Telangana

Christmas was celebrated with religious fervor and pomp across the erstwhile Adilabad district as devotees thronged churches from early morning. Special prayers, cake cutting and messages on Christ’s teachings marked the celebrations in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad

Industry bodies in Telangana have urged the government to keep the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy in abeyance and review recent power billing changes, citing sharp cost increases, policy gaps and stalled renewable energy investments

Police arrested four persons on charges of gambling in Borigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night and seized Rs 19,830 in cash from them. The accused were later handed over to Kagaznagar police for further action

A Telugu teacher from Suryapet dressed up as Santa Claus at Medak Cathedral Church on Christmas Day to spread awareness among youth about the dangers of drugs, tobacco and liquor, urging them to stay focused and lead a healthy life.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of using abusive language and misleading voters. He said most major projects were completed during the BRS regime and warned that the Congress would face defeat in the coming elections

Facing acute fiscal stress, the Telangana government has decided against launching new welfare schemes in the next financial year. Departments have been told to focus on existing programmes, raising doubts over the rollout and scaling up of the Congress government’s six guarantees

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

Jampula Mahesh, 24, a barber from Venkatapur, was found murdered with throat injuries on Shamshabad village outskirts. Police suspect unidentified assailants used a sharp weapon. Investigation is underway, and authorities have registered a case and visited the crime scene

St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases

Mancherial Cement Company, one of South India’s oldest cement manufacturers, is set for auction to repay Rs 54.04 crore in debts. Production halted, staff unpaid, and legal battles unresolved, marking the end of the 67-year-old industrial landmark

Junior college students from Marikal narrowly escaped when their school bus overturned near Balanagar, Mahabubnagar, while heading for an excursion to Jala Vihar, Hyderabad. Locals rescued them, with a few sustaining minor injuries, causing temporary traffic disruptions

NHRC expressed displeasure at Telangana School Education Secretary Dr. Yogita Rana for failing to submit a report on Choudari Shailaja’s death and 60 others falling ill due to contaminated food in Ashram schools, warning action under Section 13

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy faces criticism for inconsistent statements on River Krishna water shares. His contradictory claims on allocations from 763 to 951 tmcft have drawn sharp responses from BRS leaders, experts, and the public over poor irrigation knowledge

South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches

Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving

Anil Kumar (25) from Gopularam village, Ranga Reddy district, allegedly committed suicide after being scolded for not voting for a BJP sarpanch candidate. Mokilla police registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem, and initiated an investigation

Telangana government doctors criticised delays in salary payments for TVVP-run hospitals, affecting hundreds of senior doctors. The Telangana Government Doctors Association demanded TVVP be moved under DSHS and called for a permanent system ensuring timely monthly salary disbursement

Telangana’s School Education department plans to revert government and local body school uniforms to the previous corporate-style design, restoring stripes and shoulder loops removed by the current government. Around 20 lakh students will receive uniforms, costing Rs. 130 crore

Several students were injured after a private school bus overturned on Shamshabad Road, Hyderabad, following a high-speed collision by a car. Around 60 students were on a picnic trip; local residents and police rescued them, and investigations are underway

Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city

Three Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in Odisha. Police recovered some guns and a walkie talkie set from the scene of gun fight

Two men were killed on the spot in Peddapalli district after their motorcycle rammed into a tractor parked on the roadside near Battupalli in Manthani mandal. Police registered a case, shifted bodies for postmortem and launched an investigation

A woman sarpanch died of illness, just two days after she took oath after winning the gram panchayat elections with support from the Congress party