Telangana

Government whip and Vemulawada MLA Adi Srinivas narrowly escaped injury when the basement of a housing complex collapsed during his inspection at Parvathipuram colony in Vemulawada. The MLA, accompanied by Collector Garima Agarwal and Congress leaders, was reviewing stalled construction work.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar promised Rs 10 lakh from his MPLADS funds to any village in Karimnagar that elects a BJP-backed sarpanch unanimously. He claimed Congress- or BRS-backed wins could block or divert funds and urged villagers to reject “inducements”

Congress MLA-elect Naveen Yadav attended Tuesday’s GHMC general body meeting before being officially sworn in. He offered condolences to late leaders, including BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath and poet Ande Sri. GHMC officials declined to comment on any protocol breach

CPI (M) leaders in Khammam staged a massive dharna at the collectorate, accusing Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and his wife Nandini of influencing the investigation into the murder of party leader Samineni Rama Rao. The protest, supported by BRS, CPI and CPI (ML) New Democracy, saw villagers from Patharlapadu join in large numbers.

During GHMC meeting, corporators across party lines criticised inadequate sanitation, irregular garbage collection, unclean GVPs, and shortage of workers. Additional Commissioner C N Raghu Prasad assured that measures and regular monitoring would be implemented to improve city sanitation

GHMC general body meeting witnessed interruptions and protests as AIMIM corporators objected to the playing of ‘Vande Mataram’, while Congress demanded the State song ‘Jaya Jaya He Telangana’. Mayor Vijayalakshmi managed the session amid heated arguments and Marshals’ intervention

Microsoft has rolled out a new initiative under its Innovative Educator programme to train government school teachers in Hyderabad. The programme, supported by De Pedagogics and United Way of Hyderabad, aims to equip educators with foundational digital literacy and advanced AI skills, including the use of Copilot.

The demand to merge Warangal and Hanamkonda districts into a single Warangal district has intensified amid reports of possible district reorganisation in Telangana. Organisations argue that uniting the tri-cities, Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet would restore their identity and boost development.

Researchers at the University of Hyderabad have developed a method to upcycle waste Geranium leaves from the essential oil industry into biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil fertility and plant growth. Trials demonstrated enhanced growth in Rosemary plants, underscoring the agricultural value of the innovation.

The Congress government in Telangana has come under fire for offering only 17 percent reservations to Backward Classes (BCs) in panchayat elections, despite promising 42 percent in its Kamareddy Declaration. A GO Ms 9 providing 42 percent quota was stayed by the High Court, citing the Supreme Court’s 50 percent cap on reservations.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy remove newly appointed Nalgonda DCC president P Kailash Neta for allegedly making derogatory remarks against him and his family.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged students across Telangana to launch a state-wide agitation under the banner 'Vidyarthi Ranabheri' against the Congress government, accusing it of betraying the education and employment sectors.

The State Election Commission (SEC) has announced gram panchayat elections in Telangana to be held in three phases on December 11, 14, and 17. The Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect across 12,728 panchayats, excluding 32 under High Court stay orders.

The GHMC Council has unanimously approved the MA&UD’s preamble proposing the merger of 27 urban local bodies located within or adjoining the Outer Ring Road. GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan confirmed the approval through an official release.

In a significant decision, the Congress government has merged 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) within the Outer Ring Road limits into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), increasing its wards from 150 to 177.

BRS corporators and MLAs staged protests and rallies on Tuesday, disrupting the GHMC general body meeting to oppose the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP). They demanded that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy withdraw the policy and allocate government land for public amenities such as parks and graveyards.

Relatives of a 75‑year‑old farmer from Chanduru, Nalgonda district, consented to donate his organs after he was declared brain dead following a road accident. Ramaswamy was hit by a two‑wheeler on November 20 and succumbed to grievous injuries despite four days of treatment in Hyderabad.

Telangana Cabinet approves a new power distribution company, underground cabling in Hyderabad, and tenders for 3,000 MW solar and 2,000 MW pump storage power. Plans include 10,000 MW pumped storage plants and an 800 MW Ramagundam Thermal Power plant with NTPC

The Telangana government defended the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP), with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stating it was aimed at revenue mobilisation to meet rising expenditure from welfare programmes. Industries Minister D. Sridhar expressed concern over leaks of Cabinet decisions, promising stern action.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Telangana government’s announcement of local body elections while the 42% BC reservation issue remains sub judice. He termed it 'administrative arbitrariness' and urged the State Election Commission to defer polls until the Supreme Court verdict on December 12

TGPCB has shut down 305 industries and issued notices to 1,234 units for violating pollution norms between January 2024 and October 2025. Officials reviewed 2,069 industries, revoking closure orders for 697 after compliance. A toll‑free helpline and mobile app have been launched for quick complaint redressal.

Two Congress factions clashed during TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud’s visit to the Baglamukhi Temple in Shivampet, Medak. Leaders from both groups jostled to lead him inside, creating chaos that required police intervention. The incident highlights deepening factionalism within the Medak Congress unit.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to convert 9,300 acres of Hyderabad’s prime industrial land into real estate ventures under the proposed Industrial Land Transformation Policy. He alleged that the move would benefit cronies while depriving citizens of essential infrastructure.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police, with Task Force (East), arrested eight members for running mule bank accounts used by cyber fraudsters, causing Rs 24 crore losses. Prime suspect Jagadish recruited others, and police seized passbooks, SIMs, gadgets, warning citizens against aiding fraud