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Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has barred spectators from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Uppal stadium on December 8 citing security reasons. The venue will host Lionel Messi’s show on December 13, with tickets priced between Rs 2250 and Rs 30,000

Senior BRS leaders visited the residence of Sai Eshwar Chary in Jagadgirigutta to pay tributes to the young BC activist who ended his life over alleged deception by the Congress government on reservations. Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra and others accused Congress of failing to honour its promise of 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes.

Telangana is set to become one of India’s most demographically mature States as its Total Fertility Rate is projected to fall to 1.5 by 2035. Census and UN reports warn that the State will soon slip below replacement levels, necessitating strong ageing-focused policies.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to release timely payments to farmers after procurement of crops like maize and paddy. He alleged that promises of depositing money within 48 hours were unfulfilled, with dues of Rs 45 crore pending for 450 farmers in Chinna Kodur alone.

Hyderabad is reshaping its urban identity by naming major roads and junctions after global corporations and influential figures. Google Street, Microsoft Road, Wipro Junction, and Donald Trump Avenue are among the new names approved by the state government, alongside a tribute to Ratan Tata with Tata Interchange.

Former GHMC Corporator Najma Sultana, wife of Karwan MLA Syed Kausar Mohiuddin, was unanimously elected sarpanch of Baswapur village in Veldurthi mandal. Despite her husband’s political career in Hyderabad, the family has maintained strong ties with their native village.

The lyrical video of Sasirekha, a romantic track from Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, was released on Sunday. Featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, the song blends soulful vocals by Bheems Ceciroleo and Madhu Priya with Bhanu Master’s choreography and exotic visuals.

Spectators will not be allowed at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match on December 7 due to security arrangements for Lionel Messi’s upcoming event. HCA and authorities stress safety, while CM Revanth Reddy welcomes Messi to Hyderabad.

UIDAI is set to notify a new rule requiring hotels, event organisers and other entities conducting Aadhaar-based offline verification to register for access to QR code and app-based authentication. The upcoming app aims to enhance privacy, reduce paper use and streamline verification.

Telangana’s tax contribution to the Centre has surged nearly fourfold in five years, but the State receives only 42% in return. Economists warn that rising cesses and an inequitable devolution formula are undermining federal balance and disadvantaging high-performing States

Two years after taking office, the Congress government faces mounting criticism as Telangana’s power sector grapples with rising demand, renewed outages and stalled capacity addition. With allegations over new thermal approvals and loan plans, concerns grow over the State’s slipping energy stability

Eleven Maoists from the Kanha Bhoramdev division, including top leader Kabir, are set to surrender before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat. The move marks a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight against Naxalism in the region

A 75-year-old Habsiguda resident lost Rs 1.09 lakh after clicking a fraudulent WhatsApp APK file linked to a fake Facebook D-Mart offer. Cybercrime police warn the public against opening suspicious files and sharing personal banking information online.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao stirred political circles with a cryptic social media post featuring party chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao depicted in a throne-like setting. The image, captioned "IYKYK," quickly went viral, prompting varied interpretations.

BioAgri 2025, the premier conference and expo on sustainable biological agriculture, will be held on December 10–11 at Ramoji Film City. Organised by BIPA, the event will feature 40 exhibition stalls, expert sessions, and over 200 delegates from the agri-input sector.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces exercised restraint during Operation Sindoor despite having the capability to escalate their response after the Pahalgam attack. He credited strong coordination and improved border connectivity for the operation’s success and broader security gains

Police in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar, assisted by the Task Force, raided Labdhi Enterprises and seized counterfeit Kanvee cutting tools. Authorities have registered a case and initiated legal proceedings.

South Central Railway will run special trains between Cherlapalli–Yelahanka and Cherlapalli–Shalimar from December 8–10 to handle passenger rush. The trains will include AC, sleeper, and general coaches, stopping at major stations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation projects worth ₹5,000 crore across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and seven other States. He said the infrastructure push strengthens national security, boosts connectivity and supports local economies in remote border regions

Former Minister T. Harish Rao has pledged full financial support to MBBS student Perka Sreeja from Siddipet. He covered her first-year tuition and promised to fund the remaining years, helping her pursue a medical career despite economic hardship.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials cracked five cases during a week-long operation, arresting 19 offenders, including nine linked to online trading scams. Courts issued 93 refund orders, returning Rs 47.14 lakh to victims. A major case involved an IT employee cheated of Rs 81.55 lakh.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused Forest officials of trying to seize 50 acres of land cultivated by Dalit farmers in Dimda village, forcing them to sleep in their fields out of fear. He demanded government intervention and criticised the local MLA for inaction.

SCCL has reserved names for two new subsidiaries—one for renewable energy projects (SGECL) and another for international critical mineral mining (SGL). The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has approved the name reservations, marking a major global expansion step for the company.