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Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Tiruvallur schools will remain closed, with civic authorities on high alert to manage flooding and safety precautions.

The decision comes as a surprise since the Chief Minister, along with several Telangana Congress leaders, had actively participated in the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar in August

Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after injuring her knee and ankle during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma, named as her replacement, could be drafted into the playing XI for India's semifinal clash with Australia

India’s senior women’s team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Nepal in the Women’s Tri-Nation International Friendlies. Sabitra Bhandari scored twice for Nepal, while Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late for India, marking her first goal for the senior national team

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

Punjab FC began their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala. Goals from Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello secured the victory. Punjab faces Mohammedan SC next on November 2

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

Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir praises Surya Kumar Yadav as a great leader and human being. Gambhir talks about the team's fearless approach, Yadav's leadership, and how the focus is on impact over individual performance, despite occasional failures

The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India

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 Indian government's proposed draft rules on AI-generated content for social media platforms is a welcome step towards addressing the growing misuse of synthetically generated information, including deepfakes

Cyberabad Police arrested four men in Hyderabad for conducting a fake “Cash Barish” ritual and scamming victims. The gang collected money, drugged their targets, and escaped with cash; main conspirator Guru Kayyoom remains absconding.

KT Rama Rao accused Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi, of betraying Telangana’s auto drivers by failing welfare promises. BRS highlights worsening distress among drivers and demands action on financial support and the promised welfare board, intensifying campaign tensions in Hyderabad

Rama Rao addressed a gathering of auto drivers, promising to fight for their rights and expose the government’s betrayal. “Rahul Gandhi rode in Mashrat Ali’s auto promising change. Today, that same man struggles to feed his family. This is the real face of Congress governance," he said, demanding immediate implementation of the promised Auto Drivers’ Welfare Board and financial aid.

P.V. Sindhu will be off the international circuit till January 2026 to focus on recovery from a foot injury, following medical advice from Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and her support team. The two-time Olympic medallist is undergoing structured rehabilitation and training in Hyderabad.

Tollywood actor and former Union Minister Chiranjeevi has lodged a police complaint against websites circulating AI-generated pornographic deepfake videos using his name and image. Hyderabad cybercrime police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections and initiated an investigation.

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney with internal bleeding following a rib cage injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia. He remains in the ICU under observation, with doctors monitoring his recovery closely.

IndiGo has restarted direct daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou after more than five years, becoming the first Indian carrier to resume such services. The move aims to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade and tourism, and expand China connectivity, with Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10

IndiGo has resumed direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the return of air connectivity between India and China after over five years. The daily service, operated by an Airbus A320, will be followed by Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10.

Actress Nayanthara is reportedly joining Nandamuri Balakrishna in director Gopichand Malineni’s historical epic #NBK111, set for launch in November. The big-budget Vriddhi Cinemas project promises a grand narrative showcasing Balakrishna in a fresh avatar, with recce underway in Rajasthan

A 21-year-old man was killed in a suspected tiger attack in Bahraich’s Katarniaghat Wildlife Division while collecting grass. The incident follows a similar attack injuring a woman. Officials warn locals against entering protected forest areas amid rising tiger movement

A 17-year-old girl suffered critical burn injuries after a juvenile friend allegedly set her ablaze at her home in Thane’s Balkum area following a quarrel. The accused has been detained and sent to a remand home; the victim remains critical.

Security has been strengthened in Navi Mumbai after two Australian women cricketers were molested by a motorcycle-borne man in Indore. The accused has been arrested, and organisers have enhanced safety measures around hotels and venues for the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to join the ‘Run for Unity’ on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. He said the event celebrates Patel’s vision of a united India and strengthens national unity and togetherness.