Just finished the call with IRCC. Talked to a nice lady and she confirmed that my application was approved on 14-December. It is currently with Sydney intake office and has not been moved to a LVO yet. She didn't say when it will be moved or when I will get the PPR mail but asked to wait for the communication from LVO. Though I am yet to receive the PPR email but feels good to know that it is approved. I can peacefully celebrate holidays now

Wishing everyone good luck and happy holidays!
here is my timeline once again:
CEC-Inland
AOR - 25-July
MEP: Mid of August
IP2: 7 or 10 Dec (I usually check the status every Monday so IP2 might have between 4-10 Dec)
Application Approved: 14-Dec
PPR Mail: Waiting
No GCMS or call to IRCC. This was the first call ever