Telangana

Lionel Messi will play in Hyderabad on December 13 as part of his India tour. The event at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium will feature a short match, football clinic, parade, and appearances by Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul

The first phase of gram panchayat elections delivered surprising outcomes, with the BRS making gains in key Kodangal villages, a 95-year-old winning a sarpanch seat, and several Congress leaders facing setbacks as their kin lost. A few contests were decided by a coin toss

Mismanagement, corruption, and unrealistic economic claims have pushed Telangana into a deepening financial crisis under the Congress government

The first phase of gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Medak district saw high voter turnout. Sangareddy, Siddipet and Medak recorded over 87 per cent polling, with several sarpanches elected unanimously, and results for ward members and sarpanches began arriving by evening

BRS registered significant gains in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Suryapet, securing Ballemela and 11 other villages by evening. Despite intense competition across 181 seats, early trends show the party holding strong leads across the district

Adilabad police registered 11 Model Code of Conduct violation cases over two days, with most under Utnoor limits. A candidate was booked for holding a meeting without permission, while cash, mobile phones and motorbikes were seized from violators

TG EAPCET 2026 is likely to be held in the first week of May, with TGCHE preparing a preliminary schedule for government approval. Other state-level CETs may also be held in May, with notifications expected in February

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using Osmania University to launch personal attacks on K Chandrashekar Rao. He accused the Chief Minister of pushing a disruptive agenda, weakening institutions and misleading students during his campus address.

Women PG medical doctors in Telangana have alleged unfair and inconsistent maternity leave practices, including a Rs 15,000 rejoining fee, delayed permissions, denial of stipends and restrictions on leave. TSRDA has urged the State government and health authorities to address the issues urgently

A villager in Mupparam of Dharmasagar mandal wrote a strong message on his house wall declaring that his family’s votes were not for sale. Quoting Dr BR Ambedkar, he urged voters to uphold their rights, sparking discussion among locals.

The BRS has filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court challenging Revanth Reddy’s appointments of multiple advisors with Cabinet rank, citing Article 164(1A) and pointing out the CM’s own 2017 PIL against similar appointments

BJP MLA P Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for projecting inflated achievements through the Global Summit, alleging poor arrangements and lack of real investment. He accused the government of ignoring rural distress and questioned the utilisation of the State’s budget and debt.

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to support SCCL, citing disruption of coal production due to rains, pending project approvals and financial stress. He stressed the need for clearing dues, addressing workers’ concerns and strengthening the company’s expansion and sustainability plans

ABVP activists in Hanamkonda demanded that the government sanction Rs.1,000 crore for Kakatiya University’s development, similar to Osmania University. They highlighted the lack of basic facilities, unfilled staff posts and rising fees, urging Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to address the students’ concerns

The Nampally Court has issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against Minister Konda Surekha after she failed to appear in the criminal defamation case filed by former minister K T Rama Rao. The trial has been adjourned to February 5, 2026

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Malakpet, successfully removed a complex Acoustic Schwannoma from a 25-year-old man from Khammam. The high-precision surgery prevented neurological damage, with the patient regaining balance and mobility before being discharged within three days

Minimum temperatures in parts of erstwhile Adilabad district dipped to the season’s lowest, with Ginnedhari recording 5.4 degrees Celsius. IMD-Hyderabad extended severe cold wave warnings to 12 districts till December 14

Around 400 visually impaired children, along with their siblings and parents from IVR, LVPEI, spent a day at Wild Waters amusement park. The event focused on bonding, emotional support, shared experiences, and inclusive fun through curated games and activities

BRS spokesperson Krishank Manne accused the Congress government of spending Rs.150 crore on a “hollow” summit while ignoring Telangana’s real achievements and misusing Pharma City lands. He questioned investment claims, criticised foreign tours and alleged scams involving newly formed firms signing major MoUs

Anurag University and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) have signed an MoU to collaborate on research projects. The agreement enables students to undertake academic and research work at NRSC and access training, industrial visits and guidance from domain experts

KTR sharply criticised the Centre’s draft Seeds Bill, calling it anti-farmer and pro-corporate. He said the Bill weakens States, lacks safeguards against fake seeds, offers no compensation guarantees and risks seed sovereignty. The BRS has sought its withdrawal and wider consultations

Telangana has resumed the regularisation of Sada Bainama land transactions, but farmers fear steep fees as the government plans to raise up to Rs 1,200 crore. Slow verification, outdated records and disputes with original landowners are delaying progress across several districts.

KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology organised an interactive session for first-year B.Tech students, where Prof. Dr. Balakista Reddy highlighted technology, innovation, and ethical use of AI. The event concluded with the formal launch of the college diary

 Delivering the lecture titled 'Cancer Without Disease: Combining the Concept of Healthy Living and Aging with Strategies to Prevent Malignant Disease of Cancer' at UoH, Prof Kalluri emphasized the critical role of the immune system in preventing cancer progression