Hyderabad

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.

Over 400 mature trees along a 3-km divider in Armoor were cut down allegedly to install advertisement hoardings, sparking public outrage. BRS leader A. Jeevan Reddy blamed municipal officials for permitting mass felling without approvals and demanded criminal action against those responsible.

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.