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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 4-2 in their Men’s Hockey India League opener at Chennai. Alexander Hendrickx and Gursahibjit Singh scored twice each, while Tom Boon and Mandeep Singh netted for Royals. Lancers defended strongly to secure victory

Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and Haryana’s Sagar advanced with contrasting wins on the opening day of the Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lalrambuat of Mizoram also won by unanimous decision in the bantamweight category

The Indore tragedy illustrates how municipal inertia stymies attempts to modernise infrastructure even in India’s cleanest city

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympics, while confirming the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in India. He highlighted reforms like Khelo India and TOPS, and praised Varanasi’s emergence as a sporting destination

Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a 154-run stand to take England to 211 for three before bad light stopped play on Day 1 of the final Ashes test in Sydney, which also featured emotional tributes for Bondi terror victims

P Prakash Rao will captain the State Bank of India Hyderabad Circle team in the All India SBI inter-circle football championship at Bhubaneshwar from June 5. The squad includes 18 players, with ES Shyam as coach and BN Kumar as manager

Sports Authority of Telangana chairman Shivasena Reddy said retired officials who served sincerely will be engaged to promote sports. He praised cycling coach and Deputy Director G Chandra Reddy for his 37 years of service, during which Telangana produced 225 national medallists

The Apex Council of Hyderabad Cricket Association has directed 17 junior cricketers, including under-19 captain Aaron George, to report at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on January 5 under the HCA Academy of Excellence plan. Aaron has already joined the Indian team in South Africa

Nalgonda defeated Warangal by four wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship, with G Prakash scoring 85. Khammam beat Mahabubnagar by 13 runs under the VJD Method, as Bunny and N Shiva starred with the bat

Defending champion Syndrela Das, top seed Divyanshi Bhowmick and Japan’s Miku Matsushima began their under-19 singles campaign with impressive wins at the WTT Youth Contender 2026 in Vadodara. Boys and under-15 top seeds also advanced to the knockout stage with comfortable victories

Gunmen raided Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people, with locals claiming the toll could exceed 40. President Bola Tinubu condemned the assault, vowing justice against perpetrators and their enablers.

The YSR Congress Party has accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of betraying Rayalaseema by halting the Lift Irrigation Project under pressure from Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. YSRCP leaders warned of mass agitation if the project is not revived, calling his actions a “death warrant” for the drought-prone region.

The trailer of Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, has been released, promising a mix of action, comedy, and family drama. The film also features Venkatesh in a special role, marking his first collaboration with Chiranjeevi.

Former Minister Jogu Ramanna announced that BRS cadres and soy farmers would obstruct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s visit to Adilabad on January 8, citing the government’s failure to ensure smooth procurement of soybeans.

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals, Hyderabad, inaugurated its Integrated Stroke Command Centre to enhance emergency stroke management. The facility ensures real-time coordination between emergency services, ambulances, radiology, and neuro-intervention teams.

The Anantha MK Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, marked two years of its work in patient recovery by hosting a CME programme titled Frontiers in Pain & Neuro Rehabilitation in collaboration with the Telangana Neurosciences Society.

Property owners along the proposed SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad have demanded compensation at five times the market value, citing heavy losses due to HMDA’s plan to widen the road from 100 to 200 feet.

Indian-American lawmakers strongly criticized Trump's decision to send military forces to Venezuela, calling it unconstitutional, illegal, and a dangerous move that risks another open-ended conflict without congressional approval

Foreign media praises ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive for enhancing India's electoral integrity. The initiative strengthens democracy by updating voter rolls, increasing credibility, and encouraging participation, especially among marginalized groups

The second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad drew an unprecedented crowd of 8,000 visitors on Sunday. Entry is available through online booking or kiosks at the Visitor Facilitation Centre.

Stasya Pandya of Mumbai earned silver in the Dressage Team Event at the Junior National Equestrian Championship, scoring 67.463 with Kirrhi Taonga. Her team secured second place with a total of 207.287.

IAF celebrates Tejas LCA’s 25th anniversary of its first flight, highlighting advancements in the aircraft's development, including new variants, successful missile tests, and breakthroughs in indigenous life support systems

HariOm Dabeli & Vadapav, partnered with Kesar Ice Gola, launches a new expanded menu in Hyderabad, featuring traditional Indian snacks, beverages, Jain specials, and hygienic ice gola creations for all tastes

A three-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a gated community in KPHB, Hyderabad, on Sunday. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.