Hyderabad

Over 1,900 cyclists participated in the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, with top honours claimed by Harshveer Singh and Pooja Baban Danole in the Professional Elite Race. The event offered a record ₹33.6 lakh prize pool and celebrated fitness and sustainability

Veerabadra Rajkumar Suresh Kumar of ATUM Chargers made a Hole-in-One on the 16th hole in the Sreenidhi University Telangana Golf Premier League. Haldi Fairways and Sreenidhian Thunderbolts topped Group A and B, respectively, as they qualified for the knockout phase

Ginpaul Sonna defeated third-seeded Mithun Manjunath 21-9, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the Telangana Challenge International badminton championship. Mansi Singh upset top-seeded S.R. Rakshitha Sree 21-9, 21-14 to win the women’s singles title

Former Bodhan MLA Shakeel Aamir Mohammed organised a large bike rally in Shaikpet under the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency to campaign for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha. The rally drew around 2,000 participants.

Shreyan Thipparthi and Sharika Tunki from St. Francis Girls High School claimed victory in the Open and Junior categories, respectively, at the 234th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament held at Brilliant Grammar School, Dilsukhnagar, on Sunday

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign in Hyderabad has been marked by a spate of complaints filed with Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct. Political parties accused each other of bribery, religious appeals, intimidation, and misuse of power.

BRS leader and former TG Wakf Board and TG Hajj Committee Chairman Mohammed Saleem expressed confidence that the party would win the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Addressing the media, he said minority communities were content during the previous BRS rule, citing improved infrastructure and task-oriented policing.

India has retained its Hajj quota of 175,025 for 2026, the same as in 2025, following an agreement signed in Jeddah between Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The talks focused on improving accommodation, transport, and health services to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.

The New India Baby Olympic Games (NIBOG 2025) Season 3 began at the Atrium Mall in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, drawing hundreds of toddlers, parents, and families for a celebration of early childhood joy and fitnessHighlights included a family fitness zone, children’s talent parade, and parent-child fun challenges.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. The police have registered a case and detained the rider.

Rajasthan's Kunal Singh Rathore (64*) and Ajay Singh (42*) put on an unbroken 104-run partnership to keep their team in contention against Hyderabad on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, chasing Hyderabad's 364

A delegation of Thai Buddhist monks visited key Buddhist landmarks in Hyderabad, including Mahabodhi Vihara and the Buddha statue at Hussain Sagar, as part of a world peace pilgrimage. Organised by the Gagan Malik Foundation and Gulbarga Siddhartha Buddha Vihara, the visit highlighted Telangana’s potential as a global Buddhist tourism destination.

A recent survey by Billion Connect Private Limited reveals a surge in support for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) among Muslim voters in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The party's approval rose from 46.1% to 50.9% in just ten days. K Chandrashekhar Rao emerged as the most preferred leader among respondents.

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, authorities have ramped up security and logistical arrangements. Drones will monitor 130 locations covering 407 polling stations, while over 1,760 security personnel including paramilitary forces have been deployed.

BRS minority leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has appealed to voters in Jubilee Hills to reject alleged cash inducements from the Congress party and vote with integrity. Citing trauma caused by mob violence, demolitions, and religious restrictions, he argued that such suffering cannot be compensated by small cash handouts.

The Congress campaign for the Jubilee Hills by-election drew criticism for poll code violations, appeasement politics, and alleged cash-for-vote attempts. CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks, Azharuddin’s induction, and promises to film workers and voters sparked opposition outrage and Election Commission complaints

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress party during a roadshow in Jubilee Hills, claiming the bypoll would mark the beginning of Congress's downfall in Telangana. He highlighted BRS’s achievements, criticised Congress’s unfulfilled promises and alleged misuse of funds.

The Jubilee Hills bypoll, though statistically minor, has become a high-stakes political contest in Telangana. With Congress, BRS, BJP and AIMIM all deeply invested, the outcome is seen as a prestige battle and a litmus test for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 529 people for drunken driving during a weekend drive. Most had BAC levels between 35 and 200 mg/100 ml. In earlier cases this month, 23 offenders were jailed, 27 assigned social service, and others fined

MLR Institute of Technology hosted Canada’s DataMavericks team to discuss AI-driven innovation, recruitment and skill development. The visit, led by Dmitriy Kompaneets, aimed to strengthen global academia-industry partnerships and bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry needs

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy said he maintains a “special bond” with the BJP-led Centre and is getting approvals for key projects. He accused Union Minister Kishan Reddy of diverting investments to Gujarat and predicted Congress rule in Telangana till 2034

HyCan 2025, a two-day pet show at Om Convention in Narsingi, featured 500 dogs, 100 cats, and an Aqua Zone. BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao launched the event with his pet Shih Tzu Cherry, meeting pet owners and supporting Hyderabad’s pet industry

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit back at SP MP Afzal Ansari for questioning his party’s appeal among non-Muslims. Owaisi said such remarks reflect ignorance, asserting that AIMIM works for all communities, including Hindus and Dalits, with inclusivity

A Hyderabad-based doctor and two men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested by Gujarat ATS for plotting a terror attack using weapons and the deadly poison ricin. The trio allegedly received weapons via drones sent from Pakistan and had ISKP links.