Hyderabad

Four passengers had a narrow escape after their car suddenly caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was completely gutted within minutes. Locals said a suspected short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

A major technical glitch affecting multiple IndiGo aircraft and other airlines caused chaos at Hyderabad’s RGIA from Tuesday night, leading to 33 flight cancellations. Nearly 1,000 passengers were stranded overnight, with disrupted schedules and missed international connections

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered immediate action to curb stray dog attacks after Premchand, a speech-impaired boy, was seriously injured in Hayatnagar. He instructed officials to ensure top medical care, extend full support to the family, and intensify stray control measures.

BRS MLC Madhusudana Chary and MLA Marri Rajshekhar Reddy led a large protest in the Moulali Industrial Area demanding withdrawal of the HILLT policy. The party termed the policy anti-industry and accused the Congress government of targeting industrialists and driving away investments.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested over stale food being served in the hostel mess. Sharing videos showing poor quality meals, he said the incident exposed the deterioration of education and student welfare under the two-year-old regime.

Tension gripped Chandrayangutta after two youths, Jahangir and Irfan, were found dead in an auto-rickshaw on Wednesday. Police suspect a possible steroid overdose, as both had reportedly been using bodybuilding substances. The bodies were sent to OGH for autopsy and a case was registered.

A digitally remastered 4K version of the Hindi cult film Sholay will be released in theatres on December to mark its Golden Jubilee anniversary of release. The classic film was released in 1975.

A speeding tipper truck allegedly suffered a brake failure in Malakpet on Wednesday, crashing into a divider before colliding with a lorry and a bus near Tirumala Hills. The accident caused heavy traffic, but no casualties were reported, police said.

At least three car passengers were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Sattupalli of Khammam district.

South Central Railway announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction for Sabarimala pilgrims in December 2025 and January 2026. The services aim to manage the expected rush of devotees and provide smoother, more comfortable travel during the peak pilgrimage season

A Ranga Reddy Fast Track Court sentenced a Hayathnagar auto driver to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor in 2020. He was fined Rs 25,000, and the victim was awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation. The convict has been shifted to Cherlapally prison

K Manvith Yadav and Aaron Paul bagged five-wicket hauls, while P Satvik smashed 149 for Osmania University in the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament. Several teams registered big wins in Hyderabad as the competition moved into the knockout stage

Osmania University stormed into the semifinals of the Khelo India University Championships 2025 with a 3–0 win over Savitribai Phule Pune University in Jaipur. Anugonda Sreemanya Reddy and Sama Chevika Reddy won singles matches before OU sealed the doubles tie

Titans defeated Police 78–73 and South Central Railway thrashed Victory Playground 69–28 to reach the semifinals of the GM Sampath Kumar Trophy basketball championship at YMCA Secunderabad. Raja Shekhar scored 33 for Police, while Salman and Kunal starred for Titans

Yashveer’s century powered Hyderabad to a 114-run first-innings lead against Kerala in the Cooch Behar Trophy U-19 match at NFC Ground. Aaron George and C Siddarth Rao also contributed with half-centuries as Hyderabad posted 382 in 80.3 overs

Future Kids School won both boys’ and girls’ titles in the Secunderabad Basketball Club Under-14 league in Hyderabad. The boys beat Oakridge International 54-39, while the girls defeated Niraj Public School 40-30. Rishab and Laasya were named most valuable players

The Congress government in Telangana faces fresh controversy after the son of a senior Minister was allegedly involved in a land-grabbing case in Vattinagulapally, Gandipet mandal. Despite a court stay order, the Minister’s son and his aides reportedly trespassed into a three-acre plot, prompting police intervention.

The ED has put a seized Hawker 800A business jet, bought for Rs 14 crore by Falcon Group CMD Amardeep Kumar, up for auction as part of efforts to repay victims of a Rs 792-crore invoice-discounting scam. The auction is scheduled for December 9

Renowned sitar maestro and composer Niladri Kumar will perform his production Indian Dream in Hyderabad on December 7 at Shilpakala Vedika, Madhapur. The concert will showcase India’s musical journey through heritage, innovation and reinvention, featuring Kumar’s invention, the zitar.

Contract workers in Hyderabad’s government hospitals, including sanitation, security, and patient care staff, staged a one-hour protest demanding higher wages. Organised by TMCEWU and affiliated to AITUC, the workers highlighted that they are paid Rs 11,000 instead of the mandated Rs 13,600.

Bollywood actress Sunny Leone inaugurated Hiyya Chrono Jail Mandi, touted as Asia’s first theatrical jail-themed dining space, at Madhapur. The launch drew large crowds, with the actress praising the mandi and the restaurant’s immersive concept

Law students at Osmania University staged a protest on Tuesday, squatting on the main road with rice bowls to highlight alleged stale food served in the hostel mess. The protesters raised slogans against the vice-chancellor and chief warden, demanding immediate resolution of the long-pending issue.

Telangana Congress leaders demanded an apology from Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his ‘evil eye’ remark, but BRS called the sudden reaction a diversion from public heat over BC quota demands and the HILTP controversy. Jana Sena said his remarks were misinterpreted

A 24-year-old woman from Suraram was taken into custody at Jeedimetla after she allegedly created nuisance on the main road while drunk. Police said she misbehaved with motorists and pushed policemen who tried to disperse her, leading to a case being registered