Telangana

Tension prevailed in Afzalgunj as GHMC officials, backed by police, demolished footpath encroachments following High Court orders. Shopkeepers and AIMIM supporters protested the operation, claiming they received no notice. Police eventually restored order and the demolition was completed

Novo Nordisk has launched its once-weekly diabetes and weight-management drug Ozempic in India. The semaglutide-based GLP-1 agonist improves glycaemic control, supports weight loss and may reduce cardiovascular and kidney risks. Prices start at Rs 8,800 per month for the lowest dose

Sixteen students of the Telangana Minority Residential School in Tilak Nagar fell ill after having dinner on Thursday. They developed nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and were shifted to Government Hospital King Koti. Doctors said all students are stable and recovering.

The Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2025, scheduled for December 12–14 at HITEX, Hyderabad, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Over 40 speakers, 300 exhibitors, and 30 workshops were affected. Organisers apologised, while BRS criticised the State government for the cancellation.

Telangana government has permitted government school students to visit Ramoji Film City at Rs.1,000 per student, including lunch and campus attractions. Teachers have questioned the decision, citing past restrictions on school outings after accidents and the Beas River tragedy in 2014.

A domestic dispute in Beeramguda, Sangareddy, turned fatal when Ramesh allegedly stabbed his father-in-law Chandraiah, 58, following a quarrel with his wife. Chandraiah died on the spot, and the body was taken to Patancheru government hospital for postmortem.

Sarpanch elections in Telangana produced nail-biting finishes. Dammuni Sattaiah won Kommugudem village by two votes, Jadhav Jamuna Naik won Dhanora (B) by four votes after a recount, and in Dhaba (B), Narwate Eswar won through a coin toss after a tie.

A 34-year-old woman, Muthi Gangasheela, and her newborn died at RIMS Adilabad following complications after delivery. The family alleged medical negligence and filed a police complaint. An inquiry has been initiated by RIMS Director Dr. Jaisingh Rathod.

Former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao surrendered before the Jubilee Hills Police following Supreme Court directions in the alleged phone-tapping case. The SIT has begun questioning him and is expected to submit a progress report to the apex court by December 19.

Nine people died and 23 were injured when a bus heading to Telangana fell off the Chintoor–Maredumilli ghat road amid heavy fog. Police suspect the driver missed a curve. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed treatment for the injured

The Telangana government will file objections in the Supreme Court against the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar project, citing submergence risks and violations of inter-State agreements. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi will lead the legal fight, with key meetings scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday.

Cyberabad SOT raided The Pendent farmhouse in Moinabad and stopped an unauthorised late night liquor party allegedly hosted by an Andhra Pradesh MLC and his partner. Police seized liquor and hookah equipment and booked the farmhouse owner and organiser. Investigation continues

Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.

A seven year old boy from OU Colony sustained multiple burn injuries after his Film Nagar tuition teacher allegedly branded him with a heated spoon. His parents filed a complaint. Police registered a case, sent the child for medical evaluation and began an ongoing investigation.

The horrible road accident led to killing of at least 8 passengers and severe injuries to many others leading to a possibility of more deaths.

Violence broke out during vote counting in Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka’s constituency as Congress workers clashed with BRS cadres in multiple villages of Khammam district. Several were injured, recounts were held repeatedly, and disputes escalated over a Sarpanch post in Vangaveedu

A day after a local BRS leader was murdered in Lingampally, the village backed BRS-supported candidate Madasu Chinna Venkanna, who won the sarpanch election by 96 votes. The poll was held under heavy security as tensions remained high and Congress faced public anger

Telangana HC suspended the State government’s memo permitting higher ticket rates and a special premiere show for ‘Akhanda 2’. The judge criticised repeated violations of earlier court orders and directed that no enhanced-price tickets be sold. Further hearing is on Friday

Khammam district recorded an impressive 90.08% turnout in the first phase gram panchayat polls, with several mandals crossing 90% voting. Kothagudem registered 71.79%, while Mahabubabad saw 86.69%. Counting was delayed in multiple mandals, and polling staff complained of lack of basic facilities

PM Narendra Modi reportedly reprimanded Telangana BJP MPs during a review meeting in New Delhi, expressing displeasure over poor coordination and weak organisational performance. He instructed leaders to strengthen ground-level activity, highlight Central schemes and intensify campaigns against the State government

First phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Karimnagar passed off peacefully on Thursday. Despite a slow start due to severe cold, polling picked up later, with turnout ranging from 77% to 82% across Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla districts

In Narayankhed, Sangareddy district, five girls sustained minor injuries after a classroom slab collapsed at the local primary school. Parents and teachers demanded action against the contractor, noting the same classroom had been repaired just two years ago

Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society will enforce night and holiday duties for teachers only until Sankranti vacation following protests. TGSWREIS assured teachers that additional responsibilities will end before Sankranti, with phased protests planned if assurances are unmet

Rathod Pushpalatha won the Parandholi sarpanch election in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by a single vote, edging past her rival 102–101. Close finishes were also recorded in Nirmal and Adilabad districts as several candidates scraped through narrow margins