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Bowenpally Police seized Rs 4 crore in hawala money near Shamirpet on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road. The cash, hidden under car seats and tyre compartments, was being moved from Mumbai and Gujarat. Suspects have been detained for questioning to trace the network.

Officials busted a major PDS rice diversion racket in Kothagudem involving GCC MLS point staff, contractors and fair price shop dealers. Fake entries were made to divert 600 bags of rice to the black market. Several persons were booked under BNS and Essential Commodities Act

Three alleged drug peddlers – Mohd Gulam Jilani, Suleman Khan, and Feroz Bin Ali – were arrested near Prasad’s IMAX in Hyderabad. Police seized heroin and marijuana worth Rs 23.5 lakh. The case is under further investigation by Saifabad and Rajendranagar Police.

Sarpanch contestant Charla Murali, backed by the BRS, died of a heart stroke after developing chest pain at his home in Chinthaltana R and R Colony, Vemulawada. He was shifted to two hospitals but died on the way to Karimnagar. Police have registered a case

A 19-year-old B.Tech student, Kokonda Abhilash, died by suicide at his home in Sirsapalli of Huzurabad mandal. He was found hanging in the bathroom and was declared brought dead at the government hospital. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

‘Dhurandhar’ is a high-octane espionage thriller by Aditya Dhar inspired by historic terror attacks. Ranveer Singh excels as Hamza, supported by a strong cast. The film blends political intrigue, action, archival footage, and world-building, setting up Part Two for Eid 2026.

The Telangana High Court issued notices to the State and Union governments on the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy after a PIL challenged the move to allow industrial lands to be converted for residential and mixed use. The court posted the matter to December 29

The Premia Academy celebrated its Annual Day 2025 with the theme ‘Udbhavini: Rise of the Lioness’, showcasing nine inspiring women through student performances. The junior school presented ‘The Colours of Joy’, highlighting core values. The event celebrated strength, values and creativity.

VNR VJIET in Hyderabad has been chosen by the Ministry of Education as a Nodal Centre to host the Smart India Hackathon 2025 Hardware Edition Grand Finale. The event will bring 150 top students from 22 institutes to compete for national honours.

The Education department has been unable to move forward with the announcement of the Class X examination schedule, as there is no clarity from the government on the closed holidays for the next year. In fact, the department, a couple of weeks ago, proposed to hold exams either on March 16 or 18. However, a detailed timetable could not be finalised due to uncertainty over holidays for festivals - Ramzan and Sri Rama Navami.

Delhi Police raided an illegal bar running at ‘Three Boxes Cafe’ in Samaypur Badli, detaining 25 people. Liquor, hookahs and sound equipment were seized after the owner failed to show any licence. A case was registered under the Delhi Excise Act and COTPA.

Five engineering students observing Ayyappa Swamy deeksha died after their car crashed into a truck that reportedly slowed down suddenly on the Chilakutpeta bypass in Palnadu. Four died on the spot and one in hospital. Police registered a case.

Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

Khaleda Zia’s planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka. The critically ill former Bangladesh PM remains in Evercare Hospital as BNP leaders and family prepare for her travel

Osmania University started well in the Khelo India women’s tennis final after Saumya won the first singles, but MDU bounced back by winning the second singles and the deciding doubles match. MDU claimed the championship with a strong comeback in Jaipur.

A couple from Bhubaneswar had to attend their own wedding reception in Hubballi through video conferencing after IndiGo flight delays and cancellations prevented them from travelling. Their parents hosted the event in person while the couple greeted guests virtually.

The Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double-bedroom houses, particularly in Kollur and other outskirts projects, and reallocate them to genuine poor beneficiaries. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said policy details for new urban and affordable housing schemes will be announced soon

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar condemned the Centre’s four new labour codes, introduced without worker or trade union consultation. A Round Table on December 6 at Telangana Bhavan, chaired by KT Rama Rao, will gather feedback for a unified response 

The DGCA has eased flight duty norms amid IndiGo’s operational disruptions, allowing leaves to substitute the weekly rest period. The previous clause separating weekly rest and leaves was withdrawn to address pilot shortages and ensure operational continuity, following issues from the revised FDTL norms implemented on November 1

Hyderabad police arrested four men, including a receiver, in connection with a Rs 40 lakh robbery at Talabkatta on November 30. Cash, mobile phones, two-wheelers, and a knife were recovered. Key suspect Mohd Zahid tipped off his associates

In Chandauli, 30-year-old Brijesh Yadav allegedly killed 62-year-old businessman Umashankar Maurya after being taunted for his unmarried status. The attack occurred early Friday on Amdara-Sakaldiha road, leaving Maurya fatally injured before he could be hospitalized. Yadav was arrested, and the body sent for post-mortem; investigation is ongoing

At the 23rd India-Russia summit, PM Modi affirmed India’s support for peace in Ukraine while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The talks focused on defence cooperation, trade, and small modular reactors. Agreements on Indian workers’ movement, logistics, and trade, including fertilizers and exports, are expected to be signed

India is negotiating with about 7–8 countries, including in East Asia, to expand acceptance of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju said. UPI is already usable in eight countries, and India is integrating it into trade negotiations to boost fintech participation and leverage cost and scale advantages

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and HR Minister Nara Lokesh participated in a mega parent-teacher meeting in Bhamini, Parvatipuram Manyam district. They engaged with a student in a government school using a tablet for Telugu and English reading exercises, providing feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and learning progress