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An unidentified youth died after his motorcycle collided with a car on the KPHB Flyover at midnight. Police said he lost control while speeding. The rider suffered fatal injuries and died on the spot. Authorities are investigating.

BRS emerged as the top party in the second phase of local body polls, winning 45 villages across six mandals. Congress secured 24 villages, BJP 23, and others 21. The party expressed confidence in continuing its winning streak in upcoming phases.

A 21-year-old woman, Nazneen Begum, allegedly died by suicide at her Amberpet home due to harassment by her husband. Police said she was threatened over money and gold. A case has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the attack on BRS cadre following sarpanch election results in Somarpet village of Kamareddy district. Alleging deteriorating law and order, he demanded strict police action and warned of serious consequences if such incidents continued.

Dr Vineet Aniya, Principal Scientist at IICT Hyderabad, has received the IEI Young Engineer Award 2025 for his work in sustainable process development, biodegradable polymers, and waste plastic recycling. He has also developed several environmentally friendly technologies and received multiple national awards.

An ancient idol of Goddess Durga was discovered during excavations on the banks of the Godavari river in Mulkalla village of Mancherial district. The idol was found by priests and seers during the Godavari Parikrama Yatra, drawing devotees from nearby areas

An industrial blast at Agarwal Steel Company in Rangaipally, Manoharabad, killed one worker and injured four others. The explosion triggered a fire that engulfed the unit. Firefighting teams are working to control the blaze, and injured workers are receiving treatment.

A bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1,000 after diverting her ride to a deserted stretch. State transport authorities have sought explanations from app-based aggregators

Postgraduate students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University alleged harassment by their hostel mess in-charge at Osmania University Girls’ Hostel. They filed a complaint with Hyderabad She Teams, demanding legal action and immediate measures to ensure safety.

Despite the ruling Congress having an edge, the BRS recorded significant wins in the second phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam district. The polls saw close contests, unanimous elections and victories decided by narrow margins and draw of lots

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has sought Central support to roll out an AI-powered Skill Census across the State. He briefed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on the Mangalagiri pilot and sought backing for startups, AVGC-XR centres and IndiaAI expansion

Tension prevailed in Sommarpet village of Kamareddy district after a Congress-supported sarpanch candidate allegedly drove a tractor over a BRS-backed rival following the election results. The injured were shifted to a hospital as villagers staged a protest seeking cancellation of the election

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary warned criminals and land mafia of swift action, promising demolition of illegal encroachments within 24 hours of complaints. He said restoring law and order and ending migration by creating jobs remain top government priorities

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Medipally home on Hyderabad’s outskirts. Police said he had been facing health issues and depression for months. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

India has proposed a preferential trade agreement with Mexico to mitigate the impact of steep import tariffs on Indian goods. The move aims to secure limited concessions quickly, protecting key export sectors affected by Mexico’s revised tariff regime

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, seeking accountability and asking the state government to explain permissions granted to the establishment

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Finance Commission funds to gram panchayats cannot be stopped by any government or leader. Alleging threats by Congress MLAs to BRS sarpanches, he assured legal and political support if funds were stalled.

Hyderabad-based NGO VOICE-4 has empowered nearly 2,500 girls from marginalised backgrounds through life and leadership training. Its Her Voice programme at a Telangana social welfare college has helped students gain confidence, agency and awareness of their rights and safety.

The Union Government has said it has noted Telangana’s concerns over the proposed Godavari-Banakacherla project, but no final decision has been taken. The project’s Preliminary Feasibility Report submitted by Andhra Pradesh is under examination by the Central Water Commission.

The Supreme Court has adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea by Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, citing lack of time. The Centre is yet to respond.

BRS legislators have alleged that the GHMC ward delimitation was done arbitrarily without public consultation after municipal mergers. Submitting a representation to the Commissioner, they demanded a review, corrections, and warned of legal action if statutory norms were violated

India and the US are close to finalising a framework trade deal to address high tariffs, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. Parallel talks are also underway on a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement to deepen economic ties

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Congress government is losing public trust in rural Telangana after poor performance in panchayat elections. He warned of bigger defeats in upcoming local body polls and accused the ruling party of unfulfilled promises.

The Centre on Monday introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha, including legislation to open the civil nuclear sector to private players, overhaul nuclear liability norms, and grant greater autonomy to higher educational institutions