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Karunnapan Venkatesan from Hyderabad clinched gold in the Classic Bodybuilding category and placed third overall at the ‘Natural Mr World Championship’ in Los Angeles. The 49-year-old vegan athlete credited his sponsor and supporters, highlighting the event’s strict drug-free standards.
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The US military conducted another strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing three people, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said. It marks the 15th such attack since September, part of the Trump administration’s intensified anti-narcotics campaign in the region.
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Andhra Pradesh will start grain procurement operations on November 3, targeting 51 lakh tonnes for the 2025-26 Kharif season. Over 5,000 centres have been set up statewide, with payments assured within 48 hours, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said.
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ISRO will launch its 4,410 kg communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be lifted from Indian soil, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The ‘Bahubali’ launcher will place the satellite in geosynchronous transfer orbit to enhance communication services.
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Actress Kajal Aggarwal shared glimpses from her Melbourne trip with husband Gautam Kitchlu, describing the city as a blend of history and modernity. She praised its architecture, café culture, and fine dining experiences, calling Melbourne “an experience that lingers.”
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New Zealand great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs. The 35-year-old, who led the BlackCaps to three T20 World Cup knockouts, retires as New Zealand’s second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs.
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At least 22 people, including four children, were killed and 12 injured after an explosion triggered a fire at a department store in Hermosillo, Sonora. Authorities ruled out terrorism, citing a malfunctioning transformer as the likely cause.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Ara and Nawada and lead a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday ahead of Bihar Assembly elections. Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi will also campaign in the state for their respective alliances.
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A mass stabbing on a London-bound train left 10 people hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries. The incident near Huntingdon was declared a major incident, with counter-terrorism police assisting the probe. Two suspects were arrested as emergency services responded swiftly.
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Filmmaker Farah Khan wished Shah Rukh Khan a “100-year reign” as the superstar turned 60, sharing affectionate photos from his Alibaug birthday bash. Designer Manish Malhotra and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also extended heartfelt greetings to the actor.
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Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.
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A man in Vikarabad district killed his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law with an axe following domestic disputes, before ending his life by suicide. His elder daughter escaped the attack. Police registered a case and began investigation.
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M. Raghuveer reached the semifinals in the Below 50 Years category of the Doctors Pro Tennis League. Other notable results include Madhusudhana, Sandeep Nayani, and players in the 50-60, 60-70, and 70+ categories advancing in the competition
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Maisram Stars FC secured a dominant 15-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League at Gymkhana Ground. In another match, Shastri FC defeated Feelkhana FC 4-2 with Austin, Aryan Roy, and Aditya scoring for the winners
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) congratulated the under-19 men’s team for winning the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, the first-ever championship victory in the tournament's history. The HCA announced cash rewards of Rs. 2,00,000 for players and Rs. 1,50,000 for support staff
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The North Zone Police solved several robbery, snatching, and theft cases within hours over the past fortnight, arresting multiple offenders across Hyderabad. Stolen property, including gold, cash, mobiles, was recovered
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Jamshedpur FC secured a 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi in their final Group B match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26. Raphaël Messi Bouli scored in the 37th minute, while Manvir Singh sealed the win in the 81st minute
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GM Pranav V, GM Pranesh M, and GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly began their FIDE World Cup 2025 campaigns with comfortable wins, while Divya Deshmukh’s spirited fight fell short against GM Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis. Local favorite Mendonca also drew his match
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Alankrith Rapole’s unbeaten 58* led Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Punjab in the final of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Despite a strong five-wicket haul by Ishan Sood, Punjab was restricted to just 111 runs
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Akash Vashisht's brilliant 114* helped Himachal Pradesh recover from 115/5 to finish the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Hyderabad at 293/7 in 90 overs. Vashisht is still at the crease with Vipin Sharma
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The Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi held a large protest rally in Hyderabad, condemning the attack on CJI BR Gavai. Led by Manda Krishna Madiga, the rally traversed major city routes before concluding at Basheerbagh
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India and South Africa will face off in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. Both teams have overcome significant challenges, with key performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt, aiming for a historic victory in Navi Mumbai
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Sunidhi Chauhan will perform at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai, with a medley of her hits, a special-effects show, and a drone display. She will also sing the Indian national anthem before the match
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India’s young boxers made history at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, winning a total of seven medals, including four golds. Minister Kiren Rijiju and BFI President Ajay Singh lauded their achievement, highlighting India’s growing sporting strength
