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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying Telangana on river water sharing and governance, alleging failure across sectors and condemning Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s conduct and remarks in the Assembly.
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Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.
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The Ice Skating Association of Telangana ended a successful campaign at the Short Track Ice Skating Open in Delhi. With 52 skaters competing after a six-day camp, the team secured podium finishes under the guidance of coach Mohammad Abdul Quadeer and Jitender Kumar
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M Vinay of Karimnagar and M Mallika of Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri won the men’s and women’s titles in the 11th Telangana State cross country championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad. The meet also saw strong performances across boys and girls categories
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Adilabad district is witnessing repeated protests by soy farmers demanding unrestricted procurement. Officials said over 10,000 quintals of soybean have been procured so far, the highest in Telangana, while non-FAQ produce is being rejected as per Union government and NAFED norms
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered a controversy with sharp remarks against BRS leaders during and outside the Telangana Assembly. The comments, made during question hour and later at Praja Bhavan, have drawn criticism for breaking assurances of issue-based debates.
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A 26-year-old woman, who was separated from her husband, was found murdered at Nacharam village in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district. Police said she had left home to visit Hyderabad and began an investigation into the case.
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The Forest department has objected to district administrations approving Indiramma Houses on forest land without its consent, triggering complaints from MLAs. Officials warned that allowing such construction would encourage encroachments and undermine conservation efforts in tiger reserve areas.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the party’s sole objective was to bring K Chandrashekhar Rao back as Chief Minister in 2028, accusing the Congress government of pushing Telangana into regression and failing to fulfil its electoral promises.
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Telangana emerged overall champions in the third National Sports Aerobics Fitness Championship held in Salem, Tamil Nadu, scoring 734 points. Tamil Nadu finished second with 640 points. Telangana athletes won medals across multiple age categories, showcasing strong performances in solo and team events
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The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union has announced free transportation services in Hyderabad to prevent drunk driving during New Year celebrations. Around 500 vehicles, including cabs and auto-rickshaws, will operate across the city from late night till early morning
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In Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district, a man was charred to death after a Bolero carrying cashew collided with another vehicle on the Nandyal-Amaravati highway. Separate accidents in Telangana and Hyderabad injured bus passengers and a home guard, police said
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An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own granite grave beside his wife’s, saying it reflects acceptance of life’s realities. Healthy and active, he visits the site daily, calling it a way to spare his children future burden
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Six students injured when a jeep collided with their auto rickshaw in Luxettipet. Parents alleged narrow roads had been causing accidents and demanded better signboards and road widening to prevent accidents. Investigation underway.
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Overall crime in Telangana declined by 2.33 per cent in 2025, with rioting cases dropping sharply, police said. However, offences such as dacoity, POCSO and counterfeiting rose, while accident fatalities declined despite an increase in road mishaps
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Karnataka emerged overall champions while Telangana finished second in the South Zone Aquatics Championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad. Kerala dominated water polo, while swimmers from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana also impressed across various categories in the regional competition
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Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and neglecting farmers. He questioned the reduction in water allocation for the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and pressed for a longer Assembly session
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BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly for failing to implement Pay Revision Commission, release retirement benefits, restore Old Pension Scheme, and provide employee welfare, affecting serving and retired staff, including police personnel
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Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order
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Telangana Olympic Association co‑opted three new members at its Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad. K Suresh Kumar, Vijender Singh and Surender Joseph joined as office‑bearers, pledging to boost sports administration and athlete welfare across Telangana
