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The Centre’s decision to revise the MGNREGA cost-sharing ratio to 60:40 under the revamped VB–G RAM G scheme is expected to impose an additional Rs. 1,600 crore burden on Telangana, worsening the financial stress faced by panchayats.

Telangana has accused Andhra Pradesh of unauthorised expansions of the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator, alleging excessive Krishna water drawals that threaten its share and aggravate the inter-State river dispute amid low reservoir levels.

Mild tension prevailed in Godavarikhani after municipal officials launched a demolition drive against illegal structures at Ganesh Chowk. Traders protested fearing loss of livelihood, prompting police deployment. The demolition continued later under police protection, officials said

Gram panchayat election results in the erstwhile Medak district indicate strong rural anger against the Congress government, with a sharp decline in unanimously elected panchayats. Voters chose to register protest through polling, reflecting anti-incumbency sentiment, political observers said.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker’s decision rejecting disqualification petitions against defected MLAs has shifted the battle from the Assembly to the courts. While offering temporary relief, the ruling has pushed the MLAs into legal scrutiny, giving the BRS a strategic advantage

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will organise the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 tournament from December 22. Featuring 29 teams and 55 matches, the event will be played across districts with cash prizes for winners and standout performers

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Congress had nothing to respond after the Speaker dismissed BRS disqualification petitions, defended the government on food safety and the Messi event, and said future elections would be held after consultations.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in Telangana for renaming welfare schemes while weakening their impact, alleging political opportunism and neglect of rural livelihoods, farmers and cultural programmes

Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded clarity on water release under the Ghanpur project and criticised the government for taking up Singur repair works during Yasangi. He sought a crop holiday, compensation and pending benefits for farmers across districts.

Telangana recorded deflation for the third consecutive month in November, remaining in the negative zone for five of the last six months. Economists warned that repeated deflation, while easing prices, may signal weak consumption and slowing economic activity.

India’s organ donation system is being overhauled under the ‘One Nation, One Policy’, with NOTTO centralising registrations, ending domicile rules and introducing a uniform allocation model to curb transplant tourism, improve transparency and ensure organs reach the most deserving patients nationwide.

Telangana’s finances show growing stress as borrowings exceed budget estimates while revenues lag. CAG data till November reveals heavy debt dependence, weak tax and non-tax mobilisation, a revenue deficit and shrinking fiscal headroom, raising concerns over long-term sustainability.

Forest officials in Medak have placed villages near the Kamareddy border on alert following renewed movement of a tiger in the neighbouring district. Awareness programmes were conducted, and farmers were advised to take precautions until the animal retreats into the forest

TG BIE will implement a jumbling system for intermediate practical exams from February 2, 2026, allotting students to different colleges. Exams will be monitored via CCTV, ensuring fairness, with special provisions for JEE Main candidates

Congress MLAs in Telangana, including Jadcherla’s J Anirudh Reddy, have threatened BRS-backed sarpanch candidates, warning of denial of development funds and even death. Similar intimidation by other MLAs has been reported amid the ongoing gram panchayat elections

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed select Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 by a day due to the Holi holiday. Mathematics IIA, Botany II and Political Science II exams will now be held on March 4 instead of March 3

The BRS lodged complaints with the State Election Commission and the Nalgonda District Collector alleging malpractices and manipulation in panchayat elections in Nakrekal constituency. The party demanded inquiries, action against officials and consideration of recounts or re-polling

Forest officials detected the movement of a tiger in the closed Medipalli opencast coal mine near Godavarikhani in Peddapalli district. Pug marks found at multiple locations prompted search operations and an alert to nearby villages.

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

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.