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A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh was found dead by suicide at his rented flat in Singapore Township, Pocharam. Police suspect emotional distress over a failed relationship. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.

A 24-year-old man with a dangerously narrowed airway was treated at Gandhi Hospital using a complex tracheal resection and anastomosis procedure. The surgery, normally costing Rs 10–15 lakh privately, was performed free by a skilled multidisciplinary team

After a large protest by students of a Nagarkunool women’s degree college, TGSWREIS has directed campuses not to allow students to leave for demonstrations. The Society is also upgrading faculty, coaching, and digital content while tightening security and administrative oversight.

The IMF says Pakistan’s economic problems come mainly from corruption, weak institutions and powerful groups controlling the system. Everyday people suffer while elites benefit. The report warns that without honest accountability and major reforms, the country will stay in crisis

Alchemist Live is launching the first Hyderabad Theatre Festival from December 12–14 at Shilpakala Vedika. The event will feature acclaimed theatre icons including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Lillete Dubey and Anupam Kher, with tickets now available on BookMyShow.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of driving a “hidden real estate agenda” through the proposed merger of 27 ULBs with GHMC. He also criticised stalled works at Kakatiya Mega Textile Park and alleged dilution of BC reservations.

Rohit Sharma has reclaimed the top ODI batter ranking, while Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza became the No.1 T20I all-rounder for the first time. The latest ICC rankings saw major shifts across formats, with strong gains for players from Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand.

A US-based devotee, M. Ramalinga Raju, donated ₹9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for renovating the PAC-1, PAC-2 and PAC-3 buildings. TTD chairman B.R. Naidu lauded the gesture, recalling Raju’s earlier ₹16-crore donation in 2012.

Google Meet suffered a major outage across India on Wednesday, preventing thousands of users from joining meetings. Downdetector logged over 1,700 complaints, with most reporting website and server issues. Users flooded X with concerns and jokes as Google awaited to issue a statement.

Nasscom Foundation and IBM have launched a nationwide skilling initiative to train over 87,000 underserved youth in emerging technologies through the IBM SkillsBuild platform. The programme blends digital learning, project-based training, mentorship and placement-linked skilling to boost employability and career readiness.

Samsung has launched the next-generation R20 ultrasound system in India, featuring advanced AI tools, Crystal Architecture™ imaging technology, and an ergonomic clinician-focused design. The system enhances diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and performance across a wide range of clinical applications.

A man, identified as Pallikonda Mallaiah, was found murdered at his home in Mallapur mandal, Jagtial, with his throat slit. Villagers suspect his wife’s involvement, though police say all angles are being investigated. The body was sent for postmortem.

A Home Loan moratorium can help in such times. It is a temporary suspension of EMIs, and it does not decrease the loan, but it allows you to cope with the urgent financial load.

A man identified as Mohd Wajeed was rescued by relatives after he attempted suicide at his Narsingi home on Wednesday, reportedly after a video call with his wife. He was shifted to Osmania General Hospital in critical condition. Police suspect family issues.

Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad has been awarded a 5-Star Quality Rating along with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications by HYM International. Forest Minister Konda Surekha presented the certificates and lauded the zoo staff for achieving this national first.

Senior railway officer Ashish Mehrotra, a 1992-batch IRSEE officer, assumed charge as Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Vigilance Officer of South Central Railway. He previously served in key electrical engineering and leadership roles across Indian Railways, including Northern Railway and IRCON.

Hyderabad’s Enforcement Directorate secured a five-year conviction under the PMLA against L. Srinivas Goud for obtaining a fraudulent loan from Federal Bank using forged documents and impersonation. He was fined Rs 25,000, and the bank suffered a loss of Rs 44.8 lakh

The NIA arrested Soyab, a Faridabad resident, for harbouring terrorist Umar Muhammad (Un Nabi) and providing logistical support ahead of the November 10 Red Fort car bombing. He is the seventh suspect in the case as investigations into the terror network continue.

Srinagar recorded this winter’s coldest night at –3.9°C as a cold wave intensified across Jammu & Kashmir. With dry weather expected till December 10 and temperatures likely to dip further, authorities have advanced school winter vacations while residents switch to traditional Pherans and firepots.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after three days of decline, supported by strong global cues and fresh foreign fund inflows. Most Asian markets traded higher, while Brent crude rose and US markets closed on a positive note.

K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over the revised BC reservation pattern for gram panchayat polls, alleging it reduced the quota to 17 per cent despite promising 42 per cent. He also questioned the Rs 160-crore caste census expenditure and highlighted district-level disparities.

The rupee recovered early losses to trade at 89.20 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by foreign inflows and strong domestic equity sentiment. A slightly weaker dollar index helped, though rising crude prices continued to exert pressure on the currency.

Amberpet Sub-Inspector Bhanu Prasad was detained after seized gold kept in official custody and his service weapon were found missing. A case has been registered, and the Task Force has joined the investigation as officials question the SI for further details.