Hyderabad

Sunitha alleges that the election process was vitiated due to serious violations of the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961

Hanamkonda registered back-to-back wins in the Telangana Gold Cup East Zone league, defeating Mulugu by 27 runs and Mahabubabad by 51 runs at Kakatiya University Ground, Warangal. Aditya Sai and Vishnudas Shashank starred with match-winning performances

Oriana LnCo Advisors won the Platinum Cup at the FTCCI-NMDC President’s Cup 2025, defeating Granules India by 13 runs. ProArch, Sudhakar PVC and NMDC Corporate also clinched titles in their respective categories in the corporate cricket tournament held in Hyderabad

Allowing the Criminal Revision, the court set aside the order of the Maheshwaram Metropolitan Magistrate and remanded the matter for fresh consideration

Prof Rajesh Kumar of Osmania University has been appointed convenor for TG CET 2026. The Telangana Council of Higher Education named convenors from JNTUH, Kakatiya University, Mahatma Gandhi University and Osmania University to oversee computer-based tests for admissions in 2026-27

Karnataka emerged overall champions while Telangana finished second in the South Zone Aquatics Championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad. Kerala dominated water polo, while swimmers from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana also impressed across various categories in the regional competition

Rama Rao said serious incidents of injuries and deaths have been reported across the State related to the usage of banned Chinese manja

Centuries from Shreyas Ande and Arjun Mahadev powered Gowtham World School to a big win over St Mark’s in the HCA under-14 tournament, while Rishiket Sisodia’s twin tons helped Deccan Wanderers dominate the A-Division one-day league matches

The Hyderabad Cricket Association announced that cricketer M Ram Charan Markatta has been banned by the BCCI for alleged age fraud. The two-year ban, effective till December 2027, restricts him from all cricket activities under BCCI and affiliated associations

Neeru Dhanda won the women’s trap gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship in Delhi, while Aryavansh Tyagi clinched the junior men’s title. Madhya Pradesh and Haryana dominated team events, with Delhi securing gold in the junior women’s trap competition

SFR Snehit and Abhimanyu Mitra won the men’s doubles title at the 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships in Indore, while Kaushani Nath and Sampada Bhiwandkar claimed women’s doubles gold. Singles matches saw top seeds progress and several upsets in the women’s draw

Young Dynamos Club won the under-11 title, Tony 7 claimed the under-16 trophy, and Rainbow Club secured the under-13 crown in the Sagi Kalyan and Vasan Memorial football tournament held at Loyola Academy Sports Complex, Hyderabad

Hyderabad birder Mallela Srinivas has joined a select group of photographers documenting 400 bird species in Telangana. Since 2018, he has toured extensively, capturing rare birds like the spot-bellied eagle owl and contributing checklists to eBird

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau warns citizens against fake New Year greetings, gifts, and offer links on WhatsApp and other messaging apps. Malicious links can steal banking and personal data. Users should avoid links, not share OTPs, and report incidents.

The GHMC Standing Committee approved a record Rs 11,460 crore draft budget for 2026-27, allocated Rs 2,260 crore for 27 merged ULBs, and cleared proposals for AI-based services, study tours, civic beautification, and other infrastructure projects.

A Medchal Fast Track POCSO Court sentenced Bikash Kumar Naik to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl on 20 June 2022. The court also imposed a fine and awarded Rs 5 lakh to the victim.

A Hyderabad court sentenced Karan Singh alias Kamma Singh to death for murdering a woman in Sanathnagar in July 2011. Police investigation led to his arrest in August 2011, and the court found him guilty after a full trial.

Telangana government has approved earned leave encashment for NIMS employees, fulfilling a long-standing demand. The order allows staff on AIIMS pay scales to convert earned leaves into cash, benefiting thousands and boosting morale across the institute.

Telangana government doctors sought Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s intervention to resolve long-standing salary and service issues in TVVP hospitals. TGDA submitted a memorandum, urging the establishment of Directorate of Secondary Health Services and administrative reforms for better healthcare delivery.

Ahead of New Year celebrations, Cyberabad Traffic Police issued an advisory warning cab drivers, pub owners and the public against violations. Drunk-driving checks, surveillance cameras and strict penalties will be enforced across Cyberabad from 8 pm onwards.

Miyapur police arrested two men from Maharashtra and seized 10.5 grams of MDMA from them following a tip-off. Police said the accused brought the drugs from Mumbai to sell them in Hyderabad ahead of New Year celebrations.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced strict traffic enforcement for New Year celebrations, including drunk-driving checks, penalties for cab refusals and action against bars aiding intoxicated driving. Violators face heavy fines, licence cancellation and possible imprisonment.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police busted a major digital arrest fraud involving Rs 1.95 crore and arrested two persons from Gujarat. The accused allegedly operated mule bank accounts linked to multiple cyber fraud cases across several states

Cyberabad Police have imposed a temporary ban on construction and debris transportation vehicles inside the Outer Ring Road on New Year night. The restriction will be in force from 10.30 pm on December 31 to 2 am on January 1.