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Sai Likhitha, a 14-year-old student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential School, Pochampad, died from suspected food poisoning. Recent incidents affected 60 students in Hyderabad. Repeated cases in state-run schools have raised serious food safety concerns, prompting NHRC scrutiny.

The South Central Railway will dismantle the old Foot Over Bridge at Hyderabad’s Nampally Railway Station from December 20 to 23 due to safety concerns. The over-50-year-old structure poses risks over multiple yard lines, and public cooperation is requested.

Babu Rao, a 28-year-old factory worker, survived a life-threatening industrial accident at his workplace, suffering chemical burns and ARDS. Surgeons at Amor Hospitals provided intensive care, and he was successfully treated and discharged in stable condition.

Actress Nidhhi Agarwal was mobbed by fans while leaving Lulu Mall during a promotional event for her upcoming film The Raja Saab. A viral video shows her struggling amid the crowd. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, Surya Prakash and Robert Raju, after seizing 1.12 kg of ganja and 4.2 g of hashish oil at Madhapur. The duo reportedly planned to sell the drugs. A case has been registered.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, providing up to Rs 1.50 lakh per person for the first seven days. The programme ensures timely care, especially benefiting daily wage earners and economically weaker families.

The Union Health Ministry has clarified that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons trained under DCI rules can legally perform aesthetic surgeries and limited hair transplant procedures. The move aims to end confusion following conflicting guidelines from medical and dental regulators.

A cold wave is expected to intensify across Telangana, including Hyderabad, over the next two days. The IMD has warned of temperatures falling 3–4°C below normal, with several districts likely to see minimums between 5°C and 10°C.

Security agencies conducted extensive checks at the Nampally criminal court complex in Hyderabad following a bomb threat received via email. After a thorough search by police bomb squads, the threat was later declared to be a hoax

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has upgraded intermediate certificates with advanced security features such as UV fibres, QR codes, colour photographs and waterproof paper. The move aims to prevent forgery and make academic verification faster and easier.

Sybase Software Company awarded scholarships worth Rs 12.70 lakh to 15 meritorious and economically disadvantaged first-year B.Tech students of MLRIT, with support assured for four years under its Sybase Khushboo CSR initiative

BRS leader Vinod Kumar on Wednesday said the Speaker’s ruling on five MLAs’ defections has rendered the anti-defection law toothless, accusing the Congress of undermining the 10th Schedule and calling for urgent constitutional reforms

President Droupadi Murmu is likely to attend the two-day annual conference of Public Service Commission chairpersons in Hyderabad from December 19, where Union and State PSCs will deliberate on examination reforms, legal challenges and technology-driven recruitment processes

In Telangana, 113 private schools have switched from the State syllabus to CBSE over the past five years. Demand is driven by competitive exam alignment, flexible curriculum, and skill-based electives. ICSE/IGCSE and IB-affiliated schools also show growth.

Former colonies of the British Empire seek a combined reparation claims totalling a staggering $180 trillion

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar urged strict enforcement of the ‘Zero Delay’ policy, calling for immediate action by the nearest police units. Joint coordination among Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda police will target habitual offenders, traffic enforcement, and prompt crime response.

Several Hyderabad students, including Mihika Aggarwal with all-India rank 61, secured top 100 positions in CLAT 2026 UG and PG. Abhyaas Law Prep students excelled, with scorecards available online. Counselling registration ends December 27; first seat allotment on January 7, 2026.

South Central Railway has won four National Energy Conservation Awards–2025 for its energy-efficient and sustainable practices. The Diesel Traction Training Centre, Guntakal, won the Best Performing Unit award, while three railway stations received Certificates of Merit for exemplary energy management.

Jubilee Hills Traffic Inspector Narsing Rao has been transferred following allegations of accepting bribes to clear drunk-and-drive challans. City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has ordered a full-scale inquiry, and multiple officers, including Sub-Inspector Ashok, have also been transferred.

IIIT Hyderabad’s Division of Flexible Learning has launched a 12-week online certificate programme on agentic AI systems. Led by Prof Karthik Vaidhyanathan, the hands-on course teaches learners to design, build, and deploy AI systems. Applications close on December 29.