Telangana

Prof. T.P. Radhakrishnan of the University of Hyderabad has been selected for the prestigious DAE–Raja Ramanna Chair, a three-year national programme recognising distinguished contributions to research in chemistry, materials science and related advanced scientific fields.

Researchers from Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam discovered 12 Paleolithic stone tools in Mulugu district. Dating back 40,000 years, the tools include hand axes, scrapers, and cleavers from Bhupathipur village

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a sub-inspector in Sangareddy for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to remove a complainant’s name from a case related to the illegal transportation of PDS rice.

BRS legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly after objecting to remarks made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during Question Hour while replying to queries on the Musi River Rejuvenation Project, leading to heated exchanges in the House.

The Congress government has restricted public access to Srisailam and Jurala reservoir data ahead of an Assembly debate on the Palamuru–Rangareddy project, drawing criticism over transparency and allegations of avoiding scrutiny on irrigation and water management.

Coal production at SCCL’s Srirampur and Mandamarri areas dipped in December, falling short of monthly targets. Officials cited delays in overburden removal and poor underground mine performance, while Goleti Area surpassed its production target.

BRS MLAs staged a protest in the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises over an acute urea shortage affecting farmers during the Yasangi season. The party demanded an immediate discussion on the issue and blamed both the State and Central governments.

Two Indigo flights from Delhi and Mumbai were diverted to Vijayawada’s Gannavaram Airport due to heavy fog in Hyderabad. Each flight carried around 200 passengers, who landed safely, with departures to Hyderabad scheduled after weather clearance

Public outrage is growing over the failure of India’s drug regulators to issue a timely advisory on counterfeit anti-rabies vaccines. Experts say the silence endangered lives, with clarity emerging only after global health agencies issued alerts.

As Indian Railways prepares to launch its first Vande Bharat Sleeper service, speculation is growing over a Secunderabad–New Delhi route. Hyderabad commuters hope the high-speed overnight train will reduce travel time and offer greater comfort.

BRS legislators accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of using abusive language in the Assembly and ignoring key governance issues. They alleged lack of clarity on irrigation and water sharing matters and claimed Opposition voices were being suppressed

Several students of a private engineering college were injured after the bus they were travelling in overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Kothagudem on Friday. The injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment

Students of a social welfare residential school in Sangareddy staged a protest alleging insect-infested food, lack of power and water, and abuse by the warden. Student organisations joined the agitation, demanding immediate action and the warden’s suspension.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed dense fog over the past two days, reducing visibility to below 50 metres on key highways. The IMD has attributed the conditions to moisture accumulation and warned that foggy weather is likely to persist till January 4.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has outlined his New Year resolutions, stressing police fitness, modern policing and public safety. He highlighted the need to tackle cybercrime, adapt to emerging crime trends and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Several engineering students were injured when a college bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Mondikunta forest area of Kothagudem while travelling from Manugur to Paloncha. One student suffered a fractured hand; police are investigating the incident today

BRS has submiited an adjournment motion in Assembly seeking an immediate discussion on urea shortage in the state

A couple was killed in a road accident in Malakpet area after an RTC bus hit their motorcycle, while police in Hussaini Alam locality seized a country mae weapon in a different incident

The Telangana Cricket Association announced its 12th Annual Domestic Cricket Calendar to prepare state teams for the BCCI 2026–27 season. Covering 32 districts, the calendar focuses on grassroots cricket, transparent selection, and strengthening Telangana’s representation in national tournaments

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy avoided answering BRS leader Harish Rao’s questions on key irrigation issues and instead launched political attacks on former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, even admitting that the Congress government has set aside Palamuru–Rangareddy project

BRS leader Harish Rao launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of spreading misinformation and displaying alarming ignorance on Krishna river water allocations, warning that such misstatements could irreparably harm Telangana’s interests

A construction worker in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district allegedly poisoned his three young children before dying by suicide, while in Telangana’s Jagtial district, a businessman was murdered following a dispute over unpaid chit fund dues

While, Erukala Srikanth died at around 1.45 pm while undergoing treatment, his father Rajesham breathed his last at their residence at about 2.30 pm at Nagepalli village in Ramagiri mandal on Thursday

Rajendranagar police arrested a Bihar native, Surendar, for cultivating ganja in Kismatpur and selling it locally. In a separate Cyberabad case, Mithlesh was caught with heroin and cocaine. Both suspects have been handed over to police for further investigation.