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Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 160 and Rinku Singh’s 63 powered Uttar Pradesh to a 54-run win over Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With their third successive victory, UP lead Group B with 12 points after three rounds

Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket burst and Shams Mulani’s five-for helped Mumbai beat Chhattisgarh by nine wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Siddhesh Lad guided the chase as Mumbai consolidated their lead in Group C with 12 points

India aim to complete a 5-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka in the final women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh have starred, while debutant Vaishnavi Sharma impressed with four wickets in the series

Prof Rajesh Kumar of Osmania University has been appointed convenor for TG CET 2026. The Telangana Council of Higher Education named convenors from JNTUH, Kakatiya University, Mahatma Gandhi University and Osmania University to oversee computer-based tests for admissions in 2026-27

Karnataka emerged overall champions while Telangana finished second in the South Zone Aquatics Championship at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Hyderabad. Kerala dominated water polo, while swimmers from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana also impressed across various categories in the regional competition

Centuries from Shreyas Ande and Arjun Mahadev powered Gowtham World School to a big win over St Mark’s in the HCA under-14 tournament, while Rishiket Sisodia’s twin tons helped Deccan Wanderers dominate the A-Division one-day league matches

Neeru Dhanda won the women’s trap gold at the 68th National Shooting Championship in Delhi, while Aryavansh Tyagi clinched the junior men’s title. Madhya Pradesh and Haryana dominated team events, with Delhi securing gold in the junior women’s trap competition

SFR Snehit and Abhimanyu Mitra won the men’s doubles title at the 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships in Indore, while Kaushani Nath and Sampada Bhiwandkar claimed women’s doubles gold. Singles matches saw top seeds progress and several upsets in the women’s draw

The impeachment notice against Justice GR Swaminathan for a judicial ruling raises serious constitutional concerns. If judges cannot speak or rule without fear, democracy gives way to the tyranny of the mob

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton will be held from January 13 to 18, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. With global stars, higher prize money, and bigger seating, the Super 750 event promises an enhanced fan experience

From harnessing satellite technologies for societal good to exploring new frontiers of the solar system, the Indian space research community can take pride in the milestones it has achieved and the vision it has set for the journey ahead

The ICC Match Referee has rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the fourth Ashes Test as unsatisfactory, citing imbalance between bat and ball. England defeated Australia in two days, raising concerns over pitch quality ahead of future Boxing Day Tests

India’s government says RIL and BP built larger-than-required facilities at KG-D6 fields and failed to meet output targets

Lalit Modi has apologised for jokingly calling himself and Vijay Mallya India’s “biggest fugitives” in a social media video. He said the remark was misconstrued, even as India reiterated its resolve to bring back economic offenders.

The Unnao rape case survivor welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay on Kuldeep Sengar’s Delhi High Court-granted bail, expressing faith in the judiciary. The apex court also issued notice to Sengar and will hear the matter after four weeks

The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court’s order suspending expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. Sengar remains in jail, and the matter will be heard after four weeks

Bhutan spinner Sonam Yeshey made history by taking 8 wickets for 7 runs in a T20I against Myanmar, becoming the first bowler ever to claim eight wickets in a men’s T20 International match

Arvind Fashions Ltd will acquire Flipkart Group’s 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for ₹135 crore, making AYBPL, owner of Flying Machine, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The transaction is expected to close on December 29, 2025

Two young women from Mahabubabad, Pullakhandu Meghana and Kadiyala Bhavana, died in a car accident in California while touring with friends. Both had recently completed their Master’s degrees. US police are investigating, and families seek quick repatriation

Spiritual leader Chinna Jeeyar Swamy urged the Telugu community to preserve language, culture, and identity at the inaugural Global Telangana Association convention in Hyderabad. Over 2,000 attendees celebrated GTA’s global expansion and cultural initiatives, with support from leaders and NRIs

A nationwide Indian study shows adolescents face a ‘food environment’ favoring cheap, unhealthy options while healthy foods remain expensive and scarce. Experts recommend taxing HFSS foods, restricting advertising to teens, and addressing economic barriers to curb obesity and malnutrition

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 29, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Telugu actor Allu Sirish announced he will marry fiancée Nayanika on March 6, 2026, the same date as his brother Allu Arjun’s wedding. The couple got engaged in October 2024, and Sirish recently starred in the film 'Buddy'

Navi Mumbai police busted “Goodwill Global Consultancy” for allegedly cheating people with promises of overseas jobs. The unlicensed recruitment agency’s seven operators were booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Emigration Act, and notices were issued as the investigation continues