- newTelangana conducts statewide mock drill for floods and emergencies
Telangana Fire and Disaster Response Department, in coordination with NDMA, conducted a statewide mock drill across 12 districts to test flood preparedness, early warning systems, interdepartmental coordination, evacuation procedures, and emergency response, highlighting gaps and reinforcing regular training
- 2 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:39pm - - newDelhi student recovers from allergic asthma with treatment in Hyderabad
A 21-year-old engineering student from Delhi, suffering from severe allergic asthma and rashes, successfully underwent personalised treatment in Hyderabad. Combining immunotherapy, probiotics and Vitamin D supplementation, the therapy strengthened immunity and improved respiratory health despite high AQI exposure
- 2 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:28pm - - newBacklash over actor Sivaji’s ‘derogatory’ comments on women’s attire, summons issued
The Telangana State Commission for Women has issued summons to actor Sivaji over alleged derogatory remarks made during a promotional event for his upcoming film Dhandora. A suo motu case has been registered, and the actor has been directed to appear before the Commission on December 27.
- 3 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:25pm - - newHyderabad doctors laparoscopically remove 11 uterine fibroids from 26-year-old woman
Doctors at a Hyderabad hospital successfully removed 11 large uterine fibroids weighing 2.7 kg from a 26-year-old woman through laparoscopic surgery, preserving her uterus and future fertility. The uterus had enlarged to the size of an eight-month pregnancy
- 3 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:22pm - - newMedigadda barrage damage part of conspiracy, allege former ministers
BRS leaders V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy alleged that the Medigadda barrage was demolished through a conspiracy and accused the Congress government of stalling the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project, blaming both Congress and BJP for irrigation neglect.
- 3 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:14pm - - newZero enrolment crisis: Telangana temporarily shuts 1,441 govt schools
Telangana has approved the temporary closure of 1,441 government and local body schools for 2025–26 after topping the country with 2,081 zero-enrolment schools. Another 640 institutions may soon follow, pushing closures beyond 2,000
- 3 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 8:12pm - - newTelangana EAGLE force arrests five in city-wide drug raids
Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five people, including three drug peddlers and two consumers, seizing MDMA, LSD, and mobile phones. Investigations revealed a WhatsApp-based supply chain involving African supplier Mary, local distributors, and technical aides.
- 4 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 7:10pm - - newTelangana conducts FSSAI registration camps across 14 Hyderabad vegetable markets
Telangana Food Safety Department conducted FSSAI registration and licensing camps in 14 Hyderabad vegetable markets, receiving 926 applications. Vendors were sensitised on hygiene and safety norms, with a second round of camps scheduled on December 30.
- 4 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 7:05pm - - newCyberabad AHTU registers 103 human trafficking cases in 2025
In 2025, Cyberabad AHTU registered 103 human trafficking cases, rescuing 195 victims and deporting 10 foreign nationals. She Teams handled over 1,000 petitions, child rescue operations saved 2,298 children, and street prostitution enforcement led to 508 arrests.
- 4 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 6:55pm - - newCyberabad reports decline in fatal road accidents, rise in overall collisions in 2025
In 2025, Cyberabad saw fatal road accidents decline to 803, but non-fatal crashes rose. Two-wheelers accounted for most deaths, while pedestrian fatalities increased. Drunken driving cases fell, jail penalties surged, and traffic enforcement collected Rs 239 crore.
- 4 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 6:50pm - - newHyderabad: Traffic police home guard dies in road accident at Attapur
Syed Abdul Sattar (40), a traffic police home guard in Tolichowki, died in a road accident on Attapur Road when a DCM van hit his motorcycle near PVNR Expressway Pillar No. 192. A case has been registered for further investigation.
- 4 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 6:40pm - - newCyberabad police detection rate of grave crimes rises to 85% in 2025
Cyberabad Police improved grave crime detection to 85 per cent in 2025, with notable gains in murder, robbery, and theft cases. Courts disposed of 14,369 cases, maintaining a 47 per cent conviction rate, including 22 life sentences.
- 5 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 6:11pm - - newBITS Pilani wins dual recognition at CII Global Innovation & IP Summit 2025
BITS Pilani received dual recognition at the CII Global Innovation & IP Summit 2025, winning the Best Patent Portfolio (Second Runner-Up) and the CII Women in STEM Award. The accolades highlight its contributions to IP, technology commercialisation, and gender diversity in STEM.
- 5 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 6:00pm - - newBhattiprolu Meghana, Samudrala Lakshmi Hari Chandana, Chirpalli Shree Mahalakshmi Win Tandanana 2025
The Tandanana–Annamacharya International Music Competition 2025 concluded at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, Hyderabad, with Bhattiprolu Meghana, Chirpalli Shree Mahalakshmi, and Samudrala Lakshmi Hari Chandana winning. Jury members included Sekhar Kammula, Vandemataram Srinivas, Sunitha, and Gayatri.
- 5 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 5:52pm - - newCyberabad sees 36% drop in cybercrime cases in 2025
Cybercrime cases in Cyberabad fell to 7,636 in 2025, with financial losses halved to Rs 404.61 crore. Part-time job fraud topped complaints, while digital arrest cases fell 90%. Authorities credit citizen awareness and coordinated policing for the decline.
- 5 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 5:40pm -
- newCybercrime remains major challenge for Cyberabad police in 2025
Cyberabad Police report a slight decline in overall cognizable offences in 2025, though cybercrime remains significant. Property and IPC offences rose, while crimes against women and bodily offences saw marginal increases. Cyber policing and public awareness initiatives are being strengthened.
- 6 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 5:21pm - - newMagic District adventure destination launches at AMB Sarath City Capital Mall
Magic District, Asia’s first multi-theme real-life adventure destination, has opened at AMB Sarath City Capital Mall, Kondapur. Conceptualised by Tava Srinivas, it features zones like Zombie City, Scary Escapes, Scary House, and kid-friendly Boo Boo House.
- 6 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 5:00pm - - newDr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan receives US Congressional Medallion and Proclamation
Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad, received the US Congressional Medallion and Congressional Proclamation at Capitol Hill. Presented by Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, the awards recognise his leadership, diplomacy, and contributions of global significance.
- 6 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 4:35pm - - newBiryani tops Swiggy charts as India’s favourite dish in 2025
India’s love for biryani stayed strong in 2025, with 93 million orders on Swiggy. Chicken biryani topped the list, while burgers, pizzas, dosa, desserts, and regional cuisines also saw high demand across the country.
- 7 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 3:53pm - - newIKP Knowledge Park appoints Dr Satya Prakash Dash as Chief Executive Officer
IKP Knowledge Park has appointed Dr Satya Prakash Dash as its new CEO. With over 28 years of experience in science, strategy, and innovation ecosystems, he previously held senior roles at Bigtec and Molbio Diagnostics.
- 7 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 3:33pm - - new2025 Year-end review: The best mobile games of the year
As 2025 draws to a close, this roundup highlights the best free-to-play mobile games of the year. From co-op action and shooters to platformers and story-driven titles, these games delivered standout experiences for mobile players.
- 8 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 3:21pm - - newUS warns of delays in H-1B, H-4 visa processing after new rules
New US visa rules effective December 15 have slowed H-1B and H-4 processing due to expanded social media vetting. The delays have stranded many Indians, put jobs at risk, and prompted tech companies to warn employees against travelling abroad.
- 8 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 3:10pm - - newHyderabad doctors call for AEDs in public spaces, CPR training in schools
Doctors in Hyderabad are urging the government to equip public places with AEDs and introduce CPR and first-aid training in schools. They say early emergency response can save lives and prevent avoidable deaths during medical emergencies.
- 8 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 2:56pm - - newKTR pays tributes to PV Narasimha Rao on death anniversary
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao paid tribute to former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his 21st death anniversary, praising his role as architect of modern India, highlighting his economic reforms, and recalling honours conferred by the Telangana government
- 9 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 2:09pm - - newKTR slams Congress government for its inefficiency in safeguarding check dams
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to protect Telangana’s check dams, demanding a People’s Enquiry Commission and action against the sand mafia. Water Man Rajendra Singh confirmed the dams were deliberately blasted, not damaged naturally
- 9 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 2:03pm - - newACB registers case against Deputy Transport Commissioner Mahbubanagar
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case against Deputy Transport Commissioner Mahbubnagar for assets disproportionate to known income. ACB teams are conducting searches at his residences, relatives’, friends’, and suspected benami properties across Mahbubnagar, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad
- 10 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:46pm - - newAdilabad: Mesrams begin Nagoba Jatara, the second largest tribal fair in Telangana
The Mesram clan of aboriginal tribes in Adilabad has started preparations for the five-day Nagoba Jatara festival. Rituals include fetching sacred water from Godavari, performing Mahapuja, and worshipping deities, attracting tribal devotees from Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
- 10 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:32pm - - newCongress double standards exposed yet again
The Congress government in Telangana spent Rs 13.5 lakh on a briefing session for MPs, sparking criticism amid claims of fund shortages for employee benefits and development works. Social media users highlighted the contradiction with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s frugal image
- 11 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:18pm - - newEntering this Adilabad village by wearing footwear can attract a fine of Rs 5,000
In Thummuguda village, Adilabad, Adivasi tribals have banned outsiders from wearing footwear in the village for the month-long holy period of Pushya. Violators face a Rs 5,000 fine, respecting centuries-old customs of barefoot walking and austere rituals
- 11 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 11:44am - - newLondon-Hyderabad British Airways flight gets bomb threat, lands safely
A Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight from London received a bomb threat via email after landing at RGIA. Authorities activated standard security protocols, including aircraft isolation and screening. The threat was later deemed non-specific, and the flight safely departed back to Heathrow
- 11 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 11:31am - - newCartoon Today on December 23, 2025- 13 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 10:00am -
- newTwo hurt as Karnataka–Hyderabad bus skids off road on NH-65 near Sangareddy
Two passengers were seriously injured after a private travel bus skidded off NH-65 near Kohir in Sangareddy district while overtaking another vehicle. The bus, heading to Hyderabad from Karnataka, overturned on the roadside, with passengers escaping through the emergency exit
- 13 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 9:49am - - newRashmika Mandanna praises Vijay Deverakonda’s fierce look in ‘Rowdy Janardhana’
Rashmika Mandanna praised Vijay Deverakonda’s intense first look from his upcoming film ‘Rowdy Janardhana’, calling him a powerful actor. Vijay unveiled a blood-soaked promo revealing his role as a feared rowdy, while relationship rumours between the two continue to swirl
- 13 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 9:37am - - newWatch: Interview of Telangana rising star swimmer Rithvika Mittapally
A Telangana swimmer from Nizamabad Rithvika is making waves literally. The young swimmer is promising talent from a rural area of the State, currently training in Sports Authority of India Bengaluru campus
- 13 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 9:29am - - newIniyan wins Ekagra International Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad
Iniyan from Chennai won the Ekagra International Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad, taking home Rs 5 lakh. Mitroba Guha and Harikrishna finished second and third. The event honored young talents and announced plans for future FIDE-rated competitions
- 22 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:32am - - newTelangana beat Chhattisgarh 2-1 in Santosh Trophy league match
Telangana defeated Chhattisgarh 2-1 in the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship league phase at Nairanpur. Syed Imtiyaz Ahmed and Imran Ali scored for Telangana, while Ashok Kunjur netted a consolation goal for Chhattisgarh in the 80th minute
- 23 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:03am - - newWarangal Warriors beat Nizam Nawabs in Telangana Pro Basketball League
Warangal Warriors defeated Nizam Nawabs 85-69 in the Telangana Pro Basketball League at Yousufguda, Hyderabad. After a close start, the Warriors pulled away with disciplined teamwork and strong defense to secure a convincing victory in the championship clash
- 23 hours ago 23 Dec 25, 12:01am - - newK Sunil Goud to lead Telangana High Court team in lawyers cricket tournament
K Sunil Goud will captain the Telangana High Court team in the All India Lawyers Cricket Tournament to be held in Cochin, Kerala, from December 23 to 28. The squad includes 16 players with P Balagopendernath as coach
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:59pm - - newGanges Grandmasters beat American Gambits to keep final hopes alive
Ganges Grandmasters defeated Fyers American Gambits 12-3 in the Global Chess League, keeping their final hopes alive. Anand drew with Nakamura, while Keymer, Sadhwani and Tsolakidou won their games. Mumba Masters lost 10-9 to Continental Kings and exited the race
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:56pm - - newKiran Ankush Jadhav wins gold in 10m Air Rifle at Nationals
Kiran Ankush Jadhav won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Men’s final at the National Shooting Championship in Bhopal. Mohammed Murtaza Vania took junior gold, while Onkar Waghamare claimed youth gold. Arjun Babuta and Aishwary Tomar also finished on the podium
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:46pm - - newCenturies and five-wicket hauls light up HCA under-14 inter-schools cricket tournament
The HCA under-14 inter-schools cricket tournament in Hyderabad saw standout performances, including centuries by Yash Raj Singh, Rana and Dakshdeep, and five-wicket hauls by Zaheer, Haneesh, Aaryan, Venkata Krishna and Rishank. Adilabad, Oakridge and Gowtham schools registered dominant wins
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:41pm - - newOpinion: Grain vs Greed — Assault on Telangana farmers and future
Check dams revived Telangana’s drought-prone agriculture, but rampant illegal sand mining and sabotage now threaten these gains
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:38pm - - newAditya and Prakash win men’s doubles crown at Hyderabad carrom tournament
World Cup champion K Srinivas won the men’s singles title at the Kanumalla Muralimohan Memorial Open Carrom Tournament in Hyderabad. S Aditya and L Surya Prakash clinched the men’s doubles crown, while veterans Shahid Satyakar Jagwan and P Srinivasulu also emerged winners
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:35pm - - newHameed and Dhruv win Unity Cup Tenpin Bowling doubles title
Shaik Abdul Hameed and Dhruv Sarda of Delhi Jaguars won the Unity Cup Tenpin Bowling doubles title in Hyderabad, defeating Telangana Legends by 103 pins. The tournament featured teams from across India and was organised under the Tenpin Bowling Association of Telangana
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:30pm - - newTelangana HC asks petitioner to move Collector with evidence in RGIA land encroachment case
Telangana High Court declined to intervene directly in alleged encroachment of RGIA-acquired land, directing the petitioner to submit a detailed complaint with supporting material to the Rangareddy District Collector for action under law
- 23 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:27pm - - newIt takes time for MoUs to ground, companies examine multiple factors, says Sridhar Babu
Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said MoUs take time to turn into investments as companies examine financial and policy factors. He claimed the Congress government is working to ground most agreements and highlighted Telangana’s IT export growth under its rule
- 24 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:26pm - - newForest officials, including retires officers pay off in securing forest lands
The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Telangana government, securing 102 acres of forest land in Sahebnagar Kalan. Retired officer K Buchi Rami Reddy and others were praised for exposing fabricated documents and helping the forest department win the prolonged legal battle
- 24 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:23pm - - newCM holds meeting with Ministers, Assembly session likely in January first week
Telangana government is preparing to hold the assembly session from the first week of January. CM Revanth Reddy discussed Gram Panchayat results, upcoming elections, and river water disputes with Ministers. The session may also address charges made by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao
- 24 hours ago 22 Dec 25, 11:19pm - - Telangana High Court refuses to issue orders on GHMC ward delimitation
Telangana HC declined to grant interim relief in petitions challenging GHMC ward delimitation, citing the advanced stage of the process and constitutional limits on judicial intervention in municipal election matters
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 10:10pm - - Major crimes decline in Rachakonda; kidnapping and POCSO cases rise
Several major crimes declined in the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate in 2025 due to preventive policing and surveillance, but kidnapping, POCSO and bodily offences rose, prompting police to identify women and child-related crimes as priority areas
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 9:44pm - - Even two-factor authentication isn’t foolproof as hackers exploit new browser-in-the-browser attack
Cybercriminals are bypassing two-factor authentication through a new ‘Browser-in-the-Browser’ phishing attack that uses fake pop-up windows to steal login credentials and OTPs, prompting experts to urge users to verify the authenticity of authentication prompts
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 9:26pm - - Two women from Mumbai arrested with cocaine, MDMA in Hyderabad
The Telangana police EAGLE Force arrested two women from Mumbai and seized cocaine and MDMA from them in Hyderabad. Police said the duo were working as drug carriers for a cartel and had transported the drugs by bus from Mumbai.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 7:56pm - - Rachakonda records over 3,488 road accidents in 2025; deaths, injuries rise
Rachakonda reported 3,488 road accidents in 2025, with deaths rising to 659 and injuries to 3,219. Accidents on the ORR surged, while traffic enforcement wings booked over 17,000 violations and fined Rs 3.88 crore for offences, including drunken driving.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 7:21pm - - Hyderabad: Woman, two friends arrested for husband’s murder in Medipally
Medipally police arrested a woman and her two friends for allegedly strangling her husband to death and passing it off as a cardiac arrest. The crime came to light after doctors noticed injuries during the autopsy, leading to a detailed investigation.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 7:10pm - - Hyderabad: Over 20 PJTSAU students fall ill after consuming hostel food
Nearly 25 students of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University fell ill after consuming hostel food at Rajendranagar. The students were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, and their condition is reported to be stable, according to officials.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 7:06pm - - Crime against women shows mixed trend in Rachakonda
Crime against women in the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate showed mixed trends in 2025, with a decline in major offences like rape and domestic violence, even as molestation, kidnapping and POCSO cases recorded an increase, officials said
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:46pm - - Rachakonda cybercrime cases dip in 2025
Rachakonda reported 3,734 cybercrime cases in 2025, with investment and part-time job frauds topping the list. Police recovered Rs 40.1 crore, arrested 92 offenders, and conducted 955 awareness programmes reaching over one lakh people to prevent online offences.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:43pm - - Railway employee’s organs donated after being declared brain dead
Srinivas Marri, a 38-year-old railway electrician, fell from a train while on duty and was declared brain dead. His family donated his kidneys, liver, heart, and lungs under the Jeevandan organ donation initiative, saving multiple lives.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:26pm - - Rachakonda Women Safety Wing reports major rise in child rescues in 2025
Rachakonda Police’s Women Safety Wing reported a rise in interventions, child rescues, and awareness operations in 2025. Over 3,500 children were rescued under ‘Operation Smile’ and ‘Operation Muskaan,’ while 735 decoy operations, including Metro Train operations, were conducted.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:18pm - - Rotary club, NMDC donate Rs 26 lakh cataract surgery machine to OGH
The Rotary Club of Hyderabad Mavericks and NMDC donated a Rs 26 lakh state-of-the-art cataract surgery machine to Osmania General Hospital. The equipment will support free and subsidised eye surgeries for underprivileged patients, with a formal handover attended by hospital and NMDC officials.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:11pm - - Biofabri, Bharat Biotech sign technology transfer agreement for MTBVAC TB vaccine
Biofabri and Bharat Biotech International Limited signed a technology transfer agreement to ensure the MTBVAC TB vaccine is manufactured in India. After successful Phase I and II trials, BBIL plans a Phase III study starting in early 2026.
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:06pm - - Hyderabad: Reserve Sub Inspector killed in road accident at Medipally
A Reserve Sub Inspector was killed in a road accident at Medipally on the city outskirts on Monday after a lorry hit his motorcycle from behind. The victim died on the spot, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:04pm - - MCEME awards degrees to TES-44 officers at 108th convocation
Twenty officers of the Technical Entry Scheme TES-44 Course, including four from Friendly Foreign Countries, were awarded B Tech degrees at the 108th convocation of MCEME, Secunderabad, with Lt Yash Kumar named overall best student
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 6:02pm - - Over 1.05 lakh cases settled in National Lok Adalath
A total of 1,05,182 cases were settled during the National Lok Adalath held across the State on Sunday, including FIRs, MV Act and cyber-crime cases. Police also facilitated refunds worth Rs. 19.50 crore to cyber-crime victims
- 1 day ago 22 Dec 25, 4:51pm - - Tamil Nadu farmer brings palm jaggery to Hyderabad’s outskirts
Farmers from Tamil Nadu are travelling to Hyderabad to sell palm jaggery directly to customers. Made from palm sap, the traditional sweetener is slowly gaining popularity on the city’s outskirts for its natural taste and perceived health benefits.
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