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Tension prevailed in Afzalgunj as GHMC officials, backed by police, demolished footpath encroachments following High Court orders. Shopkeepers and AIMIM supporters protested the operation, claiming they received no notice. Police eventually restored order and the demolition was completed

Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.

Telangana HC suspended the State government’s memo permitting higher ticket rates and a special premiere show for ‘Akhanda 2’. The judge criticised repeated violations of earlier court orders and directed that no enhanced-price tickets be sold. Further hearing is on Friday

The BRS has filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court challenging Revanth Reddy’s appointments of multiple advisors with Cabinet rank, citing Article 164(1A) and pointing out the CM’s own 2017 PIL against similar appointments

BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for projecting inflated achievements through the Global Summit, alleging poor arrangements and lack of real investment. He accused the government of ignoring rural distress and questioned the utilisation of the State’s budget and debt.

KTR sharply criticised the Centre’s draft Seeds Bill, calling it anti-farmer and pro-corporate. He said the Bill weakens States, lacks safeguards against fake seeds, offers no compensation guarantees and risks seed sovereignty. The BRS has sought its withdrawal and wider consultations

A series of policy, planning and branding similarities between the Congress government in Telangana and the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has sparked political debate. From new cities and land drives to vision documents, the overlap raises questions about originality and intent.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s mockery of English as “Engillpiece” during an event at Osmania University sparked criticism from academicians, who said English is essential for research, teaching and jobs in a globalised economy and should not be dismissed lightly

Osmania University staff expressed disappointment after CM Revanth Reddy’s campus address failed to mention CPS, health cards, promotions, or regularisation issues. While welcoming Rs 1,000 crore for campus development, teachers and employees said their long-pending demands were ignored

The GHMC received 40 complaints on the first day regarding boundaries of the newly notified 300 wards. Officials said all inputs will be reviewed to ensure transparency. Boundary details are displayed across GHMC offices and on its website. Several ULBs were recently merged

IMD-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning for Telangana as minimum temperatures are expected to fall 3–4°C below normal. Parts of Hyderabad may touch 8°C, while northern districts could dip to 5°C over the next few days

Telangana has approved a temporary ticket hike for ‘Akhanda-2’, allowing a Rs 600 special show on December 11 and increased rates for three days. Theatres must contribute 20 percent of the incremental earnings to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Association

OU principal Prof C Kasim sparked social media buzz during CM Revanth Reddy’s visit by saying the Chief Minister, once married to Geetha, is now “in love” with Vidya, symbolising his focus on education

Telangana HC questioned the Congress government’s plan to regularise prime Banjara Hills land for Mayor Gadwal Vijaya Laxmi and her brother L.K. Venkateswara Rao at decades-old rates. Bench ruled any regularisation must reflect current market value; hearing adjourned to January 7

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy faced massive student protests at Osmania University on Wednesday, with slogans of “CM Down Down”. Students, teachers, and contract staff expressed anger over unfulfilled promises, while the CM failed to address job recruitment and pension issues

Two auto drivers were found dead due to drug overdose in Chandrayangutta. Police arrested three persons, including a hospital worker who stole Atranium injections. A doctor and his assistant were also booked for negligence in storing the vials. Investigation continues

The TGDCA issued show cause notices to 180 retail medical shops during a special drive to curb the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, abortion kits and antibiotics. The teams checked compliance with rules governing Schedule H and H1 prescription medicines.

GHMC has asked all trade establishments in Hyderabad to renew their 2026 trade licences by 20 December 2025 to avoid penalties. Applications submitted after the deadline will attract 25 percent or 50 percent penalties based on the submission date.

Two years into the Congress rule, Telangana’s irrigation sector has seen slow progress with no major new project launches. While the government revived select schemes and targeted partially completed works, funding gaps and setbacks such as the SLBC tunnel collapse have hindered advancement.

TGSRTC added 65 new electric buses to its fleet under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project, enhancing connectivity across major routes in Hyderabad. The buses offer modern safety, tracking, and accessibility features, with the remaining fleet scheduled for induction by January 2026