Telangana

Hyderabad defeated Cricket Federation of India by six wickets to win the All India Rajiv Gandhi Invitation T20 cricket tournament at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Anvith Reddy starred with 46 runs, while Rahul Karthikeya was named best bowler of the tournament

K Sunil Goud of Telangana High Court has been elected general secretary of the Indian Lawyers Cricket Association at its general body meeting in Delhi. Kuldeep Parihar was named president, with other office-bearers from various High Courts and the Supreme Court

Jadumani Singh clinched his first senior national crown in the men’s 50-55kg category as SSCB topped the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with 12 gold medals. Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi also bagged titles in Greater Noida

Ananya Dandu’s fine spell of six for 23 helped Hyderabad beat Jharkhand by nine runs in the BCCI women’s under-15 one-day cricket tournament at Vizianagaram. Hyderabad finished second in the group to qualify for the knockout phase

G Nikil Sekhar’s five-wicket haul helped Team F beat Team I in the HCA Under-14 probables matches in Hyderabad. Other notable performers included Ritesh Reddy, Jagath Roshan, Naksh Reddy, Raghaav Narayan, Medhansh Agarwal and B Sudhamsh

In Kasturipally village, Uma Devi (32) and two children, Kiran Kumar (12) and Munjei Birju (6), drowned in a check dam while the mother tried to save the children. The families had recently arrived from Bihar seeking livelihood

Six persons were arrested in Turkapally, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, for illegally digging near a Hanuman temple in search of a hidden treasure trove. Police seized an excavator machine, a car, and pooja articles during the raid.

Kiran International School’s Annual Day Euphoria 2026 unfolded as a flawless celebration of educational theatre in Hyderabad. The event showcased talent, culture, and creativity, with performances that left the audience spellbound.

The wife of a former IPS officer was defrauded of Rs 2.58 crore in a fortnight-long stock market scam via WhatsApp. The victim made 19 transactions believing in high returns before reporting the fraud to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s State Finances – 2023-24: Decadal Analysis presents Telangana as one of India’s strongest revenue-generating States, with disciplined borrowing, robust tax mobilisation, and sustained growth during the BRS regime.

Six individuals were arrested in Mancherial district for participating in the banned sport of cockfighting at Gullakota village, Luxettipet mandal. Acting on a tip‑off, police raided an isolated spot on the village outskirts and seized cash along with a rooster.

Medak district police registered three cases against kite sellers for selling banned Chinese manja in Medak and Narsapur towns. Authorities warned of stern action against violators, stressing the grave risks posed to birds, animals, and humans.

Paddy procurement in Adilabad region during the Vanakalam season has slowed sharply, with less than half the target achieved. Officials cite the State government’s delay in releasing the promised Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine‑variety rice as a key reason.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced that toll gate operators have been instructed to allow free passage of vehicles during traffic jams at plazas in the Sankranti season.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka have issued conflicting statements on the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation project.

The GNU NextGen Summit 2026, organised by Guru Nanak University, convened education leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss fostering entrepreneurship among students. The event spotlighted student innovation through Stockathon and Mini Shark Tank competitions, with judges lauding the participants’ financial literacy and business acumen.

A Maruti 800 caught fire on Alugunur bridge in Karimnagar town on Saturday, forcing its occupants to abandon the vehicle. The blaze brought traffic on the Karimnagar–Hyderabad–Warangal main road to a halt.

Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has said that movie ticket price hike orders were issued without his knowledge or approval, triggering a political storm and raising questions over accountability and decision-making within the Congress government

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic ahead of the Sankranthi festival as families began travelling to their hometowns. Toll plazas, highways, bus stations and railway stations saw massive congestion, with delays of several hours reported at key toll booths and transport hubs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of neglecting urban development, claiming cities are in crisis due to lack of funds. He said voters would hold the ruling party accountable in the upcoming municipal elections

Hyderabad’s annual Numaish exhibition remains a favourite family destination, offering more than rides and stalls. Its enduring charm lies in the ‘Exhibition Radio’, run by Ajay Kumar Jaiswal for nearly four decades, which plays Bollywood classics from the 1970s and 1980s.

Cybercrime police in Malkajgiri arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly providing her bank account to cyber fraudsters. The account was used in five fraud cases, including one where a victim lost ₹90 lakh, police said.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, including a 16-year-old, in SR Nagar for stealing motorcycles. Four stolen bikes were recovered. The suspects allegedly sold the bikes cheaply and spent the proceeds on online betting. They were handed over to police for investigation.

Hyderabad police arrested three men involved in multiple thefts, recovering four motorcycles and stolen clothes. The gang, from SR Nagar, reportedly also burgled two houses and spent the proceeds to lead a lavish lifestyle, police said.