Telangana

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau warns citizens against fake New Year greetings, gifts, and offer links on WhatsApp and other messaging apps. Malicious links can steal banking and personal data. Users should avoid links, not share OTPs, and report incidents.

Kuchipudi dance learners from Nandini Nrityalayam in Mancherial were part of a massive performance in Hyderabad that entered the Guinness Book of Records. A group of 30 students represented the town in the record-setting event

The winter session of the Telangana Assembly began on a calm note, marked by a rare handshake between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao. Political heat rose later during Zero Hour discussions

The GHMC Standing Committee approved a record Rs 11,460 crore draft budget for 2026-27, allocated Rs 2,260 crore for 27 merged ULBs, and cleared proposals for AI-based services, study tours, civic beautification, and other infrastructure projects.

Cotton farmer kills himself by consuming pesticide after being distressed over a poor yield. A case was registered. Investigation is underway

Tension prevailed near the Assembly as former sarpanches staged a Chalo Assembly protest demanding the release of Rs 531 crore pending dues to gram panchayats. Police stopped the protesters, took several into custody and imposed preventive arrests

A Medchal Fast Track POCSO Court sentenced Bikash Kumar Naik to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl on 20 June 2022. The court also imposed a fine and awarded Rs 5 lakh to the victim.

Singareni workers have alleged neglect by SCCL management for failing to provide sweaters to opencast mine employees despite falling temperatures. Trade union leaders criticised the company for spending crores on events while ignoring basic worker welfare measures

Approximately 3,000 applications were pending on the Bhu Bharati online platform. Officials said that steps were being taken for clearing pending applications at the earliest

A Hyderabad court sentenced Karan Singh alias Kamma Singh to death for murdering a woman in Sanathnagar in July 2011. Police investigation led to his arrest in August 2011, and the court found him guilty after a full trial.

Telangana government has approved earned leave encashment for NIMS employees, fulfilling a long-standing demand. The order allows staff on AIIMS pay scales to convert earned leaves into cash, benefiting thousands and boosting morale across the institute.

BRS MLAs raised issues such as washed-away check dams, urea shortage, power supply problems and delays in fund release during Zero Hour in the Assembly. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and stalling key infrastructure and irrigation projects.

Telangana government doctors sought Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s intervention to resolve long-standing salary and service issues in TVVP hospitals. TGDA submitted a memorandum, urging the establishment of Directorate of Secondary Health Services and administrative reforms for better healthcare delivery.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to keep its election promises and pushing farmers into distress. He said public sentiment favoured a BRS return and asserted that K Chandrashekhar Rao would be back as Chief Minister.

Ahead of New Year celebrations, Cyberabad Traffic Police issued an advisory warning cab drivers, pub owners and the public against violations. Drunk-driving checks, surveillance cameras and strict penalties will be enforced across Cyberabad from 8 pm onwards.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials conducted surprise checks at the Jammikunta municipal office in Karimnagar following allegations of irregularities. Officials examined files related to town planning, revenue administration and contractor payments as part of the verification process.

Miyapur police arrested two men from Maharashtra and seized 10.5 grams of MDMA from them following a tip-off. Police said the accused brought the drugs from Mumbai to sell them in Hyderabad ahead of New Year celebrations.

Crime against women increased in Medak district during the year, according to the annual report released by SP DV Srinivas Rao. While women-related offences rose, the district recorded a significant decline in road accidents and accident-related deaths.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to ensure proper implementation of the RPwD Act, 2016, stating that five per cent reservation in higher education alone was insufficient. He highlighted gaps in awareness, facilities and support for families.

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and neglecting farmers. He questioned the reduction in water allocation for the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and pressed for a longer Assembly session

Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced strict traffic enforcement for New Year celebrations, including drunk-driving checks, penalties for cab refusals and action against bars aiding intoxicated driving. Violators face heavy fines, licence cancellation and possible imprisonment.

Farmers in Adilabad staged a protest by kneeling down before officials saying that they were being harassed to procure soybean produced in Bela mandal . The farmers said authorities have forced them to return with their crop.

Displaced residents of the Sripada Yellampalli irrigation project in Mancherial alleged delay in compensation for land given for the project. They approached the district Collector seeking retrieval and allotment of promised house sites and relief for affected families

Cyberabad Police have imposed a temporary ban on construction and debris transportation vehicles inside the Outer Ring Road on New Year night. The restriction will be in force from 10.30 pm on December 31 to 2 am on January 1.