Telangana

A Dalit family’s under-construction house was allegedly demolished in Sangareddy hours after a Congress-backed sarpanch assumed office, triggering political outrage. Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the ruling party of vendetta politics and demanded action under the SC/ST Act

Students of Carmel Convent High School celebrated Christmas in advance with cultural programmes, skits and dances in Mancherial. School authorities highlighted the values of joy, service and compassion, urging students to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and help the needy

Despite government orders directing departments to procure cloth from TSCO, most failed to comply. Only four departments placed orders for 2026-27. Handlooms officials expressed concern as dues mounted and regular orders linked to KCR Kits stopped.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of crippling Telangana’s irrigation sector through incompetence and inaction, alleging deliberate stalling of key projects and betrayal of farmers’ interests

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five people, including three drug peddlers and two consumers, seizing MDMA, LSD, and mobile phones. Investigations revealed a WhatsApp-based supply chain involving African supplier Mary, local distributors, and technical aides.

Telangana Food Safety Department conducted FSSAI registration and licensing camps in 14 Hyderabad vegetable markets, receiving 926 applications. Vendors were sensitised on hygiene and safety norms, with a second round of camps scheduled on December 30.

The Medaram temple will remain closed for darshan on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm due to the installation of Govindaraj and Pagididdaraju mandapams. Devotees can resume darshan of Sammakka Saralamma from Thursday, the chief priest said.

In 2025, Cyberabad AHTU registered 103 human trafficking cases, rescuing 195 victims and deporting 10 foreign nationals. She Teams handled over 1,000 petitions, child rescue operations saved 2,298 children, and street prostitution enforcement led to 508 arrests.

BRS leader Harish Rao slams the Revanth Reddy government for neglecting the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project and compromising Krishna water sharing. He demanded restoration of 90 TMC allocation, accused the Chief Minister of betrayal and announced meetings to expose the government

In 2025, Cyberabad saw fatal road accidents decline to 803, but non-fatal crashes rose. Two-wheelers accounted for most deaths, while pedestrian fatalities increased. Drunken driving cases fell, jail penalties surged, and traffic enforcement collected Rs 239 crore.

Syed Abdul Sattar (40), a traffic police home guard in Tolichowki, died in a road accident on Attapur Road when a DCM van hit his motorcycle near PVNR Expressway Pillar No. 192. A case has been registered for further investigation.

Cyberabad Police improved grave crime detection to 85 per cent in 2025, with notable gains in murder, robbery, and theft cases. Courts disposed of 14,369 cases, maintaining a 47 per cent conviction rate, including 22 life sentences.

BITS Pilani received dual recognition at the CII Global Innovation & IP Summit 2025, winning the Best Patent Portfolio (Second Runner-Up) and the CII Women in STEM Award. The accolades highlight its contributions to IP, technology commercialisation, and gender diversity in STEM.

The Tandanana–Annamacharya International Music Competition 2025 concluded at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, Hyderabad, with Bhattiprolu Meghana, Chirpalli Shree Mahalakshmi, and Samudrala Lakshmi Hari Chandana winning. Jury members included Sekhar Kammula, Vandemataram Srinivas, Sunitha, and Gayatri.

Cybercrime cases in Cyberabad fell to 7,636 in 2025, with financial losses halved to Rs 404.61 crore. Part-time job fraud topped complaints, while digital arrest cases fell 90%. Authorities credit citizen awareness and coordinated policing for the decline.

Sangareddy district saw a 28% drop in grave crimes in 2025, except for kidnappings, which rose 39%. Missing person cases increased, Gaming Act offences surged, and the police recovered Rs 78.46 lakh, according to the annual crime report.

Cyberabad Police report a slight decline in overall cognizable offences in 2025, though cybercrime remains significant. Property and IPC offences rose, while crimes against women and bodily offences saw marginal increases. Cyber policing and public awareness initiatives are being strengthened.

Magic District, Asia’s first multi-theme real-life adventure destination, has opened at AMB Sarath City Capital Mall, Kondapur. Conceptualised by Tava Srinivas, it features zones like Zombie City, Scary Escapes, Scary House, and kid-friendly Boo Boo House.

Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad, received the US Congressional Medallion and Congressional Proclamation at Capitol Hill. Presented by Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, the awards recognise his leadership, diplomacy, and contributions of global significance.

Former BRS councillors extended support to sanitation workers protesting in Kagaznagar over five months of unpaid salaries. They criticised the municipality and the local MLA, demanded immediate release of wages, and warned of intensified protests if the issue remains unresolved.

Pulluri Sudhakar, district Badminton Association general secretary, has been appointed manager of a senior team for a national-level tournament in Vijayawada. The appointment was made by Telangana Badminton Association general secretary Pullela Gopichand.

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village staged a rare protest by beating themselves with slippers to express anger against the Congress government. They alleged delays in Rythu Bharosa payments and fertiliser shortages, saying poll promises had not been fulfilled.

India’s love for biryani stayed strong in 2025, with 93 million orders on Swiggy. Chicken biryani topped the list, while burgers, pizzas, dosa, desserts, and regional cuisines also saw high demand across the country.

Tribals from Kumram Bheem Colony staged a sit-in protest outside the SP’s office, alleging threats and harassment by five individuals, including a lawyer and a policeman. They demanded police action under the SC/ST Act over an alleged land dispute.