Hyderabad

Hyderabad shuttlers Arjun Reddy and Achutaditya Rao won four international medals — gold in Mexico, silver in Trinidad & Tobago and Zambia, and bronze in South Africa. For Arjun, it marked a triumphant return to professional badminton after a decade-long break

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said drug offenders will be monitored like history sheeters. The city police are strengthening H-NEW with new teams and conducting monthly inter-agency meetings to track drug networks, foreign national involvement and courier-based smuggling.

The 7th edition of SBI Home Loans Mega Property Expo is scheduled from December 19 to 21 at HITEX

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked five cases in one week and arrested eleven offenders linked to organised networks renting bank accounts to cybercriminals. Courts issued 319 refund orders, helping victims recover Rs 1.36 crore. Police urged citizens not to share accounts or KYC details

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom in Begumpet, inaugurated by actors Nagarjuna and Sreeleela. The store features signature collections, exclusive launch offers and BIS hallmarked jewellery. The company said the showroom will enhance customer experience while reinforcing its commitment to trust and transparency.

In the latest episode of such incidents, 60 students fall ill after consuming food in their respective schools

The deployment includes law and order units, traffic police, TSSP/AR platoons, Octopus teams, Mounted Police and specialised wings

The SIR assigned MA Waris the prestigious responsibility in recognition of his extensive experience, dedication, and leadership skills in the field of radiography

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning to 13 districts in Telangana, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius. Extreme cold wave conditions are likely to continue till Sunday, December 14.

Senior government officials, developers, consultants and technology leaders focused on strengthening life-safety standards for the city’s growing high-rise ecosystem during the event

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police recovered nearly Rs 6.20 lakh in two cases of online fraud after victims reported within the ‘golden hour’. Fake APKs accessed OTPs and credit card details. Officials urged citizens to use official app stores and report suspicious transactions

Telangana cinematography minister Komatireddy Venkat Redd put the blame squarely on officials for issuing an order hiking the Akhanda - 2 ticket prices. He says he was not aware of the order being given

Animal activists from SAFI and PETA India facilitated the registration of an FIR at the Bollaram Police Station after men were seen biting a goat’s neck during a public sacrifice. The FIR invokes sections under BNS, TABSP Act, and PCA Act

South Central Railway has extended special trains to handle passenger rush during the Winter and Sankranti festival season. Additional services will operate on routes including Secunderabad–Anakapalle, Hyderabad–Gorakhpur and Machilipatnam–Ajmer, with halts at major stations across several States

Khandani Rajdhani returns to Hyderabad with a new Lakeshore Mall outlet, offering authentic Gujarati and Rajasthani thalis curated by Maharaj Bhawar Singh. Guests can enjoy unlimited seasonal favourites, from Surti Undhiyu to Gajar Halwa, in a contemporary dining space

RSS Telangana, in association with all Gurudwaras of the state, will hold the 350th Shaheedi Samagam on December 14 at Jal Vihar, Hyderabad, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji and the supreme sacrifices of Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala Ji

New surveys show a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among adolescents in Telangana, with growing obesity levels and poor physical activity. Health experts and NIN are calling for stricter controls and health taxes on sugary drinks and high-fat, high-sugar foods

Tension prevailed in Afzalgunj as GHMC officials, backed by police, demolished footpath encroachments following High Court orders. Shopkeepers and AIMIM supporters protested the operation, claiming they received no notice. Police eventually restored order and the demolition was completed

Novo Nordisk has launched its once-weekly diabetes and weight-management drug Ozempic in India. The semaglutide-based GLP-1 agonist improves glycaemic control, supports weight loss and may reduce cardiovascular and kidney risks. Prices start at Rs 8,800 per month for the lowest dose

Sixteen students of the Telangana Minority Residential School in Tilak Nagar fell ill after having dinner on Thursday. They developed nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and were shifted to Government Hospital King Koti. Doctors said all students are stable and recovering.

The Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2025, scheduled for December 12–14 at HITEX, Hyderabad, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Over 40 speakers, 300 exhibitors, and 30 workshops were affected. Organisers apologised, while BRS criticised the State government for the cancellation.

Telangana government has permitted government school students to visit Ramoji Film City at Rs.1,000 per student, including lunch and campus attractions. Teachers have questioned the decision, citing past restrictions on school outings after accidents and the Beas River tragedy in 2014.

Former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao surrendered before the Jubilee Hills Police following Supreme Court directions in the alleged phone-tapping case. The SIT has begun questioning him and is expected to submit a progress report to the apex court by December 19.

The Telangana government will file objections in the Supreme Court against the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar project, citing submergence risks and violations of inter-State agreements. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi will lead the legal fight, with key meetings scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday.