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Sarvejana Foundation launched a creative road-safety campaign in Hyderabad, with volunteers dressed as Yamadharma Raju urging riders to wear helmets. Covering 365 traffic junctions, the initiative aims to reduce untimely deaths and transform the city into “Saferabad.”

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

The government withdrew its order requiring smartphone makers to pre install the Sanchar Saathi app after a sudden rise in voluntary downloads. The earlier order had drawn criticism from opposition leaders who raised concerns about possible snooping and privacy issues

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

A rare situation unfolded in Jhansi Lingapur village of Medak district as a father and his son filed nominations for the sarpanch post. Congress leaders and family members were trying to convince one of them to withdraw from the contest

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

A crude bomb exploded at Kothagudem railway station when a stray dog bit a cloth bag containing explosives. The dog died, and police found five more crude bombs. Authorities suspect the bag was abandoned before boarding a train, prompting a high alert

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

Telangana Congress leaders demanded an apology from Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his ‘evil eye’ remark, but BRS called the sudden reaction a diversion from public heat over BC quota demands and the HILTP controversy. Jana Sena said his remarks were misinterpreted

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.

The DoT’s directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones has led to a major political row, with the Opposition calling it a breach of privacy. The Centre says the move aims to curb cyber fraud and improve security

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

A man in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, was arrested for allegedly killing his brother with a wooden pestle after a quarrel on December 1. Police said the accused had longstanding issues with the victim, who often fought with him after consuming alcohol

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