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The Telangana HC heard writ petitions challenging the ongoing delimitation exercise, with petitioners alleging arbitrary ward mergers, violation of decentralisation principles, and lack of transparency. Senior counsel argued the process undermines local self-governance and meaningful public objections
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The custodial death of Karle Rajesh, a Dalit youth from Telangana, has triggered political controversy. His family and MRPS leaders allege that police illegally detained and tortured him for five days to implicate former BRS MLA Bollam Mallaiah Yadav in a Chief Minister’s Relief Fund irregularities case.
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Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into the demolition of houses in Joji Nagar, Vijayawada. He assured the affected families of legal support and promised resolution once YSRCP returns to power.
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Messi received a traditional welcome featuring folk music, floral offerings and a ceremonial aarti. He later took part in temple rituals, including Ambe Mata Puja, Ganesh Puja, Hanuman Puja and Shiv Abhishek, offering prayers for peace and unity.
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Backward Class organisations have warned of intensifying their agitation on the lines of the farmers’ protest, demanding that the Congress introduce a Private Bill in Parliament for 42 per cent reservations. A BC Yatra and mass public meeting have been announced
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A lorry driver hailing from Uttar Pradesh was murdered by a group of three truckers, also from UP on National Highway 44 in Nizamabad district
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Nirav Modi’s bid to reopen his extradition appeal in the UK High Court has been adjourned to March 2026 after Indian authorities submitted fresh assurances regarding his detention in Mumbai. The case, linked to the Rs 14,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, has already spanned six years in UK courts.
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Paris-based World Inequality Lab’s 2026 report paints a grim picture of highly skewed wealth distribution, urging nations to rethink their growth models
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2012-batch IAS officer Krishna Bhaskar has taken charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited in Hyderabad. He succeeds N. Balram, who returned to his parent department after holding additional charge as CMD since January 2024
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In view of severe cold weather conditions, the Collector of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district has revised the timings of primary and upper primary schools. The order, issued on Monday, aims to safeguard students’ well-being.
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Ahead of the third phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana, villagers in Nagarkurnool and Mancherial districts reportedly intercepted Congress leaders attempting to distribute cash and saris. Polling will be held from 7 am to 1 pm, followed by counting at 2 pm.
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Karnataka’s cinema ticket ceiling ignores how competition from gaming, live entertainment, and a sprawling OTT landscape already checks pricing
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A Hyderabad moneylender, Mohammad Tashawar, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly transferring borrower Yasmin Firdouse’s house to his name. She had borrowed Rs 15 lakh at 6% interest. Police warned the public against exploitative moneylenders
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Two co-owners of the Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane', Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, where 25 people died in a fire on December 6, have been arrested after being deported from Thailand. They were detained by Thai authorities on December 11 and deported to India.
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A defeated gram panchayat ward member candidate allegedly attacked two women voters in Molangur village of Karimnagar district, blaming them for her loss in the elections. One of the victims was injured and admitted to hospital, and a police complaint was lodged
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Union Finance Minister to exempt SPC loans for 105 Young India Integrated Residential Schools from FRBM limits. He also requested an IIM for Hyderabad and new Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya schools across Telangana
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Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across several areas from December 17 to 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Commuters may face congestion and diversions, especially near major junctions. A helpline is available for updates.
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Chandrayangutta police arrested a 31-year-old painter for allegedly killing his 11-year-old stepson by slamming the child’s head against a road during an argument. The boy died after five days of treatment. CCTV footage confirmed the assault.
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched at Ram Setu, symbolically linking co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The 10th edition of the tournament will feature 20 teams across eight venues from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
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Renowned handloom artist Nalla Vijay from Sircilla offered a specially woven saree embedded with two grams of gold to Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at the Yadagirigutta temple.He personally handed over the offering to the temple’s chief priest and the Assistant Executive Officer during a simple ceremony.
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The final phase of Gram Panchayat elections in the erstwhile Karimnagar district will be held on Wednesday, with polling scheduled from 7 am to 1 pm. Authorities have deployed additional police forces, imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, and arranged webcasting and CCTV monitoring at sensitive stations.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of encouraging violence during the Gram Panchayat elections, citing incidents in Kamareddy and Nalgonda districts where BRS workers were attacked. He alleged that the Congress leadership was responsible for the breakdown of law and order and demanded immediate arrests of those involved.
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In a unique outcome in Kothagudem’s gram panchayat polls, Tejavath Saritha was elected sarpanch of Venkateshwara Colony GP, while her husband Tejavath Ratan Naik secured the deputy sarpanch post. The victory was credited to collective BRS cadre efforts
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The rupee has fallen from 90 a dollar to 91 in the last 10 trading sessions, and according to forex traders, the Indian currency might even cross the 92 per dollar-mark in December