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Victories in gram panchayat elections helped leaders like Jogu Ramanna and current MLA Payal Shankar build long political careers in Adilabad. Both began as Sarpanchs, undertook development works and eventually rose to the Assembly through sustained public engagement

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of corruption, administrative failure and negligence. He blamed the Congress government for the SLBC tunnel collapse, irrigation setbacks and alleged large-scale scams in the State.

Hyderabad cybercrime police registered a case against unknown individuals for creating and circulating an AI-generated derogatory image of AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The complaint was filed by AIMIM social media administrator Mohammed Irfan under various sections of BNS and IT Act.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared complete opposition to the Centre’s labour codes, warning they would cause widespread exploitation. He said the BRS would block their implementation in Telangana and lead a nationwide fight while accusing BJP and Congress of colluding to pass anti-worker laws

Yashoda Hospitals-Hitech City hosted a 2-day International Conference and Live Workshop on Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy, inaugurated by Pullela Gopichand. Experts highlighted the rise in spinal issues, advances in minimally invasive spine surgery and the global collaboration fostered through UBE Con-2025.

With 27 ULBs merging into the GHMC, Commissioner R V Karnan announced updates to the BuildNow app, enabling Instant Registration and Instant Approval services for property owners. Both new and previously submitted applications will now be processed by the newly re-designated GHMC circles.

Mild tension broke out at Tank Bund during Dr B R Ambedkar’s death anniversary when Mala Sangham members confronted Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, demanding amendments to the SC classification law. Police quickly dispersed the protesters, and no untoward incidents were reported.

The 30th European Union Film Festival opened in Hyderabad with the Dutch film Memory Lane. The 2025 edition features 23 films from 23 European countries screened across three venues from December 5 to 14, offering diverse stories and free, subtitled screenings.

Over 2,500 students from Telangana and children from 30 schools across India joined the third Gitopadesh Summit at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event featured sloka recitation, talks, cultural programmes and the finale of the Global Sloka Competition with 5,000 participants worldwide.

Dr Raghu Ram, Founding Director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, has become the first and only surgeon from India elected to the Governing Council of the 425-year-old RCPSG. He will represent countries outside the UK for the 2025–2028 term.

Residents of Danthelaboru SC Colony in Paloncha allege that migrant candidates falsely claimed ST status using improper caste certificates to contest the reserved sarpanch post. Villagers demand an enquiry and warn they will boycott the elections if the nominations are not withdrawn.

Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has backed down from demanding an apology from Pawan Kalyan over his “evil eye” remark. During a visit to Andhra Pradesh, he said the matter was over and praised CM Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership.

A 28-year-old youth, Sai Eshwar, died after attempting self-immolation over the Congress government’s failure to deliver 42 per cent BC reservation. His death sparked strong political reactions, with BRS leaders accusing the government of betrayal and demanding Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia

South Central Railway revised the weekly non-operational days of four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur now cancelled on Fridays, Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam on Mondays. Timings and stoppages remain unchanged. Changes aim to improve maintenance, fleet utilisation, and punctuality.

Kummari Srinivas, also known as Vaishali, a 39-year-old transgender candidate, filed nominations for the Venkatraopalli grampanchayat elections in Jaipur Mandal. She is the only transgender contestant in the district and vows to focus on village development if elected.

A 63-year-old retired man from Nallakunta lost Rs 29.5 lakh to a fake online trading app promoted via WhatsApp. Cybercrime Police are investigating the scam and urge the public to report cyber fraud through 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

A 59-year-old man from Banjara Hills lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling for a fake DHL re-delivery SMS link. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens to verify deliveries via official websites and report any cyber fraud immediately.

Sai Eshwar Chari, 32, died at Gandhi Hospital after attempting self-immolation over the 42% BC reservation issue in Hyderabad. The incident outside MLC Chintapandu Naveen’s YouTube office sparked protests by BC organisations, with police deployed to maintain order.

Bowenpally Police seized Rs 4 crore in hawala money near Shamirpet on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road. The cash, hidden under car seats and tyre compartments, was being moved from Mumbai and Gujarat. Suspects have been detained for questioning to trace the network.

Three alleged drug peddlers – Mohd Gulam Jilani, Suleman Khan, and Feroz Bin Ali – were arrested near Prasad’s IMAX in Hyderabad. Police seized heroin and marijuana worth Rs 23.5 lakh. The case is under further investigation by Saifabad and Rajendranagar Police.