Telangana

In Mancherial, gram panchayat election contestants have begun wooing voters with gifts even before formal campaigning. With police tightening checks on cash movement, candidates are distributing fridges, grinders and other appliances to families with multiple votes, spending up to Rs 2,000 per vote.

Rural politics in Telangana has taken a tense turn as gram panchayat elections approach. Many local leaders are reluctant to contest due to two years of unpaid bills for development works, leaving former sarpanches in debt. The Congress government owes Rs 1,083 crore in pending bills, with only a fraction released despite promises.

Community organisations in Hyderabad staged a protest at Dharna Chowk demanding the Congress government legally extend 42 percent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) and present the Bill in Parliament. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress of deceiving the BC community despite promises in its manifesto and assurances from Rahul Gandhi.

The Telangana Today–Namaste Telangana auto show concluded in Mahabubnagar on Sunday with a lucky draw that saw Rajendranagar resident Venkateswarlu win the visitors’ gift. The two-day event, held at the Boys Junior College grounds, attracted large crowds who explored a variety of car models from different manufacturers.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to reduce Rythu Bharosa benefits for crops cultivated annually, including cotton, sugarcane, redgram and turmeric. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for changing his stance after coming to power, restricting assistance to one crop a year.

BRS leaders Vaddiraju Ravichandra and Jaipal Yadav have urged the Power Grid Corporation to safeguard farmers in Kadthal mandal, Ranga Reddy district, from losses due to the construction of the Bidar–Maheshwaram 765 kV transmission line. Farmers expressed fears that the project would damage crops and render farmlands unusable.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has launched an innovative programme, Chemata Chukkalaku Tarfidu, aimed at empowering youth in the Singareni region with awareness of educational and employment opportunities in India and abroad. CMD N Balram. He emphasised that skills combined with hard work lead to success and thanked SCCL for the initiative.

Nartanasala hosted a solo performance of Nava Janardhana Parijatham in Hyderabad, presented by Sai Nikita Katuri under the choreography of her Guru Shri Kala Krishna. The ballet, rooted in the Prabandha tradition of Andhranatyam, depicts the shringara rasa of Lord Krishna and Satyabhama’s love story.

In a setback to the Congress party ahead of gram panchayat elections, 200 workers led by former sarpanch Alugula Satyanarayana of Pedda Shankarampet joined the BRS in Medak district. Mahila Congress district president Bhavani Narsimha Chary also defected, along with other leaders, in the presence of former Minister T Harish Rao.

Maddela Rajanarsu, a senior Congress leader from Rajanna-Sircilla and long-time party worker, resigned after being denied an Indiramma house despite his three decades of service. A native of Gambhiraopet mandal, Rajanarsu held several organisational roles, including NSUI mandal president and SC cell secretary.

Opposition parties, including BRS, have demanded that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy cancel his December 3 Husnabad meeting, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of gram panchayat elections. The CM’s schedule includes laying foundation stones for roads and rural works, distributing zero-interest loans, and handing over buses and vehicles to SHG women.

A youngster from a backward class in Sangareddy, unable to contest for the Sarpanch post due to reservation, encouraged his SC partner to file her nomination. Hours later, the couple married against her parents’ wishes.

The Telangana government is planning to set up a third DISCOM to shift debts and arrears from existing utilities TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL. Officials claim the restructuring will reduce liabilities and improve rankings, but experts warn of fiscal mismanagement as borrowings have already breached FRBM limits.

A kindergarten student in Jeedimetla was beaten by a school aayah after urinating in class. The assault, captured on video and shared on social media, led the parents to file a complaint, and police have registered a case against the staff member

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of enabling a massive land scam through the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy. He claims the policy allows industrial landholders to convert properties into commercial or residential zones at undervalued rates, risking a Rs. 5 lakh crore loss to the State.

A 28-year-old businessman, Mohammed Jaleeluddin, died in a road accident at Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, when his scooter was hit by a goods auto rickshaw near Durga Tiffin Centre. Police have registered a case against the driver, Malito Lalu Prasad

A 38-year-old housewife, G Jyothi, committed suicide at her Asifnagar home reportedly due to prolonged health issues and depression. Police have registered a case. She lived with her husband and two daughters in Amannagar colony

The 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahibji was observed at NTR Stadium, Secunderabad, with prayers, Shabad Kirtans and discourses by international and Indian Ragi Jathas. The event highlighted the Guru’s teachings on religious freedom, unity, and human rights, followed by Guru-Ka-Langar

Hyderabad and nearby districts will experience cold, overcast weather with light to moderate showers over the next 2–3 days due to Cyclone Ditwah. Night temperatures may drop to 15–16°C, while heavy rainfall is expected in some surrounding districts

ICAR–NAARM is hosting the 33rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Research Association from December 1–3 as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event focuses on agribusiness innovation, women’s empowerment, and climate-resilient agriculture through panel discussions, keynotes and technical sessions

The Navigation Training School and Weapon Systems School at Begumpet held a valedictory ceremony for Advanced Navigation, ab-initio Navigation and Weapon Systems courses. Officers from India and abroad graduated and will be commissioned into the IAF during the Combined Graduation Parade on December 13

BRS leaders and other opposition parties have demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancel his December 3 meeting in Husnabad, alleging violations of the Model Code of Conduct due to foundation stone events and beneficiary schemes planned ahead of gram panchayat elections.

Several recent cases of alleged police misconduct—ranging from theft and bribery to mishandling custody—have raised concerns about the credibility of Hyderabad Police. While Commissioner VC Sajjanar has initiated strict action and reforms, analysts warn of deeper systemic issues affecting public trust

The IITH Half Marathon 2025 saw 2,258 participants run in support of the Fit India movement. Held on the IIT Hyderabad campus, the event featured the theme “Run to Inspire, Run to Innovate,” with Sunima Dila and Vipin Tyagi winning the 21.1 km categories.