Telangana

Dr Raghu Ram, Founding Director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, has become the first and only surgeon from India elected to the Governing Council of the 425-year-old RCPSG. He will represent countries outside the UK for the 2025–2028 term.

Residents of Danthelaboru SC Colony in Paloncha allege that migrant candidates falsely claimed ST status using improper caste certificates to contest the reserved sarpanch post. Villagers demand an enquiry and warn they will boycott the elections if the nominations are not withdrawn.

Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has backed down from demanding an apology from Pawan Kalyan over his “evil eye” remark. During a visit to Andhra Pradesh, he said the matter was over and praised CM Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership.

A crocodile wandering across a village road near Keruru in Vatpally mandal created panic on Friday night, prompting forest officials to launch a late-night rescue operation. The reptile was safely captured and released into the Manjeera river near Singur.

Khanapur Congress MLA Vedma Bojju sparked controversy after he allegedly abused residents during a campaign visit to an SC colony, reacting angrily when questioned about unfulfilled poll promises and even declaring he would not sanction Indiramma houses for beneficiaries.

SCR is running three special trains on December 6 to manage weekend passenger rush. Services include –Shalimar, Secunderabad–Chennai Egmore and Hyderabad–Mumbai LTT trains, offering over 3,700 seats and berths across classes.

BRS senior leader T. Harish Rao paid tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, praising his role in the formation of Telangana through Article 3 and recalling BRS initiatives like the Secretariat naming and 125-foot statue.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting over 15,000 Home Guards in Telangana, highlighting unfulfilled promises on salaries, insurance, health cards, uniform allowances, and compassionate appointments, while praising the previous BRS administration for welfare measures.

On Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s 69th death anniversary, BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes, citing Article 3’s role in Telangana’s creation. The party highlighted its work for upliftment of oppressed sections, marked by Ambedkar’s 125-foot statue and Secretariat naming.

Journalist and MLC Chintapandu Naveen, alias Teenmaar Mallanna, was placed under house arrest in Hyderabad ahead of the final rites of BC activist Sai Eshwar Chari, who died by self-immolation over reservation demands. The move has drawn sharp criticism from BC leaders.

A 24-year-old cyber security professional from Hyderabad, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, died after a fire broke out at her residence in Albany, US. Firefighters rescued her but she succumbed to severe burns. Authorities are investigating the cause, while efforts are underway to repatriate her body.

A total of 2,862 nominations were filed for 494 gram panchayats in the erstwhile Adilabad district for the third phase of rural local body polls. Another 8,858 nominations were submitted for 4,152 wards. Withdrawals are allowed until December 9; polling is on December 17.

Hyderabad’s RGIA was placed on high alert after an email warned of bombs on two incoming flights. British Airways flight BA 277 landed safely and was cleared after checks, while Kuwait Airways flight KU 373 returned to its departure airport.

Three Hyderabad birders recorded a rare sighting of the Amur Falcon at Kistareddypet Lake near Sangareddy, marking one of the few observations in the region in recent years. The long-distance migrant undertakes a 20,000-km annual journey from Siberia to Africa.

A total of 69 flights were cancelled at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday amid IndiGo’s operational crisis. With more disruptions expected, IndiGo says full stability will return only by February 10, 2026, and will cut flight operations from December 8.

Hyderabad police conducted a massive citywide checking and frisking drive under Operation Kavach on Friday night, deploying 5,000 personnel and 10 drones. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the exercise aims to curb anti-social activities and enhance citizen safety.

K Srinu and K Bindu won the 800m events in boys and girls sections at the Osmania University inter-college athletics championship in Hyderabad. The meet also saw strong performances in shotput, long jump, discus, 5000m and relay events

Telangana paddler Hitesh Dolwani clinched the National Para table tennis title by defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final at Vadodara. Dolwani earlier overcame Delhi’s Anuj Gupta in the semifinal and Nitin in the quarterfinal to reach the summit clash

Alankrith Rapole will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 four-day match against Punjab at the NFC Ground from December 8 to 11. The squad includes V Yashveer Goud as vice-captain and several promising youngsters

BC Employees Association district president Rapolu Paramesh expressed shock over the suicide of Sai Eshwar, a BC youth who set himself ablaze in protest against denial of reservation benefits. He urged backward classes to unite and fight for 42 per cent quota rather than resorting to extreme steps.

Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam took charge as the Karimnagar District Congress Committee president on Friday at Indira Bhavan. A massive rally from Alugunur chowk caused traffic disruptions as party workers welcomed him in the presence of senior Congress leaders

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will establish power generation plants outside Telangana for the first time, with a 2,300 MW project in Rajasthan in partnership with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUL).

Sai Eshwar, a 32-year-old BC activist and cab driver, died after self-immolation protesting the Congress government’s failure to implement 42% BC reservation. His death triggered mass protests, arrests of leaders, and demands for ex-gratia support to the family

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Osmania University on December 10 to review academic blocks, hostels and student facilities. At a review meeting, he directed officials to involve students and faculty in shaping upcoming development works through models, drop boxes and a dedicated website.