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The HCA Inter-school under-14 cricket tournament in Hyderabad saw standout performances, including J Amith Reddy’s nine-wicket haul, Mokshagna’s six-for, centuries by Jatin Sharma and Mirza Sulaiman Baig, and Utkarsh’s seven-for, as schools registered dominant wins across matches

Sumit Nagal clinched a golden-point decider to lead AOS Eagles past Aussie Mavericks Kites in the World Tennis League in Bengaluru. Paula Badosa and Gael Monfils also starred as the Eagles sealed a commanding 25-13 victory at S M Krishna Stadium

India face South Africa in the fifth and final T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday. With Gill injured and Suryakumar struggling for form, Samson may step in as India aim to finish the home series on a winning note

A tense situation unfolded in Neelibanda thanda, Jangaon, after the BRS-backed candidate was initially declared Sarpanch with a majority of 54 votes. Later, following a recount ordered by the Returning Officer amid a brief power disruption, the Congress-supported candidate was announced as the winner by a margin of five votes.

Ishan Kishan smashed a 49-ball 101 to lead Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with a 69-run win over Haryana in Pune. Jharkhand posted 262/3 before bowling out Haryana for 193

Adelaide: Skipper Pat Cummins (3-54) and Nathan Lyon (2-51) led a dominant bowling show at the Adelaide Oval, reducing England to 213 for eight in reply to Australia’s 371 on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Thursday. England appeared to be in a strong position after claiming the two wickets required to bowl […]

Parliament was informed that nationals of 171 countries can avail e-visa facilities under nine sub-categories through 31 airports and six seaports. The Ministry of Tourism is promoting sustainable and responsible destinations, supporting states and UTs with financial assistance, and enhancing digital outreach through the Incredible India portal and its new Content Hub.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 21-11, 16-21, 21-11 at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, registering their second straight win to lead Group B and move closer to the semifinals

Aadarsh Malik claimed five for 37 as Haryana bowled out Hyderabad for 97 on the opening day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy under-16 league match at Mulapadu, Vijayawada. Haryana replied strongly, reaching 210 for six with Abhiraj Vashisht unbeaten on 67

Haryana’s Ketan Malik won the women’s 10m air pistol title at the 68th National Shooting Championships in Delhi, beating Meenu Pathak and Surbhi Rao. Vanshika Chaudhary and Lakshita Bishnoi topped junior and youth events, while Haryana dominated team competitions

A brief tension arose when the Hyderabad–Belagavi Special made an unscheduled stop near Shankarpalli Railway Station after brake binding was detected in one of its coaches. The Station Master noticed sparks and smoke around 7:26 pm and alerted the crew.

Atanu Das of PSPB and Gatha Anandrao Khadake of Maharashtra won the overall 70m recurve individual titles at the Senior National Archery Championships in Hyderabad. Maharashtra topped the women’s team events, while RSPB claimed the mixed team crown

The Telangana Cricket Association has lodged a complaint with the BCCI against the proposed G Venkata Swamy Memorial Inter-District T20 league, alleging violations of rules, conflict of interest and lack of approval, while urging the board to stop the tournament

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will organise the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 tournament from December 22. Featuring 29 teams and 55 matches, the event will be played across districts with cash prizes for winners and standout performers

Justice Pulla Karthik of the Telangana High Court has sought clarity from the State Government on whether it followed Supreme Court-mandated procedures in appointing senior IPS officer B. Shivadhar Reddy as Director General of Police.

After failing to deliver the promised Rs 4,000 pension hike, the Congress government is planning to make facial recognition mandatory for pensioners and welfare beneficiaries, citing the need to identify genuine recipients and curb irregularities

The Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to prepare an audiovisual presentation on the alignment of Corridor-VI of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. The directive came during hearings on petitions challenging metro construction in Charminar and Falaknuma heritage zones.

Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA amid sharp opposition protests. The government cited corruption and focus on permanent rural assets, while the Congress termed it a “systematic murder” of the world’s largest employment scheme

India and Oman signed a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, enhancing trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. PM Modi and Sultan Haitham discussed energy, agriculture, finance, and cultural ties, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s tenure as a “shameless chapter” in Telangana politics, attacking defections and governance failures, while praising BRS-backed candidates’ sweeping victories in Yadadri Bhongir gram panchayat polls

Hyderabad will celebrate Sankranti with a series of vibrant festivals, including a drone festival on January 13–14 and a hot air balloon festival from January 16–18 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Congress had nothing to respond after the Speaker dismissed BRS disqualification petitions, defended the government on food safety and the Messi event, and said future elections would be held after consultations.

Deeper partnerships can help India mitigate geopolitical risks in the Indo-Pacific and reduce dependence on China

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Revenue Inspector Vusa Shubha Kameshwari of Karepalli mandal in Khammam district after she was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for issuing a family member certificate.