Hyderabad

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy held a meeting with political parties ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. New reforms include candidate photos on EVMs, voter caps, AI-based monitoring, additional women polling personnel, and real-time turnout tracking

Mohd Salman, president of Hyderabad Youth Courage, accused the Congress government of cheating minorities over graveyard land in Jubilee Hills and Erragadda. He said the party misled Muslims twice in two days and warned locals about further actions.

KNRUHS has extended the reporting deadline for MBBS/BDS students allotted seats under the management quota in the second phase of counselling. Candidates must report with original documents and pay fees by 2 PM, October 13, 2025, or risk cancellation

IRCTC will run the ‘Bhavya Gujarat’ Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from October 26 to November 4. The 10-day journey covers major temples and heritage sites in Gujarat. It includes travel, stay, meals, insurance, and tour assistance. Bookings are now open

KNRUHS has allowed MBBS students admitted under the competent authority quota to leave their course without any penalty until 3 PM on October 8, 2025. After this deadline, a penalty will apply. Discontinued students can’t attend future counseling rounds

BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao visited Borabanda to support locals protesting the proposed Muslim graveyard at Erragadda. Residents expressed concerns about the burial ground in the middle of residential areas and demanded that the government abandon the plan

Cyberabad, Hyderabad’s key IT and business region, is facing major traffic problems due to rapid development and too many vehicles. Long delays, jams, and poor infrastructure are affecting daily life. Authorities are working on solutions like metro, buses, and road redesigns

A special exhibition showcasing the life of Asaf Jah VIII, Mukarram Jah Bahadur, opened at Chowmahalla Palace on October 7. Inaugurated by Azmet Jah, the exhibit features over 250 rare photographs, personal artefacts, and documents from the royal archives

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia may not just come from the brain — they’re also linked to the immune system. Low immunity and inflammation can affect mood and behaviour. Improving immunity may help mental well-being and recovery

Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions signed an MoU with IRISET to enhance skills in students and faculty. The partnership will offer training and collaborative programs through the ECE department and Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC)

A 10th-century hero stone from Eleswaram has been identified at the Telangana Heritage Museum in Panugallu. It honours a warrior named Kakayya, who died in battle in 996 CE. The Telugu-Kannada inscription describes his bravery and sacrifice

At Nampally metro station, Prohibition officials caught Sanjay with 2.5 kg of ganja. He revealed three accomplices, who are now absconding. A case was filed, and Sanjay was remanded by the court. The hunt for the others is ongoing

A physiotherapist named M Bala Dheeraj was arrested by OU police for stealing 14.5 tulas of gold and Rs 10,000 from a Tarnaka house while the family was at the airport. He confessed during interrogation, and the stolen items were recovered

Residents of Erragadda protested the government's plan to allocate land for a Muslim burial ground, citing safety concerns. Muslims in Jubilee Hills, where 34% of voters are Muslim, demand a larger land parcel as current graveyards are overcrowded

A woman named Swapna returned home in Filmnagar after visiting her in-laws and found her house burgled. Thieves stole 43 tolas of gold and Rs 1 lakh in cash. Police registered a case and are checking CCTV to find suspects

A 36-year-old man from Yousufguda lost Rs 1.9 lakh after installing a fake BigBasket app sent by cyber fraudsters posing as customer care staff. Police said the scammers diverted his calls to intercept banking messages and steal funds

A minor girl in Nalgonda was allegedly raped and murdered by her lover, tractor driver Gaddam Krishna, who lured her to a room on her way to college. He assaulted and strangled her; police have filed charges under rape, murder, and POCSO Act, with the accused absconding

BRS’s Congress Dues Card campaign, led by KT Rama Rao, exposes 420 unfulfilled promises of the Congress government across Telangana. Distributed door-to-door, it has drawn voter resentment, undermining Congress and strengthening BRS momentum ahead of local body elections.

BRS leaders KTR and Harish Rao paid tributes to tribal freedom fighter Kumram Bheem on his death anniversary, highlighting his fight for Adivasi rights. Memorials, district renaming, and Adivasi Bhavan commemorate his enduring legacy in Telangana.

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman raised objections to alleged derogatory remarks by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, calling for a public apology. He has written to party leaders and plans to meet top Congress figures amid election season tensions.

In Shabad, Hyderabad, a man was allegedly beaten to death by his son following a domestic dispute. The father collapsed and died after sustaining multiple punches. Police have arrested the son, who has been remanded to judicial custody.

Congress leader Naveen Yadav has been booked for allegedly distributing voter ID cards during the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The Election Commission viewed it as voter influence, and police registered a case under the Representation of the People Act.

Vivek Kiran Reddy, a 22-year-old IIT graduate, died after being electrocuted while removing a flexi banner that touched overhead power lines in Siddipet. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem.

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll and ambassador Pedro de la Rosa visited Cognizant’s Hyderabad campus, interacting with associates and leadership as part of the company’s “Celebrating Cognizant” series, marking the success of their digital transformation partnership.