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The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

India skipper Shubman Gill was stretchered out with his neck immobilised after retiring hurt in the Eden Gardens Test against South Africa. Morne Morkel called it “just bad timing,” while BCCI confirmed Gill is under medical observation for a neck spasm

Cotton ginning mills in Telangana have warned of a total shutdown from November 17 after government assurances on equitable cotton supply and other issues went unfulfilled. Farmers face distress due to unseasonal rains, CCI procurement limits, and falling prices

Lakshya Sen’s impressive run ended at the Kumamoto Masters Japan after a semifinal defeat to Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian shuttler fought hard in a three-game battle but fell short, losing 19-21, 21-14, 12-21 in 77 minutes

Cotton farmers in Adilabad are depending on migrant labourers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to harvest their crop due to a shortage of local workers. Already burdened by restrictions from the Cotton Corporation of India, which refuses to buy cotton with moisture content above 12 percent, farmers are incurring heavy losses.

Ravindra Jadeja’s 4/27 left South Africa struggling at 93/7 on a crumbling Eden Gardens pitch, giving India control of the opening Test. With Jadeja reaching 250 Test wickets, India now stand on the verge of victory

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.