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Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka urged government employees in Khammam to introspect daily on their performance and stressed accountability to the public, noting that salaries come from taxpayers’ hard work. Addressing a review meeting, he warned that negligence would not be tolerated as the State enters its third year.
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In a major joint operation, Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), RNCC, Khammam and Dammapet police seized ganja worth Rs 1.52 crore in Kothagudem. Four suspects were arrested, while four others remain absconding.
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Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy met HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed and CPO Ravinder Reddy in Hyderabad, submitting a representation to de‑notify colonies affected by the HMDA Master Plan. He argued it was unfair to trouble residents who have lived in these areas for decades.
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Senior BJP leader and former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya said farmer suicides could be reduced if minimum support price was assured for crops. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kisan Gramina Mela at Ambedkar Stadium in Karimnagar, he described agriculture as a way of life rather than just an occupation.
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A tragic incident occurred in Khammam city when two ninth-class students were swept away while swimming in the NSP canal at Ramanagutta in Raghunadhapalem mandal. One student’s body was recovered, while search operations are ongoing to trace the other.
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The Centre has directed states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and tasked the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) with preparing a comprehensive sustainable mining plan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government’s clarifications, alleging they could open the door to widespread mining and cause irreversible environmental damage.
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Despite repeated claims by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that Telangana’s finances are in distress, the Congress government has sanctioned Rs 59.60 lakh for interior works in the Secretariat. The expenditure has raised questions about the government’s spending priorities.
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Delhi High Court has asked the Union government to explore temporary GST relief on air purifiers amid rising pollution, observing that if citizens cannot be provided clean air, reducing taxes on these essential devices is the least the State can do
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of resorting to abusive rhetoric to cover up the Congress government’s failures on Telangana’s water rights. He alleged that the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project was being strangled and farmers betrayed.
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After a 20-year political split, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS have joined forces for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The alliance aims to consolidate Marathi voters, while the BJP dismisses it as a power-driven move
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A UKG student tragically lost his life in Khammam district after a pencil he was carrying pierced his throat when he accidentally fell while running back to his classroom. Despite being rushed to the local government hospital, doctors declared him dead.
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Unnao rape case survivor called the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s sentence “death” for her family and plans to move the Supreme Court. Activists and family members protested, citing fears for personal safety and justice
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Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar has demanded that the Telangana government release funds to gram panchayats within a month, warning of a mass agitation if delayed under the pretext of the model code of conduct.
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A 64-year-old farmer from Bonkur village died of a heart attack at a maize procurement centre in Jogulamba Gadwal district while completing online formalities. BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress government for lapses in procurement, demanding Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family.
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Hyderabad and nearby districts continue to experience cold wave conditions, with night temperatures dropping well below normal. IMD predicts chilly nights for the next two days, including Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, while daytime temperatures remain moderate.
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Air quality apps show different AQI numbers, leaving people confused. This video explains how AQI is measured, why readings vary, and which figures are more reliable
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BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended Christmas greetings to the people of Telangana, emphasising the teachings of Jesus Christ as a path of peace, forgiveness, and sacrifice.
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ISRO’s LVM3-M6 “Bahubali” rocket created history on Christmas Eve by successfully launching the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, the heaviest ever from Indian soil. The mission, part of a commercial deal with US-based AST SpaceMobile, aims to provide direct-to-mobile 4G and 5G connectivity worldwide.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, speaking at a felicitation programme for newly elected sarpanches in Kosgi, dedicated much of his address to sharp criticism of BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. He also announced special grants of Rs 5 lakh for minor gram panchayats and Rs 10 lakh for major ones from the Chief Minister’s Special Fund.
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South Central Railway has announced eight additional special trains for the Sankranti festival. Trains will run between Kakinada, Vikarabad, Nanded, and Machilipatnam, stopping at major stations like Vijayawada, Secunderabad, and Rajahmundry. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.
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Radiation oncologists at Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, successfully performed a rare surgery using precision radiotherapy on Siddipet resident Nimmala Suresh, diagnosed with neurocytoma, a rare low-grade brain tumour. The case underscores Yashoda Hospital’s advanced expertise in treating rare and complex brain tumours.
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Retired employees in Kothagudem and Bhupalpally, under the banner of the Retired Employees Association and Telangana Government Pensioners JAC, staged a one-day fast demanding immediate clearance of pending retirement dues. Retired Police Officers Welfare Association president S Srinivasa Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to implement the promised cashless Employees Health Scheme even after two years.
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A man lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after attempting to pay a Rs 500 traffic fine through a fake link sent via SMS. Cybercrime police warned citizens to avoid clicking unknown links and to remain alert to such scams.
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Severe cold weather in Karimnagar has affected both mango orchards and paddy seedlings, with farmers reporting stunted growth despite the use of fertilisers and pesticides. Seedlings that usually grow within 25–35 days have failed to mature even after 45 days in the current Yasangi season.
