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Former India captain Shabbir Ali met his ‘Guru’, Olympian Arun Ghosh, in Kolkata. Ali recalled the 1974 Indian Youth Team’s unbeaten run under Ghosh, which made them Asian-level champions. He said the reunion was nostalgic and truly special
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Sri Saanvi of SPARS Academy bagged a double, winning the under-14 and under-17 girls titles at the 12th Stag Telangana State and Inter-district Table Tennis Championship in Moinabad. Varun Shanker and Varuni Jaiswal won the men’s and women’s titles
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The 68th National Shooting Championship began at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Hyderabad with over 16,000 shooters qualifying across rifle, pistol and shotgun events. The scores will help select India’s team for the 2026 international season
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Telangana High Court extended protection for sterilised stray dogs, allowing GHMC to act only on verified complaints of attacks. AASRA argued that dog removals ignored Supreme Court guidelines. The court posted the case for further hearing on December 2
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asked HUDCO to provide loans at lower interest rates and restructure earlier borrowings. HUDCO assured funds for 10 lakh more Indiramma houses. In a separate review, the Chief Minister warned officials against negligence in Medaram development works
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Chief Minister Revanth Reddy avoided addressing BC organisations’ demand for 42 per cent reservations, instead highlighting Telangana’s caste census and development works. He reviewed the Narayanpet-Kodangal project, promised faster execution, and accused the previous regime of leaving massive debt
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Harish Rao accused the Congress government of pushing the Ramagundam Thermal Power Project for commissions, claiming it would impose an additional Rs.82,000-crore burden on Telangana over 25 years. He also criticised alleged irregular appointments and accused the Chief Minister of violating the election code
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Hyderabad police invoked the PD Act against six suspects involved in the July murder of CPI State Council member and tribal leader Kethavath Chandu Rathod in Malakpet. The Act was also invoked against a Madannapet resident accused in three POCSO cases
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Cyber security officials in Hyderabad have warned businesses about rising prompt injection attacks that trick AI systems into leaking sensitive data. Experts say many organisations link AI tools to internal systems, increasing the risk of serious breaches without stronger guardrails
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Families of the Sigachi blast victims approached Sangareddy officials seeking death certificates, compensation and salaries for injured workers. JAC chairman Y Ashok Kumar said the families had been struggling for months to access benefits due to missing documentation
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Adilabad district has reported a steady decline in HIV positive cases, with 130 detections in 2024-25. Officials credit increased testing, awareness programmes and support services. The district’s HIV prevalence stands at 0.29 per cent, with multiple counselling centres operating
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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver on promises made to Palamuru, accusing the Congress government of rising debts, stalled projects and economic decline. He alleged that the government’s two-year record lacked substantial development
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GHMC town planning officials began demolishing unauthorised constructions at Ambience Fort in Attapur on Monday. Additional floors and structures were found built without setback permissions. With heavy police presence, officials warned that strict action would follow against illegal structures across the Rajendranagar circle.
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Contract health care workers in Telangana will hold dharnas from December 2 to 4 and a Maha Dharna on December 5 demanding higher pay. The workers say they receive less than the promised salary and want new rules to ensure fair wages.
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Khursheed Jah Devdi, a historic Paigah Palace in Hyderabad’s Old City, is nearly restored and expected to open to the public by mid-2026. Authorities are reviewing proposals from hospitality and cultural firms to reuse the site without altering its heritage structure
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TUWJ leaders urged journalists from the erstwhile Medak district to join a Maha Dharna at the I&PR office in Hyderabad on December 3. They said the government had not issued accreditation cards, allotted house sites or provided health cards despite repeated requests
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Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience
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Hyderabad Metro Rail inducted 20 transgender personnel into its security services on December 1, 2025. Trained in induction security programmes, they will enhance commuter safety, assist passengers, monitor baggage, and contribute to a more inclusive and secure metro environment
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Air Marshal Samir Jayasinha Pendse assumed charge as Senior Air Staff Officer, Training Command, IAF on December 1, 2025. A veteran helicopter pilot with 36 years of service, he has commanded bases, served in UN missions, and earned multiple distinguished medals
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Anganwadi teacher Razia Sultana resigned and filed her nomination for the Sarpanch post of Indupuriyal village. Known for her social work through the SR Trust, she hopes her service during Covid-19 and support to villagers will earn public backing.
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Madhucon Sugar and Power Industries in Rajeswarapuram began sugarcane crushing for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Nama Nageswara Rao launched the operations and announced that farmers supplying cane will receive free sugar, while also assuring higher support price and subsidies
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A suspected blast that damaged a check dam on the Manair river in Jammikunta has sparked intense political exchanges between the Congress and the BRS. Irrigation officials suspect foul play, and the opposition has demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has directed officials to monitor private temples closely following three deadly mishaps that killed 22 and injured nearly 100. Authorities must ensure crowd control, police permission, and safety measures during upcoming festivals and special occasions
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Sabarimala temple’s collections reached Rs 92 crore in the first 15 days of the Mandala-Makaravilakku season, up 33per cent from last year. Aravana and appam sales contributed significantly, with around 13 lakh devotees visiting the hill shrine till November 30