Hyderabad

Punjab University and Chandigarh University advanced to the quarterfinals of the All India Inter‑university Inter‑zonal Table Tennis Championship in Hyderabad. Punjab edged SRM 3‑2, while Chandigarh cruised past Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya 3‑0. Other universities also posted strong wins

The Round of 32 at the 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships in Indore saw major upsets, including Diya Chitale’s exit. PSPB players advanced strongly, while several matches went the distance, highlighting the intensity and unpredictability of the competition

Tolichowki police arrested five persons for allegedly extorting Rs 46,000 from a software employee, Junaid, in Akbarpura. Police said the suspects cornered him when he visited a friend’s apartment to collect a laptop, threatened him, and forced him to pay.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan suspended Deputy Commissioner V Srinivasa Reddy for failing to assume charge of Circle-40, Kavadiguda, despite transfer orders issued on December 27. Karnan placed him under suspension with immediate effect, pending disciplinary proceedings.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan has transferred and posted 60 Deputy Executive Engineers to the Solid Waste Management wing following the merger of 27 urban local bodies into GHMC limits. The corporation has been reorganised into 12 zones and 60 circles to strengthen waste management operations.

Panic gripped residents of an apartment building in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, after a fire broke out on the fifth floor on Sunday evening. Officials said the occupants rushed out upon noticing smoke, while fire tenders arrived promptly and doused the blaze within an hour.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s absence from the Congress party Formation Day celebrations at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad has triggered speculation within party circles. Despite returning from New Delhi on Saturday night, the CM did not attend the event where TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud hoisted the party flag.

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the state government not to relocate the SETWIN institute from Purani Haveli. In a letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Owaisi emphasised that the institute has long served as a vital hub for skill development and employment promotion.

A bike mechanic was elected as sarpanch of Baswapuram gram panchayat in Khammam district

Numaish 2026 will open on January 1 at Nampally, inaugurated by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. The 45-day exhibition will feature over 1,000 traders, food stalls, amusement zones, and security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Telangana’s winter Assembly session starts Monday, with BRS planning an aggressive attack on Congress over irrigation, river water, stalled projects, and farmers’ welfare. The ruling party will present its work, while BRS demands equal opportunity for its presentation.

The BRS plans an aggressive strategy in the Telangana Assembly session, targeting the Congress government over policy failures, irrigation neglect, Gurukul school issues, farmer hardships, and alleged misuse of SCCL funds. The party also seeks a long session to debate public concerns.

Thirteen-year-old Faizan Zaki from Telangana won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling “éclaircissement.” Felicitated in Hyderabad, the Indian-American’s victory highlights his dedication, discipline, and mastery of words, inspiring young minds globally.

Telangana police arrested eight individuals for drug use at Quake Arena nightclub in Gachibowli during DJ Artbat’s performance. The EAGLE Force conducted the operation, and arrests are followed by counselling, rehabilitation, and seizure of cocaine, MDMA, LSD, and ganja.

GHMC will conduct a sanitation drive across 300 Hyderabad wards from December 29 to January 31. The campaign includes cleaning roads, lakes, parks, and garbage-prone areas, promoting school composting, imposing fines, and removing scrap vehicles and public toilet debris.

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has launched the JC Bose Grant for senior scientists and engineers in India. The five-year grant provides Rs 25 lakh annually for research expenses and Rs 1 lakh for overheads. Applications are open January 1–February 1.

A man in Potharam village faces an FIR after a viral video showed him killing a goat during a public ritual. PETA India and SAFI Hyderabad filed the complaint, citing violations of animal cruelty and Telangana prohibition laws.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 377 people driving under the influence during a weekend crackdown. Twenty-one had high BAC levels. Courts disposed of 55 cases last week, including fines, social service, and one imprisonment sentence.

BRS leader Kyama Mallesh accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of neglecting the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and betraying Telangana’s interests. He said the Congress government failed to complete pending works despite promises.

The TTD Himayathnagar temple has made special arrangements for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with darshan starting at 1 am and continuing till night. Measures have been taken to manage crowds and ensure a smooth experience.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tribute to Ratan Tata on his birth anniversary, remembering the late industrialist for his compassion, commitment to social good, and belief that true success lies in uplifting others.

A couple on a motorcycle died after a car hit them near Nallagutta early on Sunday morning in Jagitial district.

Controversy is brewing over the registration of a case of culpable homicide against an RTC driver who parked his bus on a National Highway. A jeep hit the parked bus and one person died. Police registered a culpable homicide case against the driver, leading to unrest among RTC drivers.

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and pellet unit in Tata Nagar, Katedan, on Sunday morning. Firefighters controlled the blaze after two hours. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation