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A Telugu teacher from Suryapet dressed up as Santa Claus at Medak Cathedral Church on Christmas Day to spread awareness among youth about the dangers of drugs, tobacco and liquor, urging them to stay focused and lead a healthy life.

Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad for 36 hours from December 27 morning due to repair works on a major pipeline. The HMWSSB has advised residents in affected areas to use water carefully.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of using abusive language and misleading voters. He said most major projects were completed during the BRS regime and warned that the Congress would face defeat in the coming elections

Facing acute fiscal stress, the Telangana government has decided against launching new welfare schemes in the next financial year. Departments have been told to focus on existing programmes, raising doubts over the rollout and scaling up of the Congress government’s six guarantees

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside

Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development 

South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches

Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving

Several students were injured after a private school bus overturned on Shamshabad Road, Hyderabad, following a high-speed collision by a car. Around 60 students were on a picnic trip; local residents and police rescued them, and investigations are underway

Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender admitted that he had defected to the Congress, triggering political debate amid disqualification proceedings. He said he remained a Congress MLA and would campaign across GHMC divisions ahead of civic polls.

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Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government failed to ensure uninterrupted power supply to farmers. After inspecting the Reddipalli substation, he said farmers were receiving only 12 to 13 hours of electricity during the Rabi season.

The ACB suspects the private driver of Mahabubnagar Deputy Transport Commissioner Mood Kishan to be a benami in a DA case. Despite earning Rs 20,000 a month, the driver allegedly owns luxury cars and a house worth over Rs 2 crore

Hyderabad and surrounding districts continued to reel under cold wave conditions, with night temperatures dipping 3–4 degrees Celsius below normal. While daytime temperatures remain pleasant, IMD has warned of chilly nights through Christmas across parts of Telangana.

Rajendra Singh, the Waterman of India, has alleged deliberate demolition of check dams in Telangana for sand mining. After inspecting damaged sites, he urged urgent government action, warning of severe consequences for farmers and rural communities if culprits are not punished

Haryana’s Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon won the 10m air rifle mixed team gold at the National Shooting Championship in Bhopal

Indian coaches Rutuja Gunwant and Sudha Rani have successfully completed the AFC A Diploma Course in coaching through the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship

The 36th South Zone Aquatic Swimming Championship for sub-junior and junior boys and girls will be held at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad from December 27 to 29, with events conducted under World Aquatics rules and regulations