Telangana

Three farm labourers died and eleven were injured when a jeep carrying migrant workers rammed a stationary lorry on the Mancherial–Hyderabad highway at Indaram village. The injured were hospitalized; rash driving is suspected. Victims were Maharashtra labourers heading to Karimnagar

The EBG Group has launched the Tollywood Pro League (TPL), a six-team franchise-based cricket and entertainment league exclusively for the Telugu film fraternity. The unveiling at Hyderabad International Convention Centre saw the presence of cricket legends Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, alongside film personalities Dino Morea, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma.

Dividing the State into rigid economic zones risks deepening regional inequalities

To improve urban service delivery, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) proposes doubling its wards from 150 to 300. This reform addresses Hyderabad’s expansion to nearly 2,000 sq km. By creating manageable units, the city aims to enhance political representation, integrate GIS-based data analytics, and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusive growth. This approach ensures data-driven governance puts citizens "centre stage".

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.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy countered BRS Chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s criticism of the Congress government over the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation (PRLI) project. He said Rs 7,000 crore had already been spent on the project works.

Opposition party leaders staged a satyagraha deeksha at Godavarikhani Chowk in Peddapalli district on Sunday, protesting the demolition of a woman’s shop by Ramagundam Municipal Corporation officials. The victim’s family alleged property worth Rs 35 lakh was destroyed and continued their agitation overnight.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao continued the BRS tradition by presenting a ceremonial offering at the annual Urs festival of the Ajmer Dargah, joined by former Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali and minority leaders.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of failing to introduce new policies in two years and reducing governance to vendetta politics. He alleged crime had risen by 20 per cent, welfare schemes were stalled, and farmers were left struggling for fertiliser and procurement.

The CPI (ML) Mass Line has strongly condemned the arrest of Telangana activist and social worker Gade Innaiah under the UAPA by the National Investigation Agency. State secretary Potu Ranga Rao demanded immediate withdrawal of the UAPA case against Innaiah and called for his release.

A government teacher and his wife narrowly escaped after their car caught fire at Karukonda Ramavaram in Tekulapalli Mandal, Kothagudem district. The car was completely gutted, and traffic on the Kothagudem-Yellandu road was briefly disrupted.

Sreedhar Sporting Club defeated East Coast Railway 2-1 in the DRM Cup All-India Invitation Football Tournament final at Waltair Railway Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The valedictory function was attended by senior railway officials, including Lalit Bohra and K Rama Rao

Two officials from the erstwhile Adilabad Prohibition and Excise unit, Jyothikiran and Zulfikar Ahmed, won top prizes at a two-day state-level sports meet in Hyderabad. Deputy Commissioner P Raghuram congratulated them for their achievements, noting that their success brought recognition to the unit.

Telangana’s Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the All India Inter-University Aquatics Championship in Chennai. Representing KIIT Bhubaneswar, she clinched the 50 m breaststroke title, adding to the state’s growing presence in national-level swimming competitions

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in India are conducted entirely according to the country's laws, and everyone must strictly abide by the election laws.

Nizam Nawabs defeated Khama Knights 68-53 in the opening round of the inaugural Telangana Pro Basketball League at Yousufguda. Ranga Reddy Risers also registered a strong 80-62 win against Warangal Warriors in the second match of the evening

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 cricket championship fourth-round match against Delhi in Mangalagiri from December 23. Aditya Vardhan will captain the side, with a mix of promising youngsters named in the team and stand-byes

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao unveiled the Hyderabad Toofans team jersey ahead of the Hockey India League. The event highlighted Telangana’s sports vision under CM A Revanth Reddy, with officials and players attending to support the state’s growing sports ecosystem

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day championship in Rajkot from December 24. G Rahul Singh will captain the side, with Rahul Buddhi as vice-captain. The team includes experienced players and promising youngsters

Hou Yifan’s two wins with black pieces lifted Alpine SG Pipers to second spot in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Continental Kings sealed a final berth, while Mumba Masters and Ganges Grandmasters face uphill battles to stay in contention

Telangana Throwball Association has named its men’s and women’s teams for the 47th Senior National Throwball Championship in Kottayam, Kerala. V Naveen Yadav and officials distributed kits, with Nithin Sagar and Jyoshnavi chosen as captains of the respective squads

Telangana inaugurated its first professional basketball league, TPBL, at Yousufguda. Featuring 72 players and six franchises, the league highlights women owners, record bids, and inclusivity. Organisers aim to boost sports culture and take Telangana basketball to national and international levels

V Prathiksha’s unbeaten 114 guided Hyderabad to a 110-run win over Jammu & Kashmir in the BCCI Women’s under-19 one-day tournament at Lucknow. Hyderabad posted 337/5 before restricting J&K to 227/4, securing a place in the knockout stage

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao has accused the Congress government of dismantling the Pharma City project and converting it into a real estate venture under the banner of Future City. He alleged that the government was misleading the High Court and the public while attempting to sell Pharma City land parcels to private entities despite judicial restrictions.