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Avina, Thaswika and Lasya Sri emerged champions in the UBS Athletics Kids Cup held in Hyderabad. With 500 schools participating, the winners now move to the Grand Finale scheduled for December 19 at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli

Basheer’s six-wicket haul and Parthiv Varma’s century were the highlights of the HCA under-16 probables matches in Hyderabad. In the B-Division T20 league, Nikhil Parwani’s 110 powered Telangana, while Khammam and Mahbubnagar also registered notable wins

Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025, India’s biggest law talent hunt, concluded successfully in Hyderabad at TCCC. Samasthi International School emerged winner, with Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School as runners-up. Over 3,000 students from 75 schools participated in competitive rounds and moot courts.

A fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda, Hyderabad, killed two and injured six when refrigerator and AC compressors exploded. Residents demand stricter fire safety inspections and classification of high-risk commercial establishments to prevent repeat tragedies.

A retired Malakpet banker lost Rs 51.20 lakh to a fake Pre-IPO investment scam conducted through WhatsApp and Facebook. Cyberabad Cybercrime Police have issued warnings on verifying financial offers, avoiding unverified links, and reporting online frauds immediately.

Hyderabad is experiencing a renewed cold spell, with minimum temperatures falling to 14–17°C. The chill is expected for the next two days. IMD forecasts moderate showers this weekend under the influence of cyclone Ditwah, which may impact southern Telangana.

Hyderabad cricketer Aaron George, who recently led the State to a Vinoo Mankad Trophy title, has been named in the India Under-19 squad for the ACC Asia Cup in Dubai from December 12. India will play in Group A alongside Pakistan and two qualifiers.

A 24-year-old youth who runs a local butcher shop, deceived a 17-year-old girl and made her believe him he was in love with her.

The Sanathnagar Police registered a case against Pastor Joseph Sandeep of Living Way Church after a woman alleged he developed a relationship with her on the promise of marriage, took money from her over time, later refused to marry her and threatened to kill her.

Unidentified persons allegedly stole gold ornaments weighing around 15 tolas and worth nearly ₹4.5 lakh from a house in Ali Nagar Colony, Noorkhan Bazar. The family noticed the jewellery missing on November 27, and Mirchowk Police have launched an investigation.

KVG 1 achieved a double by winning both the boys under-14 and girls trophies in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy floodlit cricket tournament at Sports Coaching Foundation, Hyderabad. Junaid, Venkat, Kirthi and Sabiha starred in the finals

Nalgonda defeated Concorde by four wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament in Hyderabad. Other winners included Ensconse, Khammam, Mahbubnagar and Classic, while Ronith Narayana and Abdul Rafeay starred with unbeaten knocks

UNICEF and Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, held the state’s first animal-inclusive disaster risk reduction conference. Experts discussed integrating animal welfare into disaster preparedness, response systems, and family-centered plans

Mahindra University inaugurated two state-of-the-art research labs – the Centre for Advanced Electron Microscopy and InfraX, a civil engineering lab ecosystem. Equipped with advanced technology, the labs aim to promote nanotechnology, materials science, and multidisciplinary research innovation in Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, while inaugurating the startup’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. He praised Gen Z engineers and credited space sector reforms for the rise of over 300 private space startups in India

After a deadly fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda killed two and injured six, residents and officials warn that many electronics shops operate without adequate fire safety measures. Exploding compressors intensified the blaze, raising concerns over repeated fires in the area.

Alchemist Live is launching the first Hyderabad Theatre Festival from December 12–14 at Shilpakala Vedika. The event will feature acclaimed theatre icons including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Lillete Dubey and Anupam Kher, with tickets now available on BookMyShow.

Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad has been awarded a 5-Star Quality Rating along with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications by HYM International. Forest Minister Konda Surekha presented the certificates and lauded the zoo staff for achieving this national first.

Hyderabad’s Enforcement Directorate secured a five-year conviction under the PMLA against L. Srinivas Goud for obtaining a fraudulent loan from Federal Bank using forged documents and impersonation. He was fined Rs 25,000, and the bank suffered a loss of Rs 44.8 lakh

Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by seven runs in the BCCI Women’s under-23 T20 cricket championship at Nagpur. Hyderabad posted 127/4, with Vanka Pooja and G Trisha contributing, before restricting Rajasthan to 120/7 despite Anjali Jat’s 35