Telangana

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to release timely payments to farmers after procurement of crops like maize and paddy. He alleged that promises of depositing money within 48 hours were unfulfilled, with dues of Rs 45 crore pending for 450 farmers in Chinna Kodur alone.

Former GHMC Corporator Najma Sultana, wife of Karwan MLA Syed Kausar Mohiuddin, was unanimously elected sarpanch of Baswapur village in Veldurthi mandal. Despite her husband’s political career in Hyderabad, the family has maintained strong ties with their native village.

Spectators will not be allowed at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match on December 7 due to security arrangements for Lionel Messi’s upcoming event. HCA and authorities stress safety, while CM Revanth Reddy welcomes Messi to Hyderabad.

Telangana’s tax contribution to the Centre has surged nearly fourfold in five years, but the State receives only 42% in return. Economists warn that rising cesses and an inequitable devolution formula are undermining federal balance and disadvantaging high-performing States

Two years after taking office, the Congress government faces mounting criticism as Telangana’s power sector grapples with rising demand, renewed outages and stalled capacity addition. With allegations over new thermal approvals and loan plans, concerns grow over the State’s slipping energy stability

A 75-year-old Habsiguda resident lost Rs 1.09 lakh after clicking a fraudulent WhatsApp APK file linked to a fake Facebook D-Mart offer. Cybercrime police warn the public against opening suspicious files and sharing personal banking information online.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao stirred political circles with a cryptic social media post featuring party chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao depicted in a throne-like setting. The image, captioned "IYKYK," quickly went viral, prompting varied interpretations.

BioAgri 2025, the premier conference and expo on sustainable biological agriculture, will be held on December 10–11 at Ramoji Film City. Organised by BIPA, the event will feature 40 exhibition stalls, expert sessions, and over 200 delegates from the agri-input sector.

South Central Railway will run special trains between Cherlapalli–Yelahanka and Cherlapalli–Shalimar from December 8–10 to handle passenger rush. The trains will include AC, sleeper, and general coaches, stopping at major stations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao has pledged full financial support to MBBS student Perka Sreeja from Siddipet. He covered her first-year tuition and promised to fund the remaining years, helping her pursue a medical career despite economic hardship.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials cracked five cases during a week-long operation, arresting 19 offenders, including nine linked to online trading scams. Courts issued 93 refund orders, returning Rs 47.14 lakh to victims. A major case involved an IT employee cheated of Rs 81.55 lakh.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused Forest officials of trying to seize 50 acres of land cultivated by Dalit farmers in Dimda village, forcing them to sleep in their fields out of fear. He demanded government intervention and criticised the local MLA for inaction.

SCCL has reserved names for two new subsidiaries—one for renewable energy projects (SGECL) and another for international critical mineral mining (SGL). The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has approved the name reservations, marking a major global expansion step for the company.

Senior BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, calling his rise a misfortune for Telangana and accusing the Congress government of failing the State. He questioned development in Nalgonda and criticised the handling of the SLBC tunnel tragedy.

A 28-year-old woman from Abdullapurmet died by suicide after reportedly feeling distressed over not clearing a job selection exam held in Bihar. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Authorities emphasise seeking help when facing emotional or mental stress.

A 65-year-old pedestrian, P Lakhupathi, died after a speeding oil tanker hit him while he was crossing the road at Mandamallamma crossroads in Meerpet on Sunday. Police shifted the body for post-mortem and registered a case against the tanker driver.

Emergency underground power cable repairs at Sri Ram Nagar led to heavy traffic disruptions on the Yousufguda–Borabanda route. Police diverted buses and vehicles, causing delays. Residents faced congestion, poor signage, and power cuts after cables were damaged during GHMC drainage works.

A 23-year-old Telangana man working in Mali was allegedly abducted by rebels, prompting his distressed family to seek urgent help from central and state governments. Another worker from Andhra Pradesh is also missing under similar circumstances, with both cases under official verification

KTR has asked BRS leaders and workers to celebrate December 9 as Vijay Diwas, marking the Centre’s 2009 announcement on forming Telangana following KCR’s hunger strike. Programmes will be held at constituency headquarters, including tributes and fruit distribution at key locations.

Prof Benjaram Mahipal Reddy of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, has been elected a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy for his major contributions to chemical sciences. A highly published researcher and guide, he is also listed among the world’s top 2% scientists.

Hyderabad traffic police caught 474 people driving drunk during weekend checks. Most were two-wheeler riders, followed by three-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers. Nine had extremely high alcohol levels. All offenders will be taken to court for legal action.

Passengers at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced another day of severe disruption as IndiGo cancelled 117 flights on Sunday. With 56 arrivals and 61 departures cancelled, travellers queued at enquiry counters and waited for alternative options for the sixth consecutive day

Vigilance officials of the Civil Supplies department inspected rice mills in Jaipur and Chennur mandals after a Rs 1.39-crore paddy procurement scam surfaced in Jaipur. Records of paddy purchases and milling were verified, and one rice miller has already been arrested.

With local body elections underway, unauthorised liquor outlets have proliferated across rural Adilabad. Candidates are allegedly using liquor to woo voters, even as police claim to be binding over habitual offenders and stepping up checks to curb illegal sale and transport of alcohol.