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A youngster from a backward class in Sangareddy, unable to contest for the Sarpanch post due to reservation, encouraged his SC partner to file her nomination. Hours later, the couple married against her parents’ wishes.

The Telangana government is planning to set up a third DISCOM to shift debts and arrears from existing utilities TGSPDCL and TGNPDCL. Officials claim the restructuring will reduce liabilities and improve rankings, but experts warn of fiscal mismanagement as borrowings have already breached FRBM limits.

A kindergarten student in Jeedimetla was beaten by a school aayah after urinating in class. The assault, captured on video and shared on social media, led the parents to file a complaint, and police have registered a case against the staff member

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of enabling a massive land scam through the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy. He claims the policy allows industrial landholders to convert properties into commercial or residential zones at undervalued rates, risking a Rs. 5 lakh crore loss to the State.

A 28-year-old businessman, Mohammed Jaleeluddin, died in a road accident at Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, when his scooter was hit by a goods auto rickshaw near Durga Tiffin Centre. Police have registered a case against the driver, Malito Lalu Prasad

A 38-year-old housewife, G Jyothi, committed suicide at her Asifnagar home reportedly due to prolonged health issues and depression. Police have registered a case. She lived with her husband and two daughters in Amannagar colony

The 10th Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon in Jaipur saw 15,000 runners support the #RunForZeroHunger movement, raising 1 lakh Poshan Packs for children at Nand Ghars. Flagged off by Priya Agarwal Hebbar and Harmanpreet Kaur, the event celebrated grit and community spirit

The Election Commission has extended all key deadlines under the three-stage Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and UTs by seven days, delaying enumeration, polling station rationalisation and draft roll publication. Opposition parties criticised the move, calling the extension an eyewash

Sonu Nigam said the energy of the Hyderabad audience inspired him to perform 30 songs non-stop during his concert, despite back-to-back shows across countries. The singer extended the show by 30 minutes and promised something new for Ahmedabad next month

The 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahibji was observed at NTR Stadium, Secunderabad, with prayers, Shabad Kirtans and discourses by international and Indian Ragi Jathas. The event highlighted the Guru’s teachings on religious freedom, unity, and human rights, followed by Guru-Ka-Langar

A 21-year-old woman in Nanded “married” her slain boyfriend’s body after he was allegedly shot dead by her father and brothers. She demanded capital punishment for them, as videos of the emotional act went viral. Police said both men were history-sheeter

Hyderabad and nearby districts will experience cold, overcast weather with light to moderate showers over the next 2–3 days due to Cyclone Ditwah. Night temperatures may drop to 15–16°C, while heavy rainfall is expected in some surrounding districts

ICAR–NAARM is hosting the 33rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Research Association from December 1–3 as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event focuses on agribusiness innovation, women’s empowerment, and climate-resilient agriculture through panel discussions, keynotes and technical sessions

The Navigation Training School and Weapon Systems School at Begumpet held a valedictory ceremony for Advanced Navigation, ab-initio Navigation and Weapon Systems courses. Officers from India and abroad graduated and will be commissioned into the IAF during the Combined Graduation Parade on December 13

BRS leaders and other opposition parties have demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancel his December 3 meeting in Husnabad, alleging violations of the Model Code of Conduct due to foundation stone events and beneficiary schemes planned ahead of gram panchayat elections.

Several recent cases of alleged police misconduct—ranging from theft and bribery to mishandling custody—have raised concerns about the credibility of Hyderabad Police. While Commissioner VC Sajjanar has initiated strict action and reforms, analysts warn of deeper systemic issues affecting public trust

The IITH Half Marathon 2025 saw 2,258 participants run in support of the Fit India movement. Held on the IIT Hyderabad campus, the event featured the theme “Run to Inspire, Run to Innovate,” with Sunima Dila and Vipin Tyagi winning the 21.1 km categories.

A Hyderabad dentist, Dr Mariyam Syed Hafiz, is in a coma after a doctor allegedly gave her an injection she was allergic to. The family says she went into cardiac arrest due to anaphylactic shock and improper emergency care. Police have filed a case.

Muslim community leaders, including Pasmanda and Barelvi representatives, criticised Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (MM) chief Maulana Mahmood Madni for his remarks on “bulldozer action”, judiciary and “jihad”. They called the comments provocative and urged Muslims to maintain peace and ignore divisive rhetoric

Cyclone Ditwah continues to bring heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, inundating coastal towns and disrupting normal life. Three people have died in rain-related incidents, while authorities have deployed multiple disaster response teams as strong winds and rough sea conditions persist

A 54-year-old farmer from Surzapur village in Nirmal district died after being accidentally electrocuted while irrigating his maize crop on Saturday night. He was found dead near a well on his farm. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

Hyderabad’s Naveen Puligilla and veteran co-driver Musa Sherif created history by becoming the first all-Indian team to secure a podium finish in a World Rally Championship event, taking second place in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025.

Thirty-seven Naxalites, including 27 carrying a collective reward of Rs 65 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday. Officials said the ongoing Poona Margem initiative has prompted over 2,200 Naxalites to give up arms in the last 23 months

YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of dividing regions and farmers through “irrational” district reorganisation. He said shifting key Nellore mandals to Tirupati breaks earlier promises and will cause serious problems for farmers depending on existing administrative systems