Hyderabad

BRS leader and former MLA Putta Madhu alleged Congress involvement in the damage of check dams in Peddapalli, claiming they were deliberately blown up to enable illegal sand mining. He questioned police delay in registering complaints and demanded action against those responsible

A 35-year-old mason died after accidentally falling from an MMTS train between Secunderabad and James Street late Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11 pm, prompting police investigation, while the body was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem

BRS leader Harish Rao said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was making baseless and erratic statements out of frustration after the gram panchayat poll outcomes, asserting that fear of political decline was driving his attacks on the BRS

The HCA Inter-school under-14 cricket tournament in Hyderabad saw standout performances, including J Amith Reddy’s nine-wicket haul, Mokshagna’s six-for, centuries by Jatin Sharma and Mirza Sulaiman Baig, and Utkarsh’s seven-for, as schools registered dominant wins across matches

Aadarsh Malik claimed five for 37 as Haryana bowled out Hyderabad for 97 on the opening day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 league match at Mulapadu, Vijayawada. Haryana replied strongly, reaching 210 for six with Abhiraj Vashisht unbeaten on 67

A brief tension arose when the Hyderabad–Belagavi Special made an unscheduled stop near Shankarpalli Railway Station after brake binding was detected in one of its coaches. The Station Master noticed sparks and smoke around 7:26 pm and alerted the crew.

Atanu Das of PSPB and Gatha Anandrao Khadake of Maharashtra won the overall 70m recurve individual titles at the Senior National Archery Championships in Hyderabad. Maharashtra topped the women’s team events, while RSPB claimed the mixed team crown

The Telangana Cricket Association has lodged a complaint with the BCCI against the proposed G Venkata Swamy Memorial Inter-District T20 league, alleging violations of rules, conflict of interest and lack of approval, while urging the board to stop the tournament

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will organise the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 tournament from December 22. Featuring 29 teams and 55 matches, the event will be played across districts with cash prizes for winners and standout performers

After failing to deliver the promised Rs 4,000 pension hike, the Congress government is planning to make facial recognition mandatory for pensioners and welfare beneficiaries, citing the need to identify genuine recipients and curb irregularities

The Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to prepare an audiovisual presentation on the alignment of Corridor-VI of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. The directive came during hearings on petitions challenging metro construction in Charminar and Falaknuma heritage zones.

Hyderabad will celebrate Sankranti with a series of vibrant festivals, including a drone festival on January 13–14 and a hot air balloon festival from January 16–18 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.

Indian Army launches first Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at MCEME. The state-of-the-art facility enables advanced metal and polymer 3D printing of critical spares across the entire range and depth of the Indian Army’s equipment.

Team Vertex from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology has been declared a joint winner in the hardware edition of the Smart India Hackathon 2025. Four teams from SNIST qualified for the grand finale, showcasing solutions across software and hardware categories.

Yashoda Hospitals Hitec City successfully completed over 1,000 major robotic surgeries in a year, spanning multiple specialties. The milestone reflects precision, excellent outcomes, and advanced medical care, earning congratulations from Madhapur DCP Riti Raj.

A commemorative volume, New Facets of Indian Historiography and Historical Methods, dedicated to historian Prof Sheikh Ali, was released at Malabar Christian College. The event highlighted his contributions to South Indian history, with key addresses by renowned scholars.

HMWSSB vigilance officials filed criminal cases against nine Red Hills residents who illegally obtained 15 water connections during road construction. The connections were removed, and authorities warned citizens to report any unauthorised water or sewer connections.

A septic tanker allegedly dumping dirty water into the Osman Sagar reservoir triggered alarm among HMWSSB officials after a video went viral. The tanker driver was caught and booked, with officials assuring safe water supply through strict treatment and monitoring.

Sai Likhitha, a 14-year-old student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential School, Pochampad, died from suspected food poisoning. Recent incidents affected 60 students in Hyderabad. Repeated cases in state-run schools have raised serious food safety concerns, prompting NHRC scrutiny.

The South Central Railway will dismantle the old Foot Over Bridge at Hyderabad’s Nampally Railway Station from December 20 to 23 due to safety concerns. The over-50-year-old structure poses risks over multiple yard lines, and public cooperation is requested.

Babu Rao, a 28-year-old factory worker, survived a life-threatening industrial accident at his workplace, suffering chemical burns and ARDS. Surgeons at Amor Hospitals provided intensive care, and he was successfully treated and discharged in stable condition.

Actress Nidhhi Agarwal was mobbed by fans while leaving Lulu Mall during a promotional event for her upcoming film The Raja Saab. A viral video shows her struggling amid the crowd. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, Surya Prakash and Robert Raju, after seizing 1.12 kg of ganja and 4.2 g of hashish oil at Madhapur. The duo reportedly planned to sell the drugs. A case has been registered.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, providing up to Rs 1.50 lakh per person for the first seven days. The programme ensures timely care, especially benefiting daily wage earners and economically weaker families.