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Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for their work on “creative destruction,” explaining how innovations replace outdated technologies. Their research combines historical analysis and mathematical models to quantify the mechanisms driving economic growth

US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Modi, claiming he helped settle the India-Pakistan conflict. He also called for peace between the two nations and lauded his role in securing a ceasefire, especially in the Middle East

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing India’s support for President Trump’s peace efforts. The statement came ahead of a global peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where India endorsed a two-State solution

India needs just 58 more runs on day five to win the second Test and clinch a 2-0 series victory over West Indies. Despite West Indies' fightback led by Campbell and Hope, India remains in control heading into the final day

South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt credited her team’s resilience in a thrilling World Cup victory over Bangladesh. Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk played key roles in chasing down Bangladesh's 232/6 with three balls to spare

Guman Singh led the charge as UP Yoddhas returned to winning ways with a 40-24 victory over U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League. His sharp raiding and solid team defence ensured a dominant performance at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium

India’s women’s table tennis team was eliminated by Singapore with a 3-2 loss at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships in Bhubaneshwar. Despite strong performances from Manika Batra and Yashaswini Ghorpade, India’s consistency issues cost them the match

The TN government revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company behind adulterated cough syrup Coldrif linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities cited toxic Diethylene Glycol content, over 300 violations, and lack of GMP/GLP compliance, and ordered a full shutdown

The Indian U17 women’s football team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kyrgyz Republic. Captain Julan Nongmaithem scored the winning goal in injury time after assisting the first goal

Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated Chennai Blitz 3-1 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, with Joel Benjamin being named Player of the Match. The match saw strong performances from both sides, but Bengaluru held onto their lead to win

Mayank Gupta has been appointed the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team for the upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy match against Odisha, scheduled to start on October 16. The team features several key players including P. Aman Rao as vice-captain

M Venkatram Reddy from Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) won gold in both the 800m and 1500m events at the Junior National Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Another athlete from Andhra, D. Sheshu, earned a bronze medal in the 200m

The Telangana Government has launched the “Telangana × Juventus Sports Diplomacy Initiative”, a partnership with Juventus Football Club. The initiative focuses on providing world-class football training to local athletes and coaches in Hyderabad, emphasizing technical excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Hyderabad women lost to Chhattisgarh by eight wickets in the BCCI Senior Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship. Meanwhile, Aaron George’s unbeaten 112 led Hyderabad to a dominant 10-wicket win over Chhattisgarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19)

Indian shuttlers had a perfect start at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, winning all their opening matches. Lalthazuala Hmar, Gnana Dattu, and Vennala K advanced to the next round, while Indian doubles teams also made strong performances

Pranav Madav Surapaneni, 16, from Telangana, became the first skater from the state to qualify for the Junior World Cup in Short Track Ice Skating, securing his place in Astana, Kazakhstan. His journey includes multiple national wins and a silver medal at the Asian Open Championship

Feelkhana FC secured a 3-2 win over Deccan Sporting FC in the TFA B-Division football league championship for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy at Gymkhana Ground. Nizam Khan and Numan Shaik were the scorers for Feelkhana FC

Sri Charan Sandipagu of Velocity Chess Academy clinched victory at the Open Prize Money Chess Tournament held at A2H Chess Academy, defeating National under-13 girls champion M. Deekshitha in the final. Deekshitha finished second after a tie-breaker

The 20th edition of Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025) saw over 1 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participate, with over Rs 50 crore in scholarships and Rs 1 crore in cash prizes offered. Online exams will follow on October 19 and 26

US President Donald Trump, joined by Arab and world leaders, signed a historic peace agreement ending the Israel-Hamas war. The deal follows the release of 20 Israeli hostages and sets up an international transitional body to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction

The Feria Fiesta 2 – Swadeshi Utsav at the Government Degree College for Women, Karimnagar, on October 17 will feature an Eco Bazaar showcasing eco-friendly and indigenous products for Diwali. The event aims to promote sustainable living and support local entrepreneurs

A doctor and a bike taxi driver were killed in a tragic accident on Begumpet Road, Hyderabad, due to rash driving by a 16-wheeler lorry. Police emphasized the need for helmets to prevent head injuries in such accidents

Heavy rains in Warangal and Khammam districts have damaged maize and paddy stocks in market yards. Farmers are struggling with reduced prices from traders, while the Meteorological Department has warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas. Urgent government intervention is sought

The Election Commission has issued guidelines to political parties ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-poll, advising against the misuse of AI tools and ensuring that AI-generated content is properly labeled. Accessible voter slips will also be issued for PWDs