Hyderabad

Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary and Tanvi Patri advanced to the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the Senior National badminton championships in Vijayawada with upset wins. In men’s singles, Aryaman Tandon, Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi S also registered surprise victories

Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Choudhari advanced to the doubles semifinal of the Solapur Open Women’s ITF tennis tournament with a straight-sets win. Shrivalli also reached the singles quarterfinal after defeating Kazakhstan’s A Sagandykova, continuing her strong run in the event

A Goutham and B Nagaviharika emerged champions in the 100m sprint championship organized by Pro Sports 100 Plus and Hyderabad District Athletics Association at GMC Balayogi Stadium. Athletes across men, women, and junior categories showcased strong performances in the competition

Hyderabad suffered a 19-run defeat against Uttarakhand in the pre-quarterfinal of the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship. Despite strong knocks from V Pratiksha and Sree Grandha, Hyderabad fell short while Uttarakhand advanced with a total of 276/5

Marredpally Sporting defeated Hyderabad District by seven wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Aryan Patel and H Krishna starred in the chase. In other matches, Marredpally Blues won in the B-Division T-20, while Team D triumphed in women’s under-15 cricket

The GHMC has announced a major restructuring following the merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The civic body has increased zonal circles from six to twelve, covering 300 wards. Each zonal circle will consist of five circles, making a total of 60 circles.

TGRERA has issued an interim order restraining the Bank of Maharashtra from collecting EMIs from buyers of a flat in the Aliens Space Station 3 project. The authority invoked Section 36 of the RERA Act to provide relief to the complainants until further orders.

The Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad seized 91 bottles of liquor being smuggled into the city from Goa, Ahmedabad and Rajkot. A case has been registered against those involved in smuggling.

Thousands of delivery workers across India, led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and IFAT, staged flash strikes demanding fair wages, safe working conditions, and social security. The protests disrupted services nationwide, with companies attempting to counter the strike by deploying third-party operators and offering incentives.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad witnessed a surge in visitors on Christmas Day, with 23,440 people thronging the zoo. The addition of new animals such as zebras, meerkats, serval cats, barasingha, and white swans has boosted public interest.

The EAGLE Force of Telangana police arrested four drug peddlers at Medipally and seized three kilograms of ganja from them. Acting on a tip-off, police caught the suspects, who were allegedly sourcing ganja from Vizianagaram and selling it in the city.

Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.

The Government Railway Police Secunderabad arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from passengers travelling on the Nanded Express. Gold worth Rs 25 lakh was recovered from the accused, who were caught after getting down at Cherlapally station.

Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad for 36 hours from December 27 morning due to repair works on a major pipeline. The HMWSSB has advised residents in affected areas to use water carefully.

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

Jampula Mahesh, 24, a barber from Venkatapur, was found murdered with throat injuries on Shamshabad village outskirts. Police suspect unidentified assailants used a sharp weapon. Investigation is underway, and authorities have registered a case and visited the crime scene

St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside

Mancherial Cement Company, one of South India’s oldest cement manufacturers, is set for auction to repay Rs 54.04 crore in debts. Production halted, staff unpaid, and legal battles unresolved, marking the end of the 67-year-old industrial landmark

Junior college students from Marikal narrowly escaped when their school bus overturned near Balanagar, Mahabubnagar, while heading for an excursion to Jala Vihar, Hyderabad. Locals rescued them, with a few sustaining minor injuries, causing temporary traffic disruptions

NHRC expressed displeasure at Telangana School Education Secretary Dr. Yogita Rana for failing to submit a report on Choudari Shailaja’s death and 60 others falling ill due to contaminated food in Ashram schools, warning action under Section 13

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy faces criticism for inconsistent statements on River Krishna water shares. His contradictory claims on allocations from 763 to 951 tmcft have drawn sharp responses from BRS leaders, experts, and the public over poor irrigation knowledge

South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches

Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving

Anil Kumar (25) from Gopularam village, Ranga Reddy district, allegedly committed suicide after being scolded for not voting for a BJP sarpanch candidate. Mokilla police registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem, and initiated an investigation