Telangana

Nizam Basketball Academy defeated State Bank of India 68-38 in the Hyderabad District Basketball annual league for GM Sampath Kumar Trophy. In the women’s section, St. Francis dominated Loyola Academy 45-13. Key players contributed impressive scores

A paralysed 34-year-old farmer, Sunkara Swamy, from Medak died by suicide after consuming pesticide. He had been unable to work for three years. Authorities have registered a case

Telangana Police won the men’s title in the friendly hockey series organized by Hyderabad Hockey for Indian hockey’s centenary celebrations. Hyderabad Juniors and TMREIS (Borabanda) girls also won their matches. Prizes were given by Hyderabad Hockey officials

Telangana officials warned of an impending inter-state conflict over AP’s unauthorised Polavaram expansions, citing risks to downstream water flows. A joint committee was proposed to inspect outfall regulators and mitigate submergence risks

The Hyderabad InTrek Community of Indiahikes brought together over 100 trekkers at Lamakaan to share experiences, celebrate milestones and plan future activities. The event highlighted the growing spirit of community-driven trekking and sustainable outdoor engagement in India

Centuries by Chandan Sahani, Derek Prince, Akash Bhandari, Jairam Kashyap and Yash Gupta were the highlights of Friday’s HCA A-Division one-day league-cum-knock-out matches, as several teams posted big totals in a high-scoring day across Hyderabad grounds

India’s Hussain Khan staged a remarkable comeback from 1-3 down to defeat Germany’s Richard Wienold 4-3 and qualify for the final stage of the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Doha, joining compatriots Pankaj Advani and Brijesh Damani

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dismissed claims that the Jubilee Hills by-election is a referendum on his government, calling it a test of performance. He highlighted Hyderabad’s development projects, downplayed BJP’s criticism

NIT Warangal has achieved its highest-ever placement package, with Computer Science student Narayan Tyagi securing a domestic offer worth Rs 1.27 crore. Another student, Mohammed Nahil Nashwan from Electrical and Electronics Engineering, received a Rs 1 crore offer.

The Indian trio of Mukesh Sanghvi, Sajan Kumar Jain and Ashok Doraiswami clinched the Nations Cup at the IGFR World Golf Championship held at Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club in Hyderabad on Friday, finishing ahead of teams from Taiwan and Switzerland

Hyderabad Police’s Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) deported Nigerian national Johnkennedy Chukwuemeka Okoro, who had overstayed his visa and was allegedly involved in drug-peddling. Okoro, who arrived in India on a business visa in 2012, was caught acting suspiciously in Asif Nagar.

District Election Officer RV Karnan briefed poll officials on vote-counting procedures ahead of the November 14 Jubilee Hills by-election. Officials underwent training on ECI guidelines, counting rules, and accurate handling of postal ballots and EVM votes

Telangana private professional colleges called off their five-day bandh after a meeting with Deputy CM. FATHI and State officials reached an agreement, and a committee will review dues. Exams disrupted during the closure will be rescheduled promptly

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma stressed the need for collective responsibility in eradicating tuberculosis under TB-free Bharat. He urged writers, poets, and public representatives to participate in awareness efforts and highlighted the importance of early detection of symptoms.

The Jubilee Hills by-election has seen heightened campaigning not only by political parties but also through voter awareness initiatives under SVEEP. District Election Officer RV Karnan emphasised the importance of slogans and rallies across colonies to motivate residents.

With three days to go for the Jubilee Hills by-election, Congress and BRS engaged in a high-voltage campaign. BRS leaders exposed intimidation, destruction, administrative collapse under Congress; highlighted Revanth Reddy’s administrative failures

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged CM A Revanth Reddy over the Jubilee Hills bypoll, highlighting BRS achievements and alleging Congress misrule. He urged voters to deliver a decisive verdict to ensure implementation of the six guarantees and curb corruption

Former Minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao, addressing residents of KCR Nagar Double Bedroom Colony in Patancheru, urged Jubilee Hills voters to recall the housing schemes implemented by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. He contrasted BRS’s delivery of promises with what he termed Congress’s failures.

Telangana Government Advisor Mohd Shabbir Ali campaigned at a mosque ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, urging the Muslim community to vote and emphasising that electoral participation ensures their collective voice and influence in a democratic system

The NGRI is close to completing its helicopter-borne electromagnetic survey of the unfinished stretches of the SLBC Tunnel Project. A comprehensive 3D map with high-resolution visualisations will be submitted to the government by month-end, providing crucial data to resume construction.

Campaigning in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency has reached fever pitch ahead of the November 11 bypoll. Party vehicles, rallies, padayatras and door-to-door campaigns have filled the streets, with leaders and supporters working tirelessly to connect with voters.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has claimed that his cordial ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi helped secure Centre’s approval for debt restructuring and the Regional Ring Road project. He announced plans to auction Metro Rail land to raise Rs 15,000 crore but accused BJP and BRS of obstructing Metro Phase II expansion.

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign concludes, allegations of voter bribery have surfaced against Congress leaders. Viral videos purportedly show Ministers leaving a corporator’s residence with bags suspected to contain cash. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused the ruling party of misusing government vehicles and criticised the absence of police and Election Commission squads.

BRS MPs KR Suresh Reddy and Divakonda Damodar Rao have lodged complaints with the Election Commission of India, accusing the Congress government of violating the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. They demanded CAPF supervision and live-streaming of polling to ensure fairness, citing misuse of official machinery and biased policing.