Telangana

Intermediate Education Joint Action Committee Chairman Dr. P Madhusudhan Reddy said that the JAC would not accept the proposed merger, stating that such a move would be detrimental to the intermediate education system in the State.

Congress Ministers and MLAs faced protests from villagers during the second phase of gram panchayat election campaigning, with residents in Nagarkurnool and Kamareddy confronting leaders over unfulfilled promises and defections, forcing them to leave amid rising public dissatisfaction.

A clash between MLA Tellam Venkat Rao and former MLA Podem Veeraiah over the deputy sarpanch post in Bhadrachalam highlighted internal discord in the Congress, even as the BRS registered significant gains across Khammam and Kothagudem in the gram panchayat elections.

After BRS-backed candidates won key sarpanch and ward member posts in the first phase of gram panchayat polls, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud blamed a ‘secret pact’ between BRS and BJP, defended Congress MLAs, and dismissed politicisation of Messi football match

Hyderabad shuttlers Arjun Reddy and Achutaditya Rao won four international medals — gold in Mexico, silver in Trinidad & Tobago and Zambia, and bronze in South Africa. For Arjun, it marked a triumphant return to professional badminton after a decade-long break

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom in Begumpet, inaugurated by actors Nagarjuna and Sreeleela. The store features signature collections, exclusive launch offers and BIS hallmarked jewellery. The company said the showroom will enhance customer experience while reinforcing its commitment to trust and transparency.

The first phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam witnessed dramatic outcomes, including tied results decided by draw of lots, victories by one or two votes, sibling contests, and wins by young graduates, lecturers, and party rebels across multiple mandals

In the latest episode of such incidents, 60 students fall ill after consuming food in their respective schools

The SIR assigned MA Waris the prestigious responsibility in recognition of his extensive experience, dedication, and leadership skills in the field of radiography

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)-Hyderabad has extended the cold wave warning to 13 districts in Telangana, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius. Extreme cold wave conditions are likely to continue till Sunday, December 14.

Senior government officials, developers, consultants and technology leaders focused on strengthening life-safety standards for the city’s growing high-rise ecosystem during the event

Nagula Sharadha won the Chinnaodala sarpanch seat in Manthani mandal by a narrow margin of two votes. After multiple recounts requested by rival Yedla Padma, polling officials confirmed Sharadha as the winner, with 13 votes declared invalid

The Ordnance Factory Medak carried out annual flotation trials of BMP-II infantry combat vehicles and variants at Malkapur Lake, validating their amphibious and terrain-handling capabilities. The factory, established in 1984, manufactures a wide range of ICVs for the Indian Army

Singareni Coal Collieries Limited will host the Company Level Cricket Tournament at Kothagudem from December 16 to 18. Six teams will compete, and the winners will qualify for the Coal India inter company event. Officials are preparing facilities and accommodation for players.

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan said the party’s wins in gram panchayat elections showed rural anger against the Congress government. He criticised the reported Rs 100 crore spend on the Messi event and accused the government of failing to fulfil its election promises

Telangana cinematography minister Komatireddy Venkat Redd put the blame squarely on officials for issuing an order hiking the Akhanda - 2 ticket prices. He says he was not aware of the order being given

Animal activists from SAFI and PETA India facilitated the registration of an FIR at the Bollaram Police Station after men were seen biting a goat’s neck during a public sacrifice. The FIR invokes sections under BNS, TABSP Act, and PCA Act

RGUKT Basar student P Vagdevi was felicitated after showcasing her innovative multipurpose crop protector model at a national-level science exhibition in Bhopal. Vice-Chancellor Prof A Govardhan praised her achievement and encouraged other students to draw inspiration from her success.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar congratulated the newly elected sarpanches and expressed confidence that the BRS would return to power in the next Assembly elections. He credited the party cadres for their efforts and said voters continued to trust the BRS commitment to development.

Guntakandla Ramachandra Reddy, 95, has been elected sarpanch of Nagaram village in Suryapet district, defeating younger candidates. Fondly called Bapu, the nonagenarian actively campaigned, earning massive support and making history in Telangana’s rural politics.

Khandani Rajdhani returns to Hyderabad with a new Lakeshore Mall outlet, offering authentic Gujarati and Rajasthani thalis curated by Maharaj Bhawar Singh. Guests can enjoy unlimited seasonal favourites, from Surti Undhiyu to Gajar Halwa, in a contemporary dining space

Two women, both above 80, won sarpanch posts in Manthani mandal. Kasipeta Venkatamma won Uppatla with 501 votes against Badikela Swarupa’s 260, while Godari Laxmi secured the Siripuram seat in the gram panchayat elections on Thursday.

BRS performed strongly in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 76 villages, while Congress secured 60. BJP and independents won 11 each. Campaigning has intensified ahead of the second phase scheduled for Sunday

KTR congratulated BRS-backed sarpanch and ward member winners in the first phase of gram panchayat polls and said the results showed growing public anger against the Congress government. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of failed governance and betrayal of rural Telangana