Hyderabad

In Kanagarthi village, Peddapalli district, a land dispute between two farmers turned deadly on Monday, resulting in the death of Aadi Rajaiah, son of Mallaiah. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly for failing to implement Pay Revision Commission, release retirement benefits, restore Old Pension Scheme, and provide employee welfare, affecting serving and retired staff, including police personnel

Kothwal Krishna (43), a remand prisoner from Nirmal district, died of a heart stroke at Jagtial Government Hospital while in custody for a cybercrime case. Jail officials have initiated an inquiry into the incident

Two young women from Mahabubabad, Pullakhandu Meghana and Kadiyala Bhavana, died in a car accident in California while touring with friends. Both had recently completed their Master’s degrees. US police are investigating, and families seek quick repatriation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana government’s handling of river water projects, alleged stalling of Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme, and diversions like phone tapping probes. He defended BRS achievements and warned of political maneuvers ahead of municipal polls

Six months after the Sigachi Pvt Ltd blast in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy officials issued death certificates to the families of eight missing victims. The move enables them to claim insurance, property rights, and compensation, amid concerns over delayed payouts

Telangana Assembly was adjourned by Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar until Thursday, with the Business Advisory Committee set to finalise the agenda for upcoming sessions, expected to continue until early January. Zero Hour saw members raise constituency-related issues

Spiritual leader Chinna Jeeyar Swamy urged the Telugu community to preserve language, culture, and identity at the inaugural Global Telangana Association convention in Hyderabad. Over 2,000 attendees celebrated GTA’s global expansion and cultural initiatives, with support from leaders and NRIs

Telangana Assembly witnessed a rare scene when Chief Minsiter Revanth Reddy walked up to his staunch opponent and Leader of the Opposition K Chandrashekhar Rao and shook hands with him.

A newlywed woman, Aishwarya (26), died under suspicious circumstances in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Her parents allege her husband smothered her, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation. The cause of death will be determined after an autopsy

A nationwide Indian study shows adolescents face a ‘food environment’ favoring cheap, unhealthy options while healthy foods remain expensive and scarce. Experts recommend taxing HFSS foods, restricting advertising to teens, and addressing economic barriers to curb obesity and malnutrition

Telugu actor Allu Sirish announced he will marry fiancée Nayanika on March 6, 2026, the same date as his brother Allu Arjun’s wedding. The couple got engaged in October 2024, and Sirish recently starred in the film 'Buddy'

A Goa trip ended tragically for 15 friends from Narsapur, Medak, when one car met with an accident in Solapur, Maharashtra. Two people died on the spot, and two were injured, while the group’s return journey was disrupted

Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order

Telangana Assembly’s winter session began amid political tension, focusing on river water sharing and irrigation projects. Question Hour was cancelled, tributes paid, key papers tabled, and opposition demanded a longer session as protests and heated debates loom inside the House

Dense fog disrupted flight operations across India, severely impacting Delhi airport under CAT III conditions. Multiple flights were delayed, cancelled or diverted as airlines and airport authorities issued advisories, deployed assistance teams and warned of cascading disruptions during the peak fog season

Two persons were killed when their car rammed into a truck, while three others were critically injured. Poor visibility is suspected to have caused the accident

A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express near Elamanchili early Monday. Railways safely evacuated passengers, detached affected coaches, arranged buses, launched an inquiry, and set up multiple helplines for assistance

One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express caught fire near Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh. The affected coaches were detached, passengers shifted, and forensic teams launched a probe

P Shanvi will captain Hyderabad in the BCCI Women’s under‑15 one‑day cricket championship starting January 2 in Vizianagaram. The squad includes V Nikeshini as vice‑captain, with Prateeka Katravath and others, while five players have been named as stand‑bys

Left‑arm pacer Chama Milind will captain Hyderabad in the remaining Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Rajkot. The squad includes experienced names like Tanmay Agarwal and Rahul Buddhi, with Sai Pragnay Reddy and Prateek Reddy as wicketkeepers

Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by five wickets to win the South Zone Physical Disability T‑20 Tournament at NFCL Cricket Ground. Bharat’s 35 and Ashoka Yadav’s four wickets starred in the win

Surya Charishma Tamiri and S Ritvik Sanjeevi clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada

K Akshaj and Haneesha Varma won the boys and girls under‑8 titles at the Mt Bayan Global School chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event also saw winners across under‑10 and under‑12 categories, showcasing promising young chess talent