Hyderabad

Telangana swimmer Srinikesh Kiran won three bronze medals at the Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, becoming the first from the state to achieve the feat. India’s six-member squad delivered its best-ever performance, winning 19 medals including eight gold

Nine juniors, including Ananda Hariharan and Advik Sahasya, and six open players, including PV Satyanarayana and Rama Anjaneyulu, share the lead after Round 3 of the 235th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament at Brilliant Grammar High School, Hyderabad

Four members of a family from Kamareddy district were killed in a road accident on NH 161 at Pedda Shankarampet in Medak on Saturday night. The victims, who had been residing in Hyderabad, were travelling to their native village to cast their votes in the gram panchayat elections on Sunday.

BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy alleged massive irregularities in the procurement of beds for government hostels, claiming tender norms were manipulated to inflate costs. He held the Chief Minister responsible and demanded an immediate probe into the Rs 170-crore deal

The Indian Christian Journalists Collective organised Semi-Christmas celebrations in Hyderabad on Saturday. Government Advisor Shabbir Ali said the Congress government is focusing on Christian welfare, while speakers raised concerns over minority rights and attacks across the country.

Burglars broke into a house in Aushapur village, Ghatkesar, while the family was away campaigning for a local election. They stole around five tolas of gold, cash, and clothes. Police have registered a case and begun investigations.

A delegation from the German Bundestag held discussions with BRS leader Dasoju Sravan Kumar in Hyderabad, focusing on the Telangana Agitation, post-Statehood growth and democratic governance. The meeting also covered industrial development and ways to strengthen Indo-German relations

Secunderabad police arrested a 68-year-old man for manufacturing and selling adulterated cow ghee. The suspect mixed plant-based oils with food coloring, packaged 200 kg as cow ghee, and sold it in local markets. Authorities seized the ghee and related equipment.

Thousands of devotees participated in the fourth annual Sri Radha Govinda Ratha Yatra organised by the Hare Krishna Movement in Kokapet on Saturday. The colourful procession, marked by sankirtans and prasadam distribution, showcased devotion, unity and community spirit.

The Niri9 International Film Festival will host its third edition in Hyderabad on January 10–11, highlighting cultural ties between the North East and Telangana. The film fest received 176 entries across feature films, short films, shorter films, and documentaries.

The Rajasthan government has signed an Rs 8.5 crore MoU with IIT Hyderabad during Pravasi Rajasthani Divas 2025 to develop AI- and ML-based predictive systems for identifying critical minerals. Executed in four phases over 18 months, the project aims to strengthen Rajasthan’s mineral intelligence and position India as a leader in exploration technologies.

 The Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy in Hyderabad culminated as the newly commissioned officers slow marched in two columns to the resonant notes of martial marching tunes, and with a special emotive moment as Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew and led a three-aircraft Kiran formation above them

Ravindranath Yarlagadda, founder of VIYONA Fintech, is emerging as a thought leader in India’s fintech space, combining technology-driven solutions with social impact. His initiatives focus on digital payments, agri finance, and inclusion for farmers, FPOs, and small businesses.

Rein Bazaar police arrested two more suspects in the murder of businessman Junaid Bharmoos in Yakutpura. With this, eight people have been arrested so far. The businessman was allegedly killed by a group of 12 attackers in public view.

Hyderabad Police have issued detailed guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations, mandating prior permission for post-midnight events, CCTV coverage, crowd control, noise limits, and safety measures. Violations will invite strict legal action, officials warned.

Telangana police arrested eight people for allegedly consuming ganja at a house in Borabanda, Hyderabad. Police said one accused procured the drug from a supplier and shared it with others. The arrests followed a tip-off.

More than 1,000 people participated in a 3-km Digital Literacy Run organised by Kriti Social Initiatives in partnership with AMD at T-Works, Hyderabad, to promote digital inclusion and highlight the importance of technology-driven education among youth and communities

Hyderabad commuters will soon get relief as the free left lane near BRK Bhavan is set to reopen. GHMC completed the road works ahead of schedule, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and accidents at the busy Tri-Island junction.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao over lunch at Rameshwaram Café in Madhapur. Party leaders said the informal interaction reflected the warm personal rapport shared by the two leaders.

Commuters and residents have raised safety concerns over the narrow Chandrayangutta–Pahadishareef stretch of National Highway 765. With widening works stalled and traffic increasing, locals are urging authorities to complete long-pending development to ease congestion and improve safety

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 46 people in November for alleged cyber fraud. The accused were linked to 232 cases and Rs 92 crore in bank transactions. Several electronic devices, debit cards and fake ID proofs were seized.

Cybercrime police have cautioned citizens against using public Wi-Fi for banking and sensitive activities. Officials warned that both secured and unsecured networks pose risks, advising users to disable automatic connectivity and Bluetooth to prevent data theft and online fraud.

Hyderabad police arrested five people for allegedly selling and supplying drugs in the city. Hashish oil, ganja and other property worth Rs 70 lakh were seized. Police said the drugs were sourced from Odisha and sold locally.

A mega job fair will be organised in Hyderabad on December 16 at Masab Tank, offering employment opportunities across sectors including pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free on-spot interviews