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Secunderabad Cantonment Board is identifying sites to shift centre median hoardings obstructing two elevated corridor projects. In coordination with HMDA, hoardings along Paradise Circle, Dairy Farm Road, and other key areas will be relocated, though revenue losses of nearly ₹40 lakh are expected

Hyderabad authorities raised concerns over private buses and heavy vehicles violating safety norms by tampering with speed governors and overspeeding. The Transport Department plans stricter enforcement, including triple penalties, vehicle seizure, and permit cancellations to curb accidents and ensure compliance

Congress MLAs in Telangana, including Jadcherla’s J Anirudh Reddy, have threatened BRS-backed sarpanch candidates, warning of denial of development funds and even death. Similar intimidation by other MLAs has been reported amid the ongoing gram panchayat elections

Hyderabad’s Firewater Neo Bar and Kitchen has launched a Holiday Special Menu for December, featuring festive starters, mains, desserts, and winter-inspired cocktails. The menu blends global flavours with contemporary style, offering a seasonal culinary experience for diners in the Financial District

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Hyderabad to mark Vijay Diwas, honouring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Governor, Deputy Chief Minister and Army officials paid tributes

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed select Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 by a day due to the Holi holiday. Mathematics IIA, Botany II and Political Science II exams will now be held on March 4 instead of March 3

The BRS lodged complaints with the State Election Commission and the Nalgonda District Collector alleging malpractices and manipulation in panchayat elections in Nakrekal constituency. The party demanded inquiries, action against officials and consideration of recounts or re-polling

The GHMC will hold a special council meeting on Tuesday to seek corporators’ views on the newly formed 300 divisions. Suggestions and objections from the public have been received since the notification was issued by the MA&UD on December 9

Even before the DPR for the River Musi Rejuvenation project is ready, MRDCL has initiated 3D modelling of structures along the river banks. Officials said such exercises are usually carried out only after the DPR is finalised.

Lionel Messi’s brief visit to India sparked a selfie craze, with reports of fans paying hefty sums for a photo with the football icon. Those priced out turned to AI-generated selfies, flooding social media and proving that wit can outshine wealth in the age of technology

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the attack on BRS cadre following sarpanch election results in Somarpet village of Kamareddy district. Alleging deteriorating law and order, he demanded strict police action and warned of serious consequences if such incidents continued.

The Union Government has said it has noted Telangana’s concerns over the proposed Godavari-Banakacherla project, but no final decision has been taken. The project’s Preliminary Feasibility Report submitted by Andhra Pradesh is under examination by the Central Water Commission.

BRS legislators have alleged that the GHMC ward delimitation was done arbitrarily without public consultation after municipal mergers. Submitting a representation to the Commissioner, they demanded a review, corrections, and warned of legal action if statutory norms were violated

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

Anwar-ul-Uloom Degree College defeated Loyola Academy 2-1 in the final of the Osmania University inter-college football tournament in Hyderabad. Sada scored twice for the winners, while Avinash netted for Loyola. Bhavan’s Vivekananda secured third place with a 2-1 win

Tijil Singh of Hyderabad won the Open prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. He received Rs 6000, while runner-up S Vikramjit Singh earned Rs 5000. Ten players finished in the top placings

Prof Rajesh Kumar of Osmania University will be a Symposium Speaker at the 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science 2025 in Kuching, Malaysia. He will present on the role of play in developing children’s skills in Indian education

Hyderabad salvaged a draw against Saurashtra in the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 match at Mulapadu after conceding the first-innings lead. S Purva scored an unbeaten century for Saurashtra, while Huzaifa and Parthiv guided Hyderabad to safety with solid knocks

Maharashtra’s Pravin Deotale and Aditi Gopichand Swami topped the men’s and women’s 50m compound bow events in the elimination round of the Senior National Archery Championship at Hyderabad Public School. Telangana Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan was the guest of honour

St Anthony’s Church (Venkatapuram) defeated St Anthony’s Church (Gandhinagar) 2-0 in the UCCC football final at Alwal, Hyderabad. Anuj and Vivian scored for the winners. The prizes were given away by former Santosh Trophy winner E Sigamani Williams