Telangana

With 27 ULBs merging into the GHMC, Commissioner R V Karnan announced updates to the BuildNow app, enabling Instant Registration and Instant Approval services for property owners. Both new and previously submitted applications will now be processed by the newly re-designated GHMC circles.

Mild tension broke out at Tank Bund during Dr B R Ambedkar’s death anniversary when Mala Sangham members confronted Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, demanding amendments to the SC classification law. Police quickly dispersed the protesters, and no untoward incidents were reported.

Farmers from Urugonda village celebrated the ACB arrest of Hanamkonda Additional Collector A Venkat Reddy, alleging he obstructed compensation for their land acquired for a Greenfield Highway. They demanded his dismissal and recall his past suspensions and corruption allegations.

The Congress said it remains committed to securing 42 per cent reservations for BCs and plans to meet the Prime Minister to push the demand. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud termed the death of Sai Eshwar Chary painful and urged BC youth not to take extreme steps.

The 30th European Union Film Festival opened in Hyderabad with the Dutch film Memory Lane. The 2025 edition features 23 films from 23 European countries screened across three venues from December 5 to 14, offering diverse stories and free, subtitled screenings.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will close Phase 2 PhD admissions for the December 2025 intake on December 15. The university offers fellowships up to Rs 40,000, tuition waivers and research support across nine campuses, with selection via interview or written test

Over 2,500 students from Telangana and children from 30 schools across India joined the third Gitopadesh Summit at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event featured sloka recitation, talks, cultural programmes and the finale of the Global Sloka Competition with 5,000 participants worldwide.

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 Villagers demand an enquiry and warn they will boycott the elections if the nominations are not withdrawn.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