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Hyderabad: Rajya Sabha MP and BRS Parliamentary Party deputy leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra was conferred the Jeevan Saaphalya Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) by the Delhi-based Bharat Gaurav Foundation at its 8th annual awards ceremony held at Avasa Hotel Convention Hall in Hitech City on Friday. The award was presented to the MP by Telangana Governor Jishnu […]

The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has objected to the reduction of BC reservations in Gram Panchayat elections, urging the State government to keep the polls in abeyance until errors are rectified. Chairman G. Niranjan and Commission Members highlighted that while BCs received 22.78 percent reservations in 2019, the figure has now dropped to 21.39 percent despite a household survey.

The Telangana Rising Global Summit, scheduled for December 8–9 at Maheshwaram and Mirkhanpeta, will see an elaborate security setup with over 2,500 police personnel and 1,000 surveillance cameras. Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has reviewed inter-departmental coordination and logistical support to ensure smooth conduct of the event.

Two plots at Kokapet’s Neopolis fetched record bids of Rs 151.25 crore and Rs 147.75 crore per acre during HMDA’s second round of e-auctions. The competitive bidding, which lasted over seven hours, reflects soaring demand in Hyderabad’s land market.

The Telangana Eagle Force, in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, NCB, and Noida Police, executed one of India’s largest multi-state crackdowns on an international drug cartel. After 15 days of surveillance and joint reconnaissance, 124 officers were deployed across 20 Delhi locations, with simultaneous raids in Noida, Gwalior, and Visakhapatnam.

Nine months after the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool district that killed eight workers, the state government has disbursed Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to each of the victims’ families. The National Geophysical Research Institute is now completing advanced surveys.

Lionel Messi has confirmed Hyderabad as part of his GOAT Tour of India 2025. The World Cup-winning captain will visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi between December 13 and 15, with events including celebrity matches, clinics and musical programmes

The BRS has demanded a judicial enquiry into the blast at a check dam on the Manair river between Gumpula and Thanugula villages in Karimnagar. Party MLAs Gangula Kamalakar and P Koushik Reddy submitted a representation to District Collector Pamela Satpathy, alleging that the dam was deliberately destroyed with explosives by sand smugglers.

National Backward Classes JAC Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah has accused the Congress government of deceiving backward classes by issuing GOMs 46, which he claims undermines BC interests. Addressing a protest at Gun Park in Hyderabad, he demanded reinstatement of GOMs 9 and extension of reservations to BCs.

GHMC has opened two new Indiramma canteens at NTPC, Kavadiguda and Bagh Lingampally to provide affordable meals to the urban poor. Operated by the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation, the canteens serve breakfast and lunch at just Rs 5 each to poor people.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 10,000 each to 10 lakh 'Jeevika Didis' under the Women Employment Scheme. The scheme, launched by PM Modi, aims to support self-employment, strengthen financial independence, and promote women-led small businesses across the State

India is in talks with 14 countries or blocs representing 50 nations on fair and balanced trade agreements, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He highlighted India’s focus on resilient supply chains, self-reliance, innovation, and expanding partnerships through major FTAs

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and Haryana on a plea alleging that female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University were asked to prove they were menstruating. The court expressed concern over the incident and sought a detailed inquiry

He accused the administration of neglecting basic hygiene, questioned the CM’s accountability, and demanded immediate action from the State government

Intelligence agencies have warned of a renewed push to revive Naxalism in urban centres, particularly universities, as operations in the jungles weaken. Officials say sympathisers are raising domestic funds, using social media, and attempting to provoke protests for propaganda

India has entered the “major power” category in the Asia Power Index 2025, driven by economic growth and improving military capability. However, significant gaps remain between India’s potential and its actual influence, particularly in diplomatic relationships and defence networks

Odisha has revamped its Maoist surrender and rehabilitation policy, offering up to Rs 1.20 crore for top leaders, enhanced compensation for surrendered weapons and additional benefits including housing, skill training and legal aid, aiming to further reduce left-wing extremism in the State

Parents of Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma petition the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the film Dhurandhar, alleging that it exploits the late officer’s life without consent and mirrors his military service, operations and martyrdom

Kerala Police have issued a look-out circular against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after an FIR accused him of rape, intimidation, digital blackmail and forced abortion. Investigators are verifying digital evidence and searching for the MLA and his associate

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for offices of 15 public sector banks and insurance companies in Amaravati. The Rs 1,328-crore projects are expected to create 6,541 jobs and boost the capital’s development

Key leaders from Narsapur constituency, including former ZPTC members and followers of Congress and BJP, joined BRS in the presence of T. Harish Rao, marking a major boost for the party ahead of upcoming grama panchayat elections.

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT has arrested TTD official RSSVR Subrahmanyam in the laddu ghee adulteration case. Around 20 crore laddus were reportedly made with adulterated ghee, revealing a nexus between TTD procurement officials and private dairy suppliers

Internal differences have surfaced in Bhadrachalam Congress ahead of gram panchayat polls, as Podem Veeraiah’s faction expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral selection of a sarpanch candidate by MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s group. Leaders plan to raise the matter with higher party authorities.

Niharika Konidela says the unwavering support of Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan gives her immense strength. She admits the pressure of belonging to a renowned family but treats it as motivation, crediting discipline as the most valuable lesson she has learned