Telangana

Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T. Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of deliberately weakening the Telangana Assembly and silencing opposition voices. Ahead of the winter session, he demanded a minimum 15-day sitting to debate public issues.

Farmer suicides in Telangana rose to 283 in 2025, up from 256 the previous year, according to Rythu Swarajya Vedika (RSV). The organisation, which tracks suicides through news reports and volunteer inputs, attributed the increase to heavy and untimely rains, repeated crop losses, and lack of compensation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress government of reversing a decade of development in Telangana’s drought-prone Palamuru region. He alleged that key irrigation projects, including the Palamuru–Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project, were deliberately stalled, leading to renewed distress and migration.

A bike mechanic was elected as sarpanch of Baswapuram gram panchayat in Khammam district

Numaish 2026 will open on January 1 at Nampally, inaugurated by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. The 45-day exhibition will feature over 1,000 traders, food stalls, amusement zones, and security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Telangana’s winter Assembly session starts Monday, with BRS planning an aggressive attack on Congress over irrigation, river water, stalled projects, and farmers’ welfare. The ruling party will present its work, while BRS demands equal opportunity for its presentation.

The BRS plans an aggressive strategy in the Telangana Assembly session, targeting the Congress government over policy failures, irrigation neglect, Gurukul school issues, farmer hardships, and alleged misuse of SCCL funds. The party also seeks a long session to debate public concerns.

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Telangana won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling “éclaircissement.” Felicitated in Hyderabad, the Indian-American’s victory highlights his dedication, discipline, and mastery of words, inspiring young minds globally.

Telangana police arrested eight individuals for drug use at Quake Arena nightclub in Gachibowli during DJ Artbat’s performance. The EAGLE Force conducted the operation, and arrests are followed by counselling, rehabilitation, and seizure of cocaine, MDMA, LSD, and ganja.

GHMC will conduct a sanitation drive across 300 Hyderabad wards from December 29 to January 31. The campaign includes cleaning roads, lakes, parks, and garbage-prone areas, promoting school composting, imposing fines, and removing scrap vehicles and public toilet debris.

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has launched the JC Bose Grant for senior scientists and engineers in India. The five-year grant provides Rs 25 lakh annually for research expenses and Rs 1 lakh for overheads. Applications are open January 1–February 1.

A man in Potharam village faces an FIR after a viral video showed him killing a goat during a public ritual. PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad filed the complaint, citing violations of animal cruelty and Telangana prohibition laws.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 377 people driving under the influence during a weekend crackdown. Twenty-one had high BAC levels. Courts disposed of 55 cases last week, including fines, social service, and one imprisonment sentence.

BRS leader Kyama Mallesh accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of neglecting the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and betraying Telangana’s interests. He said the Congress government failed to complete pending works despite promises.

A nine-year-old boy died by suicide at Chilver village in Midjil mandal on Sunday. His parents rushed him to a hospital after noticing the incident, but doctors declared him dead. Police have begun an inquiry.

The TTD Himayathnagar temple has made special arrangements for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with darshan starting at 1 am and continuing till night. Measures have been taken to manage crowds and ensure a smooth experience.

The BDL-Bhanur police arrested Sigachi Industries CEO Amit Raj Sinha nearly six months after a factory blast in Telangana that killed around 54 people. The arrest followed High Court pressure during a PIL hearing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tribute to Ratan Tata on his birth anniversary, remembering the late industrialist for his compassion, commitment to social good, and belief that true success lies in uplifting others.

Ambulance staff in Sangareddy were forced to carry a pregnant woman on a stretcher across a flooded road after backwaters blocked vehicle access to her village. Residents have renewed demands for a permanent road.

A couple on a motorcycle died after a car hit them near Nallagutta early on Sunday morning in Jagitial district.

Controversy is brewing over the registration of a case of culpable homicide against an RTC driver who parked his bus on a National Highway. A jeep hit the parked bus and one person died. Police registered a culpable homicide case against the driver, leading to unrest among RTC drivers.

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and pellet unit in Tata Nagar, Katedan, on Sunday morning. Firefighters controlled the blaze after two hours. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to former Minister P Janardhan Reddy on his 18th death anniversary, recalling his role in Hyderabad’s political history and praising the fulfilment of his vision after Telangana’s formation.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana Congress government of selling prime public land worth Rs 5 lakh crore under asset monetisation, demanding that land allotted at concessional rates be reclaimed and used for public infrastructure