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The Telangana government has mortgaged 817.32 acres of HMDA land across Hyderabad to secure borrowing of Rs 12,818 crore. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has questioned the valuations, security arrangements and use of proceeds, demanding disclosure of the transaction documents and terms.

The Supreme Court ruled out a Metro shutdown ahead of the CJP protest in Delhi, directing authorities to regulate Metro and railway services. It also asked officials to publicise arrangements, issue a traffic advisory and consider an alternative protest venue

Delhi Police suspended mobile internet services within a 4-km radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing until Saturday night ahead of the CJP protest. Security was tightened, with metro station closures and railway security reinforced

The BRS on Friday accused the Congress of adopting double standards on opposition protests, alleging that while Rahul Gandhi was allowed to lead demonstrations in Delhi, the Telangana government was booking cases against opposition legislators.

Contract assistant professors from 12 Telangana universities have demanded regularisation before teaching recruitment notifications are issued. UTAC cited the Telangana Education Commission’s recommendations and recalled assurances on job security and UGC pay scales allegedly given by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

Nitin Kumar Sinha stunned top seed Manish Sureshkumar in the men’s singles semifinals at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship before partnering him to win the men’s doubles title. Vaidehee Chaudhari and Shruti Ahlawat will contest the women’s singles final

The Pro Wrestling League will return for Season 6 in New Delhi from January 9 to 26, 2027. Six franchises will compete, while Indian wrestling medallists Sujeet Kalkal, Aman Sehrawat and four others were felicitated at the launch

A controversy has erupted in the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer's office over the appointment of a non-cadre officer as Additional Chief Electoral Officer. Allegations have been made that the prescribed procedure was not followed, with only one name reportedly sent to the Election Commission of India instead of the mandatory panel of three.

A 20-year-old labourer from Rajasthan, Sunil Bishnoi, died of electrocution while installing steel railings at a private school in Kothakothuru village of Khammam district. The railing rod reportedly touched a nearby power line. Police registered a case and began an investigation.

A dispute over a delayed biryani order at a restaurant in Hyderabad's Vanasthalipuram area allegedly escalated into a clash between customers and staff. A car left at the spot by one of the customers was later found engulfed in flames.

An Adilabad councilor, Thokala Naresh, was arrested for allegedly cheating tribal man Madavi Gopal of Rs 67.20 lakh in a house site deal. Police said Naresh resold the property and collected money by promising to construct a house.

Shubhankar Sharma carded an even-par 72 to retain a two-shot lead at the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship in Greater Noida. Bengaluru’s Manoj S and Italy’s Michele Ortolani shared second place at nine-under-par 207 heading into the final round

Green gram farmers in Khammam district allege that procurement officials are rejecting produce despite moisture levels meeting prescribed norms. With 2,500 quintals reportedly rejected, farmers risk selling in private markets at lower prices, prompting the Rythu Sangham to warn of protests.

TTF Hyderabad 2026 opened at HITEX with more than 150 exhibitors from 15 Indian States and seven countries. Organised by Fairfest Media, the three-day event showcases destinations, hospitality brands and travel services, while Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao launched the Bathukamma Festival poster.

More than 18.12 lakh electors in Telangana are at risk of being removed from the electoral rolls for failing to respond to notices issued during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Dronacharya and Arjuna Awardee Syed Nayeemuddin unveiled photographs of former India coach Syed Abdul Rahim and former Andhra Pradesh Football Association secretary Shiv Kumar Lal at the Telangana Football Association office in Hyderabad, honouring their contributions to Indian football

Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Season 2 AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational title in Hyderabad with a three-stroke victory at 14-under-par 196. Karandeep Kochhar and C Muniyappa shared second place at 11-under, while Chennai Lions GC claimed the team title overall

S. Shiva Kumar will captain Telangana at the 16th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship, beginning in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 10. The squad includes 16 players, with four stand-byes. Abdul Aleem will serve as chief coach

Fourteen Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in Telangana facilitated 1.66 lakh passport transactions during 2025-26, while 87,100 more services were delivered up to September 2026, according to Telangana Circle Chief PMG DSVR Murthy.

A teacher at a Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Junior College in Narsapur was suspended for reportedly forcing a student to eat plant leaves as punishment. The principal was also suspended after the girl fell sick and her parents complained.

The Sports Authority of Telangana and the National Anti-Doping Agency organised an awareness programme at Gachibowli Sports Complex. The session briefed sports personnel on anti-doping rules, prohibited substances, athletes’ responsibilities and the importance of integrity ahead of major sporting events

Farmers in erstwhile Nalgonda district are using diesel generators to irrigate standing crops amid inadequate power supply, increasing cultivation costs. Farmers in Suryapet and Yadadri-Bhongir districts have urged the government to ensure reliable electricity to prevent crop losses.

Telangana aims to bring 10 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation, against an estimated potential of 20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao reviewed plans for quality seedlings, processing factories, cocoa intercropping, vegetable cultivation and improved mechanisation coordination.

Villa Marie Degree College won the Osmania University inter-college women’s basketball championship at St Francis College. St Francis finished second, followed by St Ann’s Degree College in third place and Loyola Degree College in fourth in the final standings