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A 40-year-old businessman from Shastripuram died by suicide on Saturday night, with family members alleging he was harassed by two private moneylenders who collected Rs 9 lakh on a Rs 3 lakh loan. Mailardevpally police have registered a case and begun investigation.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 552 motorists during weekend drunken-driving checks across the city. Those caught, including riders and drivers with high BAC levels, must appear in court. Police said the zero-tolerance enforcement drive will continue.

KT Rama Rao expressed anguish over a massive fire that destroyed nearly 30 shops near Kondagattu temple in Jagtial. He blamed government negligence for delayed fire response, sought ₹30 lakh aid per family, and assured BRS support for victims

A Kerala software employee was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly misbehaving with an air-hostess on a Dubai–Hyderabad flight. Reportedly intoxicated, he touched her inappropriately and left an obscene note. Police booked him under BNS Sections 74, 75 and other provisions; he was remanded

Osmania University has announced its inter-college sports schedule with volleyball on December 2-3, athletics on December 5-6, and men’s badminton at CBIT Gandipet on December 8-9. Students can contact designated officials for further details

Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts shared honours at the Stag Telangana State and Inter-district Table Tennis Championship in Moinabad. Hyderabad won men’s and women’s titles, while Ranga Reddy claimed the girls’ crown, with both districts excelling in the juniors category

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the BCCI Men’s Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy matches against Maharashtra and Saurashtra, scheduled in Andhra Pradesh on December 7 and 12. The team includes two wicketkeepers, with five players named as stand-bys.

A DCM van driver died and three others were injured when the vehicle collided with a gravel-laden truck on the Mailardevpally road in Hyderabad on Friday night. The crash occurred after the speeding van lost control as the truck entered the main road.

A massive fire destroyed property worth several lakhs at a tyre shop on Suchitra Road in Petbasheerabad early Saturday. Four fire tenders fought the blaze for over two hours. Officials suspect a short circuit, though the exact cause is under investigation.

Maharashtra defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 at Salt Lake Ground, Kolkata. Prithvi Shaw scored 66 and Arshin Kulkarni remained unbeaten on 89 as Maharashtra chased down Hyderabad’s 191 with ease

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.