Hyderabad

Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana, as residents adorned homes and temples, and shopped at festive stalls. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended greetings, with appeals to support local products and practise safety while bursting crackers.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

A group of former Hyderabad cricketers, including Pragyan Ojha, R. Sridhar and Hari Mohan, turned up at the NexGen Cricket Academy in Thumukunta to watch the Ranji Trophy opener, reminiscing about their playing days and discussing ways to strengthen Hyderabad cricket

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Kochi Blue Spikers clinched a hard-fought 15-13, 9-15, 15-8, 15-13 victory over Calicut Heroes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with Mouhsin Pa named Player of the Match

Applications for liquor shop licences have sharply declined in the erstwhile Adilabad district, prompting an extension of the deadline. Traders blame escalating bribe demands by officials and the pressure to supply liquor to elected representatives and bureaucrats for the drop

This Deepavali reflection by His Grace Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji emphasises the festival’s deeper spiritual essence—celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma, reconnecting with divine values, and overcoming inner vices. Through devotional acts and Vedic wisdom, the festival becomes a pathway to inner transformation and lasting peace.

The EBC Joint Action Committee has called for legal action against individuals inciting caste-based hatred and defaming forward castes. At a round-table in Hyderabad, leaders reaffirmed their support for constitutional reservations and announced a new committee to address economic and social concerns.

Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by 75 runs in the seventh round of the BCCI Senior Women’s T-20 Championship at Gwalior. Karnataka posted 167/7, with Vrinda (50) and Shirisha Gowda (51) starring, while Hyderabad could only manage 92, with M. Mamatha scoring 49

Odisha defeated Hyderabad by 63 runs in the first round of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) cricket tournament. Odisha posted scores of 159 & 268, while Hyderabad could only manage 195 & 169 despite strong performances from P. Raghava and Prithvi

Deccan Dynamos FC claimed a dominant 5-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Football League Championship for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy. Scorers included Barvin Bhaskar, B. Janardhan, Md. Sinan, Pavan, and Vignesh

CV Anand smashed his second successive century, while Pramukh Jain's 144 went in vain in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Secunderabad Club and Kakatiya registered wins, while other close matches saw standout efforts from Lesty Anthony, Ganesh, and Sushanth

Hyderabad’s Karuppanan Venkatesan, a 49-year-old vegan bodybuilder, will represent India at the INBA PNBA Pro/Am World Cup in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A silver medallist last year, Venkatesan aims to promote drug-free, plant-based strength and fitness

Telugu Titans secured a 40-31 win over Puneri Paltan, confirming their playoff spot in PKL Season 12 for the first time since PKL 4. Coach Krishan Kumar Hooda and captain Vijay Malik praised the team’s collective effort and dedication

Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree and Junior Colleges PDs & PETs Association has been formed with a vision to strengthen sports education and student welfare. The newly-elected chairman, Dr. Rama Laxman, outlines key objectives to improve sports infrastructure and opportunities

Victory Playground clinched a 72-71 win against St. Francis Boys, while Titans secured a 66-47 victory against Rising Stars to move up from Level-II to Level-I in the Annual League Basketball Championship 2025-26 for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s felicitation with a peacock feather garland during Sadar Sammelan has triggered controversy over potential violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. Forest officials are expected to verify the authenticity of the feathers, as similar cases in Karnataka previously led to legal action.

Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match as the Hawks climbed to fifth in the points table. Goa Guardians also won a thrilling comeback against Delhi Toofans

Private professional colleges in Telangana have announced closure from November 3, citing the government's failure to release Rs 1,200 crore in fee reimbursement dues. FATHI has issued a notice and scheduled meetings with stakeholders ahead of the shutdown.

BRS President K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended warm Diwali wishes to the people of Telangana, expressing hope for peace, prosperity, and enlightenment. He also reflected on the developmental strides made during the party’s decade-long governance.

HMDA received 3,677 applications in 2025, approving 2,887 with a 79 per cent approval rate. Permit fee collections surged to Rs 1,225 crore, marking a 245 per cent increase from 2024 and reflecting strong growth in multi-storey, layout, and building projects across Hyderabad

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions — January 21–30 and April 1–10. Registrations for the first phase begin this month, with the NTA advising candidates to update Aadhaar and category details