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Sanju Samson said India's aggressive opening approach helped the team chase 226 against New Zealand in the first T20I. His 67 off 33 balls and Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 29 powered India to a record successful T20I chase
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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy challenged the Congress government to remove an obstruction near Kudikilla to enable gravity flow from Narlapur to downstream reservoirs. He accused the government of neglecting the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and sought water release to protect crops.
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Hyderabad secured a two-run first-innings lead against Uttarakhand before their Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy match ended in a draw. Pranav Varma scored 51 and took five wickets for 37 runs, while Aman Rao contributed a brisk half-century
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Four Bhavani devotees from Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district were killed when a speeding vehicle hit them near Kathipudi in Kakinada district. The devotees had stopped after their bus broke down while travelling to Vijayawada for darshan at Kanaka Durga Temple
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Commuters around KBR Park are concerned about fresh traffic disruption as work progresses on a revised 4.3-km elevated corridor. Motorists fear dust and delays and want GHMC to provide clear construction schedules, traffic diversions and dust-control measures.
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Sree Shaunak Chanda won the rapid event and Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik claimed the blitz title at the A2H Open Rapid and Blitz prize-money chess tournament. The two players finished runners-up in each other’s respective formats
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Gongadi Trisha will captain Hyderabad in the first three matches of the BCCI Women’s Under-23 Tournament, scheduled to begin in Raipur on November 14. K. Niteesha has been named vice-captain, while five players have been listed as stand-byes
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The Bikaner House Society said it sought the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra’s exhibition after finding them inconsistent with its policy. Raihan had alleged that images depicting Delhi protests were taken down, prompting criticism from his mother, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
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India strongly condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia that killed one Indian national and injured three others. The Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, called for an immediate halt and assured assistance to affected Indians
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The BJP cited a media report alleging links between protests in India and unrest in France to accuse the Congress of a purported regime-change plot. BJP leaders targeted Rahul Gandhi, while the Congress had not immediately responded to the allegations
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A forest guard rescued his colleague from a tiger attack in Jim Corbett wildlife sanctuary by striking the animal with a stick. The incident highlights the risks faced by forest staff, their limited equipment and the challenges of accessing medical care.
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Sanju Samson smashed 67 off 33 balls as India chased down New Zealand's 225/8 to register a four-wicket win in the opening T20I. Shreyas Iyer and Naman Dhir contributed crucial runs to seal the chase with two balls remaining
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Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.
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The BRS has sought a fresh technical investigation into the 2023 Medigadda barrage damage, questioning the case closure. RS Praveen Kumar also criticised the Congress government over drought management, irrigation, crop losses and action against power-sector officials.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 43 Yamuna cleaning projects worth Rs 8,941 crore and pledged to clean the river in Delhi by May 2029. The initiatives include sewage treatment plants, sewer network expansion and drainage improvements across colonies and villages.
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A four-year-old girl, Shivalingam Aadhya, died after accidentally falling into the temple tank near Kalyana Katta in Yadadri on Wednesday. Her family rushed her to AIIMS Bibinagar, where doctors declared her dead. Yadagirigutta police registered a case.
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The rupee fell 44 paise to close provisionally at 94.82 against the US dollar amid rising crude oil prices and weakness in domestic equities. Meanwhile, the dollar index eased, while Jio Platforms' IPO attracted strong investor demand on Thursday
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India swept the men's high jump T63 podium at the Asian Para Games, with Shailesh Kumar winning gold, Varun Bhati taking silver and Rahul claiming bronze. The result marked India's third podium sweep at the Games in para athletics
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India and Poland have set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk also discussed the EU-India trade agreement, investment, agriculture, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, space cooperation, direct flights and maritime connectivity.
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Allu Arjun has praised Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2', calling it a showcase of the superstar's star power, swag and aura. Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Riteish Deshmukh and several other celebrities have also congratulated the team on the film's reported success
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Anjanaben Bumbadiya won gold and Jayanti Nehra silver in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Tejalben Damor added another silver for India in the women's 400m T12 event, strengthening the country's medal tally
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Dasara return traffic caused congestion on major highways and arterial roads in Hyderabad on Thursday. Queues formed on the Vijayawada–Hyderabad highway, while LB Nagar and Dilsukhnagar witnessed heavy traffic. Durga idol immersion arrangements also contributed to congestion in parts of the city.
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The release of Preity Mukhundhan and Roshan Meka-starrer Emo Emo Idi has been postponed after Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam was scheduled for October 30. Director Sailesh Kolanu said the new date would be announced soon and wished the other film success
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of stifling artistic freedom after photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition were removed at Bikaner House in Delhi. Gehlot termed the move an attack on democracy and censorship, while Raihan Vadra claimed the images merely documented recent protests and carried no political message.