Hyderabad

During the Jubilee Hills bypoll, filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli voted early, inspiring others, while the Auto Drivers’ Union deployed 150 rickshaws to provide free rides for seniors, disabled voters, and new mothers, encouraging broader voter participation in the constituency.

By 9 am, Jubilee Hills by-election recorded 9.2 per cent voter turnout, with numbers picking up slightly after two hours. District Election Officer R.V. Karnan inspected multiple polling stations to ensure smooth arrangements and orderly voting.

Polling in the Jubilee Hills by-election saw heavy turnout but was marred by EVM glitches at multiple booths, minor clashes, and allegations of political interference. Authorities resolved technical issues, and voting continues till 6 pm with results on November 14.

Karunnapan Venkatesan of Hyderabad secured a bronze medal at the drug-free Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition in Las Vegas, competing against participants from 16 countries. He is the only Indian to medal, adding to his recent Natural Mr. World Championship success.

Aishwarya Sridhar’s wildlife documentary Leopard Dynasty: The Rise of Rana won Best Editing at the Earth in Focus - Singapore Nature Film Festival. Combining cinematic storytelling with wildlife observation, the film celebrates Rana the leopard and the team behind its creation.

Polling began sluggishly in Jubilee Hills bypolls amid chilly weather, with low voter turnout at several booths. Tension flared at Borabanda’s Booth No. 337 as BRS alleged Congress workers campaigned inside wearing party-symbol T-shirts, prompting a police complaint.

In yet another incident, a private operator bus went up in flames on Hyderabad - Vijayawada highway. 29 passengers had a miraculous escape

Telangana experiences a significant drop in minimum temperatures as winter sets in. Rudrangi recorded 10.2°C, while BHEL Factory, Sangareddy, registered 13.4°C. IMD predicts temperatures may remain below normal by 3–4°C over the next few days

Central government and autonomous bodies' pensioners can submit their digital life certificates with on-the-spot assistance during the event

On the eve of the Jubilee Hills by-election, BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha emotionally appealed to voters via social media, seeking support to continue her late husband Maganti Gopinath’s work. Her campaign coincides with a controversy stirred by his elder brother just before polling

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Hyderabad extended their lead to 293 runs against Rajasthan on Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Captain G. Rahul Singh (59) and K. Himateja (41) led the charge, despite regular wickets falling in their second innings

Deccan Sporting secured a 3-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Abdul Rafaey scored twice, while Yousuf Baig added another goal to seal the win for Sporting

Ranga Reddy men and Adilabad women emerged champions in the 58th Telangana Senior Inter-District Kho Kho Championship held at India Mission High School in Peddapalli. Ranga Reddy defeated Hyderabad in the men’s final, while Adilabad triumphed in the women’s final

S Sri Charan of Velocity Chess Academy won the Open Prize Money Chess Tournament at A2H Chess Academy in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, by tie-break rule after scoring five points, tying with S. Vikramjit Singh. Full results listed below

Wafi Kachchhi Diamond will lead Hyderabad in the upcoming Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19) matches against Baroda and Jharkhand on November 16 and 23. The team also includes players like C. Siddharth Rao, T. Shiva Rama Krishna, and Vikash Gupta

Andhra secured a five-wicket victory over Bengal in the BCCI Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship (Under-19) semi-final, with Ch. Tamanna’s 3/15 earning her 'Player of the Match'. Andhra will now face Karnataka in the final on November 12

The Telangana High Court rejected the State government’s appeal in the 6.22-acre Manikonda land case, criticising the 488-day delay by the Ranga Reddy District Collector and directing the allotment of alternate land or fresh acquisition under 2013 land law

TGIIC’s auction of one acre in Hyderabad’s Raidurg, covering 4,718 sq yards, fetched Rs 3.4 lakh per sq yard, breaking the 2017 record. Officials said the landmark deal highlights Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a top investment hub

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao expressed shock over the Red Fort car blast in Delhi on Monday, calling the incident tragic and heartbreaking. They extended condolences to victims’ families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured

Eggs have been removed from mid-day meals in Telangana government schools due to rising prices and pending payments. Agencies and cooks halted supply, leaving students without protein, though the Education Department has now instructed resumption of egg distribution

A case has been registered in Hyderabad after videos alleging fake or duplicate voter ID cards circulated ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll. Officials clarified most cards were old EPICs, and all arrangements for smooth polling are in place

Team C defeated Team B by 41 runs in the HCA Women’s (Under-23) Probables T-20 series in Hyderabad. Team D, Team H, and Team A also recorded wins in their respective matches on Monday

Following the Delhi blast on Monday evening, Hyderabad police tightened security across the city. Patrolling has been intensified in busy areas, with checks at hotels and lodges. Senior officials instructed SHOs to stay alert amid the Jubilee Hills by-election