Hyderabad

Shaik Sameer (230 n.o.), Mansoor Ahmed (104), and J. Sai Devesh (174) were the stars of the HCA B-Division Two-Day League on Wednesday. CCOB and Visaka secured commanding victories, with Sameer’s double century being the standout performance

Delhi reached a commanding 256/3 on day 1 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener against Hyderabad. Despite early breakthroughs by Hyderabad’s bowlers, a solid partnership between Ayush Doseja and Sanat Sangwan ensured Delhi's dominance on the first day

Hyderabad Task Force (East) arrested five persons, including two peddlers, and seized 1.3 kg of hashish oil. The accused sold the drug at Rs 500 per five-gram bottle. A case was registered at Afzalgunj police station

Mallareddy Group of Institutions, in partnership with Google, launched India’s largest digital campus, providing 50,000 students access to AI-based learning, technical skills, and globally recognized certifications. Telangana Governor Dr. Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the milestone event in Hyderabad

Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy attempted to refute allegations by BRS leader KT Rama Rao regarding fake voter registrations in Jubilee Hills. However, his statement was contradicted by official data showing a significant rise in voter numbers. BRS leader Manne Krishank criticised the Minister for being unaware of the Election Commission’s records.

MLR Institute of Technology hosted ‘Prerna – To Kindle Interest in Science and Technology’, welcoming 580 students from 22 schools. The Open House and Project Exhibition aimed to inspire young minds and spark curiosity about science and technology in daily life

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

Despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s claim of a three-lakh rise in government school enrolments, Education Department data shows nearly 10,000 schools have up to 30 students and 1,897 have none, reflecting a sharp decline in public confidence

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad will host the Dikshant Parade for the 77th RR batch this Friday, with BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary as Chief Guest. The batch includes 174 IPS officers and 16 foreign trainees, with 36 per cent representation by women.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad celebrated World Students’ Day with a project showcase themed ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. Around 1,840 students presented innovative projects, with top winners including initiatives on space communication, smart homes, waste-to-energy, and accessibility tools for the visually impaired

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar criticised Minister Ponnam Prabhakar for calling Maganti Sunitha’s emotional appeal during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign “drama”, accusing him of trivialising a widow’s grief.

T-Hub’s MATH launched Splink Pro, India’s first AI-driven platform for human performance and wellbeing. Combining cognition, nutrition, and movement, the platform offers assessments and personalised insights to improve learning, focus, and fitness, with validation from European research teams.

GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 43 sweet shops across Hyderabad as part of its Diwali drive. Officials found several hygiene violations, including lack of pest control, untested water, and unhygienic kitchen conditions. Inspections will continue citywide

This reflective piece explores the essence of pure love through two extraordinary lives. Mathematician Grigori Perelman declined global accolades and a million-dollar prize, driven solely by his love for truth and intellectual integrity. Similarly, Brendon Grimshaw devoted his life to transforming a deserted island into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, rejecting a $50 million offer to preserve its natural beauty.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) needs to address the growing issue of cricket development in districts. By expanding affiliation to clubs, introducing women’s leagues, and reforming the selection process, the HCA can create a more inclusive and competitive system

A 45-year-old man, identified as Antigali Yadaiah from Elkatta village in Ranga Reddy district, died after being hit by a car while crossing the road at Shadnagar on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case against the driver and launched an investigation

Team Orangutan triumphed at the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2025 in Hyderabad, winning Rs 1 crore and a direct entry to the global championship. K9 Esports and Team Soul followed in second and third place, respectively.

Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati, Shankaracharya of Sringeri, will visit Telangana from October 16. His itinerary includes Basar, Vemulawada, and Hyderabad, where he will attend spiritual gatherings and perform consecrations. The state government has made arrangements to receive him as state guest.

The Republican Party of India (Athawale) has nominated Dr Divya Chandana, a social worker, as its candidate for the Jubilee Hills constituency in the upcoming elections. The B-form was formally handed over by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, in the presence of state convener Peram Siva Nageshwara Rao.

Ten candidates filed 13 nominations on Wednesday for the Jubilee Hills by-election, bringing the total to 30 candidates and 35 nominations so far. The District Grievance Committee released Rs 21.21 lakh seized cash after verifying five genuine cases

The Indian Army inaugurated ‘Dronalaya’ and ‘Yantralaya’ at MCEME, Secunderabad, to enhance drone, unmanned, and robotics training. Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney launched the facilities on the 83rd EME Corps Day, strengthening the Army’s tech-driven operational readiness

A press meet at the BJP State headquarters in Hyderabad turned chaotic when leaders of Backward Classes organisations clashed over a disagreement regarding the display of photographs. The altercation, which occurred in the presence of senior leaders including R Krishnaiah and N Ramchander Rao, escalated into a physical confrontation before being brought under control.

With Diwali shopping in full swing, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens about rising online scams involving fake shopping links, malicious apps, and phishing messages. Officials urge people to stay alert, avoid unverified links, and report any suspicious activity immediately

An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody