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The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.

Telangana swimmer Srinikesh Kiran won three bronze medals at the Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, becoming the first from the state to achieve the feat. India’s six-member squad delivered its best-ever performance, winning 19 medals including eight gold

A delegation from the German Bundestag held discussions with BRS leader Dasoju Sravan Kumar in Hyderabad, focusing on the Telangana Agitation, post-Statehood growth and democratic governance. The meeting also covered industrial development and ways to strengthen Indo-German relations

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 46 people in November for alleged cyber fraud. The accused were linked to 232 cases and Rs 92 crore in bank transactions. Several electronic devices, debit cards and fake ID proofs were seized.

A mega job fair will be organised in Hyderabad on December 16 at Masab Tank, offering employment opportunities across sectors including pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free on-spot interviews

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao unveiled a QR code-embedded handloom shawl in Hyderabad, showcasing Telangana’s heritage and development. Woven by Sircilla weaver Nalla Vijay Kumar, the shawl blends tradition with digital innovation.

Intermediate Education Joint Action Committee Chairman Dr. P Madhusudhan Reddy said that the JAC would not accept the proposed merger, stating that such a move would be detrimental to the intermediate education system in the State.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police recovered nearly Rs 6.20 lakh in two cases of online fraud after victims reported within the ‘golden hour’. Fake APKs accessed OTPs and credit card details. Officials urged citizens to use official app stores and report suspicious transactions

BRS performed strongly in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 76 villages, while Congress secured 60. BJP and independents won 11 each. Campaigning has intensified ahead of the second phase scheduled for Sunday

New surveys show a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among adolescents in Telangana, with growing obesity levels and poor physical activity. Health experts and NIN are calling for stricter controls and health taxes on sugary drinks and high-fat, high-sugar foods

The Telangana government will file objections in the Supreme Court against the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar project, citing submergence risks and violations of inter-State agreements. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi will lead the legal fight, with key meetings scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday.

Women PG medical doctors in Telangana have alleged unfair and inconsistent maternity leave practices, including a Rs 15,000 rejoining fee, delayed permissions, denial of stipends and restrictions on leave. TSRDA has urged the State government and health authorities to address the issues urgently

Around 400 visually impaired children, along with their siblings and parents from IVR, LVPEI, spent a day at Wild Waters amusement park. The event focused on bonding, emotional support, shared experiences, and inclusive fun through curated games and activities

KTR sharply criticised the Centre’s draft Seeds Bill, calling it anti-farmer and pro-corporate. He said the Bill weakens States, lacks safeguards against fake seeds, offers no compensation guarantees and risks seed sovereignty. The BRS has sought its withdrawal and wider consultations

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s mockery of English as “Engillpiece” during an event at Osmania University sparked criticism from academicians, who said English is essential for research, teaching and jobs in a globalised economy and should not be dismissed lightly

Amid rising tensions over river sharing, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has accused Telangana of launching 42 unauthorised Krishna projects, marking a sharp shift from his earlier cooperative stance. Telangana calls the allegations politically driven and defends its drought-relief initiatives.

Polling for 3,834 Sarpanch and 27,628 ward member posts began across Telangana on Tuesday, with voters braving the cold from 7 a.m. Over 56 lakh voters are eligible, and counting will start at 2 p.m. with results expected the same evening.

Golconda police arrested two youths from Reshambagh for allegedly stealing mobile phones from the house of Mohammed Younus. Five phones were recovered from them. ACP Golconda Syed Fiaz said the suspects had entered the house and fled with the devices.

The TGDCA issued show cause notices to 180 retail medical shops during a special drive to curb the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, abortion kits and antibiotics. The teams checked compliance with rules governing Schedule H and H1 prescription medicines.

Two years into the Congress rule, Telangana’s irrigation sector has seen slow progress with no major new project launches. While the government revived select schemes and targeted partially completed works, funding gaps and setbacks such as the SLBC tunnel collapse have hindered advancement.