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FIDE-rated player Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the 20th Chess Musketeers Open with a perfect six out of six score, claiming the Rs 2500 winner’s prize. Special awards went to K. Anumolu, Debasish Pal, and T. Aarudh Reddy

The accident took place near Varasiddhi Vinayaka Cotton Mill on National Highway 44 when a truck carrying sheep from Nandikotkur to Pebbair applied sudden brakes

A woman died on the spot when a container truck hit the scooter she was riding with her husband Ambati Srinu at Medchal on Monday. Srinu is undergoing treatment in hospital. Police are trying to identify the truck and driver.

As part of anniversary celebrations, customers can avail up to 50 per cent off on making charges for gold jewellery, along with an additional coupon offering

As Dasara holidays ended, thousands returning to Hyderabad caused heavy congestion on major highways, including the Hyderabad–Vijayawada and Warangal–Hyderabad routes. Traffic stretched for kilometres, while the LB Nagar metro station also saw huge crowds on Monday morning

Burglars looted gold, silver ornaments, cash, and gadgets from a retired BHEL employee’s house in Chandanagar on Sunday while the family was on a pilgrimage. Chandanagar police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage

Nominations can be filed from October 13 and the last date for filing nominations is October 21

Cyberabad Police busted a rave party at a Moinabad farmhouse involving over 50 minors aged 15 to 17. Organised via Instagram, the event included drugs, alcohol, and loud music. Police seized liquor, DJ gear, and booked the organisers

At the ‘Pancreatic Cancer 360’ meet in Hyderabad, senior oncologists said robotic surgery is improving survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients. With better precision and fewer complications, patients recover faster and resume normal activities sooner, experts from top hospitals stated

NIRDPR Hyderabad, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, launched Refresher Training Programmes under the Aspirational Blocks Programme. Running until November 20, 2025, the sessions will train around 5,000 block-level officers, fellows, and pramukhs across nine venues nationwide

A man was arrested by Kanchanbagh police for allegedly stabbing his friend over a Rs. 33,000 loan dispute in Hyderabad. The accused, who runs a petty business near Charminar, attacked the victim after calling him to Hafeezbabanagar

NAREDCO Telangana will host its 15th Property Show from October 10 to 12 at Hitex, Hyderabad. The event will bring developers, government bodies, banks, and buyers together, offering a one-stop platform for real estate investment and planning

Residents of Jubilee Hills are angry over delayed road works started by GHMC just before the by-election. Monsoon rains and dug-up roads have made life difficult. Locals say the move was politically timed and has disrupted daily life completely

Panic broke out at the BPCL petrol pump in Punjagutta when a car caught fire on Monday evening. The driver and a passenger escaped safely, and staff used fire extinguishers to move the vehicle out, preventing a major mishap

Habeebnagar police arrested two habitual offenders for snatching a gold chain from a woman shopkeeper in Seetharambagh. The suspects posed as buyers before fleeing with her mangalsutra. Police recovered 2.6 tolas of gold and Rs 34,100 in cash

A speeding car lost control on Kukatpally flyover and jumped the median, crashing into another car. Four people were injured and taken to a private hospital. Police say rash driving caused the accident and have launched an investigation

US pharma giant Eli Lilly will invest USD 1 billion in Telangana to expand its manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity. The company chose Hyderabad for its skilled workforce, infrastructure and government support after inaugurating its Global Capability Centre in August

Ghost of Yotei is a beautiful and emotional open-world game set in Japan. You play as Atsu, a skilled warrior on a mission of revenge. With exciting combat, amazing scenery, and strong storytelling, it’s one of 2025’s best games

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao praised Telangana's Gurukul education system, highlighting its expansion under K. Chandrashekhar Rao. Thousands of students, including minorities and girls, are now excelling as doctors, engineers, and officers through free residential education across the state.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the proposed Future City project, urging the government to prioritize Hyderabad’s deteriorating infrastructure, including potholes, poor sanitation, and rising mosquito-borne and viral infections.

The Telangana State Archives building on Osmania University campus is crumbling, with water seepage, cracks, and vegetation threatening its structural integrity. The institute preserves 43 million records, including a 1406 AD farman, while plans for a new building remain stalled.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case is set for hearing on October 8, which will decide the quota’s fate.

Morning showers in Greater Hyderabad disrupted traffic and caused waterlogging across several key areas on Monday. Commuters, including office-goers and students, faced delays, while traffic police were deployed to manage congestion amid post-Dasara rush between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Congress government’s plan to allocate 2,500 sq yards of land at Shaikpet for a Muslim burial ground has hit a roadblock after Army officials claimed ownership, halting all activity. The move, seen as an attempt to win Muslim voter support ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, has angered residents who also criticised the plot as too small for long-term community needs