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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
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NHRC expressed displeasure at Telangana School Education Secretary Dr. Yogita Rana for failing to submit a report on Choudari Shailaja’s death and 60 others falling ill due to contaminated food in Ashram schools, warning action under Section 13
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Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy faces criticism for inconsistent statements on River Krishna water shares. His contradictory claims on allocations from 763 to 951 tmcft have drawn sharp responses from BRS leaders, experts, and the public over poor irrigation knowledge
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South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches
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Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving
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Anil Kumar (25) from Gopularam village, Ranga Reddy district, allegedly committed suicide after being scolded for not voting for a BJP sarpanch candidate. Mokilla police registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem, and initiated an investigation
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Telangana government doctors criticised delays in salary payments for TVVP-run hospitals, affecting hundreds of senior doctors. The Telangana Government Doctors Association demanded TVVP be moved under DSHS and called for a permanent system ensuring timely monthly salary disbursement
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Telangana’s School Education department plans to revert government and local body school uniforms to the previous corporate-style design, restoring stripes and shoulder loops removed by the current government. Around 20 lakh students will receive uniforms, costing Rs. 130 crore
