Telangana

A day after a local BRS leader was murdered in Lingampally, the village backed BRS-supported candidate Madasu Chinna Venkanna, who won the sarpanch election by 96 votes. The poll was held under heavy security as tensions remained high and Congress faced public anger

Telangana HC suspended the State government’s memo permitting higher ticket rates and a special premiere show for ‘Akhanda 2’. The judge criticised repeated violations of earlier court orders and directed that no enhanced-price tickets be sold. Further hearing is on Friday

Khammam district recorded an impressive 90.08% turnout in the first phase gram panchayat polls, with several mandals crossing 90% voting. Kothagudem registered 71.79%, while Mahabubabad saw 86.69%. Counting was delayed in multiple mandals, and polling staff complained of lack of basic facilities

PM Narendra Modi reportedly reprimanded Telangana BJP MPs during a review meeting in New Delhi, expressing displeasure over poor coordination and weak organisational performance. He instructed leaders to strengthen ground-level activity, highlight Central schemes and intensify campaigns against the State government

First phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Karimnagar passed off peacefully on Thursday. Despite a slow start due to severe cold, polling picked up later, with turnout ranging from 77% to 82% across Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla districts

In Narayankhed, Sangareddy district, five girls sustained minor injuries after a classroom slab collapsed at the local primary school. Parents and teachers demanded action against the contractor, noting the same classroom had been repaired just two years ago

Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society will enforce night and holiday duties for teachers only until Sankranti vacation following protests. TGSWREIS assured teachers that additional responsibilities will end before Sankranti, with phased protests planned if assurances are unmet

Rathod Pushpalatha won the Parandholi sarpanch election in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by a single vote, edging past her rival 102–101. Close finishes were also recorded in Nirmal and Adilabad districts as several candidates scraped through narrow margins

Telangana Government Doctors Association has raised alarm over delayed salaries and lack of administrative leadership in the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad. With DCHS posts vacant and key decisions pending, healthcare services and staff morale are reportedly taking a severe hit

DRC Kiron of Advantage Tennis Academy defeated Surya Teja 9-0 in the 35 years & above singles second round of the GVK-AISTA Senior National Tennis Championship at LB Stadium, Hyderabad. The tournament saw competitive matches across 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+ and 70+ categories

Sujata Mandi of West Bengal scored 313 points to lead the women’s 50 m event in the NTPC Senior National Archery Championship at Hyderabad Public School. Chhattisgarh’s Chandi Sahu and Manipur’s Okram Naomi Chanu finished second and third respectively

The Hyderabad Pickleball League will see All Stars take on Credicon Mavericks in the final at The League, Financial District. The championship night will feature Lucky Ali’s halftime show, community celebrations, and actor Sushanth’s All Stars aiming for the title

In Rajanna Sircilla, a deceased candidate was declared elected as Sarpanch after polling continued despite his death earlier this month. Cherla Murali, who died of a heart attack on December 5, secured over 700 votes. Authorities have put the election on hold

Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul

The first phase of gram panchayat elections delivered surprising outcomes, with the BRS making gains in key Kodangal villages, a 95-year-old winning a sarpanch seat, and several Congress leaders facing setbacks as their kin lost. A few contests were decided by a coin toss

Mismanagement, corruption, and unrealistic economic claims have pushed Telangana into a deepening financial crisis under the Congress government

The first phase of gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Medak district saw high voter turnout. Sangareddy, Siddipet and Medak recorded over 87 per cent polling, with several sarpanches elected unanimously, and results for ward members and sarpanches began arriving by evening

BRS registered significant gains in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Suryapet, securing Ballemela and 11 other villages by evening. Despite intense competition across 181 seats, early trends show the party holding strong leads across the district

Adilabad police registered 11 Model Code of Conduct violation cases over two days, with most under Utnoor limits. A candidate was booked for holding a meeting without permission, while cash, mobile phones and motorbikes were seized from violators

TG EAPCET 2026 is likely to be held in the first week of May, with TGCHE preparing a preliminary schedule for government approval. Other state-level CETs may also be held in May, with notifications expected in February

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using Osmania University to launch personal attacks on K Chandrashekar Rao. He accused the Chief Minister of pushing a disruptive agenda, weakening institutions and misleading students during his campus address.

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

A villager in Mupparam of Dharmasagar mandal wrote a strong message on his house wall declaring that his family’s votes were not for sale. Quoting Dr BR Ambedkar, he urged voters to uphold their rights, sparking discussion among locals.

The BRS has filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court challenging Revanth Reddy’s appointments of multiple advisors with Cabinet rank, citing Article 164(1A) and pointing out the CM’s own 2017 PIL against similar appointments