Hyderabad

Bhupendra Kainthola, PDG of the Publications Division, visited the 38th National Hyderabad Book Fair at NTR Stadium. He inspected the stall, interacted with visitors, and praised the fair’s turnout, highlighting India’s cultural heritage through books in multiple languages.

Over 30,000 people attended the Heartfulness World Meditation Day event at Kanha Shanti Vanam, with more than a million joining online. Leaders and spiritual guides spoke about meditation’s role in promoting peace, clarity and well-being.

Hyderabad traffic police booked 403 drivers during a special night drive on Saturday. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, and nine drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. All those caught will have to appear before the court.

A Hyderabad police constable attached to HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath allegedly attempted suicide at his Hayathnagar residence after slipping into depression due to financial losses from betting apps. He is undergoing critical care at a private hospital

A 37-year-old auto driver died by suicide at his home in Asifnagar on Saturday night. Police said family-related issues may have caused distress. A case has been registered, and an investigation is under way.

The Balachelimi National Children’s Story Awards–2025 were presented in Hyderabad, honouring young writers from across India. A total of 36 winners were selected in three categories celebrating creativity and contributions to children’s literature.

A man was killed in a road accident at Shadnagar on Sunday after a truck hit his motorcycle and ran over him. The victim died on the spot, and police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

To tackle groundwater depletion, the Hyderabad water board plans to construct rainwater harvesting pits in around 1,200 government schools across four districts. The initiative aims to conserve water and promote sustainable practices among students.

For the first time since Telangana’s formation, registrations for Intermediate Public Examinations have crossed 10 lakh. The exams will begin on February 25, 2026, even as the Board has reduced the number of examination centres.

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Due to severe cold wave conditions in Telangana, the teachers’ union has urged authorities to delay school start times in social welfare residential schools, citing health risks to students, especially those staying in hostels.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday criticised the Congress government for failing to launch new policies in two years. Addressing party leaders, he highlighted stalled welfare schemes, attacks on BRS cadre, and farmers’ hardships as evidence of governance neglect.

SMP International School, Hydershakote, organised Robotics Expo 2025, enabling students to demonstrate technical skills and creativity. Projects like ‘Robo Lite 2.0’ and ‘Guest Counter’ highlighted robotics fundamentals and smart automation, while school leaders emphasised STEM learning and hands-on experience.

Cyberabad Traffic Police caught 409 drunk driving offenders, mostly two-wheeler riders, during a special check. BAC levels ranged from 35 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml. All offenders will face court proceedings, with fines and social service imposed in some cases.

The NIA arrested Gade Innaiah, a social worker from Jangaon, Telangana, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged links with CPI (Maoist). He runs an orphanage for 200 children. NIA cited investigation and witness protection as grounds for custody.

BRS leader S. Niranjan Reddy demanded immediate elections to cooperative societies in Telangana, alleging that the Congress government was planning to appoint nominated boards to avoid a farmers’ backlash. He warned against dissolving elected bodies and called the move undemocratic.

Nearly 60 per cent of deliveries in Telangana are conducted through C-sections, the highest in India, with studies flagging a large share as preventable. Experts warn that without policy intervention, the State will continue to top national rankings for surgical births.

Hyderabad police have warned users about ‘GhostPairing’, a new WhatsApp scam that exploits the app’s device-linking feature to hijack accounts through fake links. The scam relies on social engineering rather than hacking WhatsApp’s security systems.

The IMD has issued a cold wave alert for Telangana till December 24, warning that minimum temperatures may fall 3°C to 4°C below normal. Several districts and parts of Hyderabad recorded single-digit temperatures over the weekend.

The personal security officer of the HYDRAA Commissioner allegedly attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol at his Hayathnagar residence in Hyderabad. Police said the officer was depressed due to financial losses linked to betting and gaming apps.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao is set to return to active political mobilisation at a joint party meeting in Hyderabad, with focus on irrigation, water rights and farmers’ issues, while launching a sharp offensive against the Congress government and targeting BJP’s role in Telangana

A couple running a cloth shop in Bejjanki, Siddipet district, allegedly died by suicide due to family disputes and financial difficulties. Found unconscious at home on Sunday. Police await further details

A fire triggered by a suspected short circuit broke out at a cotton mill in Turkawadagaon village of Kangti mandal early Sunday, destroying nearly 30 tonnes of cotton and machinery. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze, while losses are yet to be assessed

Telangana swimmer Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the 50 meters breaststroke at the All India University Aquatics National Championship 2025–26 in Chennai, representing KIIT University and bringing laurels to the state and her institution