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Rama Rao said serious incidents of injuries and deaths have been reported across the State related to the usage of banned Chinese manja
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The impeachment notice against Justice GR Swaminathan for a judicial ruling raises serious constitutional concerns. If judges cannot speak or rule without fear, democracy gives way to the tyranny of the mob
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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
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The Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton will be held from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. With global stars, higher prize money, and bigger seating, the Super 750 event promises an enhanced fan experience
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From harnessing satellite technologies for societal good to exploring new frontiers of the solar system, the Indian space research community can take pride in the milestones it has achieved and the vision it has set for the journey ahead
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The ICC Match Referee has rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the fourth Ashes Test as unsatisfactory, citing imbalance between bat and ball. England defeated Australia in two days, raising concerns over pitch quality ahead of future Boxing Day Tests
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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.
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Kuchipudi dance learners from Nandini Nrityalayam in Mancherial were part of a massive performance in Hyderabad that entered the Guinness Book of Records. A group of 30 students represented the town in the record-setting event
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The winter session of the Telangana Assembly began on a calm note, marked by a rare handshake between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao. Political heat rose later during Zero Hour discussions
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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.
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Cotton farmer kills himself by consuming pesticide after being distressed over a poor yield. A case was registered. Investigation is underway
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Tension prevailed near the Assembly as former sarpanches staged a Chalo Assembly protest demanding the release of Rs 531 crore pending dues to gram panchayats. Police stopped the protesters, took several into custody and imposed preventive arrests
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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.
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Singareni workers have alleged neglect by SCCL management for failing to provide sweaters to opencast mine employees despite falling temperatures. Trade union leaders criticised the company for spending crores on events while ignoring basic worker welfare measures
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Approximately 3,000 applications were pending on the Bhu Bharati online platform. Officials said that steps were being taken for clearing pending applications at the earliest
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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.
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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.
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BRS MLAs raised issues such as washed-away check dams, urea shortage, power supply problems and delays in fund release during Zero Hour in the Assembly. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and stalling key infrastructure and irrigation projects.
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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.