Hyderabad

Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) of Greater Hyderabad have urged the GHMC to improve civic amenities in newly added areas following the expansion of 27 urban local bodies. Their demands include better roads, uninterrupted water supply, sanitation, streetlight maintenance, and stray dog control.

Telangana government doctors have expressed frustration over delayed salaries, stalled promotions, and pay disparities. The TGGDA demands immediate conversion of TVVP to DSH, release of pending benefits, and creation of key hospital posts, warning of a potential strike.

Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt for Aman Preet Singh, brother of Rakul Preet Singh, after his name emerged in a drug investigation. Authorities seized 43 grams of cocaine and MDMA and confirmed he is absconding in two separate cases.

Hyderabad police will expand its drone fleet, adopt AI policing for crime prediction, integrate CCTV systems, and implement smart traffic solutions. VC Sajjanar highlighted measures for disaster preparedness, rapid response, and anticipatory policing to enhance safety and efficiency in the city.

NIMS will launch three sub-specialty urology clinics—Uro-Oncology, Renal Transplantation, and Paediatric Urology—from January 1. The clinics, led by Dr Rahul Devar, will operate every Friday and provide advanced care for cancer, kidney transplants, and pediatric urological issues.

Hyderabad police will set up the Anti-Food Adulteration Team (AFAT) led by a DCP officer. The team will work with the Food Safety Authority and GHMC to prevent food adulteration and probe complaints involving milk, tea, chocolates, and other products.

Hyderabad’s Narcotics Enforcement Wing will expand from two to seven teams, with a new cell for case follow-ups. Authorities are compiling a consolidated database of drug offenders and coordinating with multiple agencies to tackle the city’s drug trafficking problem.

The Telangana police will jointly monitor rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad, Rachakonda and Cyberabad. A shared database has been created to track habitual offenders, and strict action, including invoking the PD Act, will be taken to maintain public order.

Hyderabad-based classical and devotional singer Malavika Anand will perform a special live concert titled Lag Ja Gale as a tribute to Lata Mangeshkar on December 29 at Telangana Saraswath Parishad Hall, Ramkote.

Indian Immunologicals Limited has asked Australia to review its advisory on the rabies vaccine Abhayrab, saying the warning is based on a single counterfeit batch that was identified and removed from the supply chain nearly a year ago.

Hyderabad police have filed a charge sheet against actor Allu Arjun and 22 others over a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere last December, which led to the death of a woman and injuries to her son.

Nizamabad residents remain tense after thieves targeted two ATMs early Saturday, stealing Rs.35 lakh using gas cutters and chemicals. Police have launched investigations, inspected the sites, and intensified security while monitoring all vehicles entering and leaving the town

Kamareddy witnesses rising post-election violence as a BRS supporter, Ranjith, is critically injured in an axe attack by local Congress leaders over Sarpanch election disputes. Police cite personal differences, while locals demand strict action against the accused

Despite the Congress government’s app-based fertilizer system, farmers in Warangal and Mahabubabad endured long queues in cold weather due to insufficient stock. Frustrated farmers, including women, staged demonstrations

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan transferred 60 Deputy Commissioners to newly formed circles for improved administration. The moves follow the state government’s notification creating 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards, with zonal commissioners already appointed for each zone

Telangana schools’ Sankranti vacation, originally January 11–15, may be extended following teacher unions’ request. With January 10 as a Saturday holiday and festival holidays on January 15–16, unions suggest reopening on January 19, citing parental concerns about sending children immediately

Hyderabad’s overall crime rate dropped 15% in 2025, with 30,690 cases recorded. While murder and property crimes declined, crimes against women rose 6% and POCSO cases increased 27%. Police attribute the drop to visible policing and plan stricter enforcement

Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek reprimanded Congress leaders in Chennur for illegal sand mining from the Godavari river, warning of strict action. He also cautioned officials aiding the irregularities, sparking confusion and concern among local party cadres

A tiger has entered Siddipet district for the first time, alarming farmers. Forest officials tracked its movement across villages and confirmed it as a young male, while intensifying surveillance and alerting residents

Construction of Stage-II of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project has been delayed despite all approvals, as the State government has not entered into a mandatory power purchase agreement with NTPC, stalling the 2,400 MW expansion

A 24-year-old man died by suicide at his home in Suraram, allegedly due to financial losses from online gaming. Police said he was depressed and left a video note. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

District Medical and Health Officer Dr Akula Srinivas died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday in Jagtial. The senior health official was recently appointed to the post and was widely respected in the district.

Actor Anupam Kher said the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has rebutted attempts to label it as propaganda, asserting that audience approval, not narratives, determines a film’s impact and place in cinema history