Telangana

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of violating the election code by using district tours and official events as campaign platforms. He alleged government failure on farmer issues, misuse of funds and SEC inaction, demanding a white paper on spending

The Telangana High Court has initiated a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation over the State’s failure to enact a law regulating lift and elevator safety. The Bench directed the State to file its counter-affidavit within four weeks, while noting that interim measures may be necessary to prevent further fatalities.

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying persons with disabilities by failing to fulfil key welfare promises even after two years in power. He contrasted the alleged inaction with BRS regime’s record and vowed continued pressure until all assurances are met

The Telangana High Court has extended its interim stay on Government Orders providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat Raj elections. The stay will remain until January 29, 2026, when the matter is scheduled for final hearing.

The Telangana High Court stayed a Central Administrative Tribunal order directing the allocation of senior IAS officer D. Ronald Rose to the Telangana cadre. The Union Government challenged the Tribunal’s jurisdiction, citing that cadre allocation rests solely with the Department of Personnel and Training.

Khammam police arrested two men for installing tampered microchips in weighing machines used for cotton purchases, cheating farmers with inflated readings. Several machines and components were seized. Authorities have urged farmers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious use of such devices

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government immediately cancel all contracts awarded to KLSR Infra, alleging the company is insolvent and linked to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The party also sought ED and CBI probes into the firm’s ownership and contracts

The Gachibowli police in Hyderabad have posted a picket at Vattinagulapally village after a group allegedly attempted to encroach upon a four-acre land parcel. Two groups, led by Pallavi Shah and Avinav Shah, have filed complaints against each other, resulting in two FIRs.

A family dispute in Warangal turned violent when a man, Anil Kumar, attacked his father-in-law Prabhakar with a knife during a midnight visit in a drunken state. Prabhakar counter attacked. Both sustained serious injuries and were shifted to NIMS, Hyderabad.

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi attacked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly mocking Hindu deities and criticised MP Renuka Chowdhury over a “dog stunt.” He accused Congress of repeatedly insulting Indian culture and Parliament

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged voters to elect local leaders aligned with the Congress, warning that otherwise village development could be affected. His remarks, made during ongoing elections, drew criticism, while the BRS complained to the State Election Commission over alleged misuse of public funds.

Team Altruists, a group of doctors, distributed uniforms worth Rs 50,000 to students at Sri Vyasa Avasam in Hanamkonda. Facilitated by Sulakshya Seva Samithi, the event featured motivational messages and assurances of continued support from TGNPDCL CMD Varun Reddy Karnati.

A six-year-old boy in Narsapur was mauled by stray dogs after they dragged him into an abandoned structure. Locals rescued him after hearing his cries. The boy, Sheik Ali, suffered multiple injuries and is undergoing treatment at the Narsapur government hospital

A Class X student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential School Rajapet was beaten by senior intermediate students, leading to the suspension of seven students. The attack, caught on video, was said to be due to ego issues. Two others were also injured.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy defended the Congress government’s HILT Policy, which allows industrial land-use conversion at nominal rates, citing precedents from earlier Congress regimes. He dismissed BRS allegations of a Rs 5 lakh crore scam, pointing out that similar conversions were permitted earlier.

The arrest of iBomma operator Immadi Ravi has triggered a fresh wave of online piracy, with individuals registering look-alike domains and circulating pirated films through social media and anonymous websites. Cybercrime officials have intensified surveillance, warning that piracy is a punishable offence.

Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, held the Passing Out Parade for Agniveer Batch 06/2025, reviewed by Lieutenant General Adosh Kumar. Agniveers showcased discipline and combat skills including Malkhamb, Martial Arts, and torch displays, culminating with a Military Band Symphony

Despite promising 42% reservations for BCs, the Congress government has spent two years issuing conflicting orders, rushing Bills and blaming the Centre, only to admit the quota was legally impossible. With GO 46 reducing BC reservations further, protests have erupted across the State

ACB officials in Medak caught surveyor Srinivasulu and trainee Sharath Kumar Goud accepting Rs 20,000 as a bribe from a farmer seeking a land survey. The duo was arrested and produced before the ACB court in Hyderabad

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested against stale and insect-infested food in the mess. He said the incident exposed the poor condition of the education system and the government's failure to maintain student welfare schemes

The dog brought a bomb made to hunt wild animals from a garbage dump near the railway station onto the railway track, he said

The Pollution Control Board, which reviewed 49 industries in its task force meeting in the month of November, passed orders for closure of six industries that were found violating the prescribed norms

1,531 Agniveers of Batch-06/25 passed out from 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad, after completing rigorous military and technical training. Commandant Brigadier Prashant Bajpai felicitated top performers, including AV Pranshu Pal and AV Firoz Khan, urging all to serve the nation with dedication

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.”