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The IMD-Hyderabad has extended its severe cold-wave alert for Telangana, forecasting a further drop in minimum temperatures by 3–4°C below normal. Independent weather trackers predict even harsher conditions, with some districts likely to see temperatures fall to 5°C.

KTR criticised the Congress government, stating that no false propaganda can hide Telangana’s growth under former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. He welcomed praise from Tony Blair and Duvvuri Subbarao at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, calling them independent endorsements of the State’s progress.

A 17 year-old girl, Pavitra, was allegedly murdered by Dukka Uma Shanker, known to her family, after an argument at her home in Warasiguda. Police said he stabbed her during a dispute over her visit to Vijayawada. He has been arrested.

Telangana’s irrigation sector remains paralysed, with KLIP idle and PRLIS delayed, deepening rural distress. Critics accuse the Congress government of politicising core projects while farmers face crop losses, groundwater depletion and uncertainty over unresolved issues at the Medigadda barrage

GHMC has asked all trade establishments in Hyderabad to renew their 2026 trade licences by 20 December 2025 to avoid penalties. Applications submitted after the deadline will attract 25 percent or 50 percent penalties based on the submission date.

The murder of Yakutpura trader Shaik Junaid has triggered serious questions over police surveillance on rowdy sheeters. Despite past offences and ongoing extortion activity by the suspects, monitoring remained weak, leading to public fear and allegations of policing lapses.

Telangana Tourism has launched the ‘100 Weekend Wonders of Telangana’ contest, inviting travellers to capture lesser-known destinations through photos and videos. Participants can win cash prizes and complimentary Haritha Hotel stays, with entries open until January 5, 2026

Two years into the Congress rule, Telangana’s irrigation sector has seen slow progress with no major new project launches. While the government revived select schemes and targeted partially completed works, funding gaps and setbacks such as the SLBC tunnel collapse have hindered advancement.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum will remain closed for public visits from December 11 to 25 as President Droupadi Murmu arrives for her annual southern sojourn. Authorities are preparing the premises, deploying animal catchers and taking up sanitation activities

TGSRTC added 65 new electric buses to its fleet under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project, enhancing connectivity across major routes in Hyderabad. The buses offer modern safety, tracking, and accessibility features, with the remaining fleet scheduled for induction by January 2026

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the CID and ACB to register FIRs and investigate the Tirumala Parakamani theft case, including the Lok Adalat compromise and the assets of accused TTD employee Ravi Kumar. The court also sought the post-mortem report of complainant Satish Kumar

The RBI and Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have issued alerts warning citizens about fake messages claiming to help recover unclaimed deposits. Officials stressed that only the UDGAM portal should be used and urged the public not to click suspicious links or share personal details.

A 20-year-old engineering student, Jyothi Sravan Sai, died after he was allegedly attacked by his girlfriend’s parents in Ameenpur. They reportedly invited him home on the pretext of discussing marriage and then assaulted him. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

Google has launched its AI Plus subscription in India, offering expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro, multimedia creation tools, NotebookLM, and 200GB of storage. The plan integrates Gemini into Gmail and Docs and includes family sharing and introductory pricing

IIT Hyderabad’s Department of Design has launched the Integrated Product–Service System Design Certificate Programme in collaboration with POLI.design, Milan. The 54-hour online course includes live sessions, hands-on workshops and global faculty, offering international exposure and practical design learning.

Delhi’s trade, tourism, hospitality, and exhibition sectors have incurred an estimated Rs 1,000 crore loss due to over 4,000 IndiGo flight cancellations since December 1. CTI reports a 25 per cent fall in market footfall and widespread hotel and travel booking disruptions

Warangal Police have deployed over 2,000 personnel, including senior officers and special striking forces, for the first phase of gram panchayat elections. Intensive checks led to seizures of cash, liquor, gudumba and weapons, while over 2,200 individuals were bound over.

A 31-year-old Somalia patient with a large and complex brain AVM was successfully treated at Medicover Cancer Institute, Hitec City, using stereotactic radiosurgery. The non-invasive procedure led to significant relief from headaches and seizures, enabling him to return to daily activities.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress high command will take the final decision on Karnataka’s leadership issue. His remarks come amid tensions between the Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps, even as MLAs voiced concerns over guarantee schemes and funding priorities

Police inspected BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s vehicle at a poll check post in Jillella on Wednesday. The inspection was part of routine checks to curb illegal transport during gram panchayat elections. Officials found nothing and allowed him to proceed.

Several NRIs from Dubai, US, Israel, Qatar and Bahrain have returned to their native villages in Telangana to contest gram panchayat elections or support family members. Many quit jobs abroad to campaign for local leadership roles, highlighting strong ties to their roots

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for revising government business rules to enhance governance, arguing that frequent constitutional amendments justify such reforms. He instructed officials to prioritise accountability, technology-driven systems, last-mile service delivery and strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms to improve public satisfaction

TTD has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to order an ACB probe into a fabric supplier accused of delivering polyester instead of silk shawls worth over Rs 54 crore. Internal vigilance findings and lab tests confirmed the shawls were substandard and did not meet tender norms

Chhattisgarh has formed a cabinet sub-committee to review criminal cases against surrendered Naxalites and recommend eligible withdrawals under the 2025 rehabilitation policy. The cabinet also cleared the second Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to simplify provisions across 14 state Acts and ease compliance