Hyderabad

Mahindra Group’s new cultural festival ‘Roots’ debuts at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, on November 22. The event features artists like Raghu Dixit Project, Swarathma, Alif, and Gotte Kanakavva, celebrating India’s folk traditions with a youthful, contemporary twist

The Election Commission of India has banned the conduct and publication of exit polls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election between November 6 and 11. The restriction applies across all media platforms, with violations inviting penal action under the Representation of the People Act.

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history

The Telangana Drug Control Administration has made testing for toxic solvents Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mandatory in all oral liquid drugs. The move strengthens quality checks after recent syrup-related deaths, warning strict legal action for violations

After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives

Tension erupted on Shaikpet main road after a drunk man injured himself with a razor and caused a commotion on Wednesday. Film Nagar police, with locals’ help, took him into custody and shifted him to a hospital for treatment

The BJP has named Lankala Deepak Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election in Telangana. The central leadership approved his nomination, with the B Form to be issued by the State president on Wednesday.

Rachakonda SOT police raided a resort in Maheshwaram on Tuesday night where fertiliser dealers allegedly held an illegal party. Around 56 dealers and 20 women attended. Police seized foreign liquor, took participants into custody, and registered cases against them.

A parking dispute in KPHB Colony, Hyderabad, turned violent on Tuesday night as hostel residents allegedly attacked a local family, including a woman. Police said the altercation followed repeated complaints and a damaged bike seat cover. Investigation is underway.

KTR described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a fight between a decade of BRS development and two years of Congress misrule. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha filed her nomination, seeking to continue her late husband’s work for the constituency.

A teacher at a government school in Koutala mandal allegedly assaulted a student for failing to read English alphabets. The child’s parents filed a complaint, and education officials have promised disciplinary action following an inquiry.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has issued an externment order against rowdy sheeter K. Naveen Reddy of Abdullapurmet for his repeated involvement in violent offences. He has been asked to explain why he should not be barred for six months.

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped and robbed aboard the Santragachi Special Express between Guntur and Peddakurapadu on Monday night. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused, who fled after jumping off the train.

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a children’s chess tournament at Kukatpally on October 19. The event will have categories from under-6 to under-16. For registrations, participants can contact S Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter, at 9866702431

Telangana’s Anandi Nallavelli won bronze in the girls under-16 600m event at the National Junior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. She clocked 1:34.48, finishing behind Punjab’s Sehnoor Bawa and Rajasthan’s Devika, who won gold and silver respectively

Rithwik Surya and M. Rakesh Yadav's centuries were the highlights of the HCA Division One Day League cricket championship. Meanwhile, D. Ajith Raja scored a massive 233* for Nizamabad in the B-Division two-day league

Sricharan Tej from Care Model High School won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Leeladityavardhan and P. Harshit finished second and third. A detailed list of winners in various categories is included

Second-seeded Arin Dutta from West Bengal defeated Pratham Sandeep Bayar from Karnataka 15-8, 15-7 in the boys' singles fourth round at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship. Other notable results included victories for Sumit Kommal, Shreyansh Dahiya, and more

In a gripping five-set contest at the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, Mumbai Meteors defeated Kochi Blue Spikers 3-2. Karthik's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match, and Mumbai held their spot at the top of the table

China's Wang Chuqin made a stunning comeback to guide his team to a 3-2 win over Japan in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships semifinal. Hong Kong defeated Chinese Taipei 3-2 to reach the final, while India finished sixth

G Shivamshika won the Telangana State Under-15 Chess Championship with 6.5 points. Sahajdeep Kaur and C Sasi Hasini finished second and third, while N Aishwarya secured fourth. All top four players will represent Telangana in the National Championship

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) will hold open under-19 women’s selection trials at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on October 15 and 16. Players born on or after 01.09.2006 are eligible. Registration starts at 9 am, with selections from noon

Telangana Sports Minister V Srihari felicitated the State pickleball team for its impressive performance at the National Championship in Jammu and Kashmir. The team bagged multiple medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, showcasing the state’s rising sports potential

Hyderabad begins its Ranji Trophy campaign against Delhi with high hopes. Led by Tilak Varma, fresh from the Asia Cup, the team is confident after winning the Buchi Babu tournament. Hyderabad seeks improvement this season after a tough previous year