Telangana

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for extravagant spending on global events. While aiming to attract investments and boost Hyderabad’s image, costs have sparked opposition backlash. Upcoming summits and celebrations intensify questions over fiscal prudence amid claims of near bankruptcy.

BRS leader Vinod Kumar criticised the Congress government’s Vision 2047 advisory panel. He alleged lack of Telangana representation and called the zoning plan Hyderabad-centric. The opposition demands review of “faulty” decisions sidelining rural Telangana cities.

Hyderabad’s first automated vertical smart rotary parking system at KBR Park will open on Saturday. Built under the PPP model, the facility offers 72 car slots, two-wheeler parking, RFID access, EV charging and advanced safety features to ease congestion in the busy corridor

At JNTU-Hyderabad, students staged a protest demanding accountability for the death of Divya, an EEE student, alleging negligence by professors and university administration.

In Sangareddy, SP Paritosh Pankaj advised motorists to avoid driving between 1 am and 8 am due to dense fog, urging safety measures like low-beam lights, helmets, and gloves.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s district tour from December 1, coinciding with the Gram Panchayat poll nominations, has stirred political debate. As he addresses public meetings and launches development works, Congress leaders insist the tour is unrelated to elections and confined to urban limits

Hyderabad Metro, in partnership with TUCKIT, launched smart storage lockers at seven stations to enhance commuter convenience, enabling secure and quick storage of personal items.

BRS will observe Deeksha Diwas on November 29 to commemorate K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast that energised the Telangana statehood movement. Rallies, cultural events, exhibitions and a major gathering at Telangana Bhavan are planned, with senior leaders addressing thousands of party workers

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has announced the formation of a Central Investigation Team to monitor sensitive cases, emphasising that police efforts must lead to convictions rather than just arrests. Chairing the October crime review meeting at the TGICCC in Banjara Hills, he directed officials to rectify delays, prioritise long-pending cases, and ensure dignity for women complainants.

Hyderabad: Rajya Sabha MP and BRS Parliamentary Party deputy leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra was conferred the Jeevan Saaphalya Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) by the Delhi-based Bharat Gaurav Foundation at its 8th annual awards ceremony held at Avasa Hotel Convention Hall in Hitech City on Friday. The award was presented to the MP by Telangana Governor Jishnu […]

The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has objected to the reduction of BC reservations in Gram Panchayat elections, urging the State government to keep the polls in abeyance until errors are rectified. Chairman G. Niranjan and Commission Members highlighted that while BCs received 22.78 percent reservations in 2019, the figure has now dropped to 21.39 percent despite a household survey.

The Telangana Rising Global Summit, scheduled for December 8–9 at Maheshwaram and Mirkhanpeta, will see an elaborate security setup with over 2,500 police personnel and 1,000 surveillance cameras. Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has reviewed inter-departmental coordination and logistical support to ensure smooth conduct of the event.

The Telangana Eagle Force, in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, NCB, and Noida Police, executed one of India’s largest multi-state crackdowns on an international drug cartel. After 15 days of surveillance and joint reconnaissance, 124 officers were deployed across 20 Delhi locations, with simultaneous raids in Noida, Gwalior, and Visakhapatnam.

Nine months after the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool district that killed eight workers, the state government has disbursed Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to each of the victims’ families. The National Geophysical Research Institute is now completing advanced surveys.

The BRS has demanded a judicial enquiry into the blast at a check dam on the Manair river between Gumpula and Thanugula villages in Karimnagar. Party MLAs Gangula Kamalakar and P Koushik Reddy submitted a representation to District Collector Pamela Satpathy, alleging that the dam was deliberately destroyed with explosives by sand smugglers.

National Backward Classes JAC Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah has accused the Congress government of deceiving backward classes by issuing GOMs 46, which he claims undermines BC interests. Addressing a protest at Gun Park in Hyderabad, he demanded reinstatement of GOMs 9 and extension of reservations to BCs.

He accused the administration of neglecting basic hygiene, questioned the CM’s accountability, and demanded immediate action from the State government

Key leaders from Narsapur constituency, including former ZPTC members and followers of Congress and BJP, joined BRS in the presence of T. Harish Rao, marking a major boost for the party ahead of upcoming grama panchayat elections.

Internal differences have surfaced in Bhadrachalam Congress ahead of gram panchayat polls, as Podem Veeraiah’s faction expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral selection of a sarpanch candidate by MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s group. Leaders plan to raise the matter with higher party authorities.

Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025, India’s biggest law talent hunt, concluded successfully in Hyderabad at TCCC. Samasthi International School emerged winner, with Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School as runners-up. Over 3,000 students from 75 schools participated in competitive rounds and moot courts.

A fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda, Hyderabad, killed two and injured six when refrigerator and AC compressors exploded. Residents demand stricter fire safety inspections and classification of high-risk commercial establishments to prevent repeat tragedies.

Road excavations and underground drainage works in Jubilee Hills, launched ahead of the by-poll, are advancing slowly, leaving open trenches and disrupting traffic. Residents raise safety concerns for children and elderly while GHMC assures completion before Sankranthi.

A retired Malakpet banker lost Rs 51.20 lakh to a fake Pre-IPO investment scam conducted through WhatsApp and Facebook. Cyberabad Cybercrime Police have issued warnings on verifying financial offers, avoiding unverified links, and reporting online frauds immediately.

The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) will hold its 79th Annual Technical Meeting and international conference at IIT-Hyderabad from December 4–6. The event brings 1,600+ participants and 40 international speakers to discuss advanced materials, critical minerals, and energy transition technologies.