Telangana

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions on December 20 between 5 pm and 10 pm due to Christmas celebrations at LB Stadium, attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. RTC buses will also be diverted as required.

Two international patients from the USA and Australia underwent complex ENT surgeries at Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Both surgeries, led by Dr. N. Vishnu Swaroop Reddy, restored function and improved quality of life.

A farmer in Nizamabad attempted to deposit Rs 2.08 lakh in counterfeit notes at a Canara Bank branch in Varni, triggering alarm among officials. The farmer fled the scene and remains absconding, while police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The IMD-Hyderabad forecasted that cold wave conditions will persist across several districts of Telangana for the next two days, with minimum temperatures dipping 3°C to 4°C below normal. Districts including Adilabad, Warangal, Siddipet, and Medak are expected to experience severe chill.

The Heritage Department and Narayanpet district administration have launched measures to conserve the Mudumala Megalithic site, recently added to the UNESCO tentative list. Evidence at the site links menhir structures to the Ursa Major constellation, highlighting its cultural significance.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced that it will provide temple essentials such as mic sets, umbrellas, Sesha Vastram, and stone and Panchaloha idols at subsidised rates to Hindu temples.

BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy hailed the party’s performance in gram panchayat polls as proof of growing public discontent with the Congress government. He accused the ruling party of misusing power but said BRS still secured significant victories.

Paloncha police arrested four individuals, including a forest beat officer and a local reporter, in connection with the murder of Dharavath Harinath.

Over 3,500 retired NABARD employees protested at headquarters and regional offices nationwide, demanding pension revision for retirees up to November 2017, removal of upper ceiling on family pension, and fixation based on last pay or 10-month average

Vritti Agarwal of Osmania University won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the All India Inter-University Swimming and Diving Championship in Chennai. Shirin of VTU took silver, while Ashmitha Chandra of Jain University claimed bronze

Varsha Thirupothu of Satyam International School won the girls under-15 event at the UBS Athletics Kids Cup in Hyderabad. Telangana ministers attended the inaugural, while athletes from schools across the State excelled in long jump, throw and sprint events

Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Reddy inaugurated the five-day D Sons Patola Art Exhibition in Banjara Hills, showcasing Patola art sarees, handloom and silk products from across India, aimed at promoting weavers and supporting the handloom industry

BRS leader and former MP B. Vinod Kumar has opposed the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the rural employment guarantee scheme, warning that it undermines the Father of the Nation’s legacy. He recalled his involvement in MGNREGA’s passage under the UPA government and expressed concern for 8.9 crore job card holders, especially women.

Narayana Educational Institutions emerged as a major contributor to India’s success at the International Science Olympiads 2025, with its students winning 13 medals, including seven golds, across six global competitions in science disciplines

Inorbit Mall Cyberabad marked the start of the festive season with the unveiling of its European-inspired Christmas décor, featuring twinkling lights, immersive installations and themed events, with actors Nandu and Yamini Bhasker adding star appeal

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misrepresenting Congress’s performance in gram panchayat elections in Gajwel constituency. Rao claimed that the BRS won 92 panchayats compared to Congress’s 68, contrary to the Chief Minister’s assertion of a majority.

President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the national conference of Public Service Commission (PSC) chairpersons in Hyderabad, emphasised that integrity and honesty must be the foremost criteria in recruitment. She noted that while skills can be acquired, lack of ethical orientation poses grave challenges.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that Rs 1.46 crore, the eligible reward amount carried on the heads of 41 surrendered Maoist cadres, will be disbursed shortly under the State and Centre’s rehabilitation policy. Interim relief of Rs 25,000 each has already been given, with further benefits to follow.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MPs delegation called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to expedite approval of two major infrastructure projects in Telangana: the extension of NH 365B up to Vemulawada-Korutla and the construction of a road-cum-rail bridge over the Manair River.

Mild tension prevailed in Godavarikhani after municipal officials launched a demolition drive against illegal structures at Ganesh Chowk. Traders protested fearing loss of livelihood, prompting police deployment. The demolition continued later under police protection, officials said

The CPI (Maoist) organisation is facing a steep decline in cohesion and capability due to sustained security operations, ideological dissatisfaction, and internal conflicts. Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy revealed that arbitrary deployments, logistical shortages, and leadership disputes have compelled cadres to surrender.

The Congress–CPI alliance in Telangana’s Kothagudem constituency is showing signs of collapse after gram panchayat elections saw both parties contesting against each other. Despite earlier commitments, Congress supporters filed nominations in CPI strongholds and even allied with the BJP in some panchayats.

Salary payments through the IFMIS portal have caused delays for government employees who shifted departments in Telangana. Over 100 TWREIS staff have not received salaries for two months due to credential duplication and data errors on the system.

The HMDA is bracing for a potential revenue loss following the proposed merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The merger will transfer sanctioning powers for multi-storeyed buildings within ORR limits to GHMC, reducing HMDA’s income from permit fees.