Hyderabad

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will deliver his verdict on disqualification petitions against five BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress, a day before the Supreme Court’s deadline, amid warnings of contempt for delays.

One person was killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding car rammed into a roadside water vendor’s shed at Durganagar in Hyderabad early Wednesday. The incident occurred under Mailardevpally police station limits, police said.

The family home of Sajid Akram in Hyderabad’s Toli Chowki drew intense media and police attention after he was identified as one of the perpetrators of the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney. Telangana Police confirmed there were no adverse records against Sajid during his stay in India, and officials stressed that his radicalisation had no local links.

Another Telangana girl, Sudhiksha Krishna, bagged a bronze in the girls under-19 50m freestyle event with a timing of 28.24

Anirudh's all-round performance of 112 and 4/18 and Divesh Raghunandan's 101 for Pallavi Model School-Alwal helps in their victory

Harshith along with Adhyayan Banerjee tied for first place with 10.5 points each from 12 rounds, but the former was declared winner by virtue of tie-break rule

The Telangana High Court expressed shock over electricity authorities’ failure to disconnect power supply to GITAM University despite Rs 118.13 crore in arrears, while poor consumers face disconnections for minor dues. The Court directed a senior official to appear and explain

The Telangana HC heard writ petitions challenging the ongoing delimitation exercise, with petitioners alleging arbitrary ward mergers, violation of decentralisation principles, and lack of transparency. Senior counsel argued the process undermines local self-governance and meaningful public objections

Backward Class organisations have warned of intensifying their agitation on the lines of the farmers’ protest, demanding that the Congress introduce a Private Bill in Parliament for 42 per cent reservations. A BC Yatra and mass public meeting have been announced

2012-batch IAS officer Krishna Bhaskar has taken charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited in Hyderabad. He succeeds N. Balram, who returned to his parent department after holding additional charge as CMD since January 2024

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Union Finance Minister to exempt SPC loans for 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools from FRBM limits. He also requested an IIM for Hyderabad and new Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya schools across Telangana

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across several areas from December 17 to 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Commuters may face congestion and diversions, especially near major junctions. A helpline is available for updates.

Chandrayangutta police arrested a 31-year-old painter for allegedly killing his 11-year-old stepson by slamming the child’s head against a road during an argument. The boy died after five days of treatment. CCTV footage confirmed the assault.

Tolichowki police solved the murder of 23-year-old auto driver Mohd Irfan within 24 hours, arresting main suspect Shaik Bilal and two women. The attack stemmed from a dispute over alleged rumours. A fourth accused is still absconding.

Kaveri University received the Telangana Best University Award at the Pride of Nation Awards 2025 in New Delhi. The university was recognised for excellence in academics, nation-building, youth empowerment, leadership, and community service.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed grief over the death of Vellalacheruvu Sambasiva Rao, father of TV9 Telugu Managing Editor V Rajinikanth. He extended condolences to the family and recalled Sambasiva Rao’s long association with trade unions

Telangana government has directed officials to complete the takeover of Hyderabad Metro Rail from L&T by the end of this financial year. Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao emphasised a smooth transfer, with L&T cooperation and a 100-day action plan.

ETS hosted the TOEFL Experience Days in Hyderabad, offering educators and partners a preview of the enhanced TOEFL iBT set to launch on 21 January 2026. Participants explored the updated format, fairness principles, and preparation strategies.

Osmania University’s CBCS has released Flora of Osmania University, documenting 839 plant species across the campus. The book highlights biodiversity, native and introduced species, and aims to raise awareness for conservation and sustainable campus management.

A suspected Hyderabad connection has emerged in the Sydney Hanukkah mass shooting that killed 15 people. Australian authorities have declared it a terrorist attack, while Telangana Police say there is no evidence linking the accused’s radicalisation to India.

ACB officials arrested an Osmania University deputy executive engineer for allegedly accepting an Rs 11,000 bribe to clear renovation bills worth Rs 7.37 lakh. The official received part of the bribe online and the rest in cash before being trapped by ACB officials

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested two men from Mumbai for cheating a woman of ₹23.48 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured her via a WhatsApp group and used a fraudulent trading app to steal the money.

A special court has sentenced Mohd. Yaseen to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Bolarum in 2018. The court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation for the victim.

North Zone Police solved two theft cases on Tuesday, arresting three people and recovering gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 31 lakh. In both cases, maid servants were found to be involved, police said.