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Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning win over Levon Aronian in Panaji. His knight sacrifice sealed victory, while P. Harikrishna awaits a tiebreaker and other matches head to shorter formats

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

Apple's board accelerates succession plans as the company prepares for Tim Cook's resignation after 14 years at the helm of the tech giant

Deccan Dynamos crushed Shastri FC 8-0, South Central Railway Women dominated basketball, Nizam Academy won in men’s play, and Tripura defeated Hyderabad in U-23 cricket to highlight Hyderabad’s busy sporting weekend

More than 4,000 women have completed livelihood training at the Nava Women’s Empowerment Centre in Paloncha, run by Nava Limited as part of its CSR initiatives. Around 75 percent of trainees are engaged in tailoring and beautician work, while others have started businesses.

Indian shooters missed out on medals in the 25m Standard Pistol event at the Cairo world championships, with Olympian Gurpreet Singh finishing ninth. China’s Yao Qianxun won her third gold, while India stayed third overall in the medal tally

Sreenidi Deccan FC have strengthened their squad with the signings of goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy, left-back Abhash Thapa, and midfielder Rashid CK. The trio brings experience and youthful energy as the club prepares for the upcoming football season under Fabio Ferreira’s guidance

Sixteen-year-old Dhruva Thota from Telangana has become the State’s 13th International Master in chess, achieving four IM norms across Europe. With a FIDE rating of 2411, he now seeks financial support to pursue his dream of becoming a Grandmaster

HYPEX 2025, a numismatic exhibition organised by the Hyderabad Philatelic & Hobbies Society, is underway at FTCCI House, Red Hills. Featuring 57 numismatists and traders from across India, the event displays rare coins made of gold, silver, copper, and lead, along with colonial-era currency and commemorative notes.

In a world where wilderness is shrinking, India’s gazelle stands as a quiet symbol of resilience, and a reminder that even the deserts are full of life worth preserving

Delhi Police and NIA detained three individuals, including two doctors from Al Falah University, in connection with the Red Fort blast. Investigations focus on links to a “white collar terror module”, illegal fertiliser purchase, and suspect movements prior to the explosion

Following the NDA’s landslide victory in Bihar, top leaders of the BJP, JD(U) and allies held a series of meetings at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence to finalise Cabinet composition, portfolios and the swearing-in ceremony, signalling unified support for his leadership

Wyra Government Area Hospital in Khammam district, the native place of Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, is facing severe neglect due to lack of funds and facilities. Despite being upgraded to a 100-bed hospital in 2023, essential equipment and specialist doctors remain unavailable. CPI(M) leader Bhukya Veerabhadram highlighted that patients are forced to wait for days as samples are sent to Khammam for tests.

Former Speaker Madhusudhana Chary inaugurated the Auto Show organised by Namaste Telangana and Telangana Today at Hayagriva Grounds, Hanamkonda. The expo features over 20 stalls showcasing the latest cars and bikes, including a BMW priced at Rs 31 lakh that drew significant attention.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has reported receiving a direct threat on social media following his criticism of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The message warned him against targeting the CM. The incident comes amid allegations of rigging and intimidation during the bypoll.

The Hyderabad central zone police organised a cyber crimes awareness programme at FTCCI Building, Nampally, to educate students about online frauds such as job scams, betting apps, loan apps, and OTP frauds. DCP K Shilpavalli emphasised the seriousness of cyber crime and urged students to remain vigilant in the digital space.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar conducted extended hearings on disqualification petitions filed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) against several defected MLAs. Over three hours of cross-examination took place, with most legislators already questioned.

Fourteen-year-old Hyderabad resident Akarshana received the Rotary International Young Achiever Award 2025 in New Delhi. She donated her Rs.1,00,000 prize money to build more libraries for underprivileged children and aims to set up 100 libraries across India.

BRS leader and MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Congress victory in Jubilee Hills as a rigged triumph, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deploying State machinery, financial muscle and electoral malpractices to secure the seat. At a press conference, Sravan alleged the campaign cost over Rs 200 crore and likened the poll to irregularities in Bihar, Rayalaseema and Hyderabad’s Old City.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced that its weekly ‘Prajavani’ programme, aimed at addressing public grievances, will resume from November 17 at the Head Office. The programme, held every Monday, was temporarily suspended due to the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency by-election.

Major roadworks in Hyderabad for stormwater drainage and repairs have stalled for weeks, causing traffic chaos and inconvenience to commuters. Residents demand swift completion while GHMC cites a shortage of daily wage workers as the reason for delays

Zaheerabad police in Sangareddy district recovered sambar deer horns and an air gun from an individual during a community contact programme on Saturday. Teams also inspected houses, identifying 62 motorbikes and 17 autos lacking valid documents, and found four persons with previous criminal records.

Mahabubabad town police registered a POCSO case against Inugurthi Ravi, a social studies teacher at Kankarabod Zilla Parishad High School, following allegations of misbehaviour with girl students. Parents confronted Headmaster Kotya Naik during a meeting, accusing him of failing to act despite assurances.

Jayanthi Super Specialty Hospital launched a campaign on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about rising diabetes cases in Telangana. Experts highlighted the disease’s impact on the heart, brain, kidneys, and the urgent need for public health measures