Hyderabad

Hyderabad Royals staged a comeback from 0–2 down to beat Chennai Super Warriors 4-2 in Qualifier 1 and reach the Indian Pickleball League final. Mumbai Smashers later defeated Lucknow Leopards in a dramatic Eliminator to advance to Qualifier 2

Parthiv Nallagundla of Telangana and Padma Rameshkumar of Karnataka won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles in the AITA National Series under-16 tennis tournament at Shamirpet, Hyderabad. Parthiv beat Satya Parthiv, while Padma overcame Aniha Gavinolla in the finals

Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Ankita Raina exited in the semifinals of the W100 Dubai doubles tennis championship. The Indian duo lost to Russia’s Rada Zolotareva and Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 5-7, 3-10 in a hard-fought contest

The GeoMap Society (GEMS), which has been promoting map-related technologies and publishing GIS India since 1992, organised the GeoMap Quiz 2025 finals at Exhibition Grounds, Hyderabad. Around 2,500 students from 25 schools participated in the preliminary round, with 400 reaching the finals.

Telangana’s weaving sector is facing severe distress with loom closures, rising debts, migration and suicides. Weavers blame the government for unfulfilled pension promises, scrapping Bathukamma saree orders and a stalled loan waiver, causing job losses and pushing thousands out of the profession

Tolichowki police in Hyderabad solved two theft cases, arresting three persons including two housemaids, and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh.

BRS leaders have lodged a formal complaint with the State Election Commission Secretary against Sub-Inspector Vikram of Nawabpet, Mahabubnagar district. They accused him of violating election norms during the Sarpanch polls, citing interference in the electoral process.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar praised the role of Home Guards in maintaining law and order during the Home Guards Raising Day celebrations at CAR Headquarters, Petlaburj. He announced the formation of a Home Guard Co-operative Society, with 2,000 members already enrolled.

Sajjan Singh, convenor of the Sikh Education Society Hyderabad, has been elected for the seventh consecutive term to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s (SGPC) Sikh Heritage Preservation and Conservation sub-committee in Amritsar.

SCR will operate 15 special train services between December 25 and January 5 to handle Christmas and New Year rush. The services connect routes including Charlapalli, Narsapur, Yelahanka, Hyderabad and Kakinada, with all trains running overnight for passenger convenience

The funeral of Sai Eshwar Chary, who died by suicide demanding 42% BC reservations, was held amid heavy police security in Hyderabad. His death sparked protests by BC groups, while the BRS accused the Congress government of deceit and insensitivity

Hyderabad has seen a rise in harassment cases against women, with over 4,000 offenders caught by She Teams in 2025. Authorities are taking strict action, sharing offender details with employers, and increasing surveillance in public areas to ensure women’s safety.

RGI Airport witnessed a surge in bomb threat emails over four days, affecting multiple international and domestic flights. Several flights were diverted or returned as a precaution. Security agencies intensified checks, and police have registered cases and launched an investigation into the anonymous emails

Secunderabad GRP, along with the Eagle Team and RPF, arrested two Odisha-based peddlers transporting marijuana on Konark Express. Officials seized 6.8 kg of the drug worth Rs 3.43 lakh. Three other members of the racket, including suppliers and receivers, are absconding

SCR has withdrawn its earlier decision to modify the service days of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express. The trains will continue to operate on all days except Wednesdays, with no changes to stoppages, timings or frequency.

Hyderabad cybercrime police registered a case against unknown individuals for creating and circulating an AI-generated derogatory image of AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The complaint was filed by AIMIM social media administrator Mohammed Irfan under various sections of BNS and IT Act.

Yashoda Hospitals-Hitech City hosted a 2-day International Conference and Live Workshop on Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy, inaugurated by Pullela Gopichand. Experts highlighted the rise in spinal issues, advances in minimally invasive spine surgery and the global collaboration fostered through UBE Con-2025.

With 27 ULBs merging into the GHMC, Commissioner R V Karnan announced updates to the BuildNow app, enabling Instant Registration and Instant Approval services for property owners. Both new and previously submitted applications will now be processed by the newly re-designated GHMC circles.

Mild tension broke out at Tank Bund during Dr B R Ambedkar’s death anniversary when Mala Sangham members confronted Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, demanding amendments to the SC classification law. Police quickly dispersed the protesters, and no untoward incidents were reported.

The 30th European Union Film Festival opened in Hyderabad with the Dutch film Memory Lane. The 2025 edition features 23 films from 23 European countries screened across three venues from December 5 to 14, offering diverse stories and free, subtitled screenings.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will close Phase 2 PhD admissions for the December 2025 intake on December 15. The university offers fellowships up to Rs 40,000, tuition waivers and research support across nine campuses, with selection via interview or written test

Over 2,500 students from Telangana and children from 30 schools across India joined the third Gitopadesh Summit at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event featured sloka recitation, talks, cultural programmes and the finale of the Global Sloka Competition with 5,000 participants worldwide.

Dr Raghu Ram, Founding Director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, has become the first and only surgeon from India elected to the Governing Council of the 425-year-old RCPSG. He will represent countries outside the UK for the 2025–2028 term.

Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has backed down from demanding an apology from Pawan Kalyan over his “evil eye” remark. During a visit to Andhra Pradesh, he said the matter was over and praised CM Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership.