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Christmas celebrations at the historic Medak Cathedral began with a dawn procession of the cross led by Bishop K Reuben Mark, followed by special prayers and cake distribution. Thousands of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states participated, filling Medak town with festive activity.
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A shocking double murder rocked Kollur in Sangareddy district on Thursday, where a woman and her teenage son were found dead with multiple knife wounds. Another man was discovered nearby with serious injuries and rushed to hospital.
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Senior BRS leaders criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his alleged uncivilised remarks, saying they lowered the dignity of the constitutional office. Addressing mediapersons in Hyderabad, the leaders accused the Congress government of poor governance and warned of political consequences.
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A 57-year-old man in Surat survived a fall from his 10th-floor flat after getting stuck in a metal grill on the 8th floor. Fire officials rescued him after an hour-long operation and shifted him to hospital for treatment.
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Telugu Christians across the Gulf region celebrated Christmas with special prayers, carols and community gatherings. Churches in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait hosted services in Telugu, reflecting unity, faith and cultural warmth among expatriate communities.
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The EAGLE Force of Telangana police arrested four drug peddlers at Medipally and seized three kilograms of ganja from them. Acting on a tip-off, police caught the suspects, who were allegedly sourcing ganja from Vizianagaram and selling it in the city.
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Christmas was celebrated with religious fervor and pomp across the erstwhile Adilabad district as devotees thronged churches from early morning. Special prayers, cake cutting and messages on Christ’s teachings marked the celebrations in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad
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Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.
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Industry bodies in Telangana have urged the government to keep the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy in abeyance and review recent power billing changes, citing sharp cost increases, policy gaps and stalled renewable energy investments
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The Government Railway Police Secunderabad arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from passengers travelling on the Nanded Express. Gold worth Rs 25 lakh was recovered from the accused, who were caught after getting down at Cherlapally station.
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Police arrested four persons on charges of gambling in Borigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night and seized Rs 19,830 in cash from them. The accused were later handed over to Kagaznagar police for further action
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A Telugu teacher from Suryapet dressed up as Santa Claus at Medak Cathedral Church on Christmas Day to spread awareness among youth about the dangers of drugs, tobacco and liquor, urging them to stay focused and lead a healthy life.
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Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad for 36 hours from December 27 morning due to repair works on a major pipeline. The HMWSSB has advised residents in affected areas to use water carefully.
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BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of using abusive language and misleading voters. He said most major projects were completed during the BRS regime and warned that the Congress would face defeat in the coming elections
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Facing acute fiscal stress, the Telangana government has decided against launching new welfare schemes in the next financial year. Departments have been told to focus on existing programmes, raising doubts over the rollout and scaling up of the Congress government’s six guarantees
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A fire broke out at actor Sayaji Shinde’s Sahyadri Devrai plantation in Beed, Maharashtra, damaging trees. No casualties occurred. Shinde criticized the government’s plantation claims and highlighted the environmental loss caused to trees and soil microorganisms
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In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce
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Jampula Mahesh, 24, a barber from Venkatapur, was found murdered with throat injuries on Shamshabad village outskirts. Police suspect unidentified assailants used a sharp weapon. Investigation is underway, and authorities have registered a case and visited the crime scene
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Since January 2023, Adani Group completed 33 acquisitions worth Rs 80,000 crore across ports, cement, and power, signaling recovery after Hindenburg allegations. Strategic expansion, debt reduction, and steady execution have restored investor confidence and enabled further growth across sectors
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St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside
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Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases
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Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development
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Mancherial Cement Company, one of South India’s oldest cement manufacturers, is set for auction to repay Rs 54.04 crore in debts. Production halted, staff unpaid, and legal battles unresolved, marking the end of the 67-year-old industrial landmark
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Junior college students from Marikal narrowly escaped when their school bus overturned near Balanagar, Mahabubnagar, while heading for an excursion to Jala Vihar, Hyderabad. Locals rescued them, with a few sustaining minor injuries, causing temporary traffic disruptions
