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BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao said a win in the Jubilee Hills bypoll would signal the party’s resurgence across Telangana, as he slammed CM Revanth Reddy for failed promises and defended Maganti Sunitha’s candidature as a symbol of resilience.

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s Kanpur Ammunition Complex has been awarded the SIDM Champion Award 2025 for excellence in design, manufacturing, and testing. Presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the award underscores the company’s role in advancing India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem

A Forest Section Officer from Adilabad district, Mesram Jalimshav, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. His final rites were performed in his native village, with several tribal organisations paying heartfelt tributes

Ten people, mostly women, died and several were injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Officials said the tragedy occurred when a railing collapsed amid heavy rush on an auspicious day

Gold prices fell Rs 1,649 per 10 grams over the week to Rs 1,20,770, tracking global weakness after the US Fed hinted at a pause in rate cuts and markets eyed US trade pacts with China and India.

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 against Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final was a culmination of year-long preparation, said her coach Prashant Shetty. Her disciplined training, emotional resilience, and passion powered India to a historic chase and a spot in the final.

At least seven devotees were killed and two injured in a stampede at the Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and directed officials to oversee relief operations and medical aid.

Ten women were injured, including two who sustained leg fractures, in a stampede during token distribution for soybean procurement at a PACS in Nirmal’s Kubheer mandal. Farmers blamed officials for poor crowd management and lack of safety arrangements.

The makers of Jatadhara, starring Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha, have unveiled the divine track Shiv Stotram, composed and sung by Rajeev Raj. Sudheer called the experience “spiritual,” while producer Prerna Arora said the song embodies faith and devotion to Lord Shiva.

Several students of the SC Residential School and College in Shaikpally, Ieeja mandal, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after eating breakfast on Saturday. Three students were hospitalised. The incident follows a similar case in nearby Dharmavaram on Friday.

Actress Kriti Sanon shared a photodump on Instagram, reflecting on her October filled with Diwali parties, Filmfare Awards, and a UFC night in Abu Dhabi. Captioning the post, she joked about wanting to restart the month, delighting fans with glimpses of her life.

Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen injury with internal bleeding while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on October 25. He underwent a minor procedure in Sydney, is now stable, and will stay there for follow-up before returning to India.

A US study has found that children born to mothers infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy face a higher risk of developmental disorders, including speech delay and autism, by age three. Risk was greatest when infection occurred in the third trimester.

India batter Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia, has been discharged from a Sydney hospital and is recovering well. The BCCI said he will remain in Sydney for follow-up care before returning to India.

Actress Shruti Haasan gave a creative twist to Halloween by turning her life into a self-illustrated storybook. Sharing her art on Instagram, the ‘Salaar’ star described herself as a “slayer of doubt and demons” while delighting fans with her quirky creativity.

UPI transactions rose 25 per cent year-on-year in October to 20.70 billion, with total value reaching Rs 27.28 lakh crore, NPCI data showed. IMPS also saw steady growth, as India’s digital payment ecosystem expanded under ongoing GST 2.0 reforms.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, with the overall AQI climbing to 251 from 218 a day earlier, CPCB data showed. Wazirpur recorded the highest AQI at 333 as pollution levels continued to worsen.

The SIT probing the disappearance of gold from Kerala’s Sabarimala temple arrested former executive officer Sudheesh Kumar for allegedly falsifying records to conceal that the Dwarapalaka idols were gold-plated. He is the third arrest in the 2019 temple gold theft case.

Over 50 students from the BC Hostel in Dharmavaram, Gadwal district, were hospitalised after suspected food poisoning on Friday night. Students reportedly fell ill after dinner, prompting criticism over the government’s monitoring of food quality in hostels.

In a historic milestone, Senkoukai Karate, founded by Indian martial arts legend Soke Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, has received official international recognition from Japan’s International Bujutsu Karate Association (IBKA), becoming the first Indian-developed Karate style formally acknowledged by Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended wishes to the people of Kerala on Kerala Piravi, celebrating the state’s formation in 1956. Modi lauded Kerala’s centuries-old heritage and global achievements, calling it a symbol of India’s cultural grandeur.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese and Malaysian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen defence ties and attended ASEAN defence meetings. He also signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’ with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Singapore authorities have shared singer Zubeen Garg’s post-mortem and toxicology reports with the SIT probing his death. Seven people are in custody, and the chargesheet is expected by December 17.