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South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke said his team has a good balance and confidence ahead of the ODI decider against India in Visakhapatnam. He praised Jansen and Bosch’s late-order hitting and noted the dew factor could influence the match

BC Employees Association district president Rapolu Paramesh expressed shock over the suicide of Sai Eshwar, a BC youth who set himself ablaze in protest against denial of reservation benefits. He urged backward classes to unite and fight for 42 per cent quota rather than resorting to extreme steps.

Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam took charge as the Karimnagar District Congress Committee president on Friday at Indira Bhavan. A massive rally from Alugunur chowk caused traffic disruptions as party workers welcomed him in the presence of senior Congress leaders

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will establish power generation plants outside Telangana for the first time, with a 2,300 MW project in Rajasthan in partnership with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUL).

Sai Eshwar, a 32-year-old BC activist and cab driver, died after self-immolation protesting the Congress government’s failure to implement 42% BC reservation. His death triggered mass protests, arrests of leaders, and demands for ex-gratia support to the family

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Osmania University on December 10 to review academic blocks, hostels and student facilities. At a review meeting, he directed officials to involve students and faculty in shaping upcoming development works through models, drop boxes and a dedicated website.

The renewed push for recognising Veerashaiva-Lingayat as a separate religion requires consensus between Congress and BJP

A group of students from Osmania, Kakatiya and Central Universities were detained by police in Chintoor, ASR district, while attempting to visit the site of Maoist leader Madivi Hidma’s recent killing. Their vehicle was blocked by locals protesting against Maoists, who also burnt an effigy on the Chintoor–Maredumilli road, leading to tension in the area.

The fact that nearly 88 per cent of the acid attack cases are still pending trial is a grim reminder of the serious flaws in India's criminal justice system

GHMC has convened a City Level Monitoring and Implementation Committee (CLMIC) meeting under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to address pollution hotspots. The committee identified key corridors including Punjagutta–Patancheru, Charminar–Nampally, Hitec City, and MGBS–Secunderabad as priority areas.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) concluded its latest land auction phase with the sale of the Golden Mile site. COEUS Education Management Pvt. Ltd. acquired the 1.98-acre parcel at Rs 77.75 crore an acre.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Panchayat secretary Raj Kumar in Bellampalli for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme. The bribe was sought to clear a bill of Rs 10,000.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Additional Collector and in-charge DEO A. Venkat Reddy along with two staff members in Hanamkonda for allegedly demanding a bribe to renew a private school’s application. The correspondent of Creative Model School was asked to pay Rs 1 lakh, later reduced to Rs 60,000, for clearance of the renewal.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared he was ready to confront the Union Government to secure funds for the State, reversing his earlier stance of maintaining cordial relations. Addressing a public meeting in Narsampet, he promised 3,500 additional Indiramma Houses for the constituency.

Punjagutta Police arrested freelance journalist Munige Mahender, associated with SKS FLY TV, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 40 lakh from SSL Infra by publishing defamatory videos about its Peacock Avenue project in Vikarabad. Police said Mahender, along with four others from different YouTube channels, created misleading content and threatened the company to remove the videos only if paid.

Telangana’s health insurance schemes, including Aarogyasri, EHS and Aarogya Bhadrata, face a crisis due to pending payments. Hospitals demand Rs 1500 crore

Senior BRS leader and former Health Minister T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of systematically weakening the Telangana Police Health Scheme by restricting treatment to NIMS Hospital and delaying payments to private hospitals. He cited the death of Sub-Inspector Janardhan Rao, who was denied treatment under the police health card, as evidence of the scheme’s collapse.

A fact-finding committee led by irrigation expert V. Prakash alleged a conspiracy behind the demolition of the Manair river check dam between Thanugula and Gumpula. The committee claimed the sand mafia blasted the dam using detonators to facilitate illegal sand transport.

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy reviewed security and logistical arrangements for the upcoming Global Summit at Future City, Kandukur. Accompanied by senior officials, he inspected the venue and emphasised flawless coordination. To manage traffic, 1,000 personnel will be deployed with diversions planned to ease congestion.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy dismissed allegations that his son was involved in land grabbing at Gandipet, stating police followed normal procedure. He said any irregularity would face punishment and criticised the opposition for making false charges against the government.

The announcement comes as both countries sign multiple agreements, covering sectors from fertilisers and food safety to shipping and maritime logistics

Former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K. Chandrashekhar Rao described the decade-long BRS rule as the golden era of rural transformation, citing uninterrupted power, irrigation, and welfare schemes.

Modi says India and Russia are making rapid progress towards this goal

The team of Devagudi, led by director-producer Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy and actors Abhinav Saurya and Anushree, urged audiences to support the Rayalaseema-based film releasing on December 19. They appealed for encouragement to newcomers and promised more quality projects.