Hyderabad

Two youths were found dead inside an auto-rickshaw in Chandrayangutta on Wednesday, with police suspecting a possible overdose of steroids or narcotic substances. A third person is missing, and officials are examining CCTV footage to trace the sequence of events

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the Congress government’s HILT Policy, which allows industrial land-use conversion at nominal rates, citing precedents from earlier Congress regimes. He dismissed BRS allegations of a Rs 5 lakh crore scam, pointing out that similar conversions were permitted earlier.

Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, held the Passing Out Parade for Agniveer Batch 06/2025, reviewed by Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar. Agniveers showcased discipline and combat skills including Malkhamb, Martial Arts, and torch displays, culminating with a Military Band Symphony

Despite promising 42% reservations for BCs, the Congress government has spent two years issuing conflicting orders, rushing Bills and blaming the Centre, only to admit the quota was legally impossible. With GO 46 reducing BC reservations further, protests have erupted across the State

The Pollution Control Board, which reviewed 49 industries in its task force meeting in the month of November, passed orders for closure of six industries that were found violating the prescribed norms

1,531 Agniveers of Batch-06/25 passed out from 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad, after completing rigorous military and technical training. Commandant Brigadier Prashant Bajpai felicitated top performers, including AV Pranshu Pal and AV Firoz Khan, urging all to serve the nation with dedication

Sarvejana Foundation launched a creative road-safety campaign in Hyderabad, with volunteers dressed as Yamadharma Raju urging riders to wear helmets. Covering 365 traffic junctions, the initiative aims to reduce untimely deaths and transform the city into “Saferabad.”

ICMR-NIN Hyderabad is hosting INFUSE 2025 on December 4-5, bringing together innovators, start-ups, and researchers in nutrition and food technology. Thirty-three shortlisted innovations in food tech, nutrient assessment, precision nutrition, and point-of-care devices will be showcased to stakeholders

Prohibition and Excise Department officials caught Shanker Singh at Dhoolpet transporting 1.606 kilograms of ganja in an auto rickshaw. Two others, Sandhya Bai and Akhilesh Singh, were named in the case. Authorities have registered a case for further investigation

Non teaching employees of Osmania University have appealed to CM Revanth Reddy to regularise their services. They said 1117 staff have worked for nearly twenty years with low salaries and no job security. Association leaders urged the government to resolve their long pending issues.

Kanchi Cafe opened its fifth branch in Nallagandla, inaugurated by MLA Arekapudi Gandhi. The chain celebrates South Indian flavours and plans new branches in Nagole, Kondapur, Goa and Hanumakonda. The brand also announced the launch of Kanchi Sweets next month

A national seminar titled Telangana Punardarshanam will be held at Ravindra Bharathi on January 10, 2026. Scholars will present research on archaeology, literature, inscriptions, architecture and Telangana’s place in Indian history. The committee has invited original research papers

A Sub-Inspector at LB Nagar Police Station, Sanjay Sawant, died in his sleep early Wednesday. He was found unresponsive in the station barracks and rushed to Kamineni Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. A heart attack is suspected

Drug cartels and cyber fraudsters are increasingly using mule accounts to move illegal money. Telangana and Delhi police recently found 59 such accounts. The CBI has identified 8.5 lakh mule accounts nationwide, with some bank officials and agents helping open them illegally

A man from Ghatkesar died by suicide at the local railway station on Tuesday night. Police say financial stress and job loss may have contributed. He is survived by his wife and two children, and the GRP has begun an investigation

Cold and cloudy weather has led to a rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Major hospitals are seeing more patients with fever and respiratory symptoms. Health officials advise rest, precautions, and early care for vulnerable groups

Green Gold Animation has launched Green Gold TV, a 24x7 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel offering popular animated shows and movies in Hindi. Available across major connected TV platforms, the channel will debut in December with six marquee titles

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy invited Prime Minister Modi and senior leaders to the Telangana Rising 2047 Global Summit and sought Central support for major projects, including Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, Regional Ring Road, new expressways, and the Mannanur–Srisailam elevated corridor

Grace Cancer Foundation is celebrating its 12th anniversary and signing MoUs with Meghalaya and Tripura to start cancer screening in 2026. The Foundation has reached 1.4 crore people so far and plans to screen one lakh individuals for major diseases in 2025

Three persons, including a minor, died and two others were seriously injured when a speeding car rammed a road divider amid dense fog in Sathupally, Khammam. Police urged commuters to avoid early morning travel due to poor visibility and fog-related risks.

The Bhagyanagar National Dance Festival at Ravindra Bharathi brought together leading dancers from across India, featuring performances in five classical forms. The event honoured renowned artistes including Ileana Citaristi and showcased the diverse cultural traditions upheld by prominent dance organisations

The Army Ordnance Corps Centre, Secunderabad held the Passing Out Parade for 478 Agniveers of Batch 06/25 after completing 31 weeks of rigorous basic and advanced training under the Agnipath Scheme. The event was reviewed by senior AOC officials.

Telangana on Wednesday remembered Statehood martyr K Srikanth Chary, whose 2009 self-immolation ignited mass public unrest and transformed the separate-state movement. Born in Nalgonda district, the 24-year-old activist’s sacrifice remains a defining moment that united the region and accelerated the formation of Telangana.

Hyderabad hospitals are reporting a sharp rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses amid overcast and chilly weather. Patients with high fever, body aches and cough are crowding clinics and major hospitals. The DPH has advised vulnerable groups to seek early medical care.