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Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully performed a high-risk living donor liver transplant on a 43-year-old Somali patient with advanced liver disease. Despite critical complications, the patient showed steady recovery through multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation.

The East Hyderabad Half Marathon 2025 will be held at Vanasathli Hills, Nagole, on December 28. Organised by L B Nagar Runners with Kamineni Hospitals, the event will see nearly 2,000 runners competing across four race categories.

Road widening work has picked up for the proposed 18-km elevated corridor from Gymkhana Grounds to Shamirpet ORR. The Rs 3,700-crore HMDA project will impact over 1,100 properties and several playgrounds.

A global consortium has launched a digital innovation programme at ICRISAT to combat the Red Palm Weevil. Scientists will use sensors, drones and data models to detect infestations early and protect date palms and livelihoods.

A chicken shop owner was killed in a knife attack following an old rivalry in Rajiv Colony of Tandur town in Vikarabad district. The victim, Noor Ahmed, died while being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment.

Seven persons from Hyderabad and Suryapet town were killed in two different accidents in Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning, reports reaching here say

Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.

Industry bodies in Telangana have urged the government to keep the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy in abeyance and review recent power billing changes, citing sharp cost increases, policy gaps and stalled renewable energy investments

Police arrested four persons on charges of gambling in Borigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night and seized Rs 19,830 in cash from them. The accused were later handed over to Kagaznagar police for further action

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

Hyderabad and nearby districts continue to experience cold wave conditions, with night temperatures dropping well below normal. IMD predicts chilly nights for the next two days, including Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, while daytime temperatures remain moderate.

South Central Railway has announced eight additional special trains for the Sankranti festival. Trains will run between Kakinada, Vikarabad, Nanded, and Machilipatnam, stopping at major stations like Vijayawada, Secunderabad, and Rajahmundry. Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.

A man lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after attempting to pay a Rs 500 traffic fine through a fake link sent via SMS. Cybercrime police warned citizens to avoid clicking unknown links and to remain alert to such scams.

Medak Cathedral Church, over 100 years old, has been decorated for Christmas celebrations. Devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other regions attended. Hotels are fully booked, traders have set up stalls, and children enjoy rides and festive activities.

Hyderabad leads India’s top seven cities in office vacancy rate, even as net absorption rises 10% year-on-year. Bengaluru leads new completions, while Pune, Chennai, and NCR see strong supply growth. Hyderabad and MMR witness slight declines in new office supply.

Two candidates were arrested at the University of Hyderabad for using AI and concealed Bluetooth devices to cheat in a Junior Office Assistant recruitment exam. The malpractice was discovered when a hidden scanner beeped during the test.

In 2025, Vikarabad district saw a 3.31% rise in crime, with murders, murder-for-gain cases, and daytime burglaries increasing. Road accidents and crimes against women declined. Cybercrime cases grew, and police conducted awareness programmes across the district.

National Consumer Day 2025 was observed by the Civil Supplies Department with awareness programmes, student competitions, and expert talks. The events focused on educating citizens and students about consumer rights and the role of digital justice.

The HMDA’s proposed shift to Paigah Palace in Begumpet has been delayed due to complex restoration and conservation challenges. Extensive renovation is required to preserve the heritage structure, with costs estimated at Rs 2–3 crore and timelines likely to be revised.