Telangana

Police detained multiple student leaders at Osmania University before Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s visit, triggering allegations of repression. Students accused the government of suppressing dissent and failing on job, education and welfare promises, as security ramped up ahead of developmental programme launches

Three youngsters were killed and one critically injured after their car overturned on NH-44 near Tharoda in Adilabad. Police suspect drunk driving as the cause. The group was returning from Wani, Maharashtra, after partying

Congress-backed sarpanch aspirants in Karimnagar are making unrealistic election promises, including cash deposits for newborn girls, jobs, funds to control monkey menace, and major infrastructure. Residents remain sceptical, noting many assurances lie beyond panchayat powers and mirror earlier unfulfilled party pledges 

NIMS nursing staff continued their one-hour protest on Wednesday, urging the hospital management to address long-pending issues related to welfare, staffing and service conditions. The union said repeated appeals over the past year have gone unanswered, prompting peaceful daily demonstrations.

A BRS activist, Uppula Mallaiah, was killed and 15 others injured in Lingampalli, Nutankal, in a clash with Congress workers hours before Suryapet gram panchayat polls. BRS leaders demand strict action, citing a return of political violence and police lapses

A petty argument over biryani escalated into a murder attempt in Ramnagar, where a youth allegedly smashed a stone on his sleeping friend’s head. The victim is critical, and police have arrested the accused on charges of attempted murder.

A 25-year-old shop worker was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants near Devi Bagh in Kamatipura on Tuesday night. Police suspect a personal dispute but are examining all angles. CCTV footage is being analysed and special teams formed to trace the attackers.

A Kothagudem court sentenced Sheikh Bhasha to life imprisonment for the 2021 murder of Kethepalli Sudhakar. The accused killed Sudhakar over a financial dispute and stole his valuables. The verdict followed examination of 16 witnesses and police investigation

Telangana government claimed Rs 5.75 lakh crore in investment commitments at the Global Summit, with major pharma companies seeking large land parcels in the rebranded Green Pharma City—reviving a project the Congress had once declared scrapped

Khammam boys won the top prize at the 69th State-level U-17 beach volleyball championship held in Khammam. Medak and Nizamabad secured second and third places. In the girls’ category, Nizamabad emerged first, followed by Khammam and Hyderabad. Sixty players participated

The GHMC issued a preliminary delimitation notification after doubling wards from 150 to 300, inviting public objections. With uncertainty over whether the corporation will be reorganised or split, doubts are growing over the timely conduct of GHMC elections

The main reason for cancellation or rescheduling of the H-1B appointment is attributed to the US State Department's new social media vetting policy

The exams will be conducted in accordance with the timetable, notwithstanding any declaration of public or general holiday announced by the government in respect of any of the scheduled dates

NTPC conducted the Regional Round (South) of its Electron Quiz in Hyderabad, with 259 teams participating. Nizam College won the Grand Finals, followed by IIT Kanpur and Vishwa Vishwani Institute. The top two teams will compete in the National Semi-Finals in New Delhi

Relatives of two brain-dead persons donated the organs of the deceased under Jeevandan organ donation initiative

The new rule mandates four teachers on holiday duty and three teachers on night stay duty. The teachers termed the holiday duty system as unscientific, unprecedented and impractical for implementation

Telangana High Court pulled up the State for failing to explain regulatory responsibilities concerning Sigachi Industries, where a fatal industrial accident occurred. The Bench sought clarity on compliance obligations, compensation details and agency roles, and posted the case to December 30.

Hyderabad shooting mentor Niranjan Reddy, who trained Olympian Gagan Narang and Deaflympics star Dhanush Srikanth, has earned the prestigious ISSF License A certificate in Doha, making him one of only 10 worldwide to achieve this milestone

Rath Yatra Festival which will be held on December 13 in the evening, commences from Kokapet and proceeding to the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower, Narsingi

Manish and Madhu bagged a double at the GBR Cultural Association Ground in Kompally, winning both the 40 years and above and 50 years and above doubles titles. The tournament also saw victories for Bose Kiran and Chandrasekhar in the 30 years category

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy unveiled the Vision Document: Telangana Rising 2047, saying it charts a development roadmap shaped by inputs from nearly four lakh citizens. He said ISB experts and NITI Aayog also contributed to the policy framework

The fourth annual D Chandra Sekhar Memorial Open tennis tournament will be held at Advantage Tennis Academy, Hyderabad, from December 20 to 21. Organised by DRC Sports Foundation, the event honours veteran coach Dasiga Chandra Sekhar and features competitions for men, women, and veterans

Osmania University’s Teaching and Non-Teaching Employees JAC has submitted a charter of demands ahead of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s campus visit, seeking pension reforms, regularisation of contract staff, UGC pay scales, and justice for 47 faculty members denied CAS promotions

Telangana’s GM Prraneeth Vuppala won the Rome City Aperta International Chess Tournament, scoring eight points from nine rounds. The 17-year-old will soon compete in international tournaments across the Netherlands, Spain and other European countries, continuing his rise in world chess