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.
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:
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.
The Senior Citizens Meeting and Calendar Opening Program was conducted successfully in Boduppal, marked by the presence of several eminent personalities and association leaders.
The program was graced by Sri Krishna Reddy, grandson of the late Sri Marri Chenna Reddy, as the Chief Guest. Former Mayor Sri Amar Singh attended as a Special Guest, adding prestige to the occasion.
Other distinguished attendees included Sri Bandi Srinivas, Sri Jalandhar Reddy, Sri Mahesh, Sri Bhaskar Reddy (President of Chennareddy Colony Paste), Sri E. Narasimha Rao (Tasker President), Sri P. S. N. Chowdary (General Secretary), Sri Ramachandra Rao (Tasker Medchal President), Sri Bandi Sheenu, Sri Jalandhar Reddy, Sri Venkatesh (TASCA), and Sri Chiranjeevi (TASCA President, Medipally Unit).
The event was further enriched by the presence of Sri Salla Surender, Sri Mohan Rao, Sri Murali, and TERA members from the Medipally Unit.
Office bearers in attendance included Sri J. Lakshma Reddy (Vice President), Sri Narayana (General Secretary), Sri B. Mohan Reddy (Joint Secretary), and Sri K. Lakshmaiah, along with several other senior and important members.
All guests and members actively participated in the meeting, contributing to making the event a grand success.
When communities across the world pause to reflect on gratitude and generosity, the American Telugu Association (ATA) once again leads by example. Through its flagship initiative ATA Vedukalu 2025, ATA is bringing together culture, service, and innovation in a grand celebration across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from December 12 to December 27, 2025.
More than just a festival, ATA Vedukalu represents a heartfelt connection between Telugu NRIs and their homeland—strengthened through meaningful service and a shared love for Telugu heritage.
A Legacy Built on Culture and Giving Back
For over two decades, ATA Vedukalu has served as a powerful platform to promote Telugu language, literature, and cultural traditions while actively supporting rural development. What started as a regional initiative in Andhra Pradesh has now grown into a large-scale, multi-city celebration across both Telugu states, touching thousands of lives each year.
Education, healthcare, clean water, entrepreneurship, and women’s wellness remain at the heart of ATA’s mission—reflecting its belief that cultural pride and social responsibility go hand in hand.
Leadership Driving the Vision
The 2025 edition of ATA Vedukalu is being organized under the leadership of:
Jayanth Challa, President, American Telugu Association
Satish Ramasahayam Reddy, President-Elect & ATA Vedukalu Chair
With strong planning and community collaboration, the leadership team has designed a program that blends tradition with forward-thinking initiatives such as startup mentorship and business seminars.
Highlights from ATA Vedukalu 2025
The celebrations span two weeks and multiple cities, offering something meaningful for everyone:
December 12: Press meet in Hyderabad, followed by school scholarships, infrastructure projects, and cultural programs in Ranga Reddy district
December 13: IIT–Hyderabad Startup Pitch event in Sangareddy
December 14: Telugu literary gathering in Hyderabad
December 16–17: Business seminars in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam
December 20–23: Sports events, education initiatives, school infrastructure projects, water filter installations, and women’s health camps
December 24–25: Health camps and charitable programs focused on children
December 27: Grand Finale at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad
Honoring Excellence: ATA Awards – India 2025
A key highlight of ATA Vedukalu is the ATA Awards – India 2025, which recognize outstanding individuals of Telugu origin who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
From literature and arts to science, medicine, technology, education, business, humanitarian service, performing arts, and youth leadership, the awards celebrate those who inspire change and uplift communities.
📅 Awards Ceremony: December 27, 2025 📍 Venue: Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad 📌 Last Date for Nominations: December 7, 2025 📧 Nominations Email: [email protected]
The Grand Finale: A Night to Remember
The Grand Finale on December 27 promises a mesmerizing evening of classical, folk, and contemporary performances by renowned artists, followed by the prestigious ATA Awards ceremony and a grand banquet.
Beyond celebration, the evening will set the stage for the upcoming 19th ATA Conference & Youth Convention, scheduled in Baltimore, USA, from July 31 to August 2, 2026, bringing global Telugu communities together once again.
Mulam Santha – A Celebration of Sustainability and Tradition
Hyderabad, December 13, 2025: The 18th Mulam Santha, jointly organized by the CSR Memorial Foundation and Grama Bharathi, was successfully held at Marri Krishna Hall, Tarnaka, celebrating sustainability, traditional living, and rural empowerment.
The eco-market brought together farmers, artisans, khadi workers, and millet producers from across three states, featuring over 100 stalls and 500 varieties of natural and eco-friendly products. Visitors explored seeds, saplings, bio-enzymes, herbal powders, clay crafts, khadi garments, and millet-based foods — directly supporting rural livelihoods and sustainable practices.
Mulam Santha served as a meaningful bridge between rural producers and conscious consumers, promoting organic farming, local production, and self-reliant communities. The event attracted hundreds of Hyderabadis, reinforcing the city’s growing commitment to eco-friendly living.
Organizers thanked volunteers, participants, and visitors for making the fair a grand success. Each edition of Mulam Santha continues to inspire people to embrace traditional values and sustainable lifestyles, taking Hyderabad one step closer to a greener tomorrow.
Hyderabad, December 10, 2025: Telangana is charting a remarkable path of economic growth, with agriculture positioned as the state’s key growth engine. Speaking at the Global Summit 2025 in Hyderabad, Agriculture Minister Tummala Ramachandra Reddy highlighted the government’s proactive initiatives in promoting sustainable farming, palm oil cultivation, and digital agriculture.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and Minister Tummala, Telangana has invested over ₹10,000 crore in farmer welfare programs over the past two years. Palm oil cultivation has emerged as a strategic sector for economic and environmental impact. Currently covering 3 lakh acres, the government aims to expand palm oil cultivation to 10 lakh acres, enhancing green cover while offering long-term profitability to farmers. Minister Tummala emphasized that sustainable palm oil farming will be a “game-changer” for Telangana’s agricultural landscape.
At the summit, Minister Tummala also reviewed the progress of the Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam’s Gubbagurthi village, spearheaded by M/s Godrej Agrovet Limited. The 116-acre facility includes a palm oil nursery, R&D center, seed processing unit, and a processing facility. The complex is designed to incorporate advanced processing technologies, strengthen research on climate-resilient crops, and improve seed quality through strategic international collaboration with Malaysian and Thai partners.
The initiative underscores Telangana’s vision for eco-friendly, digital, and smart agriculture, aiming to transform the sector with cutting-edge research and high-quality, climate-resilient crop varieties. Minister Tummala stressed that agriculture, along with its allied economic systems valued at $34.6 billion, is expected to reach $400 billion by 2047, fueling Telangana’s economic ambitions.
Hyderabad Emerges as a Global Entertainment Hub
In a parallel session at the Global Summit, Telangana Roads, Buildings, and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a major hub for the global creative economy. Addressing delegates under the theme “The Creative Century: India’s Soft Power & The Future of Entertainment”, he noted that Indian cinema, music, gaming, and digital content are increasingly shaping global audiences, with Indian films being viewed in over 170 countries.
Hyderabad boasts world-class infrastructure including Ramoji Film City, advanced VFX and gaming companies, and a diverse creative workforce. The Telangana government is actively supporting the ecosystem through incentive-based policies, international production facilitation, and innovation centers for AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Extended Reality).
Minister Komatireddy emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainable growth and industry welfare, offering capital subsidies for large-scale investments, production reimbursements for use of local resources, and welfare contributions from increased ticket pricing. He highlighted that while technology will revolutionize content creation, human-centered storytelling will remain the heart of entertainment.
Positioning Hyderabad as India’s gateway to global entertainment, the minister invited international studios, streaming platforms, gaming companies, and investors to participate in shaping the future of the creative economy.
Hyderabad: Day 1 of the Telangana Rising Global Summit witnessed extraordinary investor enthusiasm, with the state government announcing investment commitments exceeding ₹2.43 lakh crore, across sectors such as deep tech, aerospace, renewable energy, media, entertainment, and urban development. A total of 35 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, marking a powerful start to the event and reinforcing Telangana’s push toward its ‘Vision 2047’ economic goals.
Salman Khan Ventures Industries Announces ₹10,000 Cr Film & Entertainment Hub
In one of the most notable announcements of the day, Salman Khan Ventures Industries, owned by Bollywood actor Salman Khan, committed to investing ₹10,000 crore to develop a special township and a world-class film and television studio in Telangana. The proposed project will feature entertainment infrastructure of international standards, further boosting the state’s growing presence in the media and creative economy.
Brookfield–Axis Ventures Consortium to Build Deep Tech Hub With ₹75,000 Cr Investment
A major global partnership between Brookfield and Axis Ventures committed ₹75,000 crore to establish a global R&D and Deep Tech hub at the upcoming “Bharat Future City”. This project aims to position Telangana as India’s foremost destination for emerging technologies, advanced research and innovation-driven industries.
Trump Group Announces Over ₹1 Lakh Crore Commitment
The summit also saw a massive proposal from the Trump Group, announcing investments exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in media, technology, and integrated infrastructure development—strengthening the state’s international investment profile.
GMR Group Signs MoU Worth ₹15,000 Cr
Infrastructure giant GMR Group signed an MoU in the aerospace and defence sector, committing ₹15,000 crore for:
Cargo expansion
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities
Aviation-related ecosystem development
This investment will enhance Hyderabad’s stature as a major aerospace and cargo hub.
Vingroup (Vietnam) to Invest $3 Billion (Approx. ₹25,000 Cr)
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup signed an MoU to invest $3 billion (approximately ₹25,000 crore) across:
Urban development
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Renewable and clean energy projects
The investment positions Telangana as a preferred destination for global EV and energy corporations.
Diverse Investment Flow Across All Sectors
According to Minister Babu, companies from Deep Tech City to textile and manufacturing units expressed strong interest in setting up facilities in Telangana. He emphasized that the scale and diversity of the investments reflect the state’s stable industrial policy, global investor confidence, and its vision to emerge as an economic powerhouse over the next two decades.
The second day of the Telangana Rising Global Summit–2047 witnessed the Telangana Olympic Gold Quest Conference, where State Sports Minister Vakati Srihari outlined the government’s ambitious roadmap to elevate Telangana’s sports ecosystem and boost India’s medal tally at the 2036 Olympics.
Speaking at the conference, Minister Srihari said that since the formation of the Congress government in the state, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has introduced significant reforms in the sports sector, including the launch of a new State Sports Policy. He emphasized that the policy is designed to increase Telangana’s representation at international sports events, especially the 2036 Olympics.
To strengthen the sports infrastructure, the state has established the Telangana Sports Hub, comprising athletes, industrialists, and senior government officials as committee members. Additionally, a Sports Development Fund has been created for resource mobilization and for enhancing the sports framework across the state.
The Minister announced the formation of the Young India Physical Education & Sports University and the Young India Sports Authority, aimed at nurturing future talent. Through the Sports Authority of Telangana, efforts are underway to bolster sports training from the school level. Special training centers are also being set up for girls and para-athletes.
To ensure that athletes receive world-class training, partnerships are being pursued with global institutions such as Loughborough University and Korea National Sport University.
As part of widespread infrastructure development, the government is establishing mini-stadiums in all 119 Assembly constituencies and creating sports grounds in villages. A major highlight is the plan to build a 1,000-acre Satellite Sports City near Hyderabad with the goal of transforming the city into a premier host for Olympic and international sports events.
The Minister noted that sports-tech startups and tourism initiatives are advancing with the support of T-Hub and TS-iPASS.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to athlete welfare, highlighting schemes such as graded incentives, insurance coverage, and Guru Vandana for coaches. Inviting collaborations, he encouraged stakeholders to partner with the state government in coaching, infrastructure, innovation, and athlete development.
The conference saw participation from several eminent personalities, including Minority Affairs Minister, former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin, Telangana Olympic Association President A.P. Jithender Reddy, Sports Authority of Telangana Chairman Shiva Sena Reddy, Special Chief Secretary for Sports Jayesh Ranjan, former cricketers Anil Kumble and Ambati Rayudu, badminton champions Pullela Gopichand, P.V. Sindhu, Jwala Gutta, senior sports journalist Bala Majumdar, and Sports Hub member Vita Dani, among others.
The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 began on a grand note at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad, attracting national and international attention. Hon’ble Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the summit.
The inaugural session brought together an impressive lineup of dignitaries, including Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, several state ministers, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar Ramakrishna Rao, and DGP Shivadhar Reddy.
Leaders from diverse industries, global corporations, startups, investment communities, and technology sectors were also present, marking the event as one of the most significant economic and innovation summits in the region.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma highlighted Telangana’s rapid growth and its emergence as a preferred destination for global investment. He emphasized that Bharat Future City is poised to become a major innovation hub driving future development.
The two-day summit includes high-level discussions on investment opportunities, innovation ecosystems, smart urban development, green technologies, digital transformation, and skill development. Exhibitions, startup showcases, and B2B networking sessions are also key highlights.
Officials expect the event to strengthen Telangana’s global positioning and accelerate collaborations with industry leaders worldwide.
CSR Memorial Foundation, in association with Lions Club of Hyderabad Prerana, MNJ Cancer Hospital, and partnering hospitals, successfully organized a Free Health Camp and Free Cancer Screening Camp on 2nd December 2025 at Dr. Channa Reddy Memorial Rock Garden, Indira Park, Opp. NTR Stadium.
🌿 Event Highlights
A total of approximately 250 members availed various free health check-ups and cancer screening services. The camp focused on accessible healthcare, early detection, and preventive awareness.
🩺 Free Health Camp Services Provided
Participants benefited from the following free services:
General Physician Consultation
Gynecology
Pediatrics
BP, Sugar, ECG
Alternative Medicine
Dental Check-up
Eye Check-up
The camp was supported and coordinated by Team Prerana and Team Titans, along with partner institutions:
Ankura Hospital
Renova–NIGL Hospitals
Lions Eye Hospital, Balanagar
🎗️ Free Cancer Screening Camp Services
In collaboration with MNJ Cancer Hospital, the cancer screening camp provided:
Breast Cancer Screening – Mammography
Cervical Cancer Screening – Pap Smear
Program Coordinators:
Dr. Murali & Team
Krishna Reddy Kothapally
Dr. Savithri Reddy Kothapally
❤️ Impact
With 250 members screened, the camp helped in raising health awareness and supporting early detection. CSR Memorial Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to all doctors, volunteers, medical partners, and participants who contributed to the event’s success.
