Telangana

An argument over the sarpanch election turned violent in Cheruvukommu thanda of Warangal’s Chennaraopet mandal as Congress and BRS workers clashed, leaving several injured. Police registered cases and deployed tight security ahead of polling.

Sarpanch-elect Ambothu Ravi Kumar was allegedly attacked by Congress activists in Anthergaon mandal of Peddapalli district while thanking voters after his victory. Police registered a case and launched an investigation following protests by supporters.

Telangana skaters delivered a dominant performance at the 63rd Senior National Roller Skating Championship in Visakhapatnam, clinching 38 medals including 19 gold, with standout displays across individual, pair and group events, officials said.

Hyderabad authorities raised concerns over private buses and heavy vehicles violating safety norms by tampering with speed governors and overspeeding. The Transport Department plans stricter enforcement, including triple penalties, vehicle seizure, and permit cancellations to curb accidents and ensure compliance

Congress MLAs in Telangana, including Jadcherla’s J Anirudh Reddy, have threatened BRS-backed sarpanch candidates, warning of denial of development funds and even death. Similar intimidation by other MLAs has been reported amid the ongoing gram panchayat elections

Ahead of the third phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat elections, the State Election Commission banned the assembly of three or more persons in public places in poll-bound districts till 10 am on December 18 to maintain law and order.

Even as one migrant tiger crossed into Peddapalli district, another continued to roam forest areas of Jaipur mandal in Mancherial, prompting heightened monitoring by forest and SCCL officials amid panic, precautionary measures and frequent false sighting alerts from villagers.

Hyderabad’s Firewater Neo Bar and Kitchen has launched a Holiday Special Menu for December, featuring festive starters, mains, desserts, and winter-inspired cocktails. The menu blends global flavours with contemporary style, offering a seasonal culinary experience for diners in the Financial District

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Hyderabad to mark Vijay Diwas, honouring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Governor, Deputy Chief Minister and Army officials paid tributes

The Kacheguda Rail Museum continues to draw visitors by showcasing the evolution of Indian Railways during the Nizam era, featuring rare artefacts, a 1907 steam locomotive, heritage coaches and interactive audio-visual exhibits within the historic Kacheguda station premises.

A woman was taken into custody after allegedly throwing her seven-year-old daughter from the third floor of a residential building in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad. The child suffered severe injuries and died during treatment. Police have launched an investigation.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed select Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 by a day due to the Holi holiday. Mathematics IIA, Botany II and Political Science II exams will now be held on March 4 instead of March 3

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of retaliation if police remained spectators to alleged Congress violence against party workers. Visiting injured activists in Hyderabad, he demanded strict action against the accused and said the BRS would fight until justice is delivered.

BRS has postponed a major party meeting due to the ongoing Parliament winter session. Party sources said the rescheduling ensures key MPs can participate in both parliamentary proceedings and the meeting. A new date will be announced shortly.

Family members protested outside a private hospital in Mancherial, alleging medical negligence after a woman delivered a stillborn baby. Doctors denied the charge, saying the foetus died due to cardiology-related complications and that the delivery was handled professionally.

A collision involving three cars near pillar number 112 on Hyderabad’s PV Expressway early Tuesday caused a major traffic jam stretching several kilometres. Traffic police cleared the vehicles, restored movement, and shifted those with minor injuries to a hospital.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to jointly develop autonomous mobility and intelligent navigation solutions, combining DMRC’s operational expertise with IIT Hyderabad’s research capabilities to advance next-generation smart public transport systems

Tension prevailed at Shetpalli village in Mancherial district after a Congress leader allegedly attempted to murder a former BRS village president with a knife. Police intervened, brought the situation under control and said a case would be registered

The focus remained on participation, connection, and the shared intention behind the Miles of Hope run

Backward Class organisations staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding legal sanctity for 42 per cent reservations in Telangana and inclusion in the Ninth Schedule. Leaders warned of intensified agitations until Parliament passes the BC reservation Bill

In the men's final, Ojas Praveen defeated Abhishek Verma (Delhi) with a score of 150-148 to win the gold medal, while, in the women’s final, Aditi Gopichand Swami defeated Sakshi Choudhary (Uttar Pradesh) with a score of 146-145

The Telangana HC directed the Registry to number a public interest litigation alleging large-scale illegal constructions on government land along the Nallagandla Surplus Nala in Rangareddy district, paving the way for the matter to be heard on merits

Shivani erased the record of Ridhima Veerendra Kumar of Karnataka created in the year 2019 with the time of 02.29.75

Mushing Ajay and Aamuktha Guntaka, with 4.5 points each, finished second and third, respectively in the Bodda Pratyusha International Chess Academy prize money chess