Telangana

Farmers observed a day-long bandh across Bela mandal in Adilabad district on Monday, demanding immediate procurement of soybean by the government. Protesters blocked traffic briefly on the inter-State highway, while shops remained shut in solidarity. The bandh passed off peacefully after police intervention.

Senior Principal Scientist at IICT, Dr Surya Prakash Singh, has been awarded the MRSI Medal for 2025 for his contributions to advanced functional materials and translational research, including innovations in solar cell technologies and bio-imaging dyes.

Experts caution Hyderabad residents against panicking over high AQI readings shown by car dashboards and private apps, saying official CPCB data remains reliable. They cite inaccurate low-cost sensors, confined cabin measurements and lack of regulation as reasons for misleading air quality readings.

In Adigoppula, Palnadu district, two men, Sri Ram Murthy and Hanumanthu, were allegedly killed by a gang over a prior dispute. Ten assailants, led by Y Naresh, attacked them with a knife and iron rod. Police have registered a case

Three women farm labourers from Maharashtra were killed and 14 others injured when a speeding coal-laden lorry rammed into a stationary jeep at Indaram crossroads on the Mancherial–Hyderabad State Highway early Monday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

A Pune-based traveller alleged he was overcharged by a cab driver at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport while heading to Gachibowli. Sharing his experience on Reddit, he said several users reported similar incidents and advised booking cabs only through authorised kiosks or seeking police help.

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