Telangana

A Narsampet couple, Gampa Rajeshwar Goud and his wife Sambalakshmi, struck double luck by securing two liquor shops in the latest draw under Telangana’s new liquor policy. Adding to their fortune, an acquaintance they applied for also won a shop

The NH-63 expansion between Mancherial and Nizamabad remains stalled due to land disputes and multiple court cases. Farmers and local residents have opposed realignment plans, forcing NHAI to suspend work while awaiting the High Court’s verdict and Cabinet approval

The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural State Ranking Tournament concluded successfully at PicklePro Academy, featuring over 150 matches across various age groups. The event also served as selection trials for the upcoming IPA Nationals, where Telangana will field a strong 56-member team

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions in Yousufguda from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday for a Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation meeting at Police Grounds. Motorists have been advised to follow alternative routes to avoid congestion

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s absence from a review meeting by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan on the Jubilee Hills bypoll raised eyebrows within the party. While top ministers attended, Congress leaders downplayed the move as a constituency-specific meeting

The Telangana High Court directed the DGP and Maheshwaram police to file a report on the Enforcement Directorate’s communication alleging illegal transfer of government land and forgery of revenue records in Maheshwaram mandal

Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav urged all Congress and BJP MPs from Telangana to resign to press for approval of the BC reservation Bill. His remarks came as former MP V Hanumanth Rao and R Krishnaiah exchanged views on the issue.

Yellandu police invoked the PD Act against habitual offender Sapavath Venkanna, involved in several ganja smuggling cases registered in Yellandu, Bhadrachalam and Rajendranagar. He was shifted to Cherlapally jail after orders from higher authorities, SP Rohith Raju said

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the government for delaying soy procurement as farmers in Adilabad protested by dumping their produce on roads. Cotton farmers too expressed anger over low prices and restrictions on moisture content during procurement

BRS cadres in Kothagudem launched a digital protest demanding road repairs across the district. Party leaders, including Rega Kantha Rao and Kapu Seethalakshmi, staged dharnas and blamed the Congress government for neglecting road infrastructure and diverting CSR funds elsewhere

An attender at ZPHS Kurikyala in Karimnagar was arrested for misbehaving with girl students. The issue surfaced during a Shukravaram Sabha when students revealed he had been harassing them for nearly a year. A probe confirmed the allegations, leading to his arrest

Adilabad police arrested three persons from Suryapet district for duping a man of Rs 8 lakh by mimicking a woman’s voice and posing as her on a matrimonial site. The accused were caught within two days of the complaint

Ahead of the Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank elections, internal rifts have resurfaced in the Congress with three factions forming separate panels. Despite the party’s decision not to field an official panel, key leaders have entered the contest independently

The BRS condemned a case filed against former MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy and others during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign, alleging political bias and police pressure from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The party said its campaign would continue despite intimidation attempts.

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association (TUCPA) urged DGP B Shivadhar Reddy to act against online platforms spreading religious discord, protect churches and Christian minorities, and ensure safety for upcoming Christmas events while seeking action against groups disturbing communal harmony

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress of treating minorities as a vote bank and failing to fulfil its promises. He said Telangana achieved record progress under K Chandrashekhar Rao and urged voters to back BRS in the Jubilee Hills bypoll

ASIFA India celebrated International Animation Day 2025 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad, with over 1,100 attendees. The event featured sessions by leading industry experts on AI, VFX, storytelling, and major projects like Mahavatar Narsimha and Kalki 2898 AD

Cybercrime police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested two men from Gujarat for extorting money through WhatsApp links by threatening digital arrests. The accused extracted Rs 1.66 lakh from one victim and admitted to collecting Rs 3.40 lakh in total

A mega blood donation drive was held across Hyderabad, with 10 camps organised by the city police. DGP B Shivadhar Reddy and Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged citizens to donate blood regularly to help accident victims during emergencies. Over 4,000 donated

Dalit activists staged a protest in Utnoor, Adilabad, demanding Rs 20 lakh compensation and a government job for the family of Forest Beat Officer Waghmare Goutham, who died by suicide. Officials later assured financial aid and support to the family

Mahitha, a not-for-profit organisation, distributed Rs 10,000 scholarships to 75 girl students in government schools across Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy. The initiative, supported by Prince Pipes, also included distributing career guidance books and launching a toll-free counselling helpline

Following the recent Kurnool bus accident, TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy inspected buses at the Miyapur-1 Depot to review safety protocols. He stressed driver awareness, emergency preparedness, and ensuring all buses are equipped with fire safety systems and emergency tools

After a tragic accident in Kurnool caused by a drunk rider killed 20 people, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced intensified citywide drunken driving checks. Sajjanar warned that offenders will face strict legal action as part of new safety measures

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