Hyderabad

Jointly organised by the Prabhandak committees of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj, and Gurudwara Saheb, Secunderabad, the events aim to spread messages of harmony and devotion

The Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) has officially recognised the Kho Kho Association of Philippines as its newest member, marking a milestone in the sport’s global expansion. The Philippines is poised to develop Kho Kho further within its local communities

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary Guruva Reddy urges the BCCI to suspend the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and restructure cricket administration in Telangana. The TCA seeks recognition as the state’s full member body, highlighting HCA’s lack of legitimacy

Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, widow of late MLA Maganti Gopinath, shared her emotional journey into politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. In a heartfelt media interaction, she spoke of her husband’s dedication, his quiet battle with illness, and her commitment to continue his work. She dismissed the ‘sympathy vote’ label, asserting that her campaign is rooted in sincerity and public service.

Congress Jubilee Hills candidate Naveen Yadav and Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mettu Sai Kumar landed in controversy after videos and messages surfaced showing them threatening critics. Yadav called Jubilee Hills his ‘territory’, while Sai Kumar allegedly abused a BRS activist online

Despite a sharp increase in voter enrolment over the years, Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency continues to record low voter turnout. Analysts cite urban apathy, floating population and weak mobilisation as reasons ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, eyeing the Jubilee Hills bypoll, announced a series of welfare measures for film workers at a sparsely attended meeting in Yousufguda. Despite the low turnout, he reversed his earlier stance on ticket pricing and proposed land allotment, a school, and a Rs 10 crore welfare fund

Hyderabad traffic police have announced a nine-month advisory due to the construction of an elevated corridor between Paradise Junction and Dairy Farm Road. Key stretches including Rajiv Gandhi Statue Junction to Balamrai will be closed, with diversions mapped out for commuters from Balanagar, Suchitra, and Tank Bund areas.

A 35-year-old man, Vislawath Shankar, died after being assaulted by hotel workers in Saroornagar, Hyderabad, following a dispute over a Rs 600 payment. Police have registered a murder case against four hotel employees based on a complaint from his family

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed irrigation officials to prepare plans for diverting 80 tmcft of water from Tummidi Hatti to Sundilla and to finalise repair estimates for the Sundilla barrage. He also reviewed ongoing irrigation projects and Union Minister C R Patil’s letter

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

The Congress government plans to revive the Pranahita-Chevella project by merging it with Kaleshwaram. The redesigned plan bypasses coal zones in Adilabad, reduces costs by Rs 2,000 crore, and uses existing Kaleshwaram lifts for water transfer from Thummidi Hatti to Yellampalli

BPCL signed MoUs with OIL, NRL, and FACT to advance its integrated growth strategy. The pacts were signed at the 28th Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The agreements aim to enhance refining, petrochemicals, green energy, and logistics infrastructure, reinforcing India's path to energy self-reliance.

Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy

HyCan 2025, India’s largest pet festival, will be held on November 8–9 at OM Convention, Narsingi. Featuring dogs, cats, and fish displays, the event also launches GHMC’s ‘Safe With Dogs’ campaign and the National Canine Bravery Awards

Hyderabad police are considering arming patrol personnel with short firearms like 9 mm pistols after recent attacks on officers. The proposal aims to enhance safety during operations, as unarmed combat training has proved ineffective in real confrontations

Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an MoU with TCSiON to launch the Integrated Job Achievement Programme for degree students from 2025–26. The initiative aims to enhance employability through industry-led modules, mentoring, and practical learning experiences

A man from Chandanagar, Hyderabad, died by suicide after his employer allegedly failed to return Rs. 13 lakh he had lent seven years ago. Police said financial distress and pressure from acquaintances led him to take the extreme step

A retired schoolteacher from Hyderabad lost Rs. 90,000 to cyber fraudsters after she listed her furniture for sale online. The scammer, posing as a buyer, tricked her into scanning a QR code, leading to fraudulent bank withdrawals

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for Telangana. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad, over the next three days

Cyclone Montha has disrupted 132 trains under the South Central Railway zone, with 107 cancelled and several diverted or rescheduled. Train services to coastal Andhra towns were worst affected. SCR officials assured full refunds and continuous safety monitoring

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt