Telangana

KVG 1 achieved a double by winning both the boys under-14 and girls trophies in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy floodlit cricket tournament at Sports Coaching Foundation, Hyderabad. Junaid, Venkat, Kirthi and Sabiha starred in the finals

Tatva School (Gajularamaram) defeated St Michael’s 4-1 to win the under-10 final of the Subramaniam inter-school football tournament in Hyderabad. Monkish scored a hat-trick, Rudra added one, while St Michael’s won the under-12 final against Reqelford

Nalgonda defeated Concorde by four wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament in Hyderabad. Other winners included Ensconse, Khammam, Mahbubnagar and Classic, while Ronith Narayana and Abdul Rafeay starred with unbeaten knocks

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s efforts to extend 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes, blaming BJP and BRS for obstructing the move. He said the Supreme Court’s directions prevented implementation despite the party’s commitment.

Around 50 Ayyappa Swamy devotees protested near Telangana DGP office after a sub-inspector was denied permission to wear religious attire and go barefoot while on duty. Police cited department rules, saying officers must apply for leave to observe deeksha

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 14 members of a Cambodia-linked cyber fraud syndicate that cheated a 75-year-old Bhimavaram resident of Rs 78.6 lakh through a fake digital arrest scam. Officials recovered Rs 42 lakh and seized phones, passports and digital evidence

UNICEF and Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, held the state’s first animal-inclusive disaster risk reduction conference. Experts discussed integrating animal welfare into disaster preparedness, response systems, and family-centered plans

A 62-year-old man from Gandhinagar lost Rs 1.3 lakh after sharing an OTP with fraudsters posing as Amazon executives. Police warn against using Google-searched numbers and urge citizens to report cyber scams immediately via official channels

Mahindra University inaugurated two state-of-the-art research labs – the Centre for Advanced Electron Microscopy and InfraX, a civil engineering lab ecosystem. Equipped with advanced technology, the labs aim to promote nanotechnology, materials science, and multidisciplinary research innovation in Hyderabad

A 21-year-old newly married woman, Sirisha, died by suicide in Vikarabad district allegedly due to harassment by her husband, Shiva Lingam. Married six months ago, she reportedly fell into depression. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter

Khammam’s monthly theatre programme ‘Nela Nela Vennela’ completed 100 months with its 100th play on November 23. Organised by three cultural groups and supported by Telangana arts authorities, the initiative promotes social-issue plays and keeps theatre alive in the digital age

The Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across medical colleges in ten states as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged bribery racket involving National Medical Commission officials, middlemen and private college personnel accused of manipulating inspection data for regulatory approvals

Harish Rao said Telangana would not have been formed without KCR’s 2009 fast, which pushed the Centre to announce statehood. He highlighted Siddipet’s growth since then and said BRS will build a new martyrs’ memorial. People were urged to join Deeksha Diwas.

Despite nearly two years in power, the Telangana Congress government has failed to constitute full-fledged Executive Councils (ECs) for the State universities. Except for the Kakatiya University, no State conventional and technical university has a full-fledged EC.

In just two weeks, Rachakonda She Teams caught 110 people, including minors, for harassing women in public places. They handled 135 complaints and ran decoy checks in metro trains. Many offenders were counselled, and women are encouraged to report incidents quickly

Brar Squadron won the Commandant’s Banner at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, recognising its overall excellence across physical, academic and competitive events. Desa Squadron emerged victorious in the drill competition as AFA Commandant Air Marshal Vohra praised cadets’ teamwork and discipline

Rachakonda Police have begun a unique programme where reformed history-sheeters work as traffic volunteers. They help manage traffic and assist commuters, earning praise from residents and officers. Police say the initiative reduces stigma and supports reintegration into society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, while inaugurating the startup’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. He praised Gen Z engineers and credited space sector reforms for the rise of over 300 private space startups in India

Luxury homes in India’s top seven cities saw the highest price rise—40% in three years—driven by strong demand, according to Anarock. NCR led the surge, while Hyderabad saw major growth across segments. Affordable housing grew more modestly at 26%

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao unveiled an inspirational song for the BRSV student wing at his Nandinagar residence. Conceptualised by Nagararam Prashant, the track aims to motivate and unite student activists. Senior BRS and BRSV leaders attended the event.

BRS leaders have filed a PIL in the Telangana High Court challenging the appointment of 16 advisors with Cabinet rank by the Congress government. They allege the move is unconstitutional, financially wasteful and amounts to creating an extra-constitutional authority without public mandate.

After a deadly fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda killed two and injured six, residents and officials warn that many electronics shops operate without adequate fire safety measures. Exploding compressors intensified the blaze, raising concerns over repeated fires in the area.

Tension prevailed near the Telangana DGP office after Ayyappa Swamy devotees protested against police for denying permission to a Kanchanbagh sub inspector to wear Ayyappa attire during deeksha while on duty. Officials cited departmental rules and advised applying for leave instead.

A 21-year-old woman from Vikarabad district died by suicide on Wednesday night, with her family alleging she was harassed by her husband since their marriage six months ago. Police said the harassment may have led to depression. A case has been registered.