Telangana

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that Rs 1.46 crore, the eligible reward amount carried on the heads of 41 surrendered Maoist cadres, will be disbursed shortly under the State and Centre’s rehabilitation policy. Interim relief of Rs 25,000 each has already been given, with further benefits to follow.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MPs delegation called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to expedite approval of two major infrastructure projects in Telangana: the extension of NH 365B up to Vemulawada-Korutla and the construction of a road-cum-rail bridge over the Manair River.

Mild tension prevailed in Godavarikhani after municipal officials launched a demolition drive against illegal structures at Ganesh Chowk. Traders protested fearing loss of livelihood, prompting police deployment. The demolition continued later under police protection, officials said

The CPI (Maoist) organisation is facing a steep decline in cohesion and capability due to sustained security operations, ideological dissatisfaction, and internal conflicts. Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy revealed that arbitrary deployments, logistical shortages, and leadership disputes have compelled cadres to surrender.

The Congress–CPI alliance in Telangana’s Kothagudem constituency is showing signs of collapse after gram panchayat elections saw both parties contesting against each other. Despite earlier commitments, Congress supporters filed nominations in CPI strongholds and even allied with the BJP in some panchayats.

Salary payments through the IFMIS portal have caused delays for government employees who shifted departments in Telangana. Over 100 TWREIS staff have not received salaries for two months due to credential duplication and data errors on the system.

The HMDA is bracing for a potential revenue loss following the proposed merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The merger will transfer sanctioning powers for multi-storeyed buildings within ORR limits to GHMC, reducing HMDA’s income from permit fees.

Shilparamam Hyderabad is set to host the All India Crafts Mela from December 20 to January 5, featuring nearly 100 stalls of handloom sarees and craft items from across India. Daily cultural programmes from 5.30 pm will highlight performances by NRI classical artists from across the globe.

The annual Jangu Bai jatara will be held at a cave temple in the forests of Kotaparandoli village, Kerameri mandal, from December 22 to January 17. Tribal devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states will participate in the religious fair

A final-year B Sc student of Charlapalli Gurukul College in Nalgonda district reportedly attempted suicide and suffered serious head injuries. She was rushed to a hospital by fellow students and is undergoing treatment, while police have begun an investigation

Resident doctors and PG medical aspirants in Telangana are protesting against KNRUHS for failing to adhere to Supreme Court-mandated counselling timelines. The HRDA has demanded immediate completion of CQ Round-2 and commencement of MQ Round-1, warning that delays are jeopardising students’ careers.

Hyderabad-based human rights lawyer Rama Rao Immaneni has moved the TGSHRC over rodent infestation at CKM Government Hospital in Warangal after videos showed rats roaming maternity and incubator wards, allegedly causing injuries to newborns and new mothers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to prove his public mandate by making defected BRS MLAs resign and face by-elections, stating that panchayat election results showed clear public rejection of the Congress.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the Telangana government will study the feasibility of setting up a thermal power plant at the Naini coal block in Odisha. A team of officials will assess the proposal before a final decision is taken.

The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has urged the State government to ensure 42 percent reservations for BCs in ZPTC and MPTC elections. Citing Gram Panchayat poll results, it called for legal and constitutional steps to strengthen the quota and include it in the Ninth Schedule.

Tension prevailed in Chennur mandal after a sarpanch candidate’s husband alleged irregularities in Bavupat village elections. Claiming staff bias and violations during counting, he and his supporters staged a rasta roko demanding the Collector’s intervention and justice.

In a surprising outcome in the third phase gram panchayat elections in Warangal district, a BJP supporter contesting for the sarpanch post failed to secure even a single vote. The incident has triggered curiosity among villagers and political circles.

Gram panchayat election results in the erstwhile Medak district indicate strong rural anger against the Congress government, with a sharp decline in unanimously elected panchayats. Voters chose to register protest through polling, reflecting anti-incumbency sentiment, political observers said.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker’s decision rejecting disqualification petitions against defected MLAs has shifted the battle from the Assembly to the courts. While offering temporary relief, the ruling has pushed the MLAs into legal scrutiny, giving the BRS a strategic advantage

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided to construct a 100-room guest house and a 2,000-seating-capacity hall at Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple. The Rs 190-crore project follows a request made during AP Deputy CM Pavan Kalyan’s visit.

A Visakhapatnam-bound Air India Express flight from Vijayawada was cancelled on December 18 due to a technical snag detected before take-off. Passengers, including M Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh ministers, were provided accommodation, refunds, and rescheduling options

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Centre’s move to rename MGNREGS and alter its funding pattern, calling it an attack on federalism. He warned the changes would burden states and weaken a key rural employment programme.

Former minister T. Harish Rao mortgaged his Siddipet house to help a postgraduate medical student secure an education loan after banks sought collateral. He also gave personal financial assistance, enabling the student to continue her Ophthalmology studies.

President Droupadi Murmu urged Public Service Commissions to anticipate technological challenges, enhance transparency, and recruit civil servants with honesty and integrity. She emphasized building globally competitive teams during the National Conference for PSC Chairpersons in Hyderabad