Telangana

Officials busted a major PDS rice diversion racket in Kothagudem involving GCC MLS point staff, contractors and fair price shop dealers. Fake entries were made to divert 600 bags of rice to the black market. Several persons were booked under BNS and Essential Commodities Act

Three alleged drug peddlers – Mohd Gulam Jilani, Suleman Khan, and Feroz Bin Ali – were arrested near Prasad’s IMAX in Hyderabad. Police seized heroin and marijuana worth Rs 23.5 lakh. The case is under further investigation by Saifabad and Rajendranagar Police.

Sarpanch contestant Charla Murali, backed by the BRS, died of a heart stroke after developing chest pain at his home in Chinthaltana R and R Colony, Vemulawada. He was shifted to two hospitals but died on the way to Karimnagar. Police have registered a case

A 19-year-old B.Tech student, Kokonda Abhilash, died by suicide at his home in Sirsapalli of Huzurabad mandal. He was found hanging in the bathroom and was declared brought dead at the government hospital. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

The Telangana High Court issued notices to the State and Union governments on the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy after a PIL challenged the move to allow industrial lands to be converted for residential and mixed use. The court posted the matter to December 29

The Premia Academy celebrated its Annual Day 2025 with the theme ‘Udbhavini: Rise of the Lioness’, showcasing nine inspiring women through student performances. The junior school presented ‘The Colours of Joy’, highlighting core values. The event celebrated strength, values and creativity.

VNR VJIET in Hyderabad has been chosen by the Ministry of Education as a Nodal Centre to host the Smart India Hackathon 2025 Hardware Edition Grand Finale. The event will bring 150 top students from 22 institutes to compete for national honours.

The Education department has been unable to move forward with the announcement of the Class X examination schedule, as there is no clarity from the government on the closed holidays for the next year. In fact, the department, a couple of weeks ago, proposed to hold exams either on March 16 or 18. However, a detailed timetable could not be finalised due to uncertainty over holidays for festivals - Ramzan and Sri Rama Navami.

Osmania University started well in the Khelo India women’s tennis final after Saumya won the first singles, but MDU bounced back by winning the second singles and the deciding doubles match. MDU claimed the championship with a strong comeback in Jaipur.

The Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double-bedroom houses, particularly in Kollur and other outskirts projects, and reallocate them to genuine poor beneficiaries. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said policy details for new urban and affordable housing schemes will be announced soon

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar condemned the Centre’s four new labour codes, introduced without worker or trade union consultation. A Round Table on December 6 at Telangana Bhavan, chaired by KT Rama Rao, will gather feedback for a unified response 

Hyderabad police arrested four men, including a receiver, in connection with a Rs 40 lakh robbery at Talabkatta on November 30. Cash, mobile phones, two-wheelers, and a knife were recovered. Key suspect Mohd Zahid tipped off his associates

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and HR Minister Nara Lokesh participated in a mega parent-teacher meeting in Bhamini, Parvatipuram Manyam district. They engaged with a student in a government school using a tablet for Telugu and English reading exercises, providing feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and learning progress

A study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) finds that reducing salt intake to WHO-recommended levels (under 5g/day) is safe for Indians and will not cause iodine deficiency. The research supports public health efforts to cut sodium consumption, helping prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases while maintaining adequate iodine intake

AWCS, in collaboration with Rak Social Group, has set up 20 insulated cabins for street dogs in Hyderabad to help them survive the winter. The NGO seeks industrial donations of pallets and plastic drums for expanding the initiative

BRS MLA Danam Nagender from Khairthabad says he is ready to resign if directed by the Chief Minister amid the ongoing Speaker hearing on MLAs’ defections. The matter also remains pending in the Supreme Court

Dr K Ramesh Reddy, Principal of Government Medical College, Bhongir, has been appointed in-charge Vice-Chancellor of KNRUHS, Warangal. Former in-charge DME (2017–2023) and Niloufer Hospital Superintendent, he contributed significantly to Telangana’s COVID-19 response

A 32-year-old BC youth, Sai Eshwar, attempted self-immolation in Hyderabad protesting the Congress government’s unfulfilled promise of 42% reservation. Critically injured, he is under treatment at Gandhi Hospital, while BRS and BC leaders demand government accountability and financial aid

IndiGo faces widespread flight disruptions due to crew shortages and FDTL restrictions, causing delays and cancellations at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and across India. Passengers report long queues, missed appointments, and poor communication, while DGCA seeks operational details

An Emirates flight EK-526 from Dubai received a bomb threat via email at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft is under intensive inspection by CISF, Bomb Squad, and Dog Squad as authorities verify the threat

At least five tigers, including L1 and T1, have migrated into Mancherial district forests from Maharashtra. While some are killing cattle, forest officials hope migration during the breeding season will boost tiger population, ensuring safety for humans and wildlife

Banana farmers in Sangareddy district face severe losses as prices plunge to ₹3 per kg, far below production costs. Many are destroying crops amid middlemen dominance and poor market support, urging government intervention, cold storage facilities, and compensation for survival

The robbers waited in front of a bank in Domalguda and snatched the bag immediately after an old man stepped out of bank with the cash bag and sped away

The van in which CRPF personnel were travelling caught fire after an accidnet with a motorcycle and flams erupted in the vehicle in no moment. But CRPF jawans jumped out just in time