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N Pavani Sarayu of Andhra Pradesh won the girls Group I 400m individual medley at the South Zone Aquatics Championship in Hyderabad. Karnataka swimmers dominated across groups, while Andhra, Telangana and Kerala also produced medal‑winning performances

Para athletes Shivani from Andhra Pradesh and Jyoti from Haryana were honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. Both were trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation and recognised for their sporting excellence

The Andhra Pradesh government issued a conditional No Objection Certificate to Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas for drilling 20 onshore wells in Krishna district under the DSF Policy, permitting activity subject to strict irrigation safeguards and mandatory departmental clearances

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana inaugurated raft foundation works for Amaravati’s new High Court, designed by Norman Foster. The iconic B+G+7 structure will house 52 court halls, span 21 lakh sq ft, and is targeted for completion by 2027

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s contradictory claims on River Krishna water sharing have drawn sharp criticism from BRS leaders and citizens. His varying assertions on the State’s share, ranging from 763 to 951 tmcft, have raised concerns over irrigation policy

Axis Energy and Reliance Industries emerged as top bidders in India’s latest coal block auction, targeting UCG-capable blocks. The move supports cleaner coal gasification, syngas and hydrogen production, reduces import dependence, and boosts private sector confidence in energy transition

Telangana government is preparing to hold the assembly session from the first week of January. CM Revanth Reddy discussed Gram Panchayat results, upcoming elections, and river water disputes with Ministers. The session may also address charges made by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao

Two para-athletes trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation—Shivani from Andhra Pradesh and Jyoti from Haryana—have been selected for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, recognising their achievements and perseverance in national-level para-sports.

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has begun pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, processing 20,000–30,000 tonnes of ore. The trials aim to validate gold recovery methods ahead of full-scale production, strengthening India’s global mining footprint

In Adigoppula, Palnadu district, two men, Sri Ram Murthy and Hanumanthu, were allegedly killed by a gang over a prior dispute. Ten assailants, led by Y Naresh, attacked them with a knife and iron rod. Police have registered a case

The political tussle between BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sharpened over water-sharing issues. Reddy also highlighted the State’s initiative to launch a mobile app enabling farmers to book urea bags.

Andhra Pradesh conducted its Pulse Polio programme on Sunday, administering polio drops to over 54 lakh children under five at nearly 39,000 booths. Door-to-door and mobile teams will cover missed children to maintain India’s polio-free status

A book compiling articles written by Jannaram Forest Divisional Officer M Rammohan was unveiled in Hyderabad. Telangana PCCF Dr C Suvarna praised the officer for using his writings to create public awareness on environmental issues.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh advised students, especially young boys, to make life choices they would never hesitate to explain to their mothers, stressing family values and personal responsibility during the ‘Hello Lokesh’ programme in Rajahmundry

Telangana has accused Andhra Pradesh of unauthorised expansions of the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator, alleging excessive Krishna water drawals that threaten its share and aggravate the inter-State river dispute amid low reservoir levels.

A 17-year-old in Vijayawada allegedly killed a 49-year-old man after he refused to give him Rs 10 for liquor. The minor reportedly stabbed the stranger following an argument, prompting police to register a case under Section 103(1) of the BNS

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking central support for Purvodaya, SASCI projects, Rayalaseema horticulture development and the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project amid financial constraints

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for their role in a ‘Digital Arrest’ scam in which a senior citizen was cheated of Rs 59 lakh. The accused allegedly supplied bank accounts and aided fund transfers using fake documents and cryptocurrency.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Centre to intervene against Karnataka’s proposal to raise the Almatti Dam height, citing adverse impacts on the state and ongoing Supreme Court proceedings during a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti Minister

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided to construct a 100-room guest house and a 2,000-seating-capacity hall at Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple. The Rs 190-crore project follows a request made during AP Deputy CM Pavan Kalyan’s visit.