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The 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships began in Indore with PSPB favourites in both men’s and women’s sections. Railways and RBI are expected to challenge strongly, while reduced participation highlights waning institutional interest in the tournament

Congress government’s forced GHMC expansion and hurried ward delimitation reflect a dictatorial imposition bulldozed onto the people of Hyderabad, scuttling their democratic aspirations

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, in a meeting with Secretaries, emphasised accountability and coordination across departments. He directed officials to submit monthly reports to the Chief Secretary and announced quarterly personal reviews.

Telangana Fire and Disaster Response Department, in coordination with NDMA, conducted a statewide mock drill across 12 districts to test flood preparedness, early warning systems, interdepartmental coordination, evacuation procedures, and emergency response, highlighting gaps and reinforcing regular training

A 21-year-old engineering student from Delhi, suffering from severe allergic asthma and rashes, successfully underwent personalised treatment in Hyderabad. Combining immunotherapy, probiotics and Vitamin D supplementation, the therapy strengthened immunity and improved respiratory health despite high AQI exposure

The Telangana State Commission for Women has issued summons to actor Sivaji over alleged derogatory remarks made during a promotional event for his upcoming film Dhandora. A suo motu case has been registered, and the actor has been directed to appear before the Commission on December 27.

Doctors at a Hyderabad hospital successfully removed 11 large uterine fibroids weighing 2.7 kg from a 26-year-old woman through laparoscopic surgery, preserving her uterus and future fertility. The uterus had enlarged to the size of an eight-month pregnancy

BRS leaders V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy alleged that the Medigadda barrage was demolished through a conspiracy and accused the Congress government of stalling the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project, blaming both Congress and BJP for irrigation neglect.

Telangana has approved the temporary closure of 1,441 government and local body schools for 2025–26 after topping the country with 2,081 zero-enrolment schools. Another 640 institutions may soon follow, pushing closures beyond 2,000

Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five people, including three drug peddlers and two consumers, seizing MDMA, LSD, and mobile phones. Investigations revealed a WhatsApp-based supply chain involving African supplier Mary, local distributors, and technical aides.

Telangana Food Safety Department conducted FSSAI registration and licensing camps in 14 Hyderabad vegetable markets, receiving 926 applications. Vendors were sensitised on hygiene and safety norms, with a second round of camps scheduled on December 30.

In 2025, Cyberabad AHTU registered 103 human trafficking cases, rescuing 195 victims and deporting 10 foreign nationals. She Teams handled over 1,000 petitions, child rescue operations saved 2,298 children, and street prostitution enforcement led to 508 arrests.

In 2025, Cyberabad saw fatal road accidents decline to 803, but non-fatal crashes rose. Two-wheelers accounted for most deaths, while pedestrian fatalities increased. Drunken driving cases fell, jail penalties surged, and traffic enforcement collected Rs 239 crore.

Syed Abdul Sattar (40), a traffic police home guard in Tolichowki, died in a road accident on Attapur Road when a DCM van hit his motorcycle near PVNR Expressway Pillar No. 192. A case has been registered for further investigation.

Cyberabad Police improved grave crime detection to 85 per cent in 2025, with notable gains in murder, robbery, and theft cases. Courts disposed of 14,369 cases, maintaining a 47 per cent conviction rate, including 22 life sentences.

BITS Pilani received dual recognition at the CII Global Innovation & IP Summit 2025, winning the Best Patent Portfolio (Second Runner-Up) and the CII Women in STEM Award. The accolades highlight its contributions to IP, technology commercialisation, and gender diversity in STEM.

The Tandanana–Annamacharya International Music Competition 2025 concluded at Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, Hyderabad, with Bhattiprolu Meghana, Chirpalli Shree Mahalakshmi, and Samudrala Lakshmi Hari Chandana winning. Jury members included Sekhar Kammula, Vandemataram Srinivas, Sunitha, and Gayatri.

Cybercrime cases in Cyberabad fell to 7,636 in 2025, with financial losses halved to Rs 404.61 crore. Part-time job fraud topped complaints, while digital arrest cases fell 90%. Authorities credit citizen awareness and coordinated policing for the decline.

Cyberabad Police report a slight decline in overall cognizable offences in 2025, though cybercrime remains significant. Property and IPC offences rose, while crimes against women and bodily offences saw marginal increases. Cyber policing and public awareness initiatives are being strengthened.

Magic District, Asia’s first multi-theme real-life adventure destination, has opened at AMB Sarath City Capital Mall, Kondapur. Conceptualised by Tava Srinivas, it features zones like Zombie City, Scary Escapes, Scary House, and kid-friendly Boo Boo House.

Dr Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad, received the US Congressional Medallion and Congressional Proclamation at Capitol Hill. Presented by Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, the awards recognise his leadership, diplomacy, and contributions of global significance.

India’s love for biryani stayed strong in 2025, with 93 million orders on Swiggy. Chicken biryani topped the list, while burgers, pizzas, dosa, desserts, and regional cuisines also saw high demand across the country.

IKP Knowledge Park has appointed Dr Satya Prakash Dash as its new CEO. With over 28 years of experience in science, strategy, and innovation ecosystems, he previously held senior roles at Bigtec and Molbio Diagnostics.

As 2025 draws to a close, this roundup highlights the best free-to-play mobile games of the year. From co-op action and shooters to platformers and story-driven titles, these games delivered standout experiences for mobile players.