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Thousands of Indian Umrah pilgrims have been stranded in Makkah and Madinah following the temporary suspension of flight services by Indian carriers to Saudi Arabia, leaving many, including pilgrims from Telugu states, facing accommodation and financial difficulties.

Golden Phoenixes defeated Saints in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad on Friday. Phoenixes led 32-24 at half-time and maintained their advantage in a closely contested match, with Kanthu and Sammy contributing crucial points.

Sony Pictures Networks India will showcase India A’s three four-day matches against New Zealand A from October 24. All three games will stream exclusively on Sony LIV, while the first two will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 channels.

For nearly 13 years, Hyderabad-based Harshitha Goud has worked in the security industry, challenging gender stereotypes in a profession largely dominated by men. Today, she runs her own agency providing female security personnel for events and celebrity appearances.

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy has urged the CID and State authorities to investigate four other complaints concerning alleged irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The TCA also reiterated its demand for formal recognition under BCCI rules.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Gudepu Vanshika, a Class X student from Namapur village in Rajanna Sircilla district, on her selection for national-level cricket competitions. She will represent Telangana in Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of November.

Hyderabad-based student Mohammed Qutub Riyan secured All India Rank 11 in the CA Intermediate Examination, the results of which were declared by the ICAI on Friday. Riyan scored 473 marks and was among the top performers nationally. I

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to plan additional water supplies for the Dindi and Achampet irrigation schemes without affecting Palamuru project allocations. He also ordered preparations for talks with Maharashtra on the proposed Tummidihatti barrage.

The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has issued instructions for candidates appearing for the assistant scientist recruitment examination for vacancies in the Telangana Pollution Control Board to wear only chappals and avoid shoes.

Three-year-old chess prodigy Mahika Nandepu attempted to solve Blind Swine Mate puzzles across 160 chessboards within 30 minutes in Hyderabad. Supervised by a certified arbiter, the attempt will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.

As investors increasingly look for solutions that can provide exposure to multiple opportunities without requiring extensive portfolio management, Multi Asset Allocation Funds have gained significant popularity. These funds invest across a combination of asset classes such as equities, debt instruments and gold, enabling investors to access diversified exposure through a single scheme.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi called Rahul Gandhi a “failed product”, citing the Congress’s 2014 Lok Sabha performance, Gandhi’s education and professional associations, and Barack Obama’s memoir. His remarks came during a press conference criticising Gandhi’s leadership and political record.

Andhra Pradesh reported 31 election-related incidents across 13 districts during local body poll nominations on Thursday, including clashes, attacks and destruction of nomination papers. Police booked 16 cases, named at least 54 accused and warned of further legal action.

Former Hyderabad Ranji captain Arjun Yadav has been recommended as a member of the BCCI Junior Cricket Committee. Parvinder Awana has been named chairman, alongside Krishna Das and Rakesh Patel, while the fifth committee member will be appointed shortly.

The JSW Indian Open returns to Mumbai Gymkhana from February 9 to 13, 2027. The women’s competition has been upgraded to Silver level on the PSA Tour, creating a higher-tier home tournament for Indian squash players ahead of Los Angeles 2028.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for the families of two workers killed in a gas leak at Saraca chemical industry. He sought better treatment for the injured, an inquiry and stronger industrial safety enforcement.

An 18-month-old girl, identified as Rani Devi, died after being found in a water-filled bucket at her home in Pandu Basti, Quthbullapur. Her elder sister discovered her and alerted the family, who rushed the toddler to a nearby private hospital.

A retired employee allegedly lost Rs 11.69 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as bank officials tricked him into sharing personal details and his mobile screen during a WhatsApp video call. Police said money was transferred from his fixed deposit and savings accounts.

India will look to extend their series lead against New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could return to the playing XI after Ishan Kishan was ruled out with a low-grade right adductor strain.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in an investigation into alleged online betting and fraudulent investment app networks. Officials are reportedly examining suspected hawala links and cross-border fund transfers, while recoveries remain unconfirmed.

Naman Dhir said India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I was deeply satisfying. His unbeaten 42 off 15 balls helped complete a record chase, while he praised the team’s approach and thanked Indian fans in Christchurch.

DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation have announced the Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, a new annual tournament beginning in Mumbai in January 2027. The five-year partnership will feature a Rs 2-crore prize purse and a Pro-Am event.

Two women from Adilabad district were killed when a lorry hit an ambulance at Kadtal village in Nirmal district on Friday. Another woman and the ambulance driver sustained serious injuries. The ambulance was transporting a patient to Hyderabad for treatment.

An elderly Hyderabad resident allegedly lost Rs 33.39 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement promising profits from online trading. A woman claiming to represent a trading firm allegedly persuaded him to invest. Cybercrime police have registered a case and are investigating.