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Veer Chotrani and Suraj Chand advanced to the quarterfinals of the 80th CCI Western India Squash in Mumbai. Both top seeds won comfortably, as spectators witnessed high-quality squash marked by sharp movement, tactical awareness and resilience

Travis Head’s unbeaten 142 and Alex Carey’s 52 not out powered Australia to 271/4 at stumps on Day 3 of the Ashes third Test in Adelaide, giving the hosts a commanding 356-run lead over England

Bangladesh is witnessing fresh unrest following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds in Singapore. His body’s arrival in Dhaka sparked arson attacks, vandalism, and clashes across the capital and other cities. The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has declared a day of mourning and vowed swift justice against the perpetrators.

India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-hit U19 Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide India into the final, where they will face Pakistan on Sunday

India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-1. Hardik Pandya’s whirlwind fifty, Tilak Varma’s fluent 73 and Varun Chakravarthy’s four wickets powered the hosts to victory

Roongta Cinemas has entered South India with the launch of a luxury multiplex at Novum, near Nampally Metro Station in Hyderabad. The property, opening Friday, features Dolby Atmos sound, high-definition projection, plush seating, and acoustically optimised interiors.

Dhakshineswar Suresh stunned Daniil Medvedev to take Aussie Mavericks Kites into the World Tennis League final. The Kites beat Falcons 24-19, while AOS Eagles topped the table. Indian stars Shrivalli and Nagal also impressed in Bengaluru

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to reach the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Finals. The duo beat Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a thrilling comeback

The Telangana School Education department is set to introduce QR codes in SSC hall tickets from March 2026, enabling Class X students to easily locate their examination centres, estimate travel time, and access real-time traffic updates.

Hyderabad’s inter-school under-14 cricket knock-outs saw standout performances with five-wicket hauls from Nikil Sekhar, Dhruv and Ganesh Rao, and centuries by Shreyas Ande and Sai Suchit Reddy. DPS Nacharam posted 399, while women’s under-15 matches highlighted Sai Dhruvigna and Yamuna

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions on December 20 between 5 pm and 10 pm due to Christmas celebrations at LB Stadium, attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. RTC buses will also be diverted as required.

Two international patients from the USA and Australia underwent complex ENT surgeries at Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Both surgeries, led by Dr. N. Vishnu Swaroop Reddy, restored function and improved quality of life.

A farmer in Nizamabad attempted to deposit Rs 2.08 lakh in counterfeit notes at a Canara Bank branch in Varni, triggering alarm among officials. The farmer fled the scene and remains absconding, while police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The IMD-Hyderabad forecasted that cold wave conditions will persist across several districts of Telangana for the next two days, with minimum temperatures dipping 3°C to 4°C below normal. Districts including Adilabad, Warangal, Siddipet, and Medak are expected to experience severe chill.

The Heritage Department and Narayanpet district administration have launched measures to conserve the Mudumala Megalithic site, recently added to the UNESCO tentative list. Evidence at the site links menhir structures to the Ursa Major constellation, highlighting its cultural significance.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced that it will provide temple essentials such as mic sets, umbrellas, Sesha Vastram, and stone and Panchaloha idols at subsidised rates to Hindu temples.

BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy hailed the party’s performance in gram panchayat polls as proof of growing public discontent with the Congress government. He accused the ruling party of misusing power but said BRS still secured significant victories.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy clarified that the Rs 10,000 crore township and film studio project announced by Salman Khan Ventures was only an expression of interest, with no formal agreement signed. The announcement comes amid controversy over land transfers, the Pharma City project, and forest land disputes that have drawn Supreme Court scrutiny.

Paloncha police arrested four individuals, including a forest beat officer and a local reporter, in connection with the murder of Dharavath Harinath.

Over 3,500 retired NABARD employees protested at headquarters and regional offices nationwide, demanding pension revision for retirees up to November 2017, removal of upper ceiling on family pension, and fixation based on last pay or 10-month average

A deal with Oman could provide the springboard India needs to find other markets in the region and in Africa

Cyberabad police have imposed prohibitory orders against drones and flying machines under Section 163 of BNSS in RGIA, Shamshabad, and Nandigama police station limits ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit on December 20 and 21.

Vritti Agarwal of Osmania University won gold in the 1500m freestyle at the All India Inter-University Swimming and Diving Championship in Chennai. Shirin of VTU took silver, while Ashmitha Chandra of Jain University claimed bronze