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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy invited Prime Minister Modi and senior leaders to the Telangana Rising 2047 Global Summit and sought Central support for major projects, including Hyderabad Metro Phase-II, Regional Ring Road, new expressways, and the Mannanur–Srisailam elevated corridor

Grace Cancer Foundation is celebrating its 12th anniversary and signing MoUs with Meghalaya and Tripura to start cancer screening in 2026. The Foundation has reached 1.4 crore people so far and plans to screen one lakh individuals for major diseases in 2025

South Central Railway announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction for Sabarimala pilgrims in December 2025 and January 2026. The services aim to manage the expected rush of devotees and provide smoother, more comfortable travel during the peak pilgrimage season

A Ranga Reddy Fast Track Court sentenced a Hayathnagar auto driver to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor in 2020. He was fined Rs 25,000, and the victim was awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation. The convict has been shifted to Cherlapally prison

The ED has put a seized Hawker 800A business jet, bought for Rs 14 crore by Falcon Group CMD Amardeep Kumar, up for auction as part of efforts to repay victims of a Rs 792-crore invoice-discounting scam. The auction is scheduled for December 9

Bollywood actress Sunny Leone inaugurated Hiyya Chrono Jail Mandi, touted as Asia’s first theatrical jail-themed dining space, at Madhapur. The launch drew large crowds, with the actress praising the mandi and the restaurant’s immersive concept

The Education Department has granted notional service and equal pay to 1,326 teachers of 194 Model Schools. The move follows a court order directing implementation from April 2025 after teachers recruited in phases faced disparities due to staggered appointments

HMWSSB is preparing to expand its sewerage network for 27 ULBs proposed to merge into GHMC. Estimated Rs 500–800 crore needed for infrastructure, with sewerage cess and free water supply up to 20 KL planned for residents post-merger.

Dr G Padmaja Reddy, renowned Kuchipudi dancer, will launch her book ‘Kakatiyam Telangana Natyam’ at Rabindra Bharathi on December 4. After a decade of research on Warangal temple sculptures and texts, she will present her findings with disciples demonstrating the dance form

TCEI conducted a 5-day residential event management training for 180 rural women from 32 Telangana districts at NITHM, Gachibowli. Sponsored by SERP, the programme covered decoration, catering, photography, sound & light, make-up, and grooming to empower participants professionally

Aahwahan Foundation, in partnership with BDO Rise, launched the ‘Happiness Kit Programme’ to support underprivileged children. Over 1,000 students in Hyderabad will receive educational kits, part of a nationwide initiative to provide study materials and school essentials to 10,000 children

Telangana’s free hearse service is struggling due to vehicle shortages, poor funding and harsh working conditions for drivers. With limited fleet availability at Gandhi Hospital and OGH, many poor families rely on costly private transport. Officials say urgent reforms and expansion are needed

GRP and RPF officers arrested 21-year-old Shaik Waheed at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 2 lakh. A repeat offender, he sourced ganja from Maharashtra. Police are now tracing his suppliers and network.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of using the new Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy to sell nearly 10,000 acres of government land at low prices. They said the policy violates legal norms and benefits private players through hidden deals while damaging industry and agriculture

Osmania University reached the semifinals of the Khelo India Championships with a strong 3–0 win over Pune University. Sreemanya Reddy and Chevika Reddy won their singles matches easily, and OU also claimed the doubles match to complete the sweep

At a national workshop organised by Singareni Collieries, MoEFCC Expert Appraisal Committee chairman Matharu stressed that sustainable coal mining is possible only when environmental protection is prioritised. SCCL CMD N. Balram highlighted green initiatives including carbon capture, solar projects and groundwater revival works

TGRERA issued three separate orders against real estate developers, including a Rs 20 lakh penalty on BVR Infra for failing to deliver a plot, directions to Sri Sai Builders to rectify poor-quality works, and compliance instructions to Mantri Developers and Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects

QE Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad brought together 850+ attendees from 400+ companies to discuss AI trust and Quality Engineering. The conclave featured keynotes, panels, and the launch of ValidAIte, a framework for enterprise AI validation and assurance

Thousands of devotees celebrated Gita Jayanthi at Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, with collective chanting of all 700 Bhagavad Gita verses. Over 1,000 students recited 108 slokas, concluding with Grand Maha Mangal Arati and prasadam distribution

The Telangana High Court has issued notices to the Chief Secretary after a petition challenged the State’s decision to grant IAS-equivalent status to IPS officers. The court sought an explanation for IPS officers holding IAS cadre posts and adjourned the matter to December 10