Telangana

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake Hajj in 2026 to complete bookings by January 15, 2026, and choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers or Private Tour Operators. An official circular highlighted Saudi Arabia’s deadline of February 1, 2026, for finalising housing and service contracts.

Thousands of devotees participated in the fourth annual Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra organised by the Hare Krishna Movement in Kokapet on Saturday. The colourful procession, marked by sankirtans and prasadam distribution, showcased devotion, unity and community spirit.

Former Minister and senior BRS leader T Harish Rao congratulated newly elected sarpanches and ward members of 26 gram panchayats in Medak, asserting that voters had resisted Congress attempts to influence the elections through money and authority. He alleged that Congress leaders threatened candidates but the electorate stood firm with BRS-supported nominees.

Hidden in the forests of Kothagudem district, Adavi Ramaram and Donga Togu — Telangana’s smallest gram panchayats — go to the polls on December 17, where just a few dozen votes will determine the outcome

Forest officials in Mancherial have advised villagers to correctly identify tiger and leopard pugmarks to avoid panic. With images often shared on social media, officials explained key differences in size, shape and depth, urging verification before posting.

 The Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy in Hyderabad culminated as the newly commissioned officers slow marched in two columns to the resonant notes of martial marching tunes, and with a special emotive moment as Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew and led a three-aircraft Kiran formation above them

Senior BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy alleged widespread irregularities and misuse of power in the ongoing gram panchayat elections. He accused officials, police and Congress workers of intimidation and manipulation, while asserting strong grassroots support for the BRS

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao congratulated party-backed sarpanches elected in the first phase of gram panchayat polls. He said the results reflected strong public support for the BRS despite alleged irregularities by the ruling Congress.

Rein Bazaar police arrested two more suspects in the murder of businessman Junaid Bharmoos in Yakutpura. With this, eight people have been arrested so far. The businessman was allegedly killed by a group of 12 attackers in public view.

Hyderabad Police have issued detailed guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations, mandating prior permission for post-midnight events, CCTV coverage, crowd control, noise limits, and safety measures. Violations will invite strict legal action, officials warned.

Telangana police arrested eight people for allegedly consuming ganja at a house in Borabanda, Hyderabad. Police said one accused procured the drug from a supplier and shared it with others. The arrests followed a tip-off.

A woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband in Seetharampuram village of Bhupalpally district. The man later died by suicide after posting a video on WhatsApp. Police said family disputes were the reason and are investigating the case

More than 1,000 people participated in a 3-km Digital Literacy Run organised by Kriti Social Initiatives in partnership with AMD at T-Works, Hyderabad, to promote digital inclusion and highlight the importance of technology-driven education among youth and communities

Hyderabad commuters will soon get relief as the free left lane near BRK Bhavan is set to reopen. GHMC completed the road works ahead of schedule, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and accidents at the busy Tri-Island junction.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao over lunch at Rameshwaram Café in Madhapur. Party leaders said the informal interaction reflected the warm personal rapport shared by the two leaders.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 46 people in November for alleged cyber fraud. The accused were linked to 232 cases and Rs 92 crore in bank transactions. Several electronic devices, debit cards and fake ID proofs were seized.

Hyderabad police arrested five people for allegedly selling and supplying drugs in the city. Hashish oil, ganja and other property worth Rs 70 lakh were seized. Police said the drugs were sourced from Odisha and sold locally.

A mega job fair will be organised in Hyderabad on December 16 at Masab Tank, offering employment opportunities across sectors including pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free on-spot interviews

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao slammed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi over repeated food poisoning incidents in government schools, alleging negligence and poor food quality, after visiting affected students undergoing treatment in Hyderabad.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao unveiled a QR code-embedded handloom shawl in Hyderabad, showcasing Telangana’s heritage and development. Woven by Sircilla weaver Nalla Vijay Kumar, the shawl blends tradition with digital innovation.

IIT Hyderabad will host the 58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2025 at its Kandi campus in Sangareddy from December 14. Over 4,500 students, faculty and staff from 23 IITs will participate in multiple sporting events.

A sarpanch aspirant was attacked by unidentified persons after chilli powder was hurled into his eyes on the outskirts of Molangur village in Karimnagar district. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The movement of a migrant tiger near coal mines in Mancherial district has kept forest and SCCL officials on high alert. Extensive safety measures, including CCTV camera traps and joint patrols, have been put in place to protect both miners and the animal.

A newly elected gram panchayat ward member has been accused of killing her husband in Mominpet, Vikarabad district. Police say the man was strangled at home on Friday night, and the woman has been taken into custody.