residential property registrations worth Rs 4,904 crore in November 2025, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year rise, with strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.

Senior Principal Scientist at IICT, Dr Surya Prakash Singh, has been awarded the MRSI Medal for 2025 for his contributions to advanced functional materials and translational research, including innovations in solar cell technologies and bio-imaging dyes.

Experts caution Hyderabad residents against panicking over high AQI readings shown by car dashboards and private apps, saying official CPCB data remains reliable. They cite inaccurate low-cost sensors, confined cabin measurements and lack of regulation as reasons for misleading air quality readings.

Major crimes declined in the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate in 2025 due to preventive policing and surveillance, but kidnapping, molestation and POCSO cases rose sharply, according to the Annual Crime Report released by Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu.

A Pune-based traveller alleged he was overcharged by a cab driver at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport while heading to Gachibowli. Sharing his experience on Reddit, he said several users reported similar incidents and advised booking cabs only through authorised kiosks or seeking police help.

Three farm labourers died and eleven were injured when a jeep carrying migrant workers rammed a stationary lorry on the Mancherial–Hyderabad highway at Indaram village. The injured were hospitalized; rash driving is suspected. Victims were Maharashtra labourers heading to Karimnagar

The makers of Vetrimaaran’s upcoming film Arasan, starring Simbu, released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing his transformation and moments from the set. Shot in Kovilpatti, the film has drawn attention for its cast and its link to the Vada Chennai universe

The EBG Group has launched the Tollywood Pro League (TPL), a six-team franchise-based cricket and entertainment league exclusively for the Telugu film fraternity. The unveiling at Hyderabad International Convention Centre saw the presence of cricket legends Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, alongside film personalities Dino Morea, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma.

Dividing the State into rigid economic zones risks deepening regional inequalities

To improve urban service delivery, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) proposes doubling its wards from 150 to 300. This reform addresses Hyderabad’s expansion to nearly 2,000 sq km. By creating manageable units, the city aims to enhance political representation, integrate GIS-based data analytics, and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusive growth. This approach ensures data-driven governance puts citizens "centre stage".

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao continued the BRS tradition by presenting a ceremonial offering at the annual Urs festival of the Ajmer Dargah, joined by former Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali and minority leaders.

Sreedhar Sporting Club defeated East Coast Railway 2-1 in the DRM Cup All-India Invitation Football Tournament final at Waltair Railway Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The valedictory function was attended by senior railway officials, including Lalit Bohra and K Rama Rao

Telangana’s Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the All India Inter-University Aquatics Championship in Chennai. Representing KIIT Bhubaneswar, she clinched the 50 m breaststroke title, adding to the state’s growing presence in national-level swimming competitions

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in India are conducted entirely according to the country's laws, and everyone must strictly abide by the election laws.

Nizam Nawabs defeated Khama Knights 68-53 in the opening round of the inaugural Telangana Pro Basketball League at Yousufguda. Ranga Reddy Risers also registered a strong 80-62 win against Warangal Warriors in the second match of the evening

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 cricket championship fourth-round match against Delhi in Mangalagiri from December 23. Aditya Vardhan will captain the side, with a mix of promising youngsters named in the team and stand-byes

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao unveiled the Hyderabad Toofans team jersey ahead of the Hockey India League. The event highlighted Telangana’s sports vision under CM A Revanth Reddy, with officials and players attending to support the state’s growing sports ecosystem

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day championship in Rajkot from December 24. G Rahul Singh will captain the side, with Rahul Buddhi as vice-captain. The team includes experienced players and promising youngsters