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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested a Mumbai man in a Rs 32 lakh online trading scam linked to a Chinese national. Victims were lured via fake social media ads and trading apps. Authorities warn the public against fraudulent investment schemes and cryptocurrency traps.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar rejected BRS petitions seeking disqualification of MLAs who defected to the Congress, citing lack of evidence. The BRS said it would challenge the decision in the Supreme Court, which is set to hear the matter on Thursday.

The National Medical Commission has asked medical colleges to form committees to monitor prescription practices and ensure legible handwriting. Doctors have been advised to write generic drug names clearly, while experts stress transparency to improve patient safety.

Hyderabad police have arrested a self-styled YouTube reporter for allegedly extorting money by claiming influence over police cases. Officials warned against people misusing media identity and urged the public to report threats or extortion attempts.

Doctors warn that blood pressure often rises during winter due to cold-induced stress, reduced activity and hormonal changes. Experts advise regular monitoring, medication adherence and lifestyle adjustments, especially for elderly people and those with existing health conditions.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a festive season advisory warning people against rising online scams linked to shopping, travel and events. Citizens are urged to avoid suspicious links, verify offers carefully and report fraud immediately.

BITS Pilani has received a $1 million endowment from alumnus Brij Bhushan to support female students and encourage innovative, faculty-guided projects. Bhushan, a 1960 batch graduate, is the founder of Reston Consulting Group.

Doctors at KIMS Hospital saved a young man from Hyderabad by reconstructing his severely narrowed windpipe, damaged after phenyl consumption. The complex surgery restored normal breathing, and the patient has since been discharged in stable condition.

Lakhotia College of Design will host its Annual Graduation Fashion Show, Love India 2025, on December 20 at The Amaltaas Fort in Hyderabad. The event will feature 18 fashion sequences by over 50 emerging designers, celebrating India’s textile and design heritage.

Heavy traffic congestion was reported on NH-161 at the Taddhanpally toll plaza in Sangareddy district on Wednesday as voters travelled from Hyderabad to their native places to participate in the third phase of gram panchayat elections.

Telangana sailors delivered an impressive performance at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games first selection trials in Mumbai, winning four medals, including a gold, as the Yacht Club of Hyderabad continued its strong presence on the national sailing stage.

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao called the involvement of Hyderabad-born Sajid Akram in the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia an “insult” and a national security concern, urging local police to investigate his migration and connections abroad

ICRISAT’s climate-resilient pigeonpea hybrids have performed well in high-altitude trials in Kashmir, demonstrating cold tolerance and stable flowering. The breakthrough could boost food security, diversify farm incomes, and promote climate-resilient agriculture in regions previously unsuitable for pigeonpea cultivation.

The National Security Guard carried out a mock security exercise at Hyderabad’s Birla Temple on Tuesday night to test threat response, evacuation, and neutralisation procedures, enhancing preparedness at high-footfall religious locations in coordination with local police.

Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a speeding car rammed into a roadside water vendor’s shed in Durganagar, Hyderabad. Police have taken the driver into custody, citing rash and negligent driving as the cause.

A young man was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Royal Colony under Balapur police station limits in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police suspect a financial dispute as the motive and have launched an investigation.

Polling in the final phase of gram panchayat elections progressed slowly across Asifabad and Adilabad districts on Wednesday, with turnout remaining below 20 per cent till 9 am, as biting cold weather kept voters indoors, officials said.

After over two years of inaction following damage to the Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government is set to begin subsurface investigations amid mounting farmer protests and political pressure, even as officials admit full irrigation benefits are unlikely before 2027.

Polling for the third and final phase of gram panchayat elections began across Telangana on Wednesday, with voting underway in 3,752 villages to decide Sarpanch and ward member posts amid tight security and extensive election arrangements.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will deliver his verdict on disqualification petitions against five BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress, a day before the Supreme Court’s deadline, amid warnings of contempt for delays.

One person was killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding car rammed into a roadside water vendor’s shed at Durganagar in Hyderabad early Wednesday. The incident occurred under Mailardevpally police station limits, police said.

The family home of Sajid Akram in Hyderabad’s Toli Chowki drew intense media and police attention after he was identified as one of the perpetrators of the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney. Telangana Police confirmed there were no adverse records against Sajid during his stay in India, and officials stressed that his radicalisation had no local links.

Another Telangana girl, Sudhiksha Krishna, bagged a bronze in the girls under-19 50m freestyle event with a timing of 28.24

Anirudh's all-round performance of 112 and 4/18 and Divesh Raghunandan's 101 for Pallavi Model School-Alwal helps in their victory