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India’s bid to reclaim the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended with a 1-5 loss to Germany in the semifinal at Chennai. Anmol Ekka scored India’s lone goal. Germany will face Spain in the final, India meet Argentina for bronze

Life too tightly curated becomes one that can no longer surprise you, and when everything is an exhibit, nothing truly feels alive

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 was held nationwide on Sunday with nearly full attendance, 96.83 percent of Undergraduate and 92.45 percent of Postgraduate applicants. The test was conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities across 156 centres in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories.

Ram Charan scored a superb 148 to help Hyderabad post 301 against Maharashtra on the opening day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 Elite Group match at Mulapadu. Prince added 73, while Neel Chandratre took 6/50 for Maharashtra

V Jyothi Surekha won bronze in the women’s individual compound event at the Taipei Archery Open 2025, defeating Korea’s So Chaewon 149-143. The Vijayawada-based archer has already won 26 World Cup medals, including 11 gold, in her career

India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won silver in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. Czechia’s Jiri Privratsky took gold, while Liu Yukun claimed bronze. It was India’s fourth medal of the event

Hyderabad: India’s rising star Sankar Saraswat upset the experienced Mithun Manjunath to clinch the men’s singles title in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Sunday. Sankar got the better of Mithun Manjunath 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian men’s final. The Jodhpur-born shuttler came through the […]

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has barred spectators from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Uppal stadium on December 8 citing security reasons. The venue will host Lionel Messi’s show on December 13, with tickets priced between Rs 2250 and Rs 30,000

Hyderabad is reshaping its urban identity by naming major roads and junctions after global corporations and influential figures. Google Street, Microsoft Road, Wipro Junction, and Donald Trump Avenue are among the new names approved by the state government, alongside a tribute to Ratan Tata with Tata Interchange.

UIDAI is set to notify a new rule requiring hotels, event organisers and other entities conducting Aadhaar-based offline verification to register for access to QR code and app-based authentication. The upcoming app aims to enhance privacy, reduce paper use and streamline verification.

Eleven Maoists from the Kanha Bhoramdev division, including top leader Kabir, are set to surrender before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat. The move marks a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight against Naxalism in the region

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the armed forces exercised restraint during Operation Sindoor despite having the capability to escalate their response after the Pahalgam attack. He credited strong coordination and improved border connectivity for the operation’s success and broader security gains

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation projects worth ₹5,000 crore across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and seven other States. He said the infrastructure push strengthens national security, boosts connectivity and supports local economies in remote border regions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s shift from defence importer to exporter, with domestic production reaching Rs 1.51 lakh crore and exports nearing Rs 24,000 crore. BRO’s 125 infrastructure projects in border regions showcase India’s engineering and strategic self-reliance

The Congress has demanded a full investigation into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, including tourists and staff. Rahul Gandhi called it a criminal failure of governance, while leaders urged strict enforcement of fire safety norms and accountability

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh reiterated that creating 20 lakh jobs in five years is the state government’s top priority. He highlighted Rs 20 lakh crore investments capable of generating 16 lakh jobs and stressed the need for stable, long-term governance.

A 23-year-old Telangana man working in Mali was allegedly abducted by rebels, prompting his distressed family to seek urgent help from central and state governments. Another worker from Andhra Pradesh is also missing under similar circumstances, with both cases under official verification

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 BRO projects worth ₹5,000 crore across Ladakh, J&K and seven states, calling them vital for national security and operational readiness. He highlighted enhanced connectivity, rapid deployment benefits and the Shyok Tunnel’s strategic importance in strengthening border infrastructure

he Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the NSA. The petitioner alleges procedural lapses, while the Ladakh administration maintains the action was justified due to his alleged role in inciting unrest.

A four-month-old infant was taken by a wolf in Bahraich’s Kaiserganj area, prompting massive drone-assisted searches by forest teams and villagers. The attack is the latest in a series of wolf incidents that have killed multiple children and injured dozens since September

Thousands of madrassa students in Uttar Pradesh are reconsidering their academic plans after the Supreme Court declared Kamil and Fazil degrees unconstitutional. Many are preparing to enrol in university programmes, while teachers and associations seek a legal solution to regularise their qualifications

Delhi Police arrested Krishna Kumar Sharma, alleged mastermind of a multi-state forex scam that duped traders and professionals. Sharma used elaborate hotel setups, fake film industry identities, and accomplices to steal foreign currency. He was wanted in a Kolkata case and faces multiple fraud charges

 A forest fire along the Line of Control in Poonch’s Balakote area triggered at least six landmine explosions on Sunday. No damage was reported, and firefighting efforts continue in the heavily mined anti-infiltration zone near the zero line