Telangana

A three-car collision on the PVNR Expressway near pillar 253 in Rajendranagar caused panic among motorists and left four people injured. Emergency services shifted the injured to nearby hospitals.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced an intensified people-focused movement under K Chandrashekhar Rao, condemning Congress governance failures, political defections, industrial slowdown, BC reservation betrayals, and alleged Congress-BJP collusion, while vowing to regain power in 2028

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at the Congress government’s newly launched ‘Urea App’, branding it a symbol of incompetence and anti-farmer policy. Addressing party-backed local representatives in Hyderabad, he accused the ruling party of weakening agriculture, disrupting electricity supply, and sidelining schemes like Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima.

Engineering department officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam visited the Kondagattu temple to inspect land identified for a proposed guest house and hall. The TTD plans to begin construction shortly to improve facilities for devotees.

Forest officials in Jagtial district sparked protests after demarcating six acres of land in Kondagattu as Reserve Forest, claiming several temple-related structures fell within the zone. Temple authorities countered that the land was under the Endowments department.

A book compiling articles written by Jannaram Forest Divisional Officer M Rammohan was unveiled in Hyderabad. Telangana PCCF Dr C Suvarna praised the officer for using his writings to create public awareness on environmental issues.

Differences have emerged within the Telangana Congress after the panchayat election results, with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the party’s performance and proposed appointments, exposing growing internal fault lines

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress for protesting against the renaming of the MGNREGA scheme, calling its invocation of Mahatma Gandhi’s name a political drama. Rao alleged that Congress only attached Gandhi’s name to the scheme ahead of the 2009 elections for electoral gain, rather than genuine reverence.

During a special drive from December 13 to 19, Cyberabad police rescued six trafficking victims and arrested two persons. She Teams conducted 137 decoy operations, booked petty cases, counselled offenders, and received multiple complaints from women across the commissionerate.

Hyderabad City Police conducted a cyber crime awareness programme at Pragati Vidyaniketan High School, Amberpet, educating students and staff on online scams, phishing, identity theft and safe digital practices amid a rise in cyber fraud cases

Hyderabad Police have advised residents to secure their homes ahead of Christmas, New Year, and Sankranti holidays. Recommendations include locking doors, informing local police, avoiding public travel posts, using CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity to ensure safety.

Mild tension prevailed in Chinnabuggaram village of Adilabad district after family members of a defeated candidate blocked a road following village polls. Police intervention led to a clash, in which two personnel sustained minor injuries

A 29-year-old woman in Boduppal noticed a mobile phone recording her while bathing. Alarmed, she raised an alarm, and the accused fled. Suspecting a neighbour, the family filed a complaint, and Medipally police have launched an investigation.

People’s organisations in Kothagudem district have announced plans to launch protests against the spread of illegal liquor belt shops in rural areas. They alleged official inaction and warned of agitations if the authorities failed to shut down the unauthorised outlets.

US H-1B visa delays, caused by a new social media vetting policy, are leaving Indians stranded in India and risking their jobs. Some appointments have been postponed to 2026, prompting Google to advise employees against international travel.

A fire triggered by an LPG leak broke out in a residential building in Nallakunta, Hyderabad, trapping a family of seven. Police and firefighters rescued all occupants, who were hospitalised due to smoke inhalation and are now safe.

Hyd.art 2025, Hyderabad’s largest curated art showcase, was inaugurated by filmmaker Sekhar Kammula in Narsingi. Featuring over 200 artists, the three-day exhibition celebrates Indian art through historic, contemporary and folk expressions.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested a vehicle thief and a receiver of stolen vehicles, recovering four scooters and a motorcycle. The main accused was involved in five cases and sold stolen bikes to a trader in the city.

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology hosted its alumni reunion, Reminiscence 2025, bringing former students together to relive memories, share career experiences and guide current students, while celebrating the institute’s growth and strong alumni connections.

Liquor sales in the erstwhile Adilabad district saw a sharp rise during the recent Gram Panchayat elections, touching Rs.112.74 crore in a fortnight. Officials attributed the increase to polling activity across 1,020 villages in four districts

Final-year students of Regency College of Culinary Arts hosted a vintage-themed French Gourmet Gala Lunch, featuring a seven-course menu, elaborate culinary displays and a striking butter swan sculpture, showcasing their fine-dining skills and creativity.

Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, hosted its annual Heritage Fest at the Golden Temple in Banjara Hills, drawing nearly 12,000 students from 60 schools to celebrate India’s cultural, ethical and spiritual traditions through vibrant performances.

The Badminton Association of India conducts its inaugural Para Badminton Coaches Development Program in Raipur, led by Dronacharya Awardee Gaurav Khanna, aiming to strengthen coaching standards, disability awareness, and athlete support to sustain India’s global para-badminton success.

After suffering a setback in the Gram Panchayat elections in the erstwhile Adilabad district, the Congress is reportedly attempting damage control by wooing winning sarpanches with cash offers and development promises, particularly in the Chennur Assembly constituency.