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ICMR-NIN Hyderabad is hosting INFUSE 2025 on December 4-5, bringing together innovators, start-ups, and researchers in nutrition and food technology. Thirty-three shortlisted innovations in food tech, nutrient assessment, precision nutrition, and point-of-care devices will be showcased to stakeholders

Prohibition and Excise Department officials caught Shanker Singh at Dhoolpet transporting 1.606 kilograms of ganja in an auto rickshaw. Two others, Sandhya Bai and Akhilesh Singh, were named in the case. Authorities have registered a case for further investigation

Kanchi Cafe opened its fifth branch in Nallagandla, inaugurated by MLA Arekapudi Gandhi. The chain celebrates South Indian flavours and plans new branches in Nagole, Kondapur, Goa and Hanumakonda. The brand also announced the launch of Kanchi Sweets next month

A Sub-Inspector at LB Nagar Police Station, Sanjay Sawant, died in his sleep early Wednesday. He was found unresponsive in the station barracks and rushed to Kamineni Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. A heart attack is suspected

Drug cartels and cyber fraudsters are increasingly using mule accounts to move illegal money. Telangana and Delhi police recently found 59 such accounts. The CBI has identified 8.5 lakh mule accounts nationwide, with some bank officials and agents helping open them illegally

A man from Ghatkesar died by suicide at the local railway station on Tuesday night. Police say financial stress and job loss may have contributed. He is survived by his wife and two children, and the GRP has begun an investigation

Cold and cloudy weather has led to a rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Major hospitals are seeing more patients with fever and respiratory symptoms. Health officials advise rest, precautions, and early care for vulnerable groups

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.