Hyderabad

The Cyberabad Traffic Police closed the Manchirevula Village Road after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging. Traffic diversions were put in place as authorities urged motorists to avoid the stretch and drive cautiously amid continued rainfall across Hyderabad.

Rains continued across Hyderabad and nearby areas on Tuesday night under the impact of Cyclone Montha. The IMD issued an orange alert for several Telangana districts, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds as the cyclone moves northwestwards.

Dissent is growing within Congress over the alleged lack of funds for the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign. Grassroots workers question the State leadership’s silence on campaign expenditure, alleging mismanagement and unmet financial promises as internal rifts deepen

The Telangana High Court ruled that land ownership rights transferred in 1967 cannot be revived through belated litigation. Court quashed an Ibrahimpatnam civil court order, observing that a 2020 suit filed without disclosing past transfers was invalid

The Telangana High Court upheld the Preventive Detention Act invoked against Angoori Bai, alleged kingpin of Dhoolpet ganja network. Accused in over a dozen NDPS cases, she was said to be running a multi-crore drug racket

A Avanish Rao scored a brilliant 134 to help Hyderabad post 361 in the second-round match of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) against Rajasthan in Jaipur. Rajasthan struggled to 23/3 in response on day 3

Hyderabad secured a thrilling four-run victory over Karnataka in the quarterfinal of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19) cricket championship, qualifying for the semifinal. Karan Yadav (40) and Aawez Ahmed (37) starred with the bat, while Vaibhav Sharma took 3 wickets

Former Ranji all-rounder R A Swaroop has been appointed captain of Hyderabad’s team for the All India Veterans cricket tournament in Nagpur, starting October 29. The squad includes experienced players like Damodar Reddy, T Nitesh Reddy, and more

South Central Railway has announced train cancellations, diversions, and a service restoration in view of Cyclone Montha. Several key routes, including Howrah–Secunderabad and Tatanagar–Ernakulam, have been revised to ensure passenger safety

Arhaan Satwalekar scored a brilliant double century for PKMCC in the HCA B-Division two-day league. In the A-Division league, A. Prateek Reddy also scored a century for Jai Hanuman. Other notable performances include Shiva Rama Krishna’s century for Cheerful Chums

The Telangana High Court declined to grant interim relief to a banned cricketer, upholding the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s position in the ongoing case. The decision reaffirms the HCA’s adherence to BCCI's disciplinary regulations

Telugu Titans secured a 46-39 win over Patna Pirates in PKL Eliminator 3, with Bharat Hooda’s 23 points leading the charge. Despite Ayan Lohchab’s record-breaking season, the Pirates’ dream run ended, and the Titans now face Puneri Paltan

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