Telangana

Kamareddy witnesses rising post-election violence as a BRS supporter, Ranjith, is critically injured in an axe attack by local Congress leaders over Sarpanch election disputes. Police cite personal differences, while locals demand strict action against the accused

Despite the Congress government’s app-based fertilizer system, farmers in Warangal and Mahabubabad endured long queues in cold weather due to insufficient stock. Frustrated farmers, including women, staged demonstrations

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan transferred 60 Deputy Commissioners to newly formed circles for improved administration. The moves follow the state government’s notification creating 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards, with zonal commissioners already appointed for each zone

Telangana schools’ Sankranti vacation, originally January 11–15, may be extended following teacher unions’ request. With January 10 as a Saturday holiday and festival holidays on January 15–16, unions suggest reopening on January 19, citing parental concerns about sending children immediately

Hyderabad’s overall crime rate dropped 15% in 2025, with 30,690 cases recorded. While murder and property crimes declined, crimes against women rose 6% and POCSO cases increased 27%. Police attribute the drop to visible policing and plan stricter enforcement

Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek reprimanded Congress leaders in Chennur for illegal sand mining from the Godavari river, warning of strict action. He also cautioned officials aiding the irregularities, sparking confusion and concern among local party cadres

A tiger has entered Siddipet district for the first time, alarming farmers. Forest officials tracked its movement across villages and confirmed it as a young male, while intensifying surveillance and alerting residents

Construction of Stage-II of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project has been delayed despite all approvals, as the State government has not entered into a mandatory power purchase agreement with NTPC, stalling the 2,400 MW expansion

A 24-year-old man died by suicide at his home in Suraram, allegedly due to financial losses from online gaming. Police said he was depressed and left a video note. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

District Medical and Health Officer Dr Akula Srinivas died of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday in Jagtial. The senior health official was recently appointed to the post and was widely respected in the district.

Telangana defeated Madhya Pradesh 4-0 in the Santosh Trophy Senior National Football Championship league match at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. B Sunil opened the scoring in the seventh minute, while Saif Ansari struck a hat-trick in the second half

Aditya Vardhan will captain Hyderabad in the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 fifth-round match against Himachal Pradesh at Mulapadu, Vijayawada, from December 29 to 31

Telangana’s Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty reached the singles semifinal of the Solapur Open Women’s ITF tennis tournament after defeating Maya Rajeshwaran

Rishiket Sisodia’s 161 powered Deccan Wanderers to an eight-wicket win over Sporting XI, while N Rakesh and Shashank Lokesh guided Cambridge XI past East Marredpally in the A-Division league knock-out semifinals

The Cricket Federation of Hyderabad will host the 19th All India Rajiv Gandhi Invitational under-19 T-20 cricket championship from January 7 to 10. Matches will be played at LB Stadium and other venues, with teams from India and abroad participating

The All India Inter-University inter-zonal women’s table tennis tournament begins at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute, Hyderabad, from December 27 to 29

Carrom champions from Telangana, including world medallists K Srinivas and S Aditya, have expressed disappointment over the lack of government recognition and support. While Tamil Nadu offers cash incentives and jobs to its players, Telangana’s achievers continue to struggle for acknowledgment

Viswak Reddy of Telangana and Bhrithi Velladandi of Karnataka won the under-16 singles titles at the AITA Championship Series tennis tournament in Hyderabad

Army Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1, Golconda, and TMREIS dominated the Dr Dipti Sur Memorial multi-sports championship for girls in Hyderabad. Organised by SCF, the two-day event saw 600 athletes compete across cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, athletics, kabaddi and kho kho

A domestic dispute in Hanamkonda’s Atmakur turned violent when a man allegedly attacked his wife, leaving her with critical injuries, including a slit throat. Locals rushed her to hospital, while police began investigating the case.

Residents of Yangampally thanda in Somasila and nearby villages have been anxious after reports of tiger movement across River Krishna from the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Forest officials confirmed pug marks in fields but assured there is no immediate danger.

The gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Medak district have marked a generational shift, with nearly 64 per cent of elected sarpanches aged below 40. While older candidates once dominated, voters now prefer younger and educated leaders, believing they can deliver more effectively.

A farmer from Goyagaon village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was critically injured after being attacked by wild boars while returning from his field. Locals rushed to his aid and shifted him to hospitals in Tiryani and later Mancherial.