Telangana

In a historic election, Jubileenagar voters ended the Rudra family’s 45-year hold over the sarpanch post. Suddala Kamalakar defeated Rudra Ramu by 169 votes, promising development and reforms after decades of uninterrupted rule by the same family.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park will soon welcome its first kangaroos from Australia under an animal exchange programme with Vantara. The zoo has also arranged for a female giraffe to join Sunny, enhancing the exotic wildlife collection.

The Technical Group on Population Projections separated Telangana and Andhra Pradesh populations by disaggregating 2011 Census data. Combined fertility and mortality rates from the Sample Registration System were applied to create historical and projected population figures for both states.

Hyderabad police arrested three people for allegedly selling drugs and seized 11 grams of MDMA. The accused reportedly sourced the drugs from Bengaluru and sold them to local customers. Further investigation is underway, police said.

BRS minority leader Mukheed Chanda criticised the Congress government over alleged suicides and food poisoning in TMREIS schools. He accused the government of neglecting students from poor families and announced a fact-finding visit by party leaders.

Gram panchayat elections across villages in the erstwhile Medak district have seen a pattern of power shifting between family members, with husbands and wives swapping roles to bypass reservation norms and retain control, political observers noted.

The BRS will hold a joint meeting on December 19 to discuss Krishna and Godavari water sharing, alleging Congress negligence on irrigation projects and PRLIS allocations. The party is considering a renewed public agitation to protect Telangana’s water and farmers’ rights.

The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20. Around 1,500 performers from police and paramilitary forces across the country will take part.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao warned that continued attacks on opposition workers by the Congress could disrupt peace in Telangana. Visiting the family of a slain party activist in Suryapet, he accused the ruling party of fearing defeat in local body elections.

Hyderabad and Cyberabad police booked over 860 people during weekend drunk-driving checks. Most violators were two-wheeler riders. Special teams conducted checks across the city, and those booked will have to appear before the court.

The AIMIM has submitted objections to the GHMC’s draft ward delimitation, seeking boundary corrections. As the final notification is awaited, party cadres have begun lobbying for tickets, with the leadership expected to finalise its contest strategy soon.

Doctors say diabetes is more common in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, increasing the risk of foot ulcers and amputations. Early diagnosis, proper foot care, and timely vascular treatment can help prevent limb loss, experts stressed at a medical programme.

The GHMC’s merger of Badangpet, the largest among proposed urban local bodies by area, has raised hopes of improved civic amenities and high-rise development, while also triggering concerns among residents over possible increases in property taxes and water charges.

The South Central Railway’s Railway Protection Force will host the 26th All India Police Band Competition in Hyderabad from December 16 to 20, with 24 teams and nearly 1,500 performers taking part, officials said.

Polling began slowly across nearly 500 villages in four north Telangana districts during the second phase of elections on Sunday, with voter turnout ranging between 56 and 59 per cent by 11 am, as chilly weather kept electors away early.

A sarpanch candidate climbed a cell tower in Medak district on Sunday, protesting alleged cash-for-votes distribution by his rival and accusing officials of failing to curb poll malpractices ahead of gram panchayat elections.

Polling for the second phase of gram panchayat elections began across Telangana on Sunday for Sarpanch and ward member posts. While turnout was slow initially due to cold weather, officials expect participation to pick up during the day.

A 35-year-old history-sheeter was stabbed to death by unidentified persons at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad. Police suspect the killing may be a revenge attack linked to a previous murder case.

Singareni Collieries’ men’s rescue team won the overall championship while the debutant women’s team secured second place at the 54th All India Mines Rescue Competitions in Nagpur, bringing home a record 20 awards

The annual Komuravelly Mallanna jathara begins on Sunday with the celestial wedding of the presiding deity at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Siddipet district, with elaborate arrangements in place as thousands of devotees are expected

A man was killed and his wife seriously injured in a road accident on NH 161 at Bachepally in Kalher mandal, Sangareddy district, on Saturday night. The couple were travelling from Hyderabad to cast their votes in the gram panchayat elections.

Hyderabad defeated Mumbai by six wickets in the BCCI Women’s Under-19 one-day cricket championship league match at Lucknow. Mumbai were bowled out for 94, with Hyderabad chasing down the target in 26 overs to secure a comfortable win

Saurashtra gained a crucial first-innings lead over Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 second-round match at Mulapadu. Hyderabad managed 142 in reply to Saurashtra’s 245, while Saurashtra reached 195/6 at stumps on the second day

The Kanumalla Muralimohan memorial Open carrom tournament will be held at Alkapuri Community Hall, Hyderabad, from December 18 to 20. Events include men’s singles, doubles, veteran men’s singles and women’s singles, with cash prizes up to Rs 20,000