Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced strict New Year regulations, allowing celebrations only till 1 a.m., banning illegal liquor sales, and intensifying drunk-driving checks across 120 locations to ensure public safety.

The National Medical Commission has directed all government and private medical colleges to secure campuses against stray dogs within eight weeks, following Supreme Court instructions, and mandated round-the-clock availability of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulins.

The Union Health Ministry has banned Nimesulide oral formulations exceeding 100 mg following ICMR warnings of liver and kidney risks. The ban also aims to protect India’s vultures from fatal exposure through veterinary use.

A 34-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Karimnagar district after falling into debt linked to online betting. Police said mounting financial pressure drove him to take the extreme step. A case has been registered.

Farmers across Telangana braved freezing nights and long queues for urea during the rabi season, exposing a widening gap between ground realities and government assurances, even as the Congress government maintained that adequate fertiliser stocks were available.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned racism as a crime against humanity, reacting to the killing of Tripura MBA student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, and urged the Centre to enforce strict laws with zero tolerance for racist crimes.

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 199 cases and arrested 273 persons in 2025 as part of its intensified anti-graft drive. The Bureau seized over Rs 57 lakh and detected disproportionate assets worth more than Rs 96 crore.

In Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district, a man was charred to death after a Bolero carrying cashew collided with another vehicle on the Nandyal-Amaravati highway. Separate accidents in Telangana and Hyderabad injured bus passengers and a home guard, police said

Sigachi Industries told the High Court it would pay only Rs 42 lakh as compensation to each of the 54 workers killed in the Pashamylaram blast, stating the remaining amount should come from the government, contradicting the Chief Minister’s Rs 1 crore ex gratia announcement.

An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own granite grave beside his wife’s, saying it reflects acceptance of life’s realities. Healthy and active, he visits the site daily, calling it a way to spare his children future burden

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions, diversions and safety measures for New Year celebrations on December 31 night. Curbs will be enforced around Tank Bund and other key areas, with strict action against drunken driving and traffic violations.

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory detailing why bank accounts are frozen in cybercrime cases and how citizens can avoid legal trouble. The police warned against ‘money mule’ scams and urged prompt reporting of suspicious requests.

Ahead of New Year celebrations, the Hyderabad Police have announced strict enforcement against drunken driving, with special checks at 120 locations across the city. The drive will continue through the first week of January, officials said.

A truck carrying iron rod turned on its side while negotiating a turn at Lakdikapul on Wednesday morning. Police moved it to a side to ensure flow of traffic

In Hyderabad, a man from Malakpet sustained injuries when a nylon string got entangled around his neck while riding his bike at Chaderghat.

Megastar Chiranjeevi extended heartfelt condolences to Mohanlal on the death of his mother, Santhakumari Amma, praising her enduring influence and offering prayers and support, as the Malayalam film fraternity mourned the loss of a quiet yet influential presence behind the iconic actor

Representing the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA&AD), Snehit produced one of the standout performances of the tournament by stunning two of India’s leading stars—Manav Thakkar and Ankur Bhattacharjee—on his way to the men’s singles final

Torch Relay (Kreeda Jyothi) programmes will be conducted at district headquarters on January 8, 9, 10, and 11

Irfan and Tanish played well for the winners, while Anand and Aravind put up a good show for the losers in the OU inter-college badminton

The Telangana government on Tuesday announced the transfer of six IAS officers, including G Srijana, who was posted as Additional Commissioner of GHMC covering Kukatpally, Serilingampally and Qutbullapur zones.

On Vaikunta Ekadasi, a couple from Parigi constituency saw their long-cherished wish fulfilled when BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao named their youngest son ‘Suman’. Dodla Narasimulu, who was active in the Telangana movement, and his wife Anitha had resolved that their leader would name the child.

In a joint operation, the EAGLE Force and local police arrested a 47-year-old woman, Hassa, in Banjara Hills for alleged possession of synthetic drugs. MDMA and an LSD blot were seized from her, and medical tests confirmed methamphetamine and amphetamine in her system.

The iBomma piracy case uncovers identity theft, forged documents and a Rs 20 crore digital racket shaking Telugu cinema.

The Telangana Science Fair Academy (TSFA), in collaboration with UNESCO, organised a workshop for undergraduate engineering students at MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, to commemorate the International Day of Light. Observed annually on May 16, the day marks the anniversary of the first laser operation in 1960.