Hyderabad

The TGDCA issued show cause notices to 180 retail medical shops during a special drive to curb the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, abortion kits and antibiotics. The teams checked compliance with rules governing Schedule H and H1 prescription medicines.

The IMD-Hyderabad has extended its severe cold-wave alert for Telangana, forecasting a further drop in minimum temperatures by 3–4°C below normal. Independent weather trackers predict even harsher conditions, with some districts likely to see temperatures fall to 5°C.

KTR criticised the Congress government, stating that no false propaganda can hide Telangana’s growth under former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. He welcomed praise from Tony Blair and Duvvuri Subbarao at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, calling them independent endorsements of the State’s progress.

A 17 year-old girl, Pavitra, was allegedly murdered by Dukka Uma Shanker, known to her family, after an argument at her home in Warasiguda. Police said he stabbed her during a dispute over her visit to Vijayawada. He has been arrested.

Telangana’s irrigation sector remains paralysed, with KLIP idle and PRLIS delayed, deepening rural distress. Critics accuse the Congress government of politicising core projects while farmers face crop losses, groundwater depletion and uncertainty over unresolved issues at the Medigadda barrage

GHMC has asked all trade establishments in Hyderabad to renew their 2026 trade licences by 20 December 2025 to avoid penalties. Applications submitted after the deadline will attract 25 percent or 50 percent penalties based on the submission date.

The murder of Yakutpura trader Shaik Junaid has triggered serious questions over police surveillance on rowdy sheeters. Despite past offences and ongoing extortion activity by the suspects, monitoring remained weak, leading to public fear and allegations of policing lapses.

Telangana Tourism has launched the ‘100 Weekend Wonders of Telangana’ contest, inviting travellers to capture lesser-known destinations through photos and videos. Participants can win cash prizes and complimentary Haritha Hotel stays, with entries open until January 5, 2026

Two years into the Congress rule, Telangana’s irrigation sector has seen slow progress with no major new project launches. While the government revived select schemes and targeted partially completed works, funding gaps and setbacks such as the SLBC tunnel collapse have hindered advancement.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum will remain closed for public visits from December 11 to 25 as President Droupadi Murmu arrives for her annual southern sojourn. Authorities are preparing the premises, deploying animal catchers and taking up sanitation activities

TGSRTC added 65 new electric buses to its fleet under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project, enhancing connectivity across major routes in Hyderabad. The buses offer modern safety, tracking, and accessibility features, with the remaining fleet scheduled for induction by January 2026

The RBI and Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have issued alerts warning citizens about fake messages claiming to help recover unclaimed deposits. Officials stressed that only the UDGAM portal should be used and urged the public not to click suspicious links or share personal details.

A 31-year-old Somalia patient with a large and complex brain AVM was successfully treated at Medicover Cancer Institute, Hitec City, using stereotactic radiosurgery. The non-invasive procedure led to significant relief from headaches and seizures, enabling him to return to daily activities.

Hyderabad police arrested six persons for the murder of businessman Junaid Bin Mohammad Bharmoos, who was attacked after he stopped two rowdy sheeters from extorting money from a friend. Six more suspects are absconding, and special teams are searching for them.

A new API survey shows that only 4 per cent of adults above 50 in Hyderabad are vaccinated, largely due to low awareness, perceived high costs and dependence on informal advice. Experts warn that seniors remain vulnerable to preventable illnesses like pneumonia, flu and shingles

Cyclists in Hyderabad were shocked when individuals performed last rites, including tonsuring, on the Rs 100-crore Healthway cycling track. The act, coupled with threats to cyclists, drew public outrage and calls for strict action against the perpetrators

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu urged fans to follow strict entry rules for the Lionel Messi GOAT Football Match at Uppal. Only valid ticket or pass holders will be allowed near the stadium, where heavy security deployment is planned

A two-and-a-half-year study by the South Asian Liver Institute has found alarming levels of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections among liver transplant patients in a semi-rural town, with 94 per cent of cultures resistant to first- and second-line antibiotics

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the upcoming ₹1,000-crore Startup Fund of Funds would anchor Telangana’s next decade of innovation. Speaking at the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub, he said he hopes 100 Hyderabad startups will become unicorns by 2034.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of inflating investment claims and turning the Telangana Rising Global Summit into a costly publicity exercise. He challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to release a white paper on actual investments, grounded projects and jobs created.

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5-billion India investment to expand AI and data-centre infrastructure, including a new Hyderabad cloud region by 2026. After meeting PM Modi, he highlighted sovereign cloud offerings aligned with India’s data-protection regime and stressed strong cybersecurity and resilience

BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the killing of party worker Uppula Mallaiah in a clash with Congress cadres in Suryapet, accusing Congress of violent politics. He demanded swift police action and assured support for injured workers and the victim’s family

A fire broke out at Shivam Technologies in Ameerpet on Wednesday, triggering panic among students and residents. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly. Preliminary reports point to battery explosions. Nearby coaching centres were evacuated as police launched an investigation into the incident.

Police detained multiple student leaders at Osmania University before Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s visit, triggering allegations of repression. Students accused the government of suppressing dissent and failing on job, education and welfare promises, as security ramped up ahead of developmental programme launches