Telangana

Sri Saanvi of SPARS Academy bagged a double, winning the under-14 and under-17 girls titles at the 12th Stag Telangana State and Inter-district Table Tennis Championship in Moinabad. Varun Shanker and Varuni Jaiswal won the men’s and women’s titles

The 68th National Shooting Championship began at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Hyderabad with over 16,000 shooters qualifying across rifle, pistol and shotgun events. The scores will help select India’s team for the 2026 international season

Telangana High Court extended protection for sterilised stray dogs, allowing GHMC to act only on verified complaints of attacks. AASRA argued that dog removals ignored Supreme Court guidelines. The court posted the case for further hearing on December 2

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asked HUDCO to provide loans at lower interest rates and restructure earlier borrowings. HUDCO assured funds for 10 lakh more Indiramma houses. In a separate review, the Chief Minister warned officials against negligence in Medaram development works

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy avoided addressing BC organisations’ demand for 42 per cent reservations, instead highlighting Telangana’s caste census and development works. He reviewed the Narayanpet-Kodangal project, promised faster execution, and accused the previous regime of leaving massive debt

Harish Rao accused the Congress government of pushing the Ramagundam Thermal Power Project for commissions, claiming it would impose an additional Rs.82,000-crore burden on Telangana over 25 years. He also criticised alleged irregular appointments and accused the Chief Minister of violating the election code

Families of the Sigachi blast victims approached Sangareddy officials seeking death certificates, compensation and salaries for injured workers. JAC chairman Y Ashok Kumar said the families had been struggling for months to access benefits due to missing documentation

Adilabad district has reported a steady decline in HIV positive cases, with 130 detections in 2024-25. Officials credit increased testing, awareness programmes and support services. The district’s HIV prevalence stands at 0.29 per cent, with multiple counselling centres operating

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver on promises made to Palamuru, accusing the Congress government of rising debts, stalled projects and economic decline. He alleged that the government’s two-year record lacked substantial development

Khursheed Jah Devdi, a historic Paigah Palace in Hyderabad’s Old City, is nearly restored and expected to open to the public by mid-2026. Authorities are reviewing proposals from hospitality and cultural firms to reuse the site without altering its heritage structure

TUWJ leaders urged journalists from the erstwhile Medak district to join a Maha Dharna at the I&PR office in Hyderabad on December 3. They said the government had not issued accreditation cards, allotted house sites or provided health cards despite repeated requests

Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience

Hyderabad Metro Rail inducted 20 transgender personnel into its security services on December 1, 2025. Trained in induction security programmes, they will enhance commuter safety, assist passengers, monitor baggage, and contribute to a more inclusive and secure metro environment

Air Marshal Samir Jayasinha Pendse assumed charge as Senior Air Staff Officer, Training Command, IAF on December 1, 2025. A veteran helicopter pilot with 36 years of service, he has commanded bases, served in UN missions, and earned multiple distinguished medals

Anganwadi teacher Razia Sultana resigned and filed her nomination for the Sarpanch post of Indupuriyal village. Known for her social work through the SR Trust, she hopes her service during Covid-19 and support to villagers will earn public backing.

Madhucon Sugar and Power Industries in Rajeswarapuram began sugarcane crushing for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Nama Nageswara Rao launched the operations and announced that farmers supplying cane will receive free sugar, while also assuring higher support price and subsidies

A suspected blast that damaged a check dam on the Manair river in Jammikunta has sparked intense political exchanges between the Congress and the BRS. Irrigation officials suspect foul play, and the opposition has demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident

Shamirpet Police Station in Cyberabad has been ranked seventh among India’s top 10 police stations and first in Telangana. The Ministry of Home Affairs evaluated stations on service quality, grievance redressal, cleanliness, staff professionalism, and effective CCTNS work

HMDA has begun work on the 18.5 km elevated corridor from the Shamirpet end, triggering protests from property owners facing land acquisition along a proposed 200 ft road. Over 1,100 properties and 2,100 trees will be affected as construction moves forward

Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, a noted microbiologist and senior scientist at LVPEI, passed away earlier this month. Known for studying microbes in extreme environments, he was the first Indian biologist to join both Arctic and Antarctic expeditions and published over 375 papers

Afzalgunj police arrested 29-year-old Kurva Naresh for stealing a motorcycle from Osmania Hospital’s parking lot. He later admitted to stealing five bikes in total. Police recovered all five vehicles, produced him before court, and secured his remand

BRS MLAs in Sangareddy have questioned the delay in releasing the remaining ex-gratia promised to the kin of the Sigachi blast victims. They submitted a representation to district officials, demanding immediate payment of the full amount announced by the State and Centre.

Residents of Bejjur mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad were gripped by fear after tiger pugmarks were spotted near the area. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the animal and deployed trackers, installing CCTV cameras and advising locals to remain cautious

The European Union Film Festival returns to Hyderabad from December 5–14 for its 30th edition, showcasing 23 films from 23 European countries. Screenings will be held across three venues, with all films subtitled in English and open on a first-come basis