Hyderabad

Farmers in Palamuru, Nizamabad and Suryapet districts staged protests at electricity substations on Sunday, demanding quality and uninterrupted power supply. They said power disruptions and inadequate canal water were threatening crops and adding to the burden of cultivation loans.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite construction of the JNTU Engineering College campus in Rajanna Sircilla district. He sought the release of funds and protection against eviction until construction or alternative arrangements are completed.

Loca Loka has launched Season 1, a six-week programme in Hyderabad featuring invitation-only experiences celebrating local artists, collectors, sports enthusiasts and creative communities. Co-founded by Rana Daggubati, Sree Harsha Vadlamudi and Anirudh Ravichander, the initiative culminates on Road No. 45.

ITC Hotels has launched Navam Utsav, a Navratri culinary offering featuring sattvik delicacies, traditional festive dishes and sweets. Available at ITC Kohenur’s Gourmet Couch in Hyderabad from October 11 to 19, 2026, it celebrates India’s rich culinary heritage.

Junior doctors, MBBS students and senior residents of Osmania Medical College will stage a strike at Osmania General Hospital on Monday over long-pending concerns about training, infrastructure and working conditions. Elective services will be suspended, while emergency care will continue uninterrupted.

Hyderabad police booked a Detective Inspector at Khairatabad police station following a woman’s complaint alleging sexual exploitation on the promise of marriage

A five-year-old girl, who went missing from an apartment complex in Kawkour, Bollaram, in Medchal, found dead in the building premises. Police are investigating

A 20-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a gas tanker near the Nagaram-Rampally crossroads in Medchal district early on Saturday.

Menthra organised the "Human Advantage" event in Hyderabad, bringing together leaders and changemakers to discuss the human skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven world.

SR University's PRAGATHI 2.0, a national-level project expo held in Warangal, witnessed participation from more than 120 teams, including over 50 from other universities. The event showcased innovative projects and technology-driven solutions.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, is hosting W4C 2026 and CRITIC in Hyderabad on October 10 and 11, bringing together critical care specialists, faculty members and healthcare experts from India and abroad.

The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) on Saturday held the 10th Convocation of its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) programme for the 2024-26 batch in Hyderabad.

MLR Institute of Technology organised the eighth edition of its Model United Nations conference in Hyderabad, bringing together over 250 students from across the country.

The Tolichowki police arrested eight persons for allegedly trafficking and sexually exploiting a minor girl and forcing her into prostitution in Hyderabad's Attapur area. Police said the victim was moved through multiple accused before being handed over to a suspected brothel operator.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Hyderabad, in collaboration with NABARD and My Bharat, organised a Khadi 5K Run in Hyderabad on Saturday to promote Khadi among young people.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG), Telangana State Association, has registered a 176 per cent increase in membership, reaching 47,448 members across 1,494 units in 2025-26.

The School Teachers' Federation of India (STFI) organised a protest rally in Hyderabad on Saturday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The federation alleged that the CEC had removed 13 crore voters through unilateral decisions.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 35 persons from nine states in connection with 23 cybercrime cases during September and helped victims recover Rs 88.48 lakh. The police also removed 140 social media profiles allegedly promoting objectionable content.

Retired Army officers and historians protested near Parade Ground against a proposal to relocate Secunderabad’s nearly 80-year-old World War II memorial for an elevated corridor. They urged the cantonment board and HMDA to preserve the memorial at its existing location

A 17-year-old BTech student, M. Sai Pranav, drowned in a water-filled quarry pit in the Malkaram area of Jawahar Nagar while reportedly taking photographs and shooting Instagram reels with six friends. His body was recovered on Saturday after a search operation

The Telangana government's move to acquire land for proposed high-speed rail corridors linking Hyderabad with Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune has come under scrutiny after the Centre clarified that it had not sought land acquisition for the project. The issue has triggered opposition from farmers and landowners, particularly in Bahadurguda near Shamshabad.

Resident Welfare Associations across Hyderabad and Cyberabad have proposed a seven-point water conservation plan to address the ongoing water shortage amid rising demand, declining groundwater levels and uncertain rainfall.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded action against the Gajwel MRO over alleged remarks to a distressed farmer seeking help to save his agricultural land. The incident has triggered criticism of the Congress government over its treatment of farmers

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, held its graduation ceremony for the 2020 undergraduate and 2022 postgraduate batches. A total of 141 students received degrees, while outstanding students were honoured with gold medals.