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Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday night, bringing winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rain across Andhra’s coast. Over 1,400 villages may be affected as authorities activate relief measures.

In view of Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC.

Amazon is reportedly set to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, marking its largest workforce reduction since the pandemic. The cuts, part of CEO Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting drive, will affect multiple divisions, including AWS, HR, and devices.

Former Minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao’s father, Tanneeru Satyanarayana Rao, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. Prominent leaders, including KCR, KTR, and CM Revanth Reddy, offered condolences as BRS suspended its programmes.

Train services under the South Central Railway have been disrupted due to Cyclone Montha. The Secunderabad–Bhubaneswar Express scheduled for October 29 has been cancelled, while the SMVT Bengaluru–Hatia Express on October 28 will run on a diverted route.

The four-day Chhath Puja concluded on Tuesday with Usha Arghya, as devotees across India offered prayers to the rising sun. From Delhi to Patna and Varanasi, thousands participated in the sacred rituals, celebrating faith, purity, and gratitude.

US lawmakers from both parties have rallied to defend the India–US partnership through a series of bipartisan letters and resolutions, pressing the Trump administration for accountability over policies targeting Indian interests and urging cooperation amid ongoing trade and visa tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings as Chhath Puja concluded with prayers to the rising sun on Tuesday. He wished that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya illuminate everyone’s lives as devotees across India and abroad marked the ancient festival with devotion.

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.