Hyderabad

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended greetings to Telangana residents on Saddula Bathukamma. They hailed the nine-day floral festival as a symbol of the State’s cultural identity, women’s self-respect, and the spirit of Telangana.

A Hyderabad resident, S. Gangaram, was arrested for allegedly smoking in the lavatory of an IndiGo flight from Dubai. Airport staff seized his cigarettes and lighter. RGIA police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Telangana’s rural local body elections, including Gram Panchayat, MPTC, and ZPTC, will be held in five phases from October 23 to November 8. Nominations and withdrawals have specific dates, and the Model Code of Conduct is now in effect.

Telangana’s State Election Commission announced the schedule for rural local body elections, with polling in 31 districts from October 9. Over 1.67 crore voters will elect representatives to MPTCs, ZPTCs, and Gram Panchayats under strict Model Code of Conduct guidelines.

BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings to the people of Telangana on Saddula Bathukamma, praising the festival as a unique cultural tradition. He prayed for blessings, happiness, and prosperity for all households across the state.

Hyderabad’s Tilak Varma underlined his class in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, steering India with maturity and power. From IPL roots to consistent international performances, the southpaw is shaping into India’s next all-format star, backed by coach Salam Bayash.

Ramayampet town in Medak is buzzing with its annual custard apple market. Nearly 1,000 locals harvest the organic fruit, earning up to ₹2,000 daily. Exports to neighbouring States touch 20 tonnes a day, drawing traders and festive-time visitors.

A 3-km stretch of the Vijayawada–Jagdalpur NH through Kothagudem has become a major black spot, with 10–15 accidents reported monthly. Locals blame NHAI negligence, rash-driving coal tippers, and police inaction despite repeated protests and SP’s directives on road safety.

The protest, led by local farmers, highlighted growing concerns over forcible land acquisitions under the current Congress government

Renowned sculptor Hothi Basavaraj from Nyalkal, Sangareddy district, crafted a bust of goddess Kanakadurga blindfolded within 70 minutes at his Hyderabad residence in Moula Ali on Sunday. Known nationally, Basavaraj had earlier sculpted busts of god Vinayaka and god Balaram

The Railways team won the Senior National Ball Badminton Championship for the 11th time in a row, defeating Tamil Nadu in the final at Dundigal. Coach K Shashi Kumar praised the players, all Star of India awardees, for their consistent brilliance

Harish describes the delay as embarrassing and a cruel act, highlighting the severe impact on the suppliers and the welfare of thousands of students

Osman Sagar recorded inflows of 1,300 cusecs and outflows of 920 cusecs, while at Himayat Sagar, the inflows were 2,600 cusecs and outflows were 1,981 cusecs

A heartfelt memorial meeting was held in Hyderabad to honour Dr. Sattar Khan, a prominent figure in medical activism and education. Organised by AISEC, the event drew colleagues, friends, and admirers who remembered his unwavering dedication to public service and reform.

To commemorate Bhagat Singh’s 118th birth anniversary, AIDSO organised a rally in Khairatabad and launched a signature campaign advocating for stronger government education in Telangana.

The Chief Minister instructs Hyderabad Collector and HYDRAA officials to convene a special review meeting and conduct a field inspection to enumerate the structures abutting the river in Amberpet constituency

During a door-to-door campaign in Jubilee Hills, BRS leader KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, accusing it of broken promises, civic neglect, and misleading voters. He distributed ‘Congress Dues Cards’ to remind residents of pending schemes and urged them to vote against the Congress in the upcoming by-election.

Telangana athletes excelled at the 9th National Pickleball Championship in Jammu & Kashmir, with Sucharita Thakur and P. Chakrapani winning gold in mixed doubles (35 & above) and Dr. Sonibala Devi securing two bronze medals in singles and doubles events

V S Patel, the 74-year-old former Andhra Ranji cricketer, voiced concerns over the lack of support for former players. He urged the BCCI to remove the cap on Ranji game numbers for player benefits and advocated equal treatment for all cricketers

St Michael’s School scored a dominant 10-1 victory over Suprabhat High School in the All India Champions Cup football tournament. The match was part of the league phase at Reeds Football Academy, Secunderabad, on Sunday. Several other exciting results followed

To mark World Rivers Day, activists, experts, and students gathered at the Manjeera River in Edupayalu. A River Walk was held to raise awareness about protecting rivers from pollution and preserving them for future generations. Various dignitaries participated in the event

Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute launched the Rainbow Athletic Heart Clinic, focused on heart care for young athletes and active children. In partnership with Pure Little Hearts Foundation, the clinic offers advanced diagnostics and aims to ensure kids play sports safely

To mark World Heart Day, Medicover Hospitals held a bike rally from Hitec City to Kokapet on Sunday. The event aimed to spread awareness about heart health. A special check-up package for Rs 999 was also announced by the hospital

A 24-year-old man, M Sharandeep, was found hanging from a tree near his house in HMT Colony, Jeedimetla, on Sunday morning. Police suspect he died by suicide due to family issues. A suspicious death case has been registered