Hyderabad

Telangana’s School Education department plans to revert government and local body school uniforms to the previous corporate-style design, restoring stripes and shoulder loops removed by the current government. Around 20 lakh students will receive uniforms, costing Rs. 130 crore

Several students were injured after a private school bus overturned on Shamshabad Road, Hyderabad, following a high-speed collision by a car. Around 60 students were on a picnic trip; local residents and police rescued them, and investigations are underway

Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city

Two men were killed on the spot in Peddapalli district after their motorcycle rammed into a tractor parked on the roadside near Battupalli in Manthani mandal. Police registered a case, shifted bodies for postmortem and launched an investigation

A woman sarpanch died of illness, just two days after she took oath after winning the gram panchayat elections with support from the Congress party

Four persons, including three women and a girl from Kagaznagar, were killed after a car plunged into a stream from a bridge near Chandrapur while returning from a hospital visit late at night

Actress Raashii Khanna marked the wrap of ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ by sharing BTS moments and reflecting on gratitude, lessons and collaboration, calling her experience alongside Pawan Kalyan a memorable and meaningful journey

Hyderabad police conducted an Operation Kavach near Puranapul area of the old city in Hyderabad to check movement of anti-social elements

High Court directs BCCI to consider and dispose of TCA representation made to BCCI and resolve matter by December 29

Ch Anirudh cracked his second century (105) of the week

Seven passengers were injured when an RTC bus travelling from Godavarikhani to Hyderabad collided with a stationary lorry on Rajiv Rahadhari near Nagulabanda under Kukunoorpally police limits. The injured, including Sushmitha, Bhulakshmi, Ayansh, Priyanka, Chandu, Pavan and Ammayya, were taken to Siddipet government hospital.

Despite repeated claims by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that Telangana’s finances are in distress, the Congress government has sanctioned Rs 59.60 lakh for interior works in the Secretariat. The expenditure has raised questions about the government’s spending priorities.

Hyderabad and nearby districts continue to experience cold wave conditions, with night temperatures dropping well below normal. IMD predicts chilly nights for the next two days, including Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, while daytime temperatures remain moderate.

Air quality apps show different AQI numbers, leaving people confused. This video explains how AQI is measured, why readings vary, and which figures are more reliable

South Central Railway has announced eight additional special trains for the Sankranti festival. Trains will run between Kakinada, Vikarabad, Nanded, and Machilipatnam, stopping at major stations like Vijayawada, Secunderabad, and Rajahmundry. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.

Radiation oncologists at Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, successfully performed a rare surgery using precision radiotherapy on Siddipet resident Nimmala Suresh, diagnosed with neurocytoma, a rare low-grade brain tumour. The case underscores Yashoda Hospital’s advanced expertise in treating rare and complex brain tumours.

A man lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after attempting to pay a Rs 500 traffic fine through a fake link sent via SMS. Cybercrime police warned citizens to avoid clicking unknown links and to remain alert to such scams.

The Cyberabad police arrested an 11-member gang involved in child trafficking and rescued two infants in Hyderabad. The gang, led by Babu Reddy and Gangadhar Reddy, allegedly targeted poor families willing to sell their babies and later sold them to childless couples for hefty amounts.

Hyderabad leads India’s top seven cities in office vacancy rate, even as net absorption rises 10% year-on-year. Bengaluru leads new completions, while Pune, Chennai, and NCR see strong supply growth. Hyderabad and MMR witness slight declines in new office supply.

Two candidates were arrested at the University of Hyderabad for using AI and concealed Bluetooth devices to cheat in a Junior Office Assistant recruitment exam. The malpractice was discovered when a hidden scanner beeped during the test.

In 2025, Vikarabad district saw a 3.31% rise in crime, with murders, murder-for-gain cases, and daytime burglaries increasing. Road accidents and crimes against women declined. Cybercrime cases grew, and police conducted awareness programmes across the district.

National Consumer Day 2025 was observed by the Civil Supplies Department with awareness programmes, student competitions, and expert talks. The events focused on educating citizens and students about consumer rights and the role of digital justice.

The Congress government in Telangana plans to replace elected bodies of PACS and DCCBs with nominated committees, drawing criticism from farmer groups and opposition parties, who allege the move is aimed at avoiding electoral backlash and consolidating political control.

The HMDA’s proposed shift to Paigah Palace in Begumpet has been delayed due to complex restoration and conservation challenges. Extensive renovation is required to preserve the heritage structure, with costs estimated at Rs 2–3 crore and timelines likely to be revised.