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Sirpur (U) mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district recorded Telangana’s lowest minimum temperature of this winter at 7.4°C on Sunday. Bazarhathnoor in Adilabad registered 8.4°C, Pembi in Nirmal dipped to 10.1°C, and Jannaram in Mancherial logged 11.5°C. The cold wave kept residents indoors, with many venturing out only after 10 am.

India’s G Sai Karteek Reddy, partnering Thailand’s Thantub Sukhsumrarn, won the men’s doubles crown at the USD 15K ITF World Tour in Kuala Lumpur. The duo defeated Van Sambeek and Crowther in a thrilling final, marking Reddy’s 24th ITF final appearance

Veteran Indian shooter Harpreet Singh finished second in the precision round of the men’s 25m centre fire event at the ISSF World Championships in Cairo. He shot 291, staying in medal contention ahead of the rapid round

A 59-year-old coal miner was killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing NH 363 at Buradgudem in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district. Police said the victim, an employee of the KK5 underground mine, sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a speeding car.

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, their first win on Indian soil in 15 years. Simon Harmer’s eight wickets and Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 powered the visitors past India’s spin gamble

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will hold a special general meeting on December 7 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The agenda includes approving amendments to HCA bye-laws and regulations to strengthen governance, transparency, accountability and efficiency, officials told Telangana Today

M R Lalit Babu secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur with seven points from nine rounds. The Indian Oil Corporation manager bounced back strongly after his Chess World Cup exit earlier this month

Meenakshi Mavericks and Sreenidhi Thunderbolts advanced to the final of the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League at the Hyderabad Golf Association. Both teams impressed in the semifinals, setting up a thrilling title clash for SU TPGL glory

India’s challenge in the FIDE World Cup 2025 rests on GM Arjun Erigaisi, who advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Levon Aronian. GM P Harikrishna was eliminated in tiebreaks by Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara in Panaji

Members of youth associations staged a maha dharna at Gundlapalli chowk in Ganneruvaram mandal, Karimnagar, demanding the construction of a double road between Gundlapalli and Ganneruvaram. Protesters accused local MLA Dr. Kavvampalli Satyanarayana of neglecting the issue despite promising during his election campaign to complete the road within six months.

Arundhati Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Dundigal, Hyderabad, hosted its White Coat Ceremony for the new MBBS batch, symbolising their formal entry into the medical profession. Vice-Chancellor Dr. PV Nandakumar Reddy of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences addressed students on responsibility and ethics in medical practice.

Pankaj Advani and Brijesh Damani advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat with strong wins in their groups. Other Indians had mixed results, while Dhvaj Haria exited after two close defeats

Hyderabad’s veteran athlete M Ananth won silver in the long jump at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai with a leap of 5.71m. Japan’s Yoshio Mochizuki and Shinichi Yamada claimed gold and bronze. Ananth trains under Prof Rajesh Kumar

India made a strong start at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida as Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush Phangal and Narender Berwal secured medals with dominant wins on Day 1, guaranteeing podium finishes by entering the semifinals

A 65-year-old farmer died after being electrocuted while operating an agricultural pumpset starter at Kistampet in Chandurthi mandal, Rajanna-Sircilla district. Police said Lingam collapsed after receiving the shock.

Rishi Pallagani and Banothu Shashirekha clinched the boys and girls under-14 titles at the Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, with young talents from Telangana making their mark in competitive chess

A 15-year-old girl died and three members of her family were injured when their bike skidded while trying to avoid a pothole near Kasulapalli in Peddapalli mandal. The family, natives of Dharmaram mandal, was returning home after attending a marriage when the accident occurred.

Dhanush Srikanth of Hyderabad set a new world deaf record in 10m Air Rifle to win India’s first gold medal in shooting at the Deaflympics in Tokyo. India bagged four medals on the opening day, including two silver and one bronze

It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy

Green spaces aren't luxuries, they're essential and must be treated as life-saving investments rather than beautification projects

A Secondary Grade Teacher at Mandal Parishad Primary School (Girls), Jammikunta, Karimnagar, has been suspended for allegedly spreading false information about government schools and schemes. The District Education Officer issued suspension orders on November 14.

Telangana’s Irrigation Department has deferred immediate legal action after Andhra Pradesh abruptly cancelled tenders for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project. The move, which aimed to divert 200 TMC of Godavari floodwaters to Rayalaseema, has temporarily eased tensions between the two States. v

Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, hosted a two-day National Conference and CME in Laryngology, bringing together global experts to discuss advancements in managing vocal fold paralysis, early glottic cancer, and modern surgical techniques. The event featured renowned faculty from Australia and India.

Over 300 ginning mills in Telangana have launched an indefinite strike against stringent Cotton Corporation of India norms, halting procurement operations. The standoff has worsened the cotton crisis, with farmers forced to sell at distress prices far below MSP.