Hyderabad

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.

Cyberabad SOT raided The Pendent farmhouse in Moinabad and stopped an unauthorised late night liquor party allegedly hosted by an Andhra Pradesh MLC and his partner. Police seized liquor and hookah equipment and booked the farmhouse owner and organiser. Investigation continues

Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.

A seven year old boy from OU Colony sustained multiple burn injuries after his Film Nagar tuition teacher allegedly branded him with a heated spoon. His parents filed a complaint. Police registered a case, sent the child for medical evaluation and began an ongoing investigation.

Telangana HC suspended the State government’s memo permitting higher ticket rates and a special premiere show for ‘Akhanda 2’. The judge criticised repeated violations of earlier court orders and directed that no enhanced-price tickets be sold. Further hearing is on Friday

PM Narendra Modi reportedly reprimanded Telangana BJP MPs during a review meeting in New Delhi, expressing displeasure over poor coordination and weak organisational performance. He instructed leaders to strengthen ground-level activity, highlight Central schemes and intensify campaigns against the State government