Telangana

An approximately 800-year-old Nandi sculpture believed to belong to the Kakatiya period has been found neglected in Jakkileru village, Narayanpet district. Archaeologist E Sivanagireddy inspected the site and appealed to villagers to restore and preserve the broken sculpture.

Telangana will host the Khelo India Youth Games from December 11 to 22, featuring 27 competitive sports and sailing as a demonstration event. More than 6,050 athletes are expected across six cities during the 12-day national meet in the state.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 578 motorists driving under the influence during a special enforcement drive on November 6 and 7. Two-wheeler riders accounted for 495 cases, while five motorists recorded blood alcohol concentrations exceeding 300 mg/100 ml during the operation.

Sixteen people were arrested by Goshamahal police for allegedly gambling at Dhanlakshmi Fish Godown in Begum Bazaar on Sunday. Police seized Rs 23,800, three sets of playing cards and four mobile phones; 12 other suspects remain absconding as investigations continue.

Nearly 35 people suffered eye injuries in firecracker-related incidents during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and were taken to Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital. Six, including four children, were admitted, while one patient reportedly suffered loss of vision in the right eye.

The Telangana Football Association has suspended former India captain Shabbir Ali for one year over alleged disciplinary violations and actions deemed detrimental to the association. The decision followed complaints involving coaching eligibility, communication protocol and attendance at an unauthorised meeting

Fire broke out at an industrial unit in Asbestos Colony, Kukatpally, early Monday and spread from a paper cup and plate factory to nearby warehouses storing ghee and snacks. Four fire engines were deployed. No casualties or injuries were reported.

Hyderabad-based vegan natural bodybuilder K Venkatesan, 49, won gold at the Mr Natural World Bodybuilding Championship in Los Angeles for the second consecutive year. He credited discipline, dedication and a plant-based lifestyle for his achievement

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy celebrated Diwali with an Indiramma housing scheme beneficiary in Kodangal, inaugurating the family's new house and promoting the government's flagship housing initiative. He also participated in the inauguration of a science museum, police station, educational institutions and a primary health centre in Vikarabad and neighbouring districts.

Strategic railway expansion and smarter train services can transform the State into a national logistics and passenger transit hub

Three members of a family, including an elderly couple and their 38-year-old son, were found dead at their apartment in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Sunday. Police said preliminary information pointed to health-related and family issues, but investigations are continuing.

Three persons were killed and 19 injured when an auto-rickshaw carrying 23 people rammed into a tipper truck on the Outer Ring Road near Himayatsagar early Sunday. Some of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.

Attracting companies to new locations is only the first step. The success of Telangana’s emerging technology clusters will depend on whether businesses can build strong local networks and skilled talent can grow alongside them

A differently-abled youth from Karimnagar, who allegedly consumed mosquito repellent and attempted suicide over alleged harassment of his family by a BJP corporator, remains in critical condition. Before the act, he recorded a selfie video accusing the corporator of issuing threats and influencing civic authorities against his family following municipal elections.

The Joint Registrar and District Cooperative Officer, Hyderabad, has ordered a statutory inquiry into alleged irregularities identified in the 2025-26 special audit report of the Journalists Cooperative Housing Society Ltd.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised BRS leaders for demanding the operation of the Kanepally pump and urged judicious water use amid drought concerns. He also sought a December Assembly session to discuss El Niño and the Kaleshwaram project

Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra and former MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers affected by Cyclone Murasu in erstwhile Khammam. They criticised helicopter use by Ministers and demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre

The Consumer Confederation of India has urged the Telangana government to establish price control committees amid rising commodity prices. At a Hanamkonda programme, its representatives raised concerns over food adulteration and announced an awareness campaign against antibiotic misuse across Telangana

Forest officials booked five persons for allegedly hunting wild boars in Chennur, Mancherial district, on Saturday. They seized a sickle, a spear and two live boars. The rescued animals were released into the forest, officials said

Three youngsters were killed when their motorcycle fell while attempting to overtake a lorry at Gudipet village in Mancherial district on Saturday. Two died on the spot, while the third succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Mancherial

A newborn died during treatment at RIMS-Adilabad, prompting the family to allege medical negligence and stage a protest demanding action against the doctors responsible. RIMS officials said an inquiry had been initiated. The incident follows another death at the institute

Telangana election authorities will undertake a fresh outreach drive to contact electors categorised as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers will provide fresh enumeration forms and assist eligible voters in seeking inclusion in the final electoral rolls scheduled to be published on November 30.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has urged the Telangana government to allocate development funds equitably among constituencies, questioning the absence of funding for Munugode after major projects were announced in Kodangal. He also highlighted fluoride contamination and the need for ethical governance

A 30-year-old woman and her two minor daughters allegedly died by suicide at Pakhal Lake in Warangal district on Saturday. Police retrieved the bodies and shifted them to Narsampet Government Hospital. Family disputes reportedly preceded the incident