Telangana

Chandrashekhar emerged victorious in the Doctors Pro Tennis League, winning titles in multiple categories, including Below 50 years and 50-60 years. He defeated Sandeep 7-5, 4-6, 10-4 in the final, with Justice B Vijaysen Reddy presenting the prizes

A 12th-century black granite Ganesha idol, known as the Kanduru Chola Ganesha, lies endangered near Lingala in Nagarkurnool. Archaeologist E Sivanagireddy, citing a 1167 CE inscription, confirmed its historical value and urged immediate preservation efforts.

E Venkatesh and Boya Chandrakala claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the 35th C. Devender Yadav Memorial Run held at Nizam College Ground. Young runners from various age groups also excelled in the event organized by the Athletics Coaching Academy

Haldi Fairways top the leaderboard after the third round in Group A of the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League. Eshaan Eti & Adithya Bommaraju from Haldi Fairways led overall with 38 points. Gunners topped Group B with 121 points

Gangarapu Kumar, injured in the October 29 boiler explosion at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Sultanabad mandal, died while receiving treatment at Karimnagar government hospital. Labour unions have called for fair compensation to support his bereaved family.

Deccan Sporting FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over Saidabad FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League, with Moosa scoring a hat-trick. In another match, Deccan Dynamos and Cantonment FC played out a 1-1 draw

Neyan Kangayan played an outstanding knock of 131 not out, guiding Puducherry to a strong total of 268 for four in 89 overs against Andhra in their Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (under-22) match at Anantapur on Sunday

Chama Milind’s unbeaten 94 steered Hyderabad’s fightback after a precarious position on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh. A vital 64-run partnership with Tanay Thyagarajan helped Hyderabad move closer to a first innings lead

In a charged gathering at Telangana Bhavan, victims of the HYDRAA demolitions shared emotional accounts of displacement and alleged discrimination by the Congress-led government. BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the demolitions and pledged to fight for justice in courts and on the streets.

Facing a tough contest in the Jubilee Hills by-election, the Telangana Congress convened a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to address campaign shortcomings. Despite active canvassing, criticism over poor public response and controversial remarks has further complicated the party’s prospects.

A 34-year-old farmer from Wankidi mandal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad, died by suicide after suffering losses in his cotton crop, which he had cultivated using borrowed funds. The incident highlights the growing distress among farmers facing poor yields and mounting debts.

In the Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank elections, Karra Rajashekhar’s panel secured 10 out of 12 director posts, defeating rival groups led by Congress leaders Velchala Rajender Rao and Gaddam Vilas Reddy.

To improve transparency and efficiency in paddy procurement, the Telangana government is introducing husker machines at procurement centres. These machines will automate grain quality testing, helping identify fine variety paddy eligible for a Rs 500 bonus.

A five-year-old girl tragically drowned in a trench dug for an Indiramma housing project in Pembi mandal, Nirmal. Locals blamed Anganwadi teacher Nagamani for negligence. Disciplinary action may follow based on the findings, with a report to be submitted to senior officials.

A young mother from Nellibanda village in Nalgonda, staged a dharna outside her lover’s house after he allegedly abandoned her and their newborn daughter. She accused him of betrayal and demanded he honour his promises. The protest drew attention from villagers and prompted a panchayat to mediate the dispute.

Residents of gated communities in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency have raised concerns over frequent water and power outages, poor road conditions, and an ineffective sewerage system. Many residents claim services were better under the previous BRS regime and are now pressing for accountability from the Congress-led government.

BRS leaders strongly condemned the alleged assault on Unemployed JAC members by Congress activists during the Jubilee Hills byelection campaign. They accused the Congress government of suppressing peaceful protests and warned that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s tactics would lead to public outrage.

Social activist Naredla Srinivas was remembered on his 73rd birth anniversary at Karimnagar Film Bhavan. Lok Satta members and civic organisations paid floral tributes and hailed his legacy as a reformer who championed anti-corruption and public welfare.

The auctioning of 48.23 acres of land belonging to the historic Sirsilk factory in Kagaznagar has dashed hopes of its revival. Once a thriving silk manufacturing unit established by the Nizam in 1939, the factory faced repeated closures due to financial losses.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of halting welfare schemes, failing to deliver on electoral promises, and damaging the State’s economy. He reiterated that K. Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister within 500 days and criticised Congress leaders for alleged corruption and betrayal.

Women students of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College, Nagarkurnool, staged a protest in Shadnagar demanding action against the principal over harassment and irregularities. They alleged misuse of hostel provisions and illegal fee collection. Police intervened and detained several students

Violence broke out in Manuguru as around 1,000 Congress workers attacked the BRS mandal office, injuring party members and setting furniture ablaze. The mob claimed ownership of the building, renamed it ‘Indiramma Bhavanam’, and replaced BRS symbols with Congress flags.

A domestic dispute in Vikarabad district turned tragic when a man allegedly murdered his wife, sister-in-law, and one daughter before dying by suicide. The elder daughter survived with injuries and is undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in Kulkacherla mandal and has prompted a police investigation.

As per the memo issued by TG BIE Secretary S Krishna Aditya, the 1,752 junior colleges, including government, welfare residential and private junior colleges, will be inspected for institutional records, staff particulars, and student attendance