Hyderabad

The D Chandra Sekhar Memorial Open Tennis Tournament will be held from November 1 at Advantage Tennis Academy, Hyderabad. Categories include 5th, 7th, 10th standards, and Intermediate (1st/2nd Year) & Undergraduates. Entries close October 30

After suspending the draw of lots for 19 liquor shops across Telangana, the Excise Department is likely to reissue a notification for fresh applications on October 28. The draw will be held on November 3, officials said, citing poor response earlier

I Sauryaram Varma of Archi Horse Riding School won the Jumping CH-1 80 cm category title at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition held at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, Moinabad, on Monday

The ceremony brought together hundreds of graduates, faculty, and families at its Chowdariguda campus, as well as dignitaries including JNTUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. T Kishen Kumar Reddy, chairman Nalla Narasimha Reddy

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the Jubilee Hills by-election was a direct fight between the BJP and AIMIM, alleging that Congress nominee Naveen Yadav earlier contested on an AIMIM ticket. He urged voters to back BJP’s Deepak Reddy

Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46-37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2. Ayan's 19-point performance and strong team defence secured their spot in Eliminator 3 against Telugu Titans on Wednesday

Rain halted Puducherry's reply to Hyderabad's 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts' progress

A 13-year-old girl studying at a private school in Nagaram was allegedly called by the school principal, Saibaba, for special classes, claiming she was lagging behind in studies. During these sessions, he allegedly behaved inappropriately with her

Vikramjit Singh of South Central Railway won the 83rd Maestro Category A Classical Chess Tournament, while Hiten Goel triumphed in Category B with a perfect score. The event saw fierce competition with the final placements across both categories

L Srinivas Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coach, led the Indian boys' kabaddi team to gold at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. The team remained unbeaten, with a thrilling 35-32 victory over Iran in the final, showcasing India’s kabaddi talent

The Telangana Pickleball Association’s inaugural State Ranking Tournament concluded successfully at PicklePro Academy, featuring over 150 matches across various age groups. The event also served as selection trials for the upcoming IPA Nationals, where Telangana will field a strong 56-member team

Kishan Gangolli made history by winning the Gold Medal on Board 3 at the 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Astana, Kazakhstan. His outstanding achievement marks India's first-ever gold medal at this prestigious event for disabled chess players

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions in Yousufguda from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday for a Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation meeting at Police Grounds. Motorists have been advised to follow alternative routes to avoid congestion

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s absence from a review meeting by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan on the Jubilee Hills bypoll raised eyebrows within the party. While top ministers attended, Congress leaders downplayed the move as a constituency-specific meeting

The Telangana High Court directed the DGP and Maheshwaram police to file a report on the Enforcement Directorate’s communication alleging illegal transfer of government land and forgery of revenue records in Maheshwaram mandal

A BRS delegation led by S Madhusudhana Chari filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer alleging that the Congress violated the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The party sought cancellation of permission for a film union event and action against Congress leaders

A woman from Sainagar, Jillelguda, was arrested for killing her husband with an iron rod following an argument over her extramarital affair. The accused later tried to portray the murder as an accident before confessing to the crime during police interrogation.

Three habitual drug peddlers from Solapur, Mahabubabad, and Bhadradri Kothagudem were detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in NDPS Act by Telangana Police. The CID issued orders to curb their repeated involvement in narcotics smuggling cases across the State

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of using dummy independent candidates with symbols resembling the party’s Car to confuse voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He also alleged corruption in liquor licences and demanded a probe into the Deccan Cements gun threat case.

As many as 58 candidates, including 22 non-locals from across Telangana, are contesting the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Their agendas range from unemployment and SC classification to public welfare, highlighting the constituency’s diverse and politically vibrant character.

In a setback for the Congress ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, Hyderabad police bound over party candidate Naveen Yadav’s father, Chinna Srisailam Yadav, and uncle, both rowdy sheeters. The preventive action has sparked fresh political controversy in the constituency.

Tension gripped Hyderabad’s Mudfort area after a man named Prudhvi died under suspicious circumstances while consuming liquor at a local wine shop. His family and locals staged a protest demanding a detailed inquiry. Police have begun an investigation.

Two associates of rowdy-sheeter and robber Umar Ansari were arrested by Hyderabad police after being on the run for three days. The gang was involved in several mobile-snatching incidents across the city, including one that injured a DCP and his security officer.

The Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association (TUCPA) urged DGP B Shivadhar Reddy to act against online platforms spreading religious discord, protect churches and Christian minorities, and ensure safety for upcoming Christmas events while seeking action against groups disturbing communal harmony