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Diya is the daughter of former international badminton player B Chetan Anand
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BRS leader Srinivas Goud said gram panchayat poll results reflect public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Telangana, blamed the cut in BC reservations, and expressed confidence that the BRS would return to power and perform well in upcoming local body polls
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AITUC leaders alleged increased political interference and diversion of DMF and CSR funds in SCCL under the Congress government, warning of a united movement to protect Singareni and opposing any move to hand coal blocks to private firms
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Dorai Swamy, a qualified coach from the National Institute of Sports who worked in the then united Andhra Pradesh as the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh coach is one of those who mentored the likes of former internationals N. Mukesh Kumar, Edwards Alloysius to name a few
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Sybase Software Company awarded scholarships worth Rs 12.70 lakh to 15 meritorious and economically disadvantaged first-year B.Tech students of MLRIT, with support assured for four years under its Sybase Khushboo CSR initiative
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Financial liability of VB-G RAM G Scheme will be shared between the Centre and the State govts in the ratio of 60:40
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The Jubilee Hills police have registered a case against a pub for allegedly operating beyond permitted hours. A case was filed under the BNS and City Police Act against the pub’s manager and owner.
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From 19th-century moon men to now, deepfakes, misinformation and disinformation threaten critical thinking, public trust, and democracy
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BRS leader Vinod Kumar on Wednesday said the Speaker’s ruling on five MLAs’ defections has rendered the anti-defection law toothless, accusing the Congress of undermining the 10th Schedule and calling for urgent constitutional reforms
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Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has welcomed the Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad’s decision to dismiss the disqualification petition filed against him by the BRS. He asserted that he remains a member of the BRS and clarified that his act of welcoming the Chief Minister with a tricolour scarf was a traditional practice, not a political statement.
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A tense situation unfolded in Raspalli village of Kagaznagar mandal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, when Sarpanch candidate Bommella Rajanna allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide on Wednesday. He was rushed to a hospital in Kagaznagar town, where his condition is stable.
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Two Class X students of a private school in Vemulawada sustained injuries after being allegedly thrashed by their principal for not completing maths homework. The incident, which occurred on Monday, came to light on Wednesday.
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President Droupadi Murmu is likely to attend the two-day annual conference of Public Service Commission chairpersons in Hyderabad from December 19, where Union and State PSCs will deliberate on examination reforms, legal challenges and technology-driven recruitment processes
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BRS sustained its dominance in the final phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Adilabad district, with party-backed candidates winning 118 villages across four districts, consolidating its strong performance over all three phases of the polls
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The Lashkar Zilla Sadhana Samithi has announced a one-day protest at Indira Park on December 19, demanding a separate municipal corporation for Secunderabad. Samithi president Gurram Pavan Kumar Goud said the expansion of GHMC from 150 to 300 divisions by adding suburban areas has raised concerns among Secunderabad residents.
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In Telangana, 113 private schools have switched from the State syllabus to CBSE over the past five years. Demand is driven by competitive exam alignment, flexible curriculum, and skill-based electives. ICSE/IGCSE and IB-affiliated schools also show growth.
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The Telangana Director of Public Health has issued an advisory urging citizens to take precautions against seasonal flu as temperatures drop. The advisory warns that low temperatures can increase the spread of acute respiratory infections such as flu, which is highly contagious.
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The government informed Parliament that e-cigarettes remain fully banned under the PECA Act, 2019. No cases involving narcotics in e-cigarettes have been investigated by the NCB. States enforce the ban, while awareness campaigns reach millions nationwide
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Tension gripped Seethagondi village in Gudihathnoor mandal, Adilabad, after a Sub-Inspector was assaulted and police vehicles damaged during a clash at a polling station on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when police attempted to disperse a crowd citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
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Parliament passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, repealing 71 obsolete laws and amending four others to enhance ease of living, correct drafting errors, and remove discriminatory provisions, marking a continued effort to modernise India’s legal framework
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A shocking murder in broad daylight has rattled Bhadrachalam, where 19-year-old Sajja Ravi Varma of Paloncha was stabbed to death near a wine shop on Wednesday evening. Police have launched an investigation.
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A 19-year-old farmer was killed in a freak accident at Madhapur village in Regode mandal, Medak district. Police have registered a case and begun investigation into the incident.
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The Telangana High Court has intervened in the GHMC’s ward delimitation process, passing interim orders in response to multiple writ petitions challenging the preliminary notification issued on December 9, 2025. Petitioners argued that the delimitation was arbitrary and unconstitutional.
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The GHMC’s proposed delimitation of 300 wards has triggered widespread criticism from corporators, political parties and resident welfare associations. BRS and BJP corporators met GHMC officials to register objections, while RWAs argued the changes could disrupt community services.
