Hyderabad

The Congress’s choice of Naveen Yadav as its Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate has triggered dissent among senior leaders, especially Anjan Kumar Yadav. Party insiders say the decision overlooks seniority, deepening factional tensions within the Telangana Congress unit.

Former SC/ST Commission chairman and BRS leader Errolla Srinivas mourns the death of his father, Errolla Vijjaiah (75), in Gangapur village. BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao extended condolences and prayers to the family.

A school bus carrying 25 students emitted smoke from its engine in Secunderabad Cantonment on Thursday morning. The driver and army personnel acted swiftly, ensuring all students were safe and shifted to another bus. No injuries were reported.

IIT Kanpur student Arun Teja from Telangana won third place in the Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge 2025 for his project ‘Stellar’, proposing orbital space settlements to enable self-sustaining space industries and advance humanity’s presence beyond Earth.

Ahead of the High Court hearing on 42% BC reservation, Telangana District Collectors have issued notices for the first phase of ZPTC and MPTC elections. Nominations open October 11, elections on October 23, with results scheduled for November 11.

Panic erupted at a Bachupally apartment when residents spotted a large python on the second floor. Police alerted the forest department, and volunteers safely captured the snake, which will later be released into a nearby forest.

BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, led the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike in Secunderabad. Heavy police deployment, house arrests, and scuffles with party workers marked the rally, with several detained en route.

City-based wildlife photographer Jeet Aman received a special award for his “leopard with full moon” image at the Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2025. Out of 1,400 submissions, his photo ranked sixth among the top eight selected by the jury.

BRS leaders, including KTR and Harish Rao, were initially placed under house arrest but later allowed to board city buses to stage the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike. Police detained some leaders en route, delaying their movement.

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao condemned the house arrests of party leaders ahead of the “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest, accusing the Congress government of suppressing dissent. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy regime was burdening citizens and planning to privatise the RTC.

Police placed BRS leaders, including KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, under house arrest to prevent them from joining the “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest against the RTC fare hike. Heavy police deployment was seen across Hyderabad as tensions rose Thursday morning.

Bharat Hooda marked his 100th PKL game with an absolute masterclass, registering 20 points - including 16 raid points and 4 tackle points

Shameem, who has the FIVB Referees Badge, compares PVL to the T-20 format in cricket and having played junior grade volleyball

Raunak Sood bags a ‘triple’ by winning the Open men’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles in the Ranga Reddy district pickleball tennis tournament

Dhrithi was brilliant in the field, picking two catches and was adjudged ‘best fielder’ of the match

A clash broke out between two student groups during a Palestine Solidarity March at EFLU, Tarnaka, prompting Osmania University police to intervene and register a case. Police have detained several students and are investigating the incident under relevant sections of the BNS.

Mumbai, with controlled aggression, and tremendous blocking from foreigners Mathias Loftesnes and Petter Alstad Ostvik, sealed their third straight win without dropping a single set

The Telangana Regional Office of NABARD inaugurated the 12th Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in Hyderabad, featuring 53 stalls and 44 products from artisans and self-help groups across India. Collector Harichandana Dasari opened the GI Pavilion and proposed a ‘Grameen Tag’ to certify authentic rural artisans.

Congress leader Naveen Yadav was declared the party candidate for Jubilee Hills bypoll on November 11, despite being booked for distributing fake voter IDs. Naveen has a history of political controversies and earlier unsuccessfully contested from the constituency

The TGSRTC has resumed bus services to Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, ending a six-year disruption that affected students, faculty, and farmers. The decision follows a six-month traffic survey.

As Telangana votes, let it serve as a reminder that democracy thrives not on caste or cash, but on informed choice and accountability

Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan clarified that the Model Code of Conduct applies solely to the Jubilee Hills constituency and not the entire city. He warned of punitive action against attempts to influence voters.

Cyberabad police arrested five individuals for aiding cybercriminals by providing SIM cards and bank accounts used in fraudulent transactions. The gang operated via Telegram and WhatsApp groups and managed illicit funds through the gaming portal Dodgebook 777.

Telangana SEC likely to issue notification for local body elections on Thursday, starting the nomination process, despite ongoing High Court hearings challenging BC reservation enhancements. Elections will be held in five phases from October 31 to November 11