Telangana

The family of Nikitha Godishala, who was found dead in Columbia, Maryland, on December 31, 2025, has clarified that the prime suspect, Arjun Sharma, remains untraced and no arrest has been made. They urged the media to avoid speculation and respect their privacy.

Medak MP M. Raghunandan Rao has stirred controversy by urging BJP cadres in Narsapur to distribute Rs 1,000 per vote, focusing on women voters ahead of the municipal elections. Opposition parties in Narsapur reacted sharply, accusing him of encouraging unethical practices during the campaign.

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has extended financial support to two engineering students from Erravelli village who lost their fathers in electrocution accidents. He covered their full course fees, provided funds for books and computers, and assured them of continued support.

The State Election Commission has announced the publication schedule for final electoral rolls and polling station lists across Telangana. Ward-wise rolls will be released on January 12, followed by polling station details on January 16. Draft lists will be uploaded on Te-Poll on January 13.

Adilabad police arrested an online centre operator for allegedly issuing fake Aadhaar cards and nativity certificates to help aspirants secure jobs in the Indian Armed Forces. The fraud came to light during verification for Assam Rifles recruitment.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy for criticising his remarks on Rahul Gandhi while ignoring similar comments made earlier by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

Students of Sumathi Reddy Institute of Technology for Women conducted an anti-drug roadshow at Public Gardens in Hanamkonda. Police officials and college authorities highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and urged youth to stay away from intoxicating substances.

Staff from social welfare residential schools in Telangana met Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to demand resolution of long-pending issues, including promotions across cadres and pay parity for part-time physical education teachers.

Adilabad police arrested six members of an inter-State ganja smuggling gang at Indervelli mandal centre and seized 5.2 kg of ganja, motorbikes and mobile phones. One accused remains absconding, police said

The batter who is leading Hyderabad in Vijay Hazare Trophy, complained of acute pain and was taken to a hospital in Rajkot where he underwent a surgery for ‘testicular torison’

Unemployed youth staged a massive protest in Hyderabad demanding the release of the promised job calendar and recruitment notifications. The agitation was sparked by IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu’s statement on challenges in filling vacancies, which contradicted earlier assurances of two lakh government jobs.

The Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) has urged the State government to address long-pending demands, including peripheral medical college allowances, a special transfer policy, and retirement benefits.

Doctors from government medical colleges and hospitals across Telangana are continuing black badge protests against Government Order 229, which seeks to add four new ex-officio members to the Telangana Medical Council.

The Sangareddy district library has been made visually challenged friendly with a sound library, audio books and Braille facilities. The initiative, inaugurated by Chintha Prabhakar and P Pravinya, aims to improve access to learning for blind persons

BRS chief and Leader of the Opposition K Chandrashekhar Rao hosted Ministers Konda Surekha and D Seethakka at his Erravelli residence, where they formally invited him to attend the upcoming Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Medaram

Kakatiya University released "Rivers of Grace" by Prof. B Suresh Lal, exploring India’s iconic and lesser-known rivers, their cultural, historical, and ecological significance, blending stories, conservation insights, and spiritual reflections

Malkajgiri Police recovered 1,039 lost and stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2.08 crore using the CEIR portal and returned them to owners. Citizens are urged to safeguard devices, use strong passwords, and report lost phones promptly.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy preemptively announced municipal chairman and vice-chairman candidates, sidelining party leadership and sparking opposition, protests from senior leaders, and allegations of favoritism toward loyalists

Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.

Ahead of Sankranti, private bus fares from Hyderabad to major cities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have soared, while RTCs deploy 6,000 special buses. RTA inspections and Transport Department warnings aim to curb overcharging during the festival rush.

Hyderabad police have intensified action against banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti, registering 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Over 6,200 bobbins worth Rs 1.24 crore were seized, with raids continuing across the city.

Kamatipura police arrested several people for allegedly killing a man over an illicit relationship. The victim was lured to a spot through a phone call and attacked brutally. He later died while undergoing treatment, police said.

A man was detained by Jubilee Hills police after allegedly attempting to attack a security guard at the residence of former IPS officer V.K. Singh. Locals caught the suspect and handed him over to the police, who have registered a case.

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in organ donation, recording 205 deceased donors in one year under the Jeevandan programme. The State’s donation rate far exceeds the national average, earning it the ‘Best State’ award.