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St Michael’s School (Alwal) defeated Secunderabad Public School 5-0 in the under-16 final of the Subramaniam Memorial Inter-school Football Tournament in Hyderabad. Jaison scored a hat-trick, while Akhil and Riyan added one goal each for the winners

Union Minister Kishan Reddy inspected redevelopment works at the Hitec City railway station, reviewing progress on the new building, foot overbridge, platforms and safety measures. He said 40 stations in Telangana are being modernised, with major upgrades planned in two phases at Hitec City

Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kondapur successfully performed a six-hour open-heart surgery on a 49-year-old woman whose aorta had collapsed, causing severe strain on her heart. Surgeons removed the swollen aorta and damaged valve, replacing them with an artificial aorta and prosthetic valve.

India’s U20 women’s team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at FC Madras Academy, Mahabalipuram. The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where India face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei

Avina, Thaswika and Lasya Sri emerged champions in the UBS Athletics Kids Cup held in Hyderabad. With 500 schools participating, the winners now move to the Grand Finale scheduled for December 19 at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli

Following a protest by women students in Shadnagar, the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) has issued a circular imposing strict accountability on house masters and principals for student movements. The diktat prohibits students from leaving campus without permission.

FDDI Hyderabad launched a three-day national seminar and exhibition titled “Tales Below the Heels”, inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event showcases India’s footwear heritage, from padukas to Kolhapuris, and is open to visitors until November 30

Basheer’s six-wicket haul and Parthiv Varma’s century were the highlights of the HCA under-16 probables matches in Hyderabad. In the B-Division T20 league, Nikhil Parwani’s 110 powered Telangana, while Khammam and Mahbubnagar also registered notable wins

Tanvi Sharma entered the semifinals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 in Lucknow after beating Hong Kong’s Lo Sin Yan Happy. Unnati Hooda, Kidambi Srikanth, Mithun Manjunath, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also progressed to the last four

India bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed the need to regain momentum in the ODI series against South Africa after a 0-2 Test defeat. He highlighted Ranchi conditions, updates on Gill and Iyer, and opportunities for young bowlers like Arshdeep and Harshit

Loyola Academy concluded its week-long cultural festival Resonance with over 1,500 students participating in dance, music, art and creative competitions. Guests included actor Renu Desai and the cast of Three Roses, alongside academic and administrative leaders of the institution

Aston Villa beat Young Boys 2-1 in the Europa League as Donyell Malen scored twice despite being hit by a cup from the stands. Roma, Lyon, Celtic and Nottingham Forest also registered wins in a busy night of European football

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Hyderabad’s Aaron George, who guided the State to victory in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, has been named in India’s under-19 squad for the ACC Asia Cup in Dubai starting December 12. India will face Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and others

Abhyaas Edu Technologies hosted Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025 in Hyderabad, with 75 schools and over 3,000 students participating. Twenty-five teams reached the finale, where Samasthi International School emerged champion, followed by Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School

A police constable attached to Film Nagar Police Station was arrested for misappropriating property during a search operation in Hyderabad. Constable Sriramula Sharan Kumar, assigned videography duties, allegedly stole an imitation Rolex wristwatch from the residence of an impersonation case accused.

The Global Chess League, jointly organised by Tech Mahindra and FIDE, opens ticketing for Season 3 in Mumbai. Matches will be held at the Royal Opera House from December 13 to 24, featuring world champions and rising stars

The second day of nominations for gram panchayats and wards in Telangana witnessed a significant turnout, with 4,901 nominations for panchayats and 9,643 for wards. The deadline for filing nominations is Saturday, while withdrawals are allowed until December 3.

Prema, the youngest one-horned rhinoceros at Nehru Zoo, celebrated her third birthday with a fruit-and-vegetable cake. The Vantara Zoo team joined the festivities and toured the zoo’s Safari Park and enclosures. Officials praised Hyderabad Zoo’s upkeep and congratulated staff for achieving ISO certification.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma launched NECA Telangana at the North East Connect 2025 festival. The platform aims to unite North East communities in Telangana through collaboration and engagement. Leaders emphasised NECA’s role in strengthening ties and promoting unity in diversity.

A youth attempted a dangerous scooter stunt in Attapur, disrupting traffic and alarming commuters. The act was revealed after a citizen shared the video with police and safety authorities. Hyderabad Police are now tracing the youth using video footage for further action.

Telangana government issues an ordinance cutting retirement benefits for temporary employees whose services were regularised over the years. Nearly 7,000 employees may be affected, as the move seeks to avoid a Rs 20,000 crore financial burden on the State exchequer

Former Health Minister Harish Rao said Telangana now enjoys the highest per capita doctor availability and top medical infrastructure in India, crediting the BRS government’s policies. He highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a national and international medical hub and urged continuation of effective health initiatives

Cyberabad Police held a meeting with banks to strengthen cybercrime investigation cooperation. Commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted rising fraud losses surpassing traditional crimes. Banks were directed to improve KYC checks, freeze handling, and faster victim support.