Hyderabad

Nomaan Pappu of Tamil Nadu stunned Kaavish Yadav to win the boys' singles title, while Maharashtra’s Kyra Raina clinched the girls' singles and doubles titles at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship at Chetan Anand Badminton Academy

Delhi completed a dominant performance to take the first-innings lead and seal a draw in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Hyderabad. A six-wicket haul from Ayush Badoni and strong batting performance from Delhi ensured a comfortable result

City anglers face police restrictions at suburban water bodies, forcing many to travel long distances for fishing. Traditional tackle shops in Lal Bazaar report steady patronage, while authorities cite safety concerns and incidents as reasons for tighter enforcement

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat highlights semiconductors as critical to India’s technological sovereignty, national security, and modern industries. He cites progress under the India Semiconductor Mission and previews ESTIC-2025, aimed at sustainable innovation and tech empowerment

CM Revanth Reddy directs Group II officers to care for parents, proposing a 10% salary deduction for neglect. He urges accountability in schools, praises TGPSC transparency, and announces upcoming Group III-IV appointments, totaling 11,000 jobs in Telangana

FLY Holistic School celebrated Diwali with a student-led carnival showcasing eco-friendly crafts. Over 500 participants attended, including parents and teachers. Proceeds from the event will support the Vasudhaikyam Trust, highlighting students’ creativity, compassion, and commitment to sustainability

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign intensified over the weekend, with BRS, Congress, and BJP candidates actively reaching out to voters. Polling officials were trained at Banjara Bhavan, and a total of 48 nominations were filed on the sixth day, taking the overall count to 127

An Assistant Engineer at Gandhamguda Sub-Station in Rajendranagar, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe related to a transformer installation contract. He was produced before the special ACB court and remanded to judicial custody.

A 45-year-old mason, M Laxman, died after being hit by a speeding MMTS train between Moula Ali and Ammuguda stations on Friday night. Secunderabad GRP is investigating the incident, suspected to have occurred while he was crossing the tracks

In Jubilee Hills’ Pratibha Nagar, visually challenged voters will exercise their franchise through Braille ballots and home voting for the November 11 by-election. GHMC ensures accessible polling booths, ramps, wheelchairs, and ECI-compliant voter information slips for PWD participation

ASBL celebrated its 10th anniversary at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, in partnership with Nritya Priya Dance Academy. The event featured classical Kuchipudi performances, Lord Krishna-themed presentations, and felicitations of cultural icons, highlighting ASBL’s commitment to nurturing India’s cultural heritage

The Enforcement Directorate has booked several Full Fledged Money Changers in Hyderabad for operating without valid RBI licences. Despite surrendering their licences earlier this year, some firms continued illegal forex operations using forged documents.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have booked a case against YouTube channels E96TV and Viral Hub_007 for airing interviews involving minors. The videos went viral, prompting legal action under the IT Act, BNS, and POCSO Act, with strict measures promised.

Telangana’s higher education council plans to revamp PG courses to improve employability and scrap irrelevant programmes. Initiatives include regional innovation clusters, AI-driven governance, digital learning platforms, and strengthened dual-degree programmes in partnership with global universities and industries

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused Telangana’s Congress government of intimidating investors and fostering a “gun culture” in the cabinet. They highlighted stark differences from the previous investor-friendly BRS regime and demanded a CBI probe

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced support for Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election, criticising the BRS government’s decade-long performance. The move marks a sudden shift from earlier praise for BRS, sparking criticism and questions over AIMIM’s political strategy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed South Central Railway development projects at Rail Nilayam, Telangana. He urged officials to expedite works, including Secunderabad station upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aiming to meet passenger needs for the next 50–60 years

Azim Premji University has opened admissions for 2026 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Bengaluru and Bhopal campuses. Courses span sciences, humanities, social sciences, education, development, economics, health, and sustainability, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application

SCR has intensified security and crowd control at major railway stations ahead of Diwali. Multi-agency teams, holding areas, helpline booths, and late-night bus services have been arranged to ensure safe and smooth travel for festival-bound passengers

Aristotle PG College, Chilkur, hosted its 21st Graduation Day, awarding degrees to 170 MBA students from the 2025 batch. The ceremony featured dignitaries including UGC Joint Secretary Gopi Chand Merugu, who emphasised the importance of ethical leadership and lifelong learning.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn of a surge in credit card frauds including phishing, fake customer-care calls, reward-point scams, and malicious apps. Citizens are advised to avoid sharing OTPs, PINs, and card details and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has proposed a Rs 100 hike in examination fees for 2026, citing high fees by AP BIE and CBSE. The Board also extended the deadline for corrections in students’ data to October 21

Hyderabad resident Mohammed Ahmed was lured to Russia under a job offer but forced into the Russian Army. Following previous deaths of Telangana youth in the conflict, his family seeks urgent intervention from the Indian government for his safe return

A 21-year-old, C Shiva Kumar from Ibrahimpatnam, died in a late-night road accident on Shamshabad Road when an unknown vehicle hit his bike near Kishanguda flyover. Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify the vehicle