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Apple’s iPhone 17 series has set a record with over $170 billion in global wholesale revenue during its first year of sales, surpassing the iPhone 16 series by 11%. Strong demand for the base iPhone 17, robust upgrades, and China’s 35% revenue surge were key drivers.
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The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs, along with police, inspected 20 food establishments in Kukatpally during a special drive. Officials found serious violations including spoiled meat, pest infestations and unhygienic conditions, leading to suspension of licences and closure of one hostel.
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The Telangana High Court on Wednesday heard a PIL filed by activist SQ Masood highlighting the alarming rise in fatal road accidents across the state. The petition blamed potholes, poor road signage, and liquor outlets along highways for the mishaps, and sought strict enforcement of road safety laws.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority’s e-auctions of prime land parcels in Kokapet saw record bids, with Golden Mile Site-1 fetching Rs 115 crore per acre and Neopolis Layout’s Plot No. 17 receiving Rs 120 crore per acre.
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HYDRAA has directed hostel operators in unsafe buildings to relocate to structurally sound premises within three months. Commissioner AV Ranganath warned that inspections will begin on January 1 and unsafe structures face demolition.
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The NHRC has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding the failure to register an FIR over public allegations of “black magic” against Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao.
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Polytechnic students in Hyderabad staged protests against the Telangana government’s decision to merge institutes with the Young India Skills University (YISU). Demonstrations by students of the Government Institute of Leather Technology disrupted traffic in Raidurgam, leading to clashes with police.
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Hyderabad police have constituted a team led by Joint Commissioner SM Vijay Kumar to investigate allegations that BRS legislators, including women MLAs, were manhandled by police outside the Telangana Assembly.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of circulating AI‑generated fake visuals to malign party leaders. He warned of legal action against those responsible and confirmed that a complaint has been lodged with the Cybercrime police.
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Speaker G Prasad Kumar’s decision to suspend BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar, who was absent from the Assembly, along with 21 other party legislators, has stirred controversy. The move followed protests by BRS members demanding action against Congress MLAs for remarks against party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao.
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Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar has accused the Congress of pursuing diversionary politics during its 1,000-day rule in Telangana. He claimed that the Revanth Reddy-led government is facing widespread public dissatisfaction and resorting to cheap tactics to cover up its failures.
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BRS leaders K Manik Rao and Methuku Anand accused the Congress government of exploiting the Dalit issue to deflect attention from public concerns and the suspension of BRS legislators. They alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy misused police force against MLAs and politicised the Speaker’s Dalit identity.
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Defending champions Manipur retained the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship for Dr BC Roy Trophy with a 3-1 victory over West Bengal in Bengaluru. Jogesh, Jenson and Muskan scored for Manipur, who secured their third title and successfully defended the crown
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India’s steeplechase star Avinash Sable will return to competition after nearly 14 months at the Indian Athletics Series final in New Delhi. The Hangzhou gold medallist will test his water-jump skills as he prepares to defend his Asian Games title
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Political commentator Sanjay Baru predicted a BRS return to power in Telangana and described Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as a “one-term wonder”. His remarks came amid Congress celebrations of 1,000 days in office and criticism over various pending demands
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at more than 15 locations linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his associates over alleged overseas investments and financial transactions. The FEMA probe covers properties and financial dealings reportedly linked to South Africa and Uganda
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The BRS Legislature Party has sought a cybercrime probe and legal action over allegedly fake, morphed and AI-generated content targeting its leaders. The party also demanded action over alleged attacks on BRS legislators and remarks concerning K Chandrashekhar Rao
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MLRIT students secured second and third prizes at the Capgemini Tech 4 Positive Hackathon – Youth Voices Edition 2026. Three institute teams reached the final round, while the second-prize-winning team will represent Hyderabad at the competition’s next level
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South Zone captain and India T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has shifted focus to the upcoming Afghanistan series after the Duleep Trophy. He is confident of quickly adapting from red-ball cricket to T20s and aims to lead India to victory
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy courted controversy in the Assembly by citing a fake X handle to attack BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao. The account, attributed to a non-existent BRS leader, was quickly deactivated, prompting BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank to accuse Reddy of spreading falsehoods and branding him a “fake news peddler.”
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The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association has urged the State government to provide greater political representation and welfare measures for Christians. Its demands include nominated posts, an MLC seat, burial land, pastors' honorarium and Scheduled Caste status for Dalit Christians
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The two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi beginning Saturday will focus on collective resilience in food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains. Leaders will also discuss trade, investment, connectivity and global and regional issues amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty
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Cricket West Indies has appointed veteran New Zealand coach Bob Carter as its batting consultant on a one-year contract. Carter will oversee men’s, women’s and age-group programmes, with a focus on raising technical standards ahead of major global tournaments
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Sai Vikas Reddy smashed 359 as Team B posted 600 in the HCA Senior Men’s Multi-Day Super League, while Medak’s J Jagarthveer Nayak struck 302 in the Under-16 tournament. Several high-scoring matches were recorded across the HCA competitions on Wednesday
