Hyderabad

Vaarahi Silks has launched its Grand Anniversary & Wedding Festival, a 10-day celebration from October 10–19. Featuring 30,000 new sarees, festive offers, and grand prizes, the event was inaugurated by TV celebrity Suma Kanakala in Hyderabad.

Hydraa teams on Saturday reclaimed over 3,700 square yards of parkland at Padmashri Hills Colony and P&T Colony in Bandlaguda Jagir Municipality. The encroached plots were originally earmarked for park development. Municipal officials plan to resume construction soon

A drunken brawl between two centring workers at Moosapet in Kukatpally turned fatal on Friday midnight. Mahmood allegedly killed his co-worker Damodar following an argument near a wine shop. Police arrested Mahmood and launched an investigation

Sparsh Hospice has inaugurated South India’s first Living Will Clinic in Hyderabad, coinciding with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The clinic will offer legal and medical guidance for advanced care planning, helping patients and families document end-of-life preferences.

A 57-year-old man, identified as M Raju, died after being hit by a speeding passenger train between Charlapalli and Ghatkesar stations on Friday night. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks when the accident occurred. An investigation is underway

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar launched the ‘Extra Mile Reward’ initiative to recognise personnel who display humanitarian values while performing duty. He urged officers to maintain professionalism, act against harassment cases, and help make Hyderabad drug-free

District Election Officer R V Karnan directed officials to strictly follow ECI guidelines for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He reviewed preparedness at Shaikpet MRO office, while GHMC removed over 2,000 political materials under the Model Code of Conduct

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has called for the T-Square project to become a landmark of innovation in the state. At a review meeting, officials discussed plans to accelerate the AI Hub and T-Square initiatives, with construction slated to begin by November 2025.

To meet rising passenger demand in Hyderabad, the TGSRTC has proposed 12 new bus terminals and plans to induct 500 electric buses by FY 2025–26. The corporation is also expanding services under the Mahalakshmi free bus scheme to support growing residential colonies.

Kazakhstan defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-0 in the men's section of the Asian Table Tennis Championship at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, despite resting their top paddler. Sri Lanka, Macau, and Uzbekistan also had strong performances in the opening round

BJP leader and former joint convenor Cherka Mahesh resigned from the party ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the BJP leadership of colluding to mislead the public on Backward Classes reservations and other key issues

The Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts College (Hyderabad) won the fifth Regency Premier League cricket championship, defeating Westin College by five wickets. Sai Charan scored 25 runs, and the winners received Rs 25,000 as prize money

Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat has filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime Police against Telugu actor Srikanth Iyengar for allegedly disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi and praising Nathuram Godse. He also called for the actor’s suspension from film associations

Hyderabad will soon get its first science centre for government school students from slum areas. The Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre, developed by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, converts an old Tadbun Colony school into a modern science hub

Cyberabad Traffic Police will restrict traffic between 5:20 am and 8:30 am on October 12 for the 10-km Grace Cancer Run. Diversions will be in place at Wipro Circle, IIIT Junction, and surrounding areas. Heavy vehicles are prohibited during the event.

The Telangana Congress government is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a Government Order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed legal options with party leaders and senior counsel.

Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli has launched 4NOTE, a new dining destination featuring four live kitchens—North Western Frontier, Oriental, Telugu, and European. Guests can enjoy authentic global flavours in an immersive, indoor-outdoor setting celebrating diversity and togetherness

Educationist and food connoisseur Mahbub Alam Khan urged the Congress government to take strict action against land grabbers who allegedly encroached upon the Erragadda graveyard in Hyderabad. He said encroachments have blocked the main entrance and sought HYDRAA’s intervention to clear them

A 45-year-old man, R Shyam, was critically injured after his relative attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon during a fight over a 250-square-yard land dispute at Surangal village in Moinabad on Saturday. Police said a case has been registered.

The body of Pole Chandrasekhar, shot dead at a Texas gas station, was brought to Hyderabad on Friday. The State announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for his family, and the minister assured employment for his brother.

Telangana High Court allows State Election Commission to conduct local body elections under existing reservation rules, staying GOs increasing BC quota to 42%. The court directs proportional seats as open category and sets timelines for counter and reply affidavits.

South Korean apparel giant Youngone Corporation has begun commercial production at Warangal’s Kakatiya Mega Textile Park. Telangana's “Farm to Fashion” initiative aims to boost industrial growth, empower local women, and position the region as a premier textile hub for exports.

A woman in Hyderabad’s Punjagutta area allegedly strangled her 20-year-old son to death following a quarrel over money on Friday night. Police said the woman may have been assisted by others. An investigation is underway.

Delhi Toofans opened their RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League campaign with a 15-10, 16-14, 17-15 win over Hyderabad Black Hawks at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Carlos Berrios earned Player of the Match honours as Toofans sealed their first victory of the season.