Hyderabad

M R Lalit Babu secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur with seven points from nine rounds. The Indian Oil Corporation manager bounced back strongly after his Chess World Cup exit earlier this month

Meenakshi Mavericks and Sreenidhi Thunderbolts advanced to the final of the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League at the Hyderabad Golf Association. Both teams impressed in the semifinals, setting up a thrilling title clash for SU TPGL glory

India’s challenge in the FIDE World Cup 2025 rests on GM Arjun Erigaisi, who advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Levon Aronian. GM P Harikrishna was eliminated in tiebreaks by Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara in Panaji

Arundhati Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Dundigal, Hyderabad, hosted its White Coat Ceremony for the new MBBS batch, symbolising their formal entry into the medical profession. Vice-Chancellor Dr. PV Nandakumar Reddy of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences addressed students on responsibility and ethics in medical practice.

Hyderabad’s veteran athlete M Ananth won silver in the long jump at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai with a leap of 5.71m. Japan’s Yoshio Mochizuki and Shinichi Yamada claimed gold and bronze. Ananth trains under Prof Rajesh Kumar

Rishi Pallagani and Banothu Shashirekha clinched the boys and girls under-14 titles at the Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, with young talents from Telangana making their mark in competitive chess

Dhanush Srikanth of Hyderabad set a new world deaf record in 10m Air Rifle to win India’s first gold medal in shooting at the Deaflympics in Tokyo. India bagged four medals on the opening day, including two silver and one bronze

It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy

Green spaces aren't luxuries, they're essential and must be treated as life-saving investments rather than beautification projects

Immadhi Ravi, accused of running an international film piracy racket from the Caribbean, was arrested in Hyderabad and sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police blocked iBomma and Bappam websites, seized hard disks, and are probing crypto accounts for further leads

DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway.

GHMC’s Happy Streets event at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park focused on promoting a clean and green Hyderabad. Children participated in eco-friendly activities, took the Swacch City Heroes pledge, and received saplings, highlighting civic responsibility, waste segregation, and sustainable habits

Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition developed a patented herbal therapy for menopausal syndrome as a safer alternative to HRT. Recognised with the Health Research Excellence 2025 award, the non-hormonal Ayurvedic treatment addresses osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver

LVPEI concluded Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week with an awareness walk at KBR Park, attended by 600 children and parents. The event promoted outdoor play, sunlight exposure, and healthy reading habits to prevent or slow myopia, along with competitions and expert guidance

The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run and Plantation Week saw over 100,000 participants nationwide, including 5,000 at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event promoted fitness, community unity, and environmental awareness, with support from sports icons and the Ministry of Youth Affairs

Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conducted special weekend checks, catching 925 drunk drivers, mostly two-wheelers. Several recorded dangerously high BAC levels, with some exceeding 300 mg/100 ml. Authorities have booked cases, warning the public against drunk driving to ensure road safety

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised both Centre and Telangana governments for the cotton procurement crisis. With only 1.12 lakh tonnes procured, farmers face losses of Rs 2,000 per quintal. He demanded a high-level Delhi delegation and urgent Central intervention

A parked electric car caught fire near NTR Stadium in Domalguda on Sunday. Locals alerted authorities, and the fire department quickly doused the flames. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire.

Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, will host the 2nd edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav from November 22 to 30, celebrating the cultural heritage of Western India. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the festival on November 21. Entry is free for visitors.

In a shocking incident in Farooqnagar, Ranga Reddy, a man was set ablaze by the family of a woman who allegedly eloped and married a man from another caste. Police have registered a case and posted pickets to maintain order.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana’s aerospace exports have nearly doubled within nine months of 2024–25, reaching Rs 30,742 crore. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Tata–Safran aero-engine facility at Adibatla and upcoming defence projects by JSW Defence and Premier Explosives.

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted State-wide raids at sub-registrar offices, seizing Rs 2,51,990 in cash. Searches revealed unauthorized private individuals and non-functional CCTV cameras. ACB recommends action against erring officers and is scrutinizing assets seized from 13 officers’ homes

The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

MSS Sanath’s brilliant century and Pavan Kumar’s six-wicket haul guided Kakatiya to a massive 245-run victory over PPMCC in the HCA Do Iskon One-Day League Cricket Championship at Hyderabad, with Kakatiya posting 313 before bowling out PPMCC for 68