Hyderabad

Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek reprimanded Congress leaders in Chennur for illegal sand mining from the Godavari river, warning of strict action. He also cautioned officials aiding the irregularities, sparking confusion and concern among local party cadres

A tiger has entered Siddipet district for the first time, alarming farmers. Forest officials tracked its movement across villages and confirmed it as a young male, while intensifying surveillance and alerting residents

Construction of Stage-II of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project has been delayed despite all approvals, as the State government has not entered into a mandatory power purchase agreement with NTPC, stalling the 2,400 MW expansion

A 24-year-old man died by suicide at his home in Suraram, allegedly due to financial losses from online gaming. Police said he was depressed and left a video note. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

District Medical and Health Officer Dr Akula Srinivas died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday in Jagtial. The senior health official was recently appointed to the post and was widely respected in the district.

Actor Anupam Kher said the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has rebutted attempts to label it as propaganda, asserting that audience approval, not narratives, determines a film’s impact and place in cinema history

Aditya Vardhan will captain Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 fifth-round match against Himachal Pradesh at Mulapadu, Vijayawada, from December 29 to 31

Telangana’s Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty reached the singles semifinal of the Solapur Open Women’s ITF tennis tournament after defeating Maya Rajeshwaran

Madhya Pradesh’s Suraj Sharma won both senior and junior men’s titles in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 68th National Shooting Championship in Delhi

Rishiket Sisodia’s 161 powered Deccan Wanderers to an eight-wicket win over Sporting XI, while N Rakesh and Shashank Lokesh guided Cambridge XI past East Marredpally in the A-Division league knock-out semifinals

Vidarbha defeated Hyderabad by 89 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy preliminary round at Rajkot. Dhruv Shorey’s unbeaten 109 powered Vidarbha to 365/5, while Hyderabad managed 276 despite A Varun Goud’s 85

The Cricket Federation of Hyderabad will host the 19th All India Rajiv Gandhi Invitational under-19 T-20 cricket championship from January 7 to 10. Matches will be played at LB Stadium and other venues, with teams from India and abroad participating

The All India Inter-University inter-zonal women’s table tennis tournament begins at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute, Hyderabad, from December 27 to 29

Carrom champions from Telangana, including world medallists K Srinivas and S Aditya, have expressed disappointment over the lack of government recognition and support. While Tamil Nadu offers cash incentives and jobs to its players, Telangana’s achievers continue to struggle for acknowledgment

Viswak Reddy of Telangana and Bhrithi Velladandi of Karnataka won the under-16 singles titles at the AITA Championship Series tennis tournament in Hyderabad

Local star Surya Charishma Tamiri and experienced Shruti Mundada stunned top seeds Unnati Hooda and Anupama Upadhyaya to reach the semifinals of the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada

Army Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, Golconda, and TMREIS dominated the Dr Dipti Sur Memorial multi-sports championship for girls in Hyderabad. Organised by SCF, the two-day event saw 600 athletes compete across cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, athletics, kabaddi and kho kho

PSPB men and women clinched team titles at the AAI 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championship in Indore. The men beat RSPB 3-0, while the women outclassed RBI 3-0, sealing a golden double and reaffirming their supremacy

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has drawn sharp criticism for accusing Congress and BRS leaders of reducing Telangana politics to abusive language. His comments, posted on X, sparked a backlash as users recalled his own campaign speeches filled with personal attacks, particularly during the 2023 Assembly elections.

Two three-year-old twin brothers died in a fire allegedly caused by an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner at their residence in Sundar Nagar, Kacheguda. While their siblings escaped, the twins, who were asleep, succumbed to burns and suffocation.

The expansion of GHMC boundaries has significantly increased the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) for government employees, particularly teachers. This move ensures substantial salary hikes for staff working within the newly defined limits.

Hyderabad Police have launched a Zero Drugs Policy ahead of New Year’s Eve. Surveillance teams, checkpoints, and monitoring of known offenders will ensure drug-free celebrations. Pubs and restaurants must close by 1 am, with strict action against violators.

Police intercepted a truck illegally transporting cows at Abdullapurmet on the city outskirts. The vehicle was disguised with a tarpaulin and small ventilation openings. The driver was detained, and authorities are investigating those responsible for the illegal transport.