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The Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to prepare an audiovisual presentation on the alignment of Corridor-VI of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. The directive came during hearings on petitions challenging metro construction in Charminar and Falaknuma heritage zones.

Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA amid sharp opposition protests. The government cited corruption and focus on permanent rural assets, while the Congress termed it a “systematic murder” of the world’s largest employment scheme

India and Oman signed a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, enhancing trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. PM Modi and Sultan Haitham discussed energy, agriculture, finance, and cultural ties, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s tenure as a “shameless chapter” in Telangana politics, attacking defections and governance failures, while praising BRS-backed candidates’ sweeping victories in Yadadri Bhongir gram panchayat polls

Hyderabad will celebrate Sankranti with a series of vibrant festivals, including a drone festival on January 13–14 and a hot air balloon festival from January 16–18 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Congress had nothing to respond after the Speaker dismissed BRS disqualification petitions, defended the government on food safety and the Messi event, and said future elections would be held after consultations.

Deeper partnerships can help India mitigate geopolitical risks in the Indo-Pacific and reduce dependence on China

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Revenue Inspector Vusa Shubha Kameshwari of Karepalli mandal in Khammam district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for issuing a family member certificate.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in Telangana for renaming welfare schemes while weakening their impact, alleging political opportunism and neglect of rural livelihoods, farmers and cultural programmes

Indian Army launches first Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at MCEME. The state-of-the-art facility enables advanced metal and polymer 3D printing of critical spares across the entire range and depth of the Indian Army’s equipment.

Gram panchayat elections in Kothagudem district witnessed intense family contests and narrow victories, including a younger brother defeating his elder sibling in Kothur GP and an independent candidate winning by a single vote in Julurpadu mandal

Government’s move to raise FDI limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent is welcome, but it must address genuine concerns with openness and fairness

Team Vertex from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology has been declared a joint winner in the hardware edition of the Smart India Hackathon 2025. Four teams from SNIST qualified for the grand finale, showcasing solutions across software and hardware categories.

The BRS demonstrated its strength in the recently concluded gram panchayat elections in Khammam and Kothagudem, securing notable victories despite Congress’s dominance. Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao credited the success to the party’s grassroots cadres and expressed confidence in future wins.

Yashoda Hospitals Hitec City successfully completed over 1,000 major robotic surgeries in a year, spanning multiple specialties. The milestone reflects precision, excellent outcomes, and advanced medical care, earning congratulations from Madhapur DCP Riti Raj.

The teaser of Shaneil Deo’s much-anticipated pan-Indian action drama Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has been released to enthusiastic response. The teaser showcases the duo as dacoits embarking on a mission filled with chase sequences, confrontations and romance.

A commemorative volume, New Facets of Indian Historiography and Historical Methods, dedicated to historian Prof Sheikh Ali, was released at Malabar Christian College. The event highlighted his contributions to South Indian history, with key addresses by renowned scholars.

HMWSSB vigilance officials filed criminal cases against nine Red Hills residents who illegally obtained 15 water connections during road construction. The connections were removed, and authorities warned citizens to report any unauthorised water or sewer connections.

A septic tanker allegedly dumping dirty water into the Osman Sagar reservoir triggered alarm among HMWSSB officials after a video went viral. The tanker driver was caught and booked, with officials assuring safe water supply through strict treatment and monitoring.

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed India’s first anti-hate speech law, providing for imprisonment of up to seven years. While the government cited Supreme Court observations, the BJP opposed the move, alleging threats to free speech, the press, and political dissent

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari has denied allegations of defecting from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi to the Congress, submitting a counter affidavit to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. His response comes amid disqualification petitions against several BRS MLAs accused of switching loyalties after the 2023 elections.

Sai Likhitha, a 14-year-old student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential School, Pochampad, died from suspected food poisoning. Recent incidents affected 60 students in Hyderabad. Repeated cases in state-run schools have raised serious food safety concerns, prompting NHRC scrutiny.

In a unique development in Sangareddy district, ward members of Jagannadhpur village elected the sarpanch’s wife as vice-sarpanch after failing to reach a consensus. Biradar Vijay Kumar was elected sarpanch in the third phase of gram panchayat elections.

The South Central Railway will dismantle the old Foot Over Bridge at Hyderabad’s Nampally Railway Station from December 20 to 23 due to safety concerns. The over-50-year-old structure poses risks over multiple yard lines, and public cooperation is requested.