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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has limited party president Vijay’s Erode campaign on December 18 to two hours, citing safety and regulatory compliance. The event will be held near Vijayamangalam toll plaza amid tightened crowd-control measures.

A 13-year-old girl, Shifa Khan, is feared to have been kidnapped after she went missing from Falaknuma in Hyderabad. Police have registered a kidnapping case and appealed to the public for information to trace and rescue her.

A thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi-NCR, pushing the city’s AQI to 387 in the ‘very poor’ category. Several areas recorded ‘severe’ pollution levels, prompting health advisories and warnings of heightened risks for vulnerable groups.

US President Donald Trump said Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a ceasefire after days of deadly border clashes. The truce revives a peace accord brokered earlier this year with support from Malaysia, amid lingering tensions between the two neighbours.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has praised Ashish Chanchlani’s series Ekaki, calling it promising and lauding its genre shift from horror to sci-fi. Chanchlani said Rajamouli’s appreciation was his biggest achievement.

Democratic lawmakers in the US House have introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian imports, calling the move illegal and harmful to jobs, consumers and US-India ties.

Twenty US states have sued the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling it illegal and harmful to public services. The states say the move worsens labour shortages in education and healthcare.

A minor boy died after allegedly being assaulted by his stepfather at Bandlaguda in Hyderabad. The child suffered severe injuries after being beaten and thrown to the ground and later succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case.

An Australian skydiver survived a dramatic mid-air mishap after his reserve parachute snagged on a plane’s tail at 15,000 ft, leaving him dangling mid-air. He cut himself free using a hook knife, deployed his main chute and landed safely, investigators said

MRNH surgeons successfully treated a 53-year-old man diagnosed with a rare combination of gallbladder cancer, bile duct abnormalities and liver cirrhosis. A high-risk surgery involving bile duct excision and reconstruction was performed, with hospital leaders praising the team’s effort

GHMC will continue accepting objections and suggestions on ward delimitation even during the weekend, with help desks operating at the head office, Circle offices and 27 ULBs. A total of 280 representations were received on the second day

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Atmakuri Rama Rao School held its Annual Sports Day themed ‘Synchrony’, featuring a march past, torch lighting, Fit India drills, and athletic events. Distinguished guests attended, and achievers at various levels were felicitated

BJP leaders staged a protest at the SCCL office in Hyderabad, alleging that the State government was diverting Rs 100 crore for an exhibition match featuring CM Revanth Reddy and Lionel Messi. They accused the government of misusing public funds and neglecting SCCL workers

A major leak on the Manjeera Phase-II 1500 mm PSC pumping main at Rudraram disrupted water supply to several Hyderabad localities on Friday. HMWSSB teams began emergency repairs, with normal supply expected to be restored by Saturday afternoon

RBI data for 2024-25 shows Telangana achieved sharp economic and agricultural growth between 2014-15 and 2023-24 under BRS governance. Per capita income nearly tripled, irrigation expanded, and foodgrain output surged, highlighting a decade of sustained public investment and rural transformation

India slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand’s nine-wicket win over West Indies in Wellington. The Kiwis climbed to third, while Australia and South Africa remain top. India’s next WTC assignment is against Sri Lanka in August

Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 will be high on glamour but low on football action. Unlike his 2011 visit, this promotional roadshow spans Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi, featuring fashion events, celebrity matches and meetings with leaders

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Shubman Gill must bat freely in T20s, like he does in the IPL, instead of trying to justify his place. He also backed Suryakumar Yadav and admitted India’s bowlers had a poor outing against South Africa

Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill risks becoming a cure more dangerous than the disease

The Indian men’s hockey team finished its South Africa tour unbeaten, winning two matches and drawing one. India defeated South Africa 5-2 in the opener, drew 2-2 in the second Test, and sealed the tour with a 4-1 victory

Fashion must evolve from being a disposable commodity to a creative practice rooted in responsibility

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 171 off 95 balls as India crushed UAE by 234 runs in the U19 Asia Cup opener in Dubai. India posted a record 433/6 before restricting UAE to 199/7, assuring a dominant start to their campaign

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s hat-trick gave Andhra hope, but Madhya Pradesh recovered from 14/3 to chase down 113 and win by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage. KS Bharat top-scored with 39 for Andhra

Indian shuttlers dominated the Odisha Masters in Cuttack, with Unnati Hooda, Tasnim Mir, Isharani Baruah, Kiran George and Rounak Chouhan reaching the semifinals. India assured multiple medals as all four women’s singles semifinalists are Indians, alongside strong doubles and mixed doubles performances