Hyderabad

Congress MLAs in Telangana, including Jadcherla’s J Anirudh Reddy, have threatened BRS-backed sarpanch candidates, warning of denial of development funds and even death. Similar intimidation by other MLAs has been reported amid the ongoing gram panchayat elections

Ahead of the third phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat elections, the State Election Commission banned the assembly of three or more persons in public places in poll-bound districts till 10 am on December 18 to maintain law and order.

Even as one migrant tiger crossed into Peddapalli district, another continued to roam forest areas of Jaipur mandal in Mancherial, prompting heightened monitoring by forest and SCCL officials amid panic, precautionary measures and frequent false sighting alerts from villagers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s awkward football moments with Lionel Messi have gone viral globally, after popular content creator Matty Farias shared humorous reels highlighting missed passes, a courtesy penalty goal and light-hearted family moments during the interaction.

Hyderabad’s Firewater Neo Bar and Kitchen has launched a Holiday Special Menu for December, featuring festive starters, mains, desserts, and winter-inspired cocktails. The menu blends global flavours with contemporary style, offering a seasonal culinary experience for diners in the Financial District

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Hyderabad to mark Vijay Diwas, honouring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Governor, Deputy Chief Minister and Army officials paid tributes

The Kacheguda Rail Museum continues to draw visitors by showcasing the evolution of Indian Railways during the Nizam era, featuring rare artefacts, a 1907 steam locomotive, heritage coaches and interactive audio-visual exhibits within the historic Kacheguda station premises.

A woman was taken into custody after allegedly throwing her seven-year-old daughter from the third floor of a residential building in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad. The child suffered severe injuries and died during treatment. Police have launched an investigation.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed select Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 by a day due to the Holi holiday. Mathematics IIA, Botany II and Political Science II exams will now be held on March 4 instead of March 3

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of retaliation if police remained spectators to alleged Congress violence against party workers. Visiting injured activists in Hyderabad, he demanded strict action against the accused and said the BRS would fight until justice is delivered.

Hyderabad’s Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, became the first karate master to receive the World Supreme Grandmaster Crown of Martial Excellence Award. He was also recognised as SOKE, founder of his karate style, earning 20 international awards in a year.

BRS has postponed a major party meeting due to the ongoing Parliament winter session. Party sources said the rescheduling ensures key MPs can participate in both parliamentary proceedings and the meeting. A new date will be announced shortly.

Family members protested outside a private hospital in Mancherial, alleging medical negligence after a woman delivered a stillborn baby. Doctors denied the charge, saying the foetus died due to cardiology-related complications and that the delivery was handled professionally.

A collision involving three cars near pillar number 112 on Hyderabad’s PV Expressway early Tuesday caused a major traffic jam stretching several kilometres. Traffic police cleared the vehicles, restored movement, and shifted those with minor injuries to a hospital.

The focus remained on participation, connection, and the shared intention behind the Miles of Hope run

In the men's final, Ojas Praveen defeated Abhishek Verma (Delhi) with a score of 150-148 to win the gold medal, while, in the women’s final, Aditi Gopichand Swami defeated Sakshi Choudhary (Uttar Pradesh) with a score of 146-145

The Telangana HC directed the Registry to number a public interest litigation alleging large-scale illegal constructions on government land along the Nallagandla Surplus Nala in Rangareddy district, paving the way for the matter to be heard on merits

Shivani erased the record of Ridhima Veerendra Kumar of Karnataka created in the year 2019 with the time of 02.29.75

Mushing Ajay and Aamuktha Guntaka, with 4.5 points each, finished second and third, respectively in the Bodda Pratyusha International Chess Academy prize money chess

Telangana High Court Justice Vijaysen Reddy observed that GHMC delimitation is primarily an administrative exercise with limited scope for judicial intervention. The court directed the corporation to place its stand on objections before proceeding further

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

Even before the DPR for the River Musi Rejuvenation project is ready, MRDCL has initiated 3D modelling of structures along the river banks. Officials said such exercises are usually carried out only after the DPR is finalised.

The Hyderabad Water Board has launched a 100-day plan to improve groundwater levels by making rainwater harvesting mandatory across GHMC areas. Thousands of households using tanker water have been served notices, while officials aim to cut water shortages through conservation.

Telangana’s Narcotics Helpline 1908 empowers citizens to report drug abuse and trafficking. Tip-offs from families, friends, and educational institutions have helped police apprehend users and suppliers. Awareness campaigns and rehabilitation efforts complement enforcement, creating a robust anti-drug network.