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Cyclone Arnab, currently a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts near Yanam by October 28. The APSDMA has warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds in north coastal Andhra districts.

Indian-American Republican Saritha Komatireddy, who is challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James, has argued that the Republican Party embraces diversity, citing Usha Vance as an example. A former federal prosecutor, Komatireddy is campaigning on a law-and-order platform and has raised over $1 million since her debate with James.

Microsoft has launched a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, Canada and the UK as it seeks to balance rising AI infrastructure investments with workforce costs. Reports suggest up to 60,000 employees could be eligible for the scheme, which offers financial support and career planning resources.

Hyderabad-based health and wellness company Lifespan Private Limited has extended its brand ambassador partnership with Indian pistol shooter Esha Singh. The company said the collaboration reflects shared values of discipline, excellence and wellness.

An 18-year-old Bangladeshi woman has accused her husband and three of his friends of sexually assaulting and torturing her in Hyderabad's Kanchanbagh area. The victim alleged that she was confined in a house and subjected to abuse by the accused.

A 30-year-old woman from Mallapur alleged that a man posing as a municipal employee cheated her of Rs 4.5 lakh on the pretext of securing a government job and later sexually assaulted her at a resort in Ghatkesar.

Harry Kane became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country. The Bayern Munich striker credited hard work, resilience and self-belief for his success.

With a week left before the US midterm elections, polls indicate a difficult road ahead for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party amid voter concerns over inflation, tariffs and the Iran conflict. Most poll analysts project Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives, while the Senate remains highly competitive.

The Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court that Form 6, used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls, has not been amended through its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders. The poll body clarified that only a separate declaration linked to the SIR process was revised.

A 45-year-old Chennai resident, Sharath Subramanyam, has been arrested for allegedly making bomb threat calls to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Police brought him to Shamshabad for questioning and are investigating the motive behind the calls.

Bordeaux Métropole and the Telangana government signed an MoU on lake rejuvenation and water resource conservation at a workshop in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on inter-agency coordination, international best practices and sustainable measures to protect lakes and other water bodies.

Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala suspended ad hoc tahsildar Archana over allegations of collecting money from property owners affected by the proposed SCB elevated corridor project. Special Executive Magistrate Jyothi has been appointed to investigate the allegations and submit a report.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj trained at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground ahead of the New Zealand tour, working with former fielding coach T Dilip. His focused preparations reflected his commitment to improving his bowling and meeting the demands of international cricket

At least four people were killed and several others injured in a shooting in Guwahati’s Bora Service area on Monday evening. Police launched an investigation, but the motive, identities of the deceased and exact number of injured remained unclear.

Medicos and senior residents at Osmania General Hospital will resume their strike from October 27, citing unresolved grievances. Their demands include adequate medicines and supplies, restoration of non-functional services, release of pending Aarogyasri funds and regular payment of stipends.

Smyan Bharadwaj scored 191 for Team F in the HCA Under-16 Super League, while Aneesh Karthik struck an unbeaten 106 for Team A. The latest results also featured high-scoring contests in the HCA A- and B-Division leagues

The BRS has complained to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy over alleged irregularities in graduate voter registration for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda MLC constituency. It sought an inquiry into a Congress candidate’s website, a technical audit and action if violations are established.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated medical equipment worth Rs 30 lakh at the Rajanna Sircilla district government hospital. He also extended the party’s support to protesting NHM employees and assured them that their demands would be raised in the Assembly.

The BRS has urged the select committee to recommend withdrawal of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026, citing concerns over vague provisions, media freedom and dissent. It proposed alternative safeguards and wider public consultations.

The Nalgonda District Legal Metrology Department seized three weighbridges and registered cases after finding that they under-reported paddy weight by 10 kg for every 1,000 kg weighed. Farmers have been urged to report suspected weighing irregularities.

Strategic convergence has brought India and the US closer, but competing economic interests could expose the limits of their partnership

Twenty-two farm labourers were injured, six of them seriously, when a tractor trolley overturned near Timminenipalem in Khammam district on Monday. The labourers were returning from cotton-picking work when the vehicle overturned at a sharp bend.

Lula’s victory marks a setback for Trump’s influence in Latin America, even as the leftist president faces the daunting task of leading a polarised nation grappling with a mounting debt crisis, soaring prices and growing fears over organised crime