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Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Choudhari advanced to the doubles semifinal of the Solapur Open Women’s ITF tennis tournament with a straight-sets win. Shrivalli also reached the singles quarterfinal after defeating Kazakhstan’s A Sagandykova, continuing her strong run in the event

A Goutham and B Nagaviharika emerged champions in the 100m sprint championship organized by Pro Sports 100 Plus and Hyderabad District Athletics Association at GMC Balayogi Stadium. Athletes across men, women, and junior categories showcased strong performances in the competition

Hyderabad suffered a 19-run defeat against Uttarakhand in the pre-quarterfinal of the BCCI women’s under-19 one-day cricket championship. Despite strong knocks from V Pratiksha and Sree Grandha, Hyderabad fell short while Uttarakhand advanced with a total of 276/5

Marredpally Sporting defeated Hyderabad District by seven wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Aryan Patel and H Krishna starred in the chase. In other matches, Marredpally Blues won in the B-Division T-20, while Team D triumphed in women’s under-15 cricket

Senior BRS leaders criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his alleged uncivilised remarks, saying they lowered the dignity of the constitutional office. Addressing mediapersons in Hyderabad, the leaders accused the Congress government of poor governance and warned of political consequences.

The EAGLE Force of Telangana police arrested four drug peddlers at Medipally and seized three kilograms of ganja from them. Acting on a tip-off, police caught the suspects, who were allegedly sourcing ganja from Vizianagaram and selling it in the city.

Water supply to certain areas of Manikonda and Narsingi was disrupted due to junction works on the Narsingi main road. HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy inspected the site, flagged safety lapses and reviewed reservoir and STPs works at TNGO Colony.

Industry bodies in Telangana have urged the government to keep the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy in abeyance and review recent power billing changes, citing sharp cost increases, policy gaps and stalled renewable energy investments

The Government Railway Police Secunderabad arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from passengers travelling on the Nanded Express. Gold worth Rs 25 lakh was recovered from the accused, who were caught after getting down at Cherlapally station.

A Telugu teacher from Suryapet dressed up as Santa Claus at Medak Cathedral Church on Christmas Day to spread awareness among youth about the dangers of drugs, tobacco and liquor, urging them to stay focused and lead a healthy life.

Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad for 36 hours from December 27 morning due to repair works on a major pipeline. The HMWSSB has advised residents in affected areas to use water carefully.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of using abusive language and misleading voters. He said most major projects were completed during the BRS regime and warned that the Congress would face defeat in the coming elections

Facing acute fiscal stress, the Telangana government has decided against launching new welfare schemes in the next financial year. Departments have been told to focus on existing programmes, raising doubts over the rollout and scaling up of the Congress government’s six guarantees

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

St Luke’s Hindustani Church in Hyderabad, dating back to 1905, continues its tradition of conducting Sunday services in Urdu, reflecting the Nizam-era linguistic heritage. The church also offers Hindi services, with Urdu inscriptions and an Urdu Bible preserved inside

Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development 

South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches

Hyderabad traffic police carried out a special drunken driving check on Banjara Hills Road ahead of New Year celebrations. Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action and announced citywide checks at 120 locations on December 31 to prevent inebriated driving

Several students were injured after a private school bus overturned on Shamshabad Road, Hyderabad, following a high-speed collision by a car. Around 60 students were on a picnic trip; local residents and police rescued them, and investigations are underway

Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city