Hyderabad

Actor K Chiranjeevi led the ‘Run for Unity’ at Hyderabad’s People’s Plaza, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. Over 5,000 people joined the event, where police officials and Chiranjeevi urged youth to uphold national unity and beware of cybercrimes.

Nominations received from SSB, CISF, BSF, NSG, Telangana State Police and other law-enforcement agencies. India is home to nearly 6500  trained working dogs that serve as part of dog squads in the police or armed forces.

Panic gripped residents after a fire broke out at the Shyam Lal Building in Begumpet on Thursday night. Locals rescued a child from the apartment and managed to control the blaze before firefighters arrived. No casualties were reported.

Peddapalli-based YouTuber Syed Hafeez, creator of ‘Telugu Tech Tuts’, received the UAE Golden Visa for achieving 18 lakh subscribers. Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars, Hafeez’s tech content earned him recognition, awards, and steady success despite limited formal education

A 21-member wedding party from Saidapuram village in Mahabubabad district was returning home after attending celebrations in Siddipet when their vehicle hit a borewell drilling truck

CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao (70) was murdered at his house at Patarlapadu village of Chintakani mandal in Khammam district. The assailants stabbed him with knives; slit his throat, left him in the pool of blood and fled the scene

An insurance agent lost 72 lakh after being duped by a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising high returns. The victim kept investing until demands for more money arose. Police have launched an investigation.

Mayank Gupta will lead Hyderabad in the under-23 cricket championship league match against Haryana from November 2

Batting first, Saurashtra scored 158 for seven in 36.3 overs, in reply Hyderabad scored 124 for three in 18.4 overs when rain stopped play and it was declared the winner by virtue of the VJD Method

The GHMC has launched a Periodic Public Safety Inspection app using ArcGIS Field Maps to improve road infrastructure and public safety. The app enables engineers to record and track road issues in real-time with GPS data

Hyderabad Police destroyed narcotic drugs valued at Rs 4.56 crore in the first phase of the 2025 disposal drive. The consignment, linked to 128 NDPS cases across 26 stations, included marijuana, MDMA, cocaine

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has suspended Task Force Sub-Inspector Srikanth Goud following a review that revealed serious lapses in duty. The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing accountability within the force.

The induction of Mohammed Azharuddin into the Telangana cabinet has triggered internal dissent within the Congress, with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud admitting he was unaware of the move. Senior leaders have voiced concerns over lack of consultation and timing.

The Telangana High Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the State Human Rights Commission against Sultan-ul-Uloom Educational Society, citing concerns over jurisdiction and statutory overreach.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to launch its "Maata-Mucchata" outreach programme in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on Friday. Party leaders will engage directly with citizens in public spaces to discuss local issues and criticise the Congress government's performance.

The Telangana government is considering Rs 10,000 per acre compensation for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Montha. Preliminary damage reports are ready, and ground-level assessments begin October 31

Australian wellness startup Give Me 5 (GM5) has launched its Beta App in Hyderabad, marking its entry into India’s mental health space with a $5 million AUD investment. The initiative focuses on early intervention and emotional counselling, especially among school students, and has already impacted over 5,000 individuals.

A passenger arriving from Kolkata was detained at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a live 38 mm bullet was discovered in his luggage during screening. The man, identified as Vishal, was preparing to board a connecting flight to Bengaluru.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned citizens about a surge in online trading and investment scams. Fraudsters are cheating victims through fake trading platforms promising high returns. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and attacked by her colleague Bhanu Prakash at her Somajiguda flat under Punjagutta police limits. The accused threatened the victim and her roommates before attacking her. He was later arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav for allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS workers during his Jubilee Hills campaign. The party urged the ECI to act immediately to ensure fair elections.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has sought the Election Commission of India’s directions after receiving complaints from the BRS and BJP alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the Congress government over promises to film workers and Azharuddin’s Cabinet induction

With 10 days to polling on November 11, Jubilee Hills bypoll campaigns have intensified. BRS, BJP, and Congress are focusing on full coverage of slum pockets and residential colonies through padayatras, door-to-door outreach, and deployment of senior leaders and ministers

A boulder rolled down a road in Malkajgiri on Thursday due to heavy rains from Cyclone Montha, causing traffic disruption and alarming residents. Police and DRF services responded, while authorities urged vigilance and reporting of potential further landslides