Hyderabad

Hyderabad came alive with Diwali celebrations as markets and homes lit up ahead of the festival. With children set to burst firecrackers, LVPEI doctors urged citizens to follow safety precautions to prevent eye injuries and ensure a joyful celebration

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Indian Embassy in Moscow to rescue four Indians, including a Hyderabad man, allegedly forced into Russia’s war activities. Owaisi said three others from Haryana and Rajasthan remain stranded and need urgent help

The fourth edition of GHMC’s Indie Puppy Adoption Drive at JVR Park saw 11 of 16 puppies find homes. The event promoted compassion and responsible pet adoption, with GHMC officials encouraging people to adopt Indian breed dogs

Students at Little Flower High School’s 1975 batch reunited on Sunday to celebrate their golden jubilee. Dressed in school uniforms, they relived old memories, met their teachers, planted a tree, and even played a Kabaddi match, recreating their school days

A 9 mm bullet was found in a passenger’s bag during screening at Moosapet Metro Station, triggering a brief security alert. The passenger, Mohammed Ahmed from Bihar, was detained, and Kukatpally Police launched an investigation into how he obtained the bullet

As part of the SVEEP programme, GHMC is conducting voter awareness initiatives in Jubilee Hills, including rangoli competitions and LED displays. All polling stations are PwD-friendly, with ramps, transport, and pre-booked assistance to ensure easy access for senior citizens and differently abled voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a fierce attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, blaming Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the collapse of the real estate sector and selective demolitions targeting the poor. Addressing new party entrants, KTR criticised both Congress and BJP for their inaction on the BC Reservation Bill.

BJP senior leaders, including State President N. Ramachander Rao and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, campaigned in Jubilee Hills to support Lankala Deepak Reddy. The Sunday holiday enabled greater voter interaction as the party ramped up outreach ahead of the by-election

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav intensified his Jubilee Hills by-election campaign with support from his family, actor Suman, and Chityala Shweta. Touring Vengal Rao Nagar, he interacted with voters, aiming to expand his reach and strengthen campaign momentum

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha expanded her Jubilee Hills by-election campaign across Borabanda, supported by senior party leaders and former ministers. Door-to-door outreach, public blessings, and community engagement, including senior citizens’ support, highlighted her active campaign strategy

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, praising his lifelong dedication to religious, educational, and social causes, and assuring support to the bereaved family and members of Jamiat Ulama-Telangana

Cyberabad police caught 480 drunk drivers during Saturday night checks, mostly aged 21–40. Two-wheelers accounted for the majority, with Miyapur recording the highest violations. Nineteen offenders had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the need for stricter road safety enforcement

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and ministers of running a corrupt government using threats and extortion, citing gun culture and intimidation, while contrasting it with KCR’s tenure and criticizing AIMIM’s political double standards

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy assured the Yadav community of greater political representation and inclusion in welfare and development roles. Speaking at the Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan, he recalled that the Congress government had declared the Sadar festival a State festival.

Security personnel at Moosapet Metro Station recovered a 9 mm bullet from a passenger’s bag during luggage screening. The passenger, identified as Mohammed from Bihar, was detained and handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation into the incident

Liquor shop license applications in erstwhile Karimnagar district dropped by over 3,600 this term despite a fee hike, with the government collecting nearly the same revenue as the previous round. The deadline has been extended to October 23.

A Chennai-based man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly inappropriately touching a 38-year-old woman IT professional on a flight. The incident occurred while the woman sat beside her husband. The accused, reportedly drunk, claimed the act was accidental

A woman and her son died after a temporary water tank collapsed on a makeshift shed in Nalgonda’s Chityala mandal. The family was preparing to open a hotel on Sunday when the tank gave way around midnight.

The ACB seized Rs 43,300 in unaccounted cash from staff at the Zaheerabad RTA check post during a Sunday morning raid. Officials said the money was collected as bribes from vehicles crossing the Telangana–Karnataka border.

Telangana’s Excise Department has extended the last date for liquor shop license applications to October 23 due to disruptions from the BC bandh. Though applications dropped sharply from the previous term, higher fees boosted overall revenue.

The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who were killed in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province. The Board stands in solidarity with the ACB and the cricket community

Sarthak Bharadwaj and Neeraj Bist scored centuries, while P.S. Chaitanya Reddy claimed a five-wicket haul, as Deccan Wanderers, Union Bank of India, Central Excise, and other teams competed in the HCA A-Division One-Day League matches on Saturday

On Day 3 of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Odisha set Hyderabad a target of 233 after scoring 268, with Om’s century leading the charge. Hyderabad were struggling at 126/7 at the close of play, still needing 233 for victory

Deccan Sporting FC and Shastri Soccer FC played a 1-1 draw in the TFA B-Division Football League for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy at Gymkhana Ground. Yousuf Baig gave Sporting the lead, while Jagadeshwaran equalized for Shastri in the final minutes