Hyderabad

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha apologised to actor Nagarjuna and his family for her October 2024 remarks, stating they were not intended to hurt or defame them. The apology comes amid speculation ahead of the pending court verdict.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

Royal United FC thrashed Shastri FC 10-1 in the TFA B-Division Football League. Loyola Academy edged Young Men Guild 71-70 in basketball, and Uttar Pradesh defeated Hyderabad by three wickets in the BCCI Under-23 One-Day Cricket Championship

India’s Hussain Khan defeated Australia’s Hassan Kerde 4-3 to enter the men’s pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Hyderabad. Pankaj Advani exited in the round of 24, while Amee Kamani and three other Indian women advanced in their draw

Vaishali Garnepudi of Crossroads South Middle School, New Jersey, won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 10 points from 12 rounds. Krishna Kishore and Adhyayan Banerjee finished second and third with 9.5 points each

Jubilee Hills by-election saw minimal participation from Tollywood celebrities, despite expectations of a star-studded affair. While some personalities like Gopichand and SS Rajamouli voted, many known film artists abstained, raising questions about celebrity engagement in civic duties

Hyderabad’s Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra will lead the India Under-19 B and A teams respectively in the IDFC FIRST Bank Under-19 Triangular Series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, from November 17. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were unavailable

Hyderabad: Centuries by Sagar Chaurasia (105 n.o.) for Deccan Chronicle, N Sathwik Reddy (108 n.o.) for Central Excise, and a fine spell by Bharath Reddy (five for 23) for Combined Districts were among the highlights of the HCA A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out cricket championship here on Tuesday. The scores: A-Division T-20 league-cum-knock-out tournament: SBI 154/7 in […]

Rajasthan earned a hard-fought draw against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Salman Khan, Mahipal Lomror, and Sachin Yadav anchored Rajasthan’s second innings after Hyderabad gained a first-innings lead

To handle the Sabarimala pilgrimage rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Charlapalli and Kottayam on November 24 and 25. Additional services connecting Hyderabad, Madurai, Kollam, Kanniyakumari, and Tiruvannamalai will run from December to January

Telangana has requested Rs 117.76 crore from the Centre under the National Disaster Response Fund to provide input subsidies to farmers affected by Cyclone Montha. The cyclone destroyed crops on 1.18 lakh acres, impacting over 1.22 lakh farmers across 27 districts

The HMDA convened a stakeholder meeting to review the draft Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for 2050. The plan outlines a sustainable transport strategy aligned with national and regional policies. HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed urged stakeholders to submit feedback and departmental inputs to refine the draft.

The Telangana High Court has temporarily suspended a single-judge order that nullified the HMDA’s e-auction of government land in Budvel. While allowing the auction process to continue, the Court barred any final steps, including naming the highest bidder, until further notice.

Union Bank of India marked its 107th Foundation Day by inaugurating five new branches and a Rural Self-Employment Training Institute at Mancherial. The virtual event was attended by DFS Secretary Nagaraju and Bank MD & CEO Asheesh Pandey

Hyderabad witnessed a steady increase in voter turnout throughout polling day, culminating in a final figure of 48.47 percent by 6 pm. District Election Officer RV Karnan shared the progressive turnout data, noting consistent growth from morning to evening.

Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Prakash Raj appeared before the Crime Investigation Department in Hyderabad following summons related to their alleged promotion of online betting apps. The SIT is probing financial transactions and commissions linked to the case.

BRS leaders launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Election Commission, alleging widespread electoral malpractices in the Jubilee Hills by-election. They claimed voter intimidation, bogus voting, and complicity of police and election staff in favour of Congress.

Exit polls from Jubilee Hills by-election indicate a neck-and-neck race between BRS and Congress, with BRS slightly ahead in all three major surveys. While BRS appears to have retained its urban voter base, Congress has gained traction among newer voters.

Celebrated poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full State honours in Ghatkesar. Political leaders, dignitaries, and people from across society paid their respects, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy observing the final rites

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda area on Tuesday evening when BRS leaders, including MLA P Kaushik Reddy and candidate Maganti Sunitha, staged a protest alleging fraudulent voting by Congress supporters. The protest erupted after reports of non-local women allegedly camping at a function hall to cast bogus votes.

The Congress filed a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer against BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and other leaders for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations, including holding a press conference on poll day and the presence of non-local leaders in the constituency

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed gratitude to party cadres and voters of Jubilee Hills for supporting BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath in the recent bypoll.

Drones were deployed for the first time in Telangana to monitor the Jubilee Hills by-election, enhancing transparency and security. Operated by experts from Chennai and Hyderabad, the drones transmitted live footage to officials, impressing voters with the Election Commission’s tech-driven approach