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Month: January 2026

NMDC–The Hindu FIC Chess Tournament to Be Held in Hyderabad on January 3

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), in association with The Hindu, will organise the FIC Chess Tournament in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 3. The one-day tournament will take place at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur.

The competition will feature multiple age categories — Under-7, Under-9, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 — for both boys and girls. Matches will be conducted on a Swiss League format and played under the latest FIDE Rapid Rules.

Players born on or after January 1, 2011, are eligible to participate. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of the Telangana Chess Association.

Registration Details

  • Registration is free of cost
  • Online registration only (no spot registrations)
  • Participants must carry a photocopy of their Aadhaar card, which is mandatory and must be produced on demand
  • Registered players are required to report at the venue by 9.30 a.m.

Prizes

The top three finishers in each category will receive prizes, certificates, and a shield.
The prize distribution ceremony will be held at the NMDC Office, Masab Tank, on January 26, 2026. Winners will be informed separately about the ceremony timings.

For further information, participants may contact the organisers at 9989912645.

GHMC to Be Split Into Three Civic Bodies: Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri 31 December 2025

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), currently India’s largest civic body, is set to be trifurcated into three separate municipal corporations — Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri — as part of a major administrative reorganisation planned by the Telangana government.

According to government sources, an official announcement is likely after the current GHMC Council’s term ends on February 10, 2026. More details are expected to emerge during the Telangana Assembly session scheduled for January 2026.

Why the GHMC Is Being Reorganised

Over the years, GHMC’s jurisdiction has expanded significantly. The civic body now covers 2,053 square kilometres, following the merger of 27 urban local bodies located within or around the Outer Ring Road (ORR). This expansion transformed GHMC into a massive administrative unit, raising concerns over efficiency and governance.

Currently, GHMC is divided into:

  • 12 zones
  • 60 circles
  • 300 wards

Before the expansion, the erstwhile GHMC covered just 650 sq. km, with 30 circles and 150 wards.

Proposed Ward Distribution

The state government is reportedly considering two possible models for dividing the wards among the three new municipal corporations:

  1. Hyderabad: 150 wards
    Cyberabad: 75 wards
    Malkajgiri: 75 wards

OR

  1. Equal distribution:
    • Hyderabad: 100 wards
    • Cyberabad: 100 wards
    • Malkajgiri: 100 wards

A final decision is expected closer to the announcement date.

Impact on Urban Governance

The proposed trifurcation aims to:

  • Improve administrative efficiency
  • Ensure better civic service delivery
  • Enable focused urban planning for different regions

If implemented, GHMC will lose its status as the country’s largest municipal corporation, marking a significant shift in Hyderabad’s urban governance structure.