Hyderabad

The Railway Protection Force has introduced crowd-management and security measures at Secunderabad Railway Station ahead of the festival rush. Measures include additional personnel, helpline booths, four holding areas for 2,000 passengers, more CCTV cameras and Quick Response Teams on standby.

Delayed shifting of high-voltage transmission lines is causing traffic congestion at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. Commuters report peak-hour delays of up to 30 minutes. CMC says Rs 7 crore has been deposited with TGSPDCL to shift the lines.

Telangana parents are approaching the EAGLE Force helpline 1908 to report suspected drug use among children. Officials said nine minors were identified within two days, while authorities highlighted the role of early intervention, counselling and government hospital-based rehabilitation facilities.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process and sought cancellation and a probe. He questioned bidder disqualifications and contract pricing, citing claims of a potential Rs 600-crore loss to the State.=

The Telangana State Waqf Board has faced criticism over its handling of nearly 5,500 property-related legal disputes. Community representatives have raised concerns about legal expertise, Board meetings and potential conflicts of interest, calling for stronger case monitoring and accountability.

A newly married woman died after being run over by a bus near D-Mart in Malakpet on Saturday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband on a two-wheeler when she fell onto the road near a traffic signal.

More than 210 personnel of the Future City Police Commissionerate have completed an AI Champions Training Programme to promote technology-driven policing. Commissioner Dr Tarun Joshi urged officers to embrace modern tools, upgrade their skills and improve the efficiency of public services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance to the family of Telangana movement fighter Iduru Janardhan, who died after struggling with poverty. Fixed deposits were arranged for his three daughters, alongside immediate support for the family.

The Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine hosted ISLMCON 2026 in Hyderabad under the theme ‘From Burnout to Balance’. Speakers highlighted rising stress linked to workplace pressures, changing family structures and caregiving responsibilities, and stressed preventive healthcare through healthy lifestyle changes.

South Central Railway transformed 3,730 cleanliness target units under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, surpassing its target. More than 21,000 participants joined the drive, while 20 Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs benefited 813 contractual staff across its jurisdiction.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the reorganisation of Telangana’s districts under the BRS government brought governance closer to people. Marking a decade since the reorganisation, he cited improved access to district headquarters, public services and welfare delivery.

The Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan held the third edition of its annual Hyderabad Shaan-e-Deccan TSD car rally to raise funds for cancer detection equipment. Actor Sai Durgha Tej flagged off the event, which featured seven award categories

A two-year-old girl, Misha, died after allegedly consuming a chemical used to test gold at a jewellery store in Chintal, Jeedimetla. Her parents and relatives later staged a protest outside the establishment, alleging negligence by the store management.

Hyderabad's bus and railway stations witnessed a rush of passengers heading to their hometowns as Dasara vacation began. TGSRTC is operating special buses from several city pick-up points, while South Central Railway is running special trains for the festive season.

Manikanta Hoblidhar overcame stomach cramps to win the men’s 100m gold at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships, clocking 10.25 seconds. Meanwhile, race walker Servin Sebastian lost his podium chance after receiving a two-minute technical penalty

Chola Chiefs registered their first Archery Premier League Season 2 victory, defeating Kakatiya Knights 6-2. Colombia’s Alejandra Usquiano impressed on debut with eight perfect 10s, while Deepika Kumari and Marcus D’Almeida helped the Chiefs seal the decisive fourth set

SHE POWER Foundation will organise a women’s safety bike rally in Hyderabad on October 11 to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The rally will be flagged off by Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao from Jal Vihar.

A 34-year-old woman from Chanchalguda was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons in Hyderabad's Chaderghat area on Friday night. Police have launched an investigation and are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the culprits.

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) has launched Invictus-Engineering 2.0, a performance-driven academic framework aimed at students preparing for JEE Main, JEE Advanced and State CET examinations. The programme is built around six key academic pillars and offers four specialised learning tracks tailored to different student requirements and aspirations.

Andhra Pradesh MLC C Ramachandraiah has alleged that he was cheated of Rs 25 lakh by a man and his son who purportedly promised to sell him 5.5 acres of land in Madhapur, Hyderabad.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), in partnership with UNICEF India, has launched an initiative to promote child-friendly urban governance by recognising children and adolescents as "Junior Citizens" and incorporating their perspectives into city planning.

The HYDRAA has warned of strict action against individuals allegedly extorting money by falsely using its name. The agency urged citizens not to make any payments to such persons and to report complaints to the ACB, HYDRAA or local police.

A retired employee from Hyderabad’s AS Rao Nagar allegedly lost nearly Rs 18 lakh to fraudsters who blackmailed him using a recorded personal video call. The scam was uncovered when a vigilant bank manager alerted police as the victim attempted to transfer another Rs 2 lakh.

The Telangana government has mortgaged 817.32 acres of HMDA land across Hyderabad to secure borrowing of Rs 12,818 crore. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has questioned the valuations, security arrangements and use of proceeds, demanding disclosure of the transaction documents and terms.