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Actor-turned-politician Vijay lashed out at the DMK, accusing it of corruption, hypocrisy, and spreading lies about his party TVK. Responding to indirect criticism at DMK’s “Festival of Knowledge”, he vowed to challenge the ruling party in 2026
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Pahadishareef police detained a few transgender persons for allegedly indulging in indecent acts along the Srisailam National Highway. The police warned that legal action would be taken if such behaviour continued, following repeated complaints from commuters and families.
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North Zone DCP S. Rashmi Perumal held a meeting with hotel and lodge owners to review safety and legal compliance. She urged establishments to maintain proper records, install CCTV systems, verify guests, and prevent illegal activities on their premises.
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World Cup winner Sneh Rana said the Women’s Premier League and regular international exposure have transformed women’s cricket in India. Speaking on JioStar’s Celebrating Champions, she praised the new generation’s confidence and unity, while Shafali Verma recalled her emotional comeback.
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Pakistan’s Salman Agha and Abrar Ahmed achieved career-best spots in the ICC ODI rankings after strong home series performances. Salman rose to 16th among batters, while Abrar climbed to 20th among bowlers. India’s Shubman Gill also improved in T20I rankings.
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The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) deported a 28-year-old Nigerian national, Onyeukwu Kelechi Victor, for overstaying in India and suspected drug peddling. Authorities said his visa expired in April 2024, and he was blacklisted from re-entering the country.
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced 24-year-old A. Aakash Kumar to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl in Lallaguda in 2019. The survivor, now an engineering student, thanked police for securing the conviction.
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The Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada was closed for renovation on Wednesday, prompting protests from devotees who performed pujas outside the shrine. Authorities cited ongoing works, while police deployed personnel to prevent unrest and guide devotees elsewhere.
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China is rapidly advancing toward its first crewed lunar landing by 2030, developing new spacecraft, rockets, and spacesuits. Its steady progress rivals NASA’s Artemis program, raising geopolitical stakes and highlighting Beijing’s growing technological, strategic, and symbolic ambitions in space exploration
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The Telangana Cabinet meeting, now scheduled for November 15, is expected to clear the path for local body elections under the old reservation system, decide on BC quotas, and approve a draft bill for gig workers’ welfare and a new power utility.
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A 71-year-old woman was robbed of her gold mangalasutra after two men threw chilli powder into her eyes at her Jogipet home in Sangareddy district. Police have launched a search for the helmeted duo who fled on a motorcycle.
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A 17-year-old boy, Vishwateja, son of Peddapalli Agriculture Market Committee chairperson Eerla Swaroopa, died by suicide in Bandampalli after reportedly being scolded by his parents. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck during the Global Peace Prayer Festival, reaffirming India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties and discussing cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity
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JioHotstar will exclusively livestream the grand premiere of SS Rajamouli’s Globetrotter on 15 November at 7 pm from Ramoji Film City, featuring Shruti Haasan and Divine, Mahesh Babu’s teaser debut, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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A domestic quarrel in Bowenpally turned violent on Wednesday when relatives of a man’s wife allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons. Syed Junaid sustained serious injuries but is stable. Bowenpally police have registered an attempted murder case and launched an investigation.
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The Indian Army is establishing the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Dhubri district near the Bangladesh border to strengthen intelligence, border security, and regional stability amid rising concerns over cross-border crimes, fundamentalist activities, and geopolitical tensions
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Over half of Indian companies expect AI workloads to grow more than 50% in the next three to five years, with 51% planning new data‑centre capacity. Cisco highlights risks of AI infrastructure debt for firms lacking architectural foresight.
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The rupee fell 15 paise to 88.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude prices and FII outflows. Optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and MSCI-driven inflows provided partial support to the domestic currency.
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Tepuri Prathap Goud, 30, died by suicide a day before his wedding in Nizamabad following a family argument. Police registered a case based on his brother’s complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.
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Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and Infosys. Investor sentiment was boosted by optimism over an impending India-US trade deal, while FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,188 crore.
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India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.
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PM Modi met Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Thimphu during his two-day visit, celebrating the King’s 70th birth anniversary, discussing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project.
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Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.
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Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.