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Hyderabad’s Aaron George, who guided the State to victory in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, has been named in India’s under-19 squad for the ACC Asia Cup in Dubai starting December 12. India will face Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and others

Abhyaas Edu Technologies hosted Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025 in Hyderabad, with 75 schools and over 3,000 students participating. Twenty-five teams reached the finale, where Samasthi International School emerged champion, followed by Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School

A police constable attached to Film Nagar Police Station was arrested for misappropriating property during a search operation in Hyderabad. Constable Sriramula Sharan Kumar, assigned videography duties, allegedly stole an imitation Rolex wristwatch from the residence of an impersonation case accused.

The Global Chess League, jointly organised by Tech Mahindra and FIDE, opens ticketing for Season 3 in Mumbai. Matches will be held at the Royal Opera House from December 13 to 24, featuring world champions and rising stars

The second day of nominations for gram panchayats and wards in Telangana witnessed a significant turnout, with 4,901 nominations for panchayats and 9,643 for wards. The deadline for filing nominations is Saturday, while withdrawals are allowed until December 3.

Prema, the youngest one-horned rhinoceros at Nehru Zoo, celebrated her third birthday with a fruit-and-vegetable cake. The Vantara Zoo team joined the festivities and toured the zoo’s Safari Park and enclosures. Officials praised Hyderabad Zoo’s upkeep and congratulated staff for achieving ISO certification.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma launched NECA Telangana at the North East Connect 2025 festival. The platform aims to unite North East communities in Telangana through collaboration and engagement. Leaders emphasised NECA’s role in strengthening ties and promoting unity in diversity.

A youth attempted a dangerous scooter stunt in Attapur, disrupting traffic and alarming commuters. The act was revealed after a citizen shared the video with police and safety authorities. Hyderabad Police are now tracing the youth using video footage for further action.

Telangana government issues an ordinance cutting retirement benefits for temporary employees whose services were regularised over the years. Nearly 7,000 employees may be affected, as the move seeks to avoid a Rs 20,000 crore financial burden on the State exchequer

Former Health Minister Harish Rao said Telangana now enjoys the highest per capita doctor availability and top medical infrastructure in India, crediting the BRS government’s policies. He highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a national and international medical hub and urged continuation of effective health initiatives

Cyberabad Police held a meeting with banks to strengthen cybercrime investigation cooperation. Commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted rising fraud losses surpassing traditional crimes. Banks were directed to improve KYC checks, freeze handling, and faster victim support.

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for extravagant spending on global events. While aiming to attract investments and boost Hyderabad’s image, costs have sparked opposition backlash. Upcoming summits and celebrations intensify questions over fiscal prudence amid claims of near bankruptcy.

BRS leader Vinod Kumar criticised the Congress government’s Vision 2047 advisory panel. He alleged lack of Telangana representation and called the zoning plan Hyderabad-centric. The opposition demands review of “faulty” decisions sidelining rural Telangana cities.

Hyderabad’s first automated vertical smart rotary parking system at KBR Park will open on Saturday. Built under the PPP model, the facility offers 72 car slots, two-wheeler parking, RFID access, EV charging and advanced safety features to ease congestion in the busy corridor

At JNTU-Hyderabad, students staged a protest demanding accountability for the death of Divya, an EEE student, alleging negligence by professors and university administration.

In Sangareddy, SP Paritosh Pankaj advised motorists to avoid driving between 1 am and 8 am due to dense fog, urging safety measures like low-beam lights, helmets, and gloves.

If executed with prudence and transparency, the move to allow private participation in nuclear power sector could mark the beginning of a new era

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s district tour from December 1, coinciding with the Gram Panchayat poll nominations, has stirred political debate. As he addresses public meetings and launches development works, Congress leaders insist the tour is unrelated to elections and confined to urban limits

Hyderabad Metro, in partnership with TUCKIT, launched smart storage lockers at seven stations to enhance commuter convenience, enabling secure and quick storage of personal items.

BRS will observe Deeksha Diwas on November 29 to commemorate K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast that energised the Telangana statehood movement. Rallies, cultural events, exhibitions and a major gathering at Telangana Bhavan are planned, with senior leaders addressing thousands of party workers

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has announced the formation of a Central Investigation Team to monitor sensitive cases, emphasising that police efforts must lead to convictions rather than just arrests. Chairing the October crime review meeting at the TGICCC in Banjara Hills, he directed officials to rectify delays, prioritise long-pending cases, and ensure dignity for women complainants.

Hyderabad: Rajya Sabha MP and BRS Parliamentary Party deputy leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra was conferred the Jeevan Saaphalya Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) by the Delhi-based Bharat Gaurav Foundation at its 8th annual awards ceremony held at Avasa Hotel Convention Hall in Hitech City on Friday. The award was presented to the MP by Telangana Governor Jishnu […]

The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has objected to the reduction of BC reservations in Gram Panchayat elections, urging the State government to keep the polls in abeyance until errors are rectified. Chairman G. Niranjan and Commission Members highlighted that while BCs received 22.78 percent reservations in 2019, the figure has now dropped to 21.39 percent despite a household survey.

The Telangana Rising Global Summit, scheduled for December 8–9 at Maheshwaram and Mirkhanpeta, will see an elaborate security setup with over 2,500 police personnel and 1,000 surveillance cameras. Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has reviewed inter-departmental coordination and logistical support to ensure smooth conduct of the event.