Telangana

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair praised Telangana’s growth since it became India’s youngest State in 2014. Speaking at the Global Summit, he highlighted the State’s rise in GSDP, per capita income, and transformation into a technology and agriculture powerhouse.

Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subba Rao praised Telangana’s rapid growth under BRS over the last decade, highlighting Hyderabad’s charm and global relevance. His remarks, made at the Congress-led Global Summit, overshadowed the current government’s narrative

Khammam and Kothagudem police have deployed over 3,700 personnel for the first phase of gram panchayat elections. Critical, problematic and Maoist-affected polling stations are under tight surveillance, with flying squads, check-posts and special teams ensuring smooth and peaceful polling

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar said K Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast unto death in 2009 forced the Centre to begin the Telangana formation process. BRS leaders celebrated Vijay Diwas across the erstwhile Medak district with tributes, fruit distribution and annadhana programmes.

Over 56 lakh voters will participate across 4,236 panchayats, where more than 80,000 candidates are contesting. Counting begins at 2 pm the same day

The virtual unveiling of modified Telangana Thalli statues by CM Revanth Reddy on Sonia Gandhi’s birthday has sparked criticism, recalling his past jibes at Congress leaders. Critics question the timing, suggesting it aligns the ceremony with dynasty politics rather than Telangana Formation Day

At Vijay Diwas celebrations in Hyderabad, MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav praised BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao as a key force behind the Telangana movement. He recalled major milestones, including the 2009 hunger strike and the long struggle that led to State formation

Sixteen years ago, K Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast-unto-death forced the Centre to initiate Telangana Statehood. Observed as Deeksha Divas, his sacrifice ended decades of struggle, united the region, and marked the beginning of a new chapter in Telangana’s history

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya issued notices to 11 doctors found absent during a surprise inspection at Jogipet Area Hospital. While reviewing election arrangements, she checked hospital facilities and warned staff that strict action would follow any negligence in duty

BRS activists celebrated Vijay Diwas across the erstwhile Karimnagar district with tributes to Telangana martyrs and palabhishekam ceremonies. Party leaders recalled the importance of December 9 in the Telangana movement and the announcement of the separate State process.

Protests inside the Telangana Secretariat have intensified as employees, contract workers and retired staff continue to demand pending dues, regularisation and promised benefits. With growing dissatisfaction among officials and workers, the tensions highlight a governance system struggling to address core issues

Using the AI, a young scientist Mohan Vamsi Nallapareddy and his team developed an AI tool, which can predict protein-production failures at the molecular level and such predictions could significantly transform cancer treatment and genetic therapies.

Venkatesh Khani gram panchayat voters in Kothagudem face elections despite the village disappearing due to mining expansion. Displaced families living in tents or rented houses demand Indiramma homes, electricity and water. The election is held as the gazette was issued before displacement

A 25-year-old cab driver from Hyderabad, bedridden for a year due to an undiagnosed intrathyroidal parathyroid tumour, has recovered after high-precision surgery at Care Hospitals. The rare tumour had caused severe metabolic bone disease and a terminal-stage brown tumour infection

With gram panchayat elections in full swing in Sangareddy, traders report a surge in orders for items representing candidates’ allotted symbols. Sarpanch and ward member contestants are distributing rings, scissors, cricket kits and gas cylinder replicas to gain voter recall

Pugmarks of two migrant tigers were spotted on the outskirts of Narsingapur and Velala villages in Mancherial, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed trackers and CCTV cameras and advised villagers to remain cautious while carrying out farm work

Two persons were arrested in Bela mandal centre for stealing liquor and cash from the same wine shop they had targeted earlier. Police seized Rs 2.40 lakh and alcohol worth Rs 15,000. The accused confessed to committing the theft soon after getting bail.

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of damaging Telangana’s identity, altering the Telangana Thalli statue and considering naming a road after Donald Trump. He said K Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister

Smart India Hackathon 2025 began at 60 nodal centres across India, including VCE Hyderabad, with 8,160 finalists taking part. The event saw a record rise in women’s participation, as AICTE declared 2025 the Year of Artificial Intelligence

AIMIM is preparing to expand its rural presence in Telangana by fielding candidates across several districts for the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections. The party is also yet to decide on contesting the West Bengal Assembly polls, with discussions expected after the notification

Bellampalli town observed a bandh as traders and political parties protested the expansion of the main road, claiming it would harm local businesses. Shops were shut, former and current leaders criticised the work, and police foiled a suicide attempt by an agitating trader

The Indian Naval Band of the Eastern Naval Command enthralled visitors at Sarath City Mall with a multilingual musical concert held to commemorate the 1971 war victory. The stirring performance drew a strong response from families, youth and music lovers

Two Armed Reserve constables saved a man’s life in Vemulawada by giving CPR after he collapsed at a hotel near Thippapur bus stand. The man, Ramesh, regained consciousness and was shifted to hospital. The Superintendent of Police praised the timely effort.

Paediatricians in Hyderabad have urged CDSCO to mandate single-strength formulations for commonly used drugs like paracetamol, warning that multiple strengths confuse parents and lead to accidental overdosing in children. They emphasised adopting uniform strengths to prevent avoidable ICU admissions.