Hyderabad

Hundreds of medical students gathered at KBR Park, Hyderabad, for a special awareness run against substance abuse, marking the kickoff of Anastomoz-2025, the annual inter-medical college fest hosted by Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.

Unidentified individuals set fire to chemical drums in Kistareddypet, Ameenpur, triggering thick smoke and panic among locals. Firefighters battled the blaze at a burial ground, while police are reviewing CCTV footage to track the culprits behind the hazardous act.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao, while campaigning in Jubilee Hills, accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its election promises and urged voters to defeat it in the upcoming bypoll. He highlighted unfulfilled schemes, alleged vote-buying, and neglect of minority welfare.

The TGPCB found increased levels of pollution in Hussain Sagar lake water during Ganesh immersion 2025, especially at immersion platforms. Key pollutants included coliform bacteria, TDS, COD, and BOD. Dissolved oxygen dropped to zero at major immersion sites

Hyderabad racer Rajender Beedani of Motorsports Academy of India clocked in the fastest lap of this season at 2min 7.108sec in the qualifying session

A 66-year-old watchman was fatally hit by a mini gas tanker driven rashly by a cashier at a fuel station in Falaknuma on Sunday morning. The incident occurred while the victim was on duty.

Telangana crosses the FRBM borrowing limit for the first time, with the Centre granting an unusual nod for additional loans. Economists warn rising debt and stagnating revenues could strain the State’s finances and development spending

Heavy rainfall has increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, prompting the opening of multiple floodgates. Hussain Sagar lake water rose slightly above its Full Tank Level, with surplus water released into the Musi River. Authorities continue monitoring levels closely

With local body elections approaching, Congress faces internal tensions as defected BRS MLAs seek ticket assurances. Senior party leaders are pushing for loyalists, creating friction. Meanwhile, ministers head to Delhi over a Supreme Court petition challenging BC reservations and to finalise the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate.

A meeting of Telangana BJP leaders at the party’s Nampally office revealed deep internal differences and lack of coordination. MPs and MLAs criticised district-level leadership and weak grassroots mobilisation. The State unit president N Ramchander Rao has proposed to set up a special committee to address the issues.

Despite raids by Hyderabad Police and Excise authorities, the city remains a major hub for drug trafficking. Marijuana, synthetic drugs, and opium are smuggled through multiple routes, exploiting Hyderabad’s connectivity, urban nightlife, and strategic location

TG EAPCET 2025 BiPC counselling has started. Candidates can register and book slots till October 8. Certificate verification is from October 7–9. Web options can be entered till October 10. Seat allotment for the first phase will be announced by October 13

Durga idol immersion in Hyderabad faced delays due to heavy rain on Sunday morning. Over 100 trucks were stuck in traffic from Necklace Road to Secretariat. Despite the rain, devotees joined the procession, and immersion was completed by afternoon

After a fight with his second wife over money, a man named Arun climbed a high-tension electricity pole outside the Mailardevpally police station, shouting loudly. Police and fire personnel rescued him and took him into custody for his safety

To reduce traffic congestion, TSRTC plans to introduce rental Metro Deluxe buses for IT corridor employees and add 2,800 electric buses in two years. New charging stations and depots will support this green initiative to improve Hyderabad’s public transport

Hyderabad student Chandrashekar Pole (26) was shot dead by an unknown gunman at a gas station in Dallas, USA. MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan urged the State government to push for an investigation and help bring back the body to Hyderabad

The Shahalibanda police filed a case against Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammed at a recent rally. A video of the speech went viral, prompting local residents to lodge a police complaint

A 63-year-old man in Hyderabad lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters tricked him with fake IPO allotments and trading profits via WhatsApp. They used fake dashboards and threats to extract money. A police case has been registered and investigation is ongoing

A Hyderabad man lost Rs 6.32 lakh after being tricked by fraudsters on Facebook and WhatsApp who promised profits from US Gold Stock trading. Police have registered a case and warned people against trusting unknown investment offers and fake apps

DRI officials in Hanamkonda caught four people with 6.53 kg of Indian Pangolin scales, from about five animals. The Indian Pangolin is a protected species. The suspects were handed over to forest officials for further investigation under wildlife laws

A Supreme Court writ petition challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for BCs has put the State government in a fix. With two related cases pending in the High Court, uncertainty looms over the quota’s implementation and the schedule for local body polls.

Telangana’s 341 ginning mills have boycotted Cotton Corporation of India tenders, protesting new procurement rules that they say are impractical and harmful to business. The standoff, amid heavy rain damage, threatens to push cotton farmers into a deeper financial crisis.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for steeply increasing Hyderabad city bus fares, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of burdening poor and middle-class commuters. He called the fare hike anti-people and urged its immediate rollback.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao urged the State government to implement 85% reservation for Telangana students in PG medical management seats, accusing it of neglecting local students. He also sought cancellation of the current admission notification and a fresh GO protecting Telangana’s interests.