Hyderabad

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao congratulated UK-based Indian-origin leader Uday Nagaraju on his nomination to the British House of Lords. KTR praised Nagaraju’s inspiring rise from contesting public office to earning one of the UK’s highest legislative honours.

Several youth leaders from different political parties joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Hyderabad on Thursday in the presence of working president K. T. Rama Rao. The event, held in Nandi Nagar, saw leaders from Kondapur joining the party as KTR highlighted growing youth support.

A fire at a playground in Rahmath Nagar, Yousufguda, on Thursday afternoon gutted several vehicles, including cars and autorickshaws. The blaze is suspected to have started in a car before spreading to nearby vehicles. Fire tenders brought the situation under control.

Telangana experienced its coldest morning of the year on Thursday, with several districts recording single-digit temperatures. Hyderabad Central University recorded 7.2°C, while Kumaram Bheem Asifabad was the coldest at 5.4°C. Cold wave conditions affected much of the state.

A Nepali gang reportedly stole a significant amount of cash, gold ornaments, and other valuables from a businessman’s house in Malakpet on Wednesday night. Police and Task Force teams are investigating the incident. Further details are awaited.

Polling for 3,834 Sarpanch and 27,628 ward member posts began across Telangana on Tuesday, with voters braving the cold from 7 a.m. Over 56 lakh voters are eligible, and counting will start at 2 p.m. with results expected the same evening.

Osmania University staff expressed disappointment after CM Revanth Reddy’s campus address failed to mention CPS, health cards, promotions, or regularisation issues. While welcoming Rs 1,000 crore for campus development, teachers and employees said their long-pending demands were ignored

It was the first Nationals for Hashwith, who is a second-grade student of the Sri Ram Academy in Hyderabad

The GHMC received 40 complaints on the first day regarding boundaries of the newly notified 300 wards. Officials said all inputs will be reviewed to ensure transparency. Boundary details are displayed across GHMC offices and on its website. Several ULBs were recently merged

A total of 43 units — including all States and Union Territories — are participating in this Senior National Championship

IMD-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning for Telangana as minimum temperatures are expected to fall 3–4°C below normal. Parts of Hyderabad may touch 8°C, while northern districts could dip to 5°C over the next few days

The two teenage all-rounders were selected for the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship to be held in Lucknow from December 13

Telangana has approved a temporary ticket hike for ‘Akhanda-2’, allowing a Rs 600 special show on December 11 and increased rates for three days. Theatres must contribute 20 percent of the incremental earnings to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Association

OU principal Prof C Kasim sparked social media buzz during CM Revanth Reddy’s visit by saying the Chief Minister, once married to Geetha, is now “in love” with Vidya, symbolising his focus on education

Telangana HC questioned the Congress government’s plan to regularise prime Banjara Hills land for Mayor Gadwal Vijaya Laxmi and her brother L.K. Venkateswara Rao at decades-old rates. Bench ruled any regularisation must reflect current market value; hearing adjourned to January 7

Golconda police arrested two youths from Reshambagh for allegedly stealing mobile phones from the house of Mohammed Younus. Five phones were recovered from them. ACP Golconda Syed Fiaz said the suspects had entered the house and fled with the devices.

The murder of realtor Ganta Venkata Ratnam in Jawaharnagar exposes a personal vendetta spanning years. Suspect Chandan Singh, with a wrestling background, allegedly planned the killing meticulously with accomplices, driven by property disputes and his father’s past encounter

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faced massive student protests at Osmania University on Wednesday, with slogans of “CM Down Down”. Students, teachers, and contract staff expressed anger over unfulfilled promises, while the CM failed to address job recruitment and pension issues

Two auto drivers were found dead due to drug overdose in Chandrayangutta. Police arrested three persons, including a hospital worker who stole Atranium injections. A doctor and his assistant were also booked for negligence in storing the vials. Investigation continues

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.