Telangana

M K Tharshan of Chennai won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Arvind Iyer and A Vishwaa finished second and third, while Shivanya and Sankaran were named best woman and veteran players respectively

Indian coaches Rutuja Gunwant and Sudha Rani have successfully completed the AFC A Diploma Course in coaching through the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship

Even as overall crime in Jagtial district declined by 5.05 per cent in 2025, cases registered under the Gaming Act and narcotics laws saw a sharp rise, with police flagging gambling and ganja offences as growing concerns

The 36th South Zone Aquatic Swimming Championship for sub-junior and junior boys and girls will be held at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad from December 27 to 29, with events conducted under World Aquatics rules and regulations

Ranga Reddy Risers edged Medchal Mavericks 83-81 in the Telangana Pro Basketball League at Yousufguda. Warangal Warriors beat Nizam Nawabs 85-69, while Hyderabad Honey Badgers cruised past Khammam Knights 97-68 in Tuesday’s matches

B Gowtham Reddy’s unbeaten 122 guided Crescent High School (Baba Nagar) to a 10-wicket win over Suchitra Academy in the HCA Inter-schools under-14 one-day knock-out tournament

Congress government’s forced GHMC expansion and hurried ward delimitation reflect a dictatorial imposition bulldozed onto the people of Hyderabad, scuttling their democratic aspirations

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, in a meeting with Secretaries, emphasised accountability and coordination across departments. He directed officials to submit monthly reports to the Chief Secretary and announced quarterly personal reviews.

Two migrant workers died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank at a private apartment in Kollur, Sangareddy district. Police suspect negligence by the apartment management and have registered a case

A post-Covid fitness routine adopted in 2021 has transformed Paloncha Tahsildar Dara Prasad into a marathon runner. At 50, he regularly competes in national-level events, balancing a demanding career with disciplined training

As many as 22 Maoists, including a divisional committee member and six area committee members, surrendered to the Odisha police along with firearms, ammunition and explosives. The surrendered cadres carried a collective reward of Rs 1.84 crore and were given interim relief

Telangana has approved the temporary closure of 1,441 government and local body schools for 2025–26 after topping the country with 2,081 zero-enrolment schools. Another 640 institutions may soon follow, pushing closures beyond 2,000

Singareni Collieries Company Limited celebrated its Formation Day across the country. In-charge CMD D Krishna Bhaskar highlighted workers’ contribution, safety and welfare, future plans in critical minerals and renewable energy, and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to social responsibility.

TPJAC sensitised villagers in Nyalkal mandal about the ill-effects of the proposed Sree Asha Aldehydes and Adhesives Limited. Experts warned of pollution risks, flaws in the EIA report and the impact on Manjeera river and neighbouring Karnataka villages

A Dalit family’s under-construction house was allegedly demolished in Sangareddy hours after a Congress-backed sarpanch assumed office, triggering political outrage. Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the ruling party of vendetta politics and demanded action under the SC/ST Act

Students of Carmel Convent High School celebrated Christmas in advance with cultural programmes, skits and dances in Mancherial. School authorities highlighted the values of joy, service and compassion, urging students to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and help the needy

Despite government orders directing departments to procure cloth from TSCO, most failed to comply. Only four departments placed orders for 2026-27. Handlooms officials expressed concern as dues mounted and regular orders linked to KCR Kits stopped.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of crippling Telangana’s irrigation sector through incompetence and inaction, alleging deliberate stalling of key projects and betrayal of farmers’ interests

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five people, including three drug peddlers and two consumers, seizing MDMA, LSD, and mobile phones. Investigations revealed a WhatsApp-based supply chain involving African supplier Mary, local distributors, and technical aides.

Telangana Food Safety Department conducted FSSAI registration and licensing camps in 14 Hyderabad vegetable markets, receiving 926 applications. Vendors were sensitised on hygiene and safety norms, with a second round of camps scheduled on December 30.

The Medaram temple will remain closed for darshan on Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm due to the installation of Govindaraj and Pagididdaraju mandapams. Devotees can resume darshan of Sammakka Saralamma from Thursday, the chief priest said.

In 2025, Cyberabad AHTU registered 103 human trafficking cases, rescuing 195 victims and deporting 10 foreign nationals. She Teams handled over 1,000 petitions, child rescue operations saved 2,298 children, and street prostitution enforcement led to 508 arrests.

BRS leader Harish Rao slams the Revanth Reddy government for neglecting the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project and compromising Krishna water sharing. He demanded restoration of 90 TMC allocation, accused the Chief Minister of betrayal and announced meetings to expose the government

In 2025, Cyberabad saw fatal road accidents decline to 803, but non-fatal crashes rose. Two-wheelers accounted for most deaths, while pedestrian fatalities increased. Drunken driving cases fell, jail penalties surged, and traffic enforcement collected Rs 239 crore.