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China’s parliament expelled three senior military officials, including Wang Renhua, amid a crackdown on corruption. The generals, absent from recent PLA and party events, remain Central Committee members. The purge also included former vice chairman He Weidong.

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Telangana won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling “éclaircissement.” Felicitated in Hyderabad, the Indian-American’s victory highlights his dedication, discipline, and mastery of words, inspiring young minds globally.

Telangana police arrested eight individuals for drug use at Quake Arena nightclub in Gachibowli during DJ Artbat’s performance. The EAGLE Force conducted the operation, and arrests are followed by counselling, rehabilitation, and seizure of cocaine, MDMA, LSD, and ganja.

GHMC will conduct a sanitation drive across 300 Hyderabad wards from December 29 to January 31. The campaign includes cleaning roads, lakes, parks, and garbage-prone areas, promoting school composting, imposing fines, and removing scrap vehicles and public toilet debris.

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has launched the JC Bose Grant for senior scientists and engineers in India. The five-year grant provides Rs 25 lakh annually for research expenses and Rs 1 lakh for overheads. Applications are open January 1–February 1.

A man in Potharam village faces an FIR after a viral video showed him killing a goat during a public ritual. PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad filed the complaint, citing violations of animal cruelty and Telangana prohibition laws.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 377 people driving under the influence during a weekend crackdown. Twenty-one had high BAC levels. Courts disposed of 55 cases last week, including fines, social service, and one imprisonment sentence.

BRS leader Kyama Mallesh accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of neglecting the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and betraying Telangana’s interests. He said the Congress government failed to complete pending works despite promises.

A nine-year-old boy died by suicide at Chilver village in Midjil mandal on Sunday. His parents rushed him to a hospital after noticing the incident, but doctors declared him dead. Police have begun an inquiry.

Bangladesh police say two prime suspects in the murder of Inquilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi have fled to India via Meghalaya. Authorities are coordinating with Indian agencies as the investigation nears completion.

Kangana Ranaut shared a spiritual milestone after completing darshan at all 12 Jyotirlingas over a decade. Calling Bhimashankar her final stop, the actress expressed gratitude to Mahadev and reflected on her deeply personal pilgrimage.

Prabhas revealed that Zarina Wahab’s performance in The Raja Saab left him mesmerised during dubbing. Calling her the film’s hero, he also praised director Maruthi and the cast at the pre-release event.

The TTD Himayathnagar temple has made special arrangements for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with darshan starting at 1 am and continuing till night. Measures have been taken to manage crowds and ensure a smooth experience.

The BDL-Bhanur police arrested Sigachi Industries CEO Amit Raj Sinha nearly six months after a factory blast in Telangana that killed around 54 people. The arrest followed High Court pressure during a PIL hearing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tribute to Ratan Tata on his birth anniversary, remembering the late industrialist for his compassion, commitment to social good, and belief that true success lies in uplifting others.

Ambulance staff in Sangareddy were forced to carry a pregnant woman on a stretcher across a flooded road after backwaters blocked vehicle access to her village. Residents have renewed demands for a permanent road.

Alia Bhatt delighted fans by sharing her latest bow-inspired fashion looks on Instagram. The actress also offered glimpses of family celebrations and upcoming projects, including a YRF spy film and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic drama.

Andhra Pradesh has unveiled a quantum computing policy centred on Amaravati’s Quantum Valley, offering funding and infrastructure support to startups, as Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pushes to position the state as a global hub by 2030.

"We plan to develop, install and commission a third launch pad in four years. Activities are going on for that," he told PTI in a recent interaction

Four Army personnel were injured in an explosion during firing practice at Badkala firing range in Saharanpur. Two were referred to the district hospital. Police and Army officials have launched an inquiry into the cause

Controversy is brewing over the registration of a case of culpable homicide against an RTC driver who parked his bus on a National Highway. A jeep hit the parked bus and one person died. Police registered a culpable homicide case against the driver, leading to unrest among RTC drivers.

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and pellet unit in Tata Nagar, Katedan, on Sunday morning. Firefighters controlled the blaze after two hours. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation

The Maharashtra ANTF busted an interstate mephedrone racket, dismantling three Bengaluru factories and seizing drugs and machinery worth Rs 55.88 crore. Four people were arrested, while efforts continue to nab two key suspects.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to former Minister P Janardhan Reddy on his 18th death anniversary, recalling his role in Hyderabad’s political history and praising the fulfilment of his vision after Telangana’s formation.