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To tackle groundwater depletion, the Hyderabad water board plans to construct rainwater harvesting pits in around 1,200 government schools across four districts. The initiative aims to conserve water and promote sustainable practices among students.

For the first time since Telangana’s formation, registrations for Intermediate Public Examinations have crossed 10 lakh. The exams will begin on February 25, 2026, even as the Board has reduced the number of examination centres.

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Due to severe cold wave conditions in Telangana, the teachers’ union has urged authorities to delay school start times in social welfare residential schools, citing health risks to students, especially those staying in hostels.

SMP International School, Hydershakote, organised Robotics Expo 2025, enabling students to demonstrate technical skills and creativity. Projects like ‘Robo Lite 2.0’ and ‘Guest Counter’ highlighted robotics fundamentals and smart automation, while school leaders emphasised STEM learning and hands-on experience.

Cyberabad Traffic Police caught 409 drunk driving offenders, mostly two-wheeler riders, during a special check. BAC levels ranged from 35 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml. All offenders will face court proceedings, with fines and social service imposed in some cases.

Several private buses operating from Hyderabad are allegedly transporting commercial goods in violation of motor vehicle rules, raising safety concerns. The Transport Department has intensified enforcement ahead of upcoming festivals to curb overloading, overspeeding and other illegal practices.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced an intensified people-focused movement under K Chandrashekhar Rao, condemning Congress governance failures, political defections, industrial slowdown, BC reservation betrayals, and alleged Congress-BJP collusion, while vowing to regain power in 2028

Differences have emerged within the Telangana Congress after the panchayat election results, with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the party’s performance and proposed appointments, exposing growing internal fault lines

During a special drive from December 13 to 19, Cyberabad police rescued six trafficking victims and arrested two persons. She Teams conducted 137 decoy operations, booked petty cases, counselled offenders, and received multiple complaints from women across the commissionerate.

Hyderabad Police have advised residents to secure their homes ahead of Christmas, New Year, and Sankranti holidays. Recommendations include locking doors, informing local police, avoiding public travel posts, using CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity to ensure safety.

A 29-year-old woman in Boduppal noticed a mobile phone recording her while bathing. Alarmed, she raised an alarm, and the accused fled. Suspecting a neighbour, the family filed a complaint, and Medipally police have launched an investigation.

US H-1B visa delays, caused by a new social media vetting policy, are leaving Indians stranded in India and risking their jobs. Some appointments have been postponed to 2026, prompting Google to advise employees against international travel.

A fire triggered by an LPG leak broke out in a residential building in Nallakunta, Hyderabad, trapping a family of seven. Police and firefighters rescued all occupants, who were hospitalised due to smoke inhalation and are now safe.

Hyd.art 2025, Hyderabad’s largest curated art showcase, was inaugurated by filmmaker Sekhar Kammula in Narsingi. Featuring over 200 artists, the three-day exhibition celebrates Indian art through historic, contemporary and folk expressions.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested a vehicle thief and a receiver of stolen vehicles, recovering four scooters and a motorcycle. The main accused was involved in five cases and sold stolen bikes to a trader in the city.

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology hosted its alumni reunion, Reminiscence 2025, bringing former students together to relive memories, share career experiences and guide current students, while celebrating the institute’s growth and strong alumni connections.

Final-year students of Regency College of Culinary Arts hosted a vintage-themed French Gourmet Gala Lunch, featuring a seven-course menu, elaborate culinary displays and a striking butter swan sculpture, showcasing their fine-dining skills and creativity.

Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, hosted its annual Heritage Fest at the Golden Temple in Banjara Hills, drawing nearly 12,000 students from 60 schools to celebrate India’s cultural, ethical and spiritual traditions through vibrant performances.

Over 3,500 retired NABARD employees protested at headquarters and regional offices nationwide, demanding pension revision for retirees up to November 2017, removal of upper ceiling on family pension, and fixation based on last pay or 10-month average