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Uday Krishna Reddy, arrested over alleged sexual harassment of a fellow trainee IPS officer, was granted conditional bail by an Upparpally court on Tuesday. He had spent 67 days in Chanchalguda jail and was suspended from SVPNPA

The Mukarram Jah Trust for Education and Learning will restore the Sixth Palace at Purani Haveli, Hyderabad, with completion targeted next year. The project is expected to expand Mukarram Jah School’s intake capacity and support educational activities on campus

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested over 100 persons in a two-week operation across five southern States for allegedly supplying mule accounts and KYC documents to cybercriminals. Police seized debit cards and bank passbooks linked to mule accounts

Two men who attended their neighbour’s dinner function in Hyderabad’s Hassannagar were arrested for allegedly burgling his house hours later. Police said the accused stole Rs. 23 lakh and gold jewellery and recovered Rs. 8.50 lakh from them

Quality Inn Residency in Nampally has received the Telangana Tourism Department’s 2026 Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year in the Best Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Hyderabad, category, recognising its food quality, variety and customer service

The CCRT Regional Centre in Hyderabad is conducting a workshop on the role of puppetry in education under NEP 2020 till October 16. Around 50 teachers from different States are participating, with sessions covering voice modulation and ventriloquism

Nehru Zoological Park launched upgraded animal facilities, four new safari buses, a monthly newsletter, animal health cards and wildlife conservation posters during Zoo Day celebrations. Awards and sports trophies were also presented to staff for their contributions to zoo management

Stray dogs suddenly entering Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are raising road safety concerns among motorists. Reddit users shared experiences of animals crossing the high-speed corridor, with some reporting sudden braking and crashes while others urged caution and safer driving speeds.

Understanding the maternity insurance claim process can help policyholders prepare for pregnancy and childbirth-related medical expenses. This guide explains cashless and reimbursement claims, the steps involved, commonly required documents and key considerations before filing a maternity insurance claim

Hyderabad’s revised KBR Park traffic plan replaces multiple proposed flyovers and underpasses with a unified elevated corridor. The rethink, following the introduction of one-way traffic, raises wider questions about urban planning, public expenditure, environmental concerns and the need to assess simpler solutions first

Burglars allegedly broke open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad using gas cutters and stole around Rs 32 lakh. Police and CLUES teams inspected the scene and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

Undergraduate admissions in Telangana increased by 8,531 this year, with 2,13,671 students enrolling in 937 degree colleges. Officials attributed the rise partly to new courses, inclusion of five-year integrated programmes in DOST and multiple counselling and spot admission rounds

A Secunderabad court rejected the police plea seeking remand of BRS social media coordinator Manne Krishank, arrested over a Congress leader’s complaint. Separately, the Telangana High Court directed CCS police not to arrest him in another case and ordered notices

Telangana electricity consumers outside the agricultural sector will face additional charges from November 2026 after TGERC approved recovery of Rs 5,420.23 crore. The amount will be collected at 30 paise per unit initially and 50 paise thereafter over 29 or 26 billing months

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Parul University has debuted in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, entering the 1,601-1,800 global band. The university said it is the only institution from Gujarat featured in the rankings, following earlier recognition in THE’s impact and sustainability rankings

Chikkadpally police are investigating alleged fake Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 31 voters from the electoral rolls at a Musheerabad polling station. Officials are verifying signatures and voter details while checking whether similar applications were submitted elsewhere.

University of Hyderabad researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps tomato plants move stored phosphate from older leaves to younger tissues. The findings could aid efforts to improve phosphate use efficiency in crops and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers.

Two recent Hyderabad-area incidents involving licensed firearms have raised questions over arms licence monitoring. The cases highlight concerns about weapon misuse, third-party access, verification of applicants and renewals, while allegations involving intermediaries and officials underline the need for closer scrutiny.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have extended restrictions around the Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass from October 8 to 14 due to delays in road-widening and stormwater drain works. Diversions will continue across Hafeezpet, Kondapur, My Home Mangala and surrounding areas.

Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi received a warm welcome in Hyderabad after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Chikitha thanked her coaches and teammates and said her ultimate goal was to win an Olympic medal.

The DRI’s Hyderabad Zonal Unit seized Chinese-origin fireworks valued at around Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port. The consignments were allegedly misdeclared as other commodities and concealed behind declared cargo. DRI said the imports lacked requisite licences and authorisations.

An elderly Sanathnagar woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.60 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement for dry fruits. Fraudsters reportedly used QR codes on the pretext of refunding her payment, repeatedly debiting money from her bank account.

A 27-year-old man suffered severe burns after reportedly coming into contact with a 32-KV high-voltage electricity wire at his house in Charlapalli. Identified as Ram Singh, he was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reportedly critical.