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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

TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil said smart meters are intended to improve electricity services, transparency and reliability, not boost revenue. The Jeedimetla pilot covers 11,904 consumers, with a dedicated mobile application targeted for launch in November 2026.

A Hyderabad family returning from a visit to Tulja Bhavani Temple in Maharashtra was robbed of three tolas of gold at gunpoint after stopping at Chinthalagattu village on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. Kohir police registered a case.

Uferwas’ Cyberabad chapter has given CMC officials 15 days to address damage caused by the collapse of an allegedly illegal building in Gachibowli. It has demanded compensation, repairs to damaged flats, accountability for officials and a safety audit.

Telangana athlete Sriteja Tholem won her second gold at the 41st Junior National Athletics Championship in Chennai, claiming the women’s under-20 heptathlon with 2,033 points. She had earlier won the 100m hurdles and recently broke a 32-year-old heptathlon record.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Kaleshwaram and aggravating drought conditions. He demanded a white paper on river flows, immediate repairs to Medigadda barrage, and disclosure of the Tummidihatti project's feasibility, water availability and estimated cost.

Haryana’s Nishchay won gold in the men’s under-18 discus throw at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai, setting a national record of 66.75m. He surpassed the previous 64.09m mark, while Rajasthan’s Vishal Kumar and Haryana’s Dev Chauhan took silver and bronze

Hyderabad martial artist Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth, 14, reportedly delivered 330 single-hand punches in one minute, surpassing a teenage benchmark of 292. He has also completed 59 consecutive full-contact karate kumite rounds and trains under Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has assured housing and employment assistance to the family of civil supplies manager Ananthula Lakshminarayana, who died by suicide on October 17. He also sought an impartial investigation into the incident.

The Sports Authority of India’s Kolkata centre felicitated archers Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma for their reported gold-medal performances at the 2026 Asian Games, along with rower Satnam Singh, who was honoured for winning bronze in double sculls

Apple has unveiled a redesigned iPad mini featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, improved cameras and faster connectivity. The tablet runs iPadOS 27, supports Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, and offers an optional nano-texture display to reduce glare

Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.

Delays in submitting Utilisation Certificates have held up Central funds to Telangana, adding to the State’s financial stress. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed departments to resolve pending issues, complete formalities and coordinate with Central authorities to expedite fund releases.

: Ganta Kheerthi and Gade Sharanya were declared joint-winners of the Telangana State Women’s Chess Championship in Hyderabad after remaining tied on 5.5 points following the final round and blitz tiebreaker. G Sahithya finished third, with Bharatkoti Sneha fourth

Pune will host the 41st Youth National Basketball Championship from October 27, with 28 boys’ teams and 26 girls’ teams competing over eight days. Telangana’s boys and girls will aim to improve on their sixth- and seventh-place finishes, respectively, in the previous edition

Attapur police arrested a 28-year-old Malakpet resident for allegedly stealing a Mahindra Bolero worth Rs 10 lakh from a security agency. Police said he had noticed the vehicle keys being left near the gate during visits to an acquaintance’s house

Bharat Dynamics Limited launched Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 across its offices under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’. Activities include a Gram Sabha in Kanakamamidi, a Telugu skit, a walkathon and competitions for employees, families and students

Godavari Football Club continued its strong start in Group C of I-League 3 with a 5-1 win over Kuppuraj FC in Shillong. Sohail Pasha and Hoto Lohe scored twice each, taking Godavari FC’s tally to 10 goals in two matches

A woman passenger was arrested in Kothagudem district for allegedly pushing an RTC conductor from a moving bus after a dispute over a ticket and change. The conductor’s right leg was crushed under the bus’s rear wheel near Mittagudem village

HMWSSB tankers are reportedly wasting thousands of litres of purified water daily due to faulty lids, leaks and overfilling. The board will impose Rs 5,000 fines from November 1 and cancel registrations of repeat offenders to curb wastage.

Around 250 athletes participated in the under-14 and under-16 boys’ and girls’ competitions organised by the Visakhapatnam District Athletics Association. Twenty-six athletes were selected to participate in the 20th National Inter-district Junior Athletics Meet in Hyderabad from November 14 to 16