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The makers of Murali Kishor Abburu’s upcoming action entertainer Lenin have released the first look poster of actress Bhagyashri Borse, who plays Bharathi opposite Akhil Akkineni. Produced by Sithara Entertainments and actor Nagarjuna, the film is slated for release in summer 2026.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnessed the breakthrough of a 1.5-km mountain tunnel on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor in Palghar. The 508-km high-speed rail project, supported by Japan, will reduce travel time to under two hours

India batter Sai Sudharsan has fractured his rib during a Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh. The injury is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks, ruling him out of Ranji Trophy but keeping him in contention for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals are likely to shift their IPL 2026 home games from Jaipur to Pune’s MCA Stadium due to disputes with the Rajasthan Cricket Association. The venue has hosted international matches and IPL teams before, with BCCI expected to confirm the move soon

Sjoerd Marijne has been reappointed as India women’s hockey coach, five years after guiding the team to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. His first major challenge will be the World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14

The men’s Hockey India League 2026 begins in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Dragons facing Hyderabad Toofans in the opener. The league features eight teams, top Indian and foreign stars, and a new round-robin format before the final in Bhubaneswar on January 26

Selectors meet to pick India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series starting January 11 in Vadodara. Pant’s role as wicketkeeper and Siraj’s return to the pace attack are key talking points, with Sarfaraz Khan and Padikkal also in contention

Hyderabad defeated Vidarbha by 20 runs in the BCCI Women’s Under-15 one-day cricket championship first-round match at Vizianagaram. Arya Nandanwar starred with four wickets, while K Deekshaja’s three-wicket haul could not prevent Vidarbha’s defeat

Sportive CC defeated Khammam by five wickets, while Ensconse outplayed Apex in the HCA B-Division T-20 cricket quarterfinals. CPS Karthikeya and Siddharth Rao starred for Sportive, while Junai Ali’s unbeaten 65 powered Ensconse to a quick chase

Gowtham Model School stormed into the HCA Inter-schools and District Under-14 cricket final with a 234-run win over Academic Heights Public School, thanks to centuries from Akhileshwar and Sai Vaibhav. The Sarrornagar unit beat Pallavi Model School in the other semi-final

Ahead of the Sankranti festival, the Cyberabad Police have urged residents travelling to their native places to adopt precautionary measures against burglaries and property crimes. Citizens were advised to install CCTV cameras, inform neighbours or local police stations before travelling.

Adilabad defeated Medak by four wickets, while Karimnagar outplayed Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial T-20 cricket tournament. Sai Krishna starred for Adilabad with 38 runs, while Shuanik’s four-wicket haul could not save Hyderabad

A tense situation unfolded at ESI Hospital in Erragadda, Hyderabad, after locals opposed the allotment of prime government land for a graveyard. The BJP alleged that the Congress initiated construction work at night using bulldozers on land originally meant for hospital use.

The Ice Skating Association of Telangana ended a successful campaign at the Short Track Ice Skating Open in Delhi. With 52 skaters competing after a six-day camp, the team secured podium finishes under the guidance of coach Mohammad Abdul Quadeer and Jitender Kumar

The Cyberabad Police have issued a stern advisory against the use and sale of nylon and Chinese manja, citing grave risks to humans, animals, and birds. The warning follows several incidents where two-wheeler riders sustained severe neck injuries from sharp kite strings coated with glass or metal.

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The Telangana Praja Sanghala Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has accused Sangareddy police of threatening its members against attending a public hearing at Malgi village in Nyalkal, organised by the district administration on the proposed establishment of Sree Asha Aldehydes and Adhesives Pvt Ltd.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has urged the Telangana government to immediately complete the pending works of the Irkode Irrigation project to provide water to 17,377 acres from Mallanna Sagar. He demanded that the government fulfill its motto of “Less Funding, More Irrigation.”

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad will host the second edition of Udyan Utsav from January 3 to 11, offering free public entry to promote environmental awareness and cultural engagement. Special zones such as the Green Knowledge Hub, Millet Mandi, Eco Bazaar, and Startup Hub will be part of the event.

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya suspended the hostel warden of the Sirgapur social welfare residential school after students staged a protest over inadequate facilities and lack of power supply. The incident gained attention after videos of the protest went viral on social media.

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The WTT Youth Contender 2026 began in Vadodara with strong performances from Divyanshi Bhowmik, Syndrela Das, Miku Matsushima and Tanishka Kalbhairav in U-17 girls singles. Ritvik Gupta and Ved Panchal impressed in boys’ U-17, while Divija Paul dominated U-13 girls

A Secunderabad man was allegedly cheated of Rs 72 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as stock trading and IPO advisors. Lured through a Facebook advertisement and WhatsApp group, he invested money before being denied withdrawal

Haryana’s Ameerah Arshad won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Women final, while Uttar Pradesh’s Zuhair Khan clinched the men’s trap title at the 68th National Shooting Championships. Karnataka’s Tilottama Sen secured a golden double in junior and youth women’s events