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The Headmaster and an office subordinate of ZPHS Kurikyala in Karimnagar were suspended after allegations of the subordinate’s misbehaviour with girl students. Officials found the Headmaster guilty of concealing the incident and failing to report it, prompting swift administrative action.

A day after BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao highlighted auto drivers’ woes, Minister D. Anasuya (Seethakka) took an autorickshaw ride in Jubilee Hills to defend the Congress government, claiming its welfare schemes benefited both drivers and women passengers.

A controversy erupted after Congress candidate Naveen Yadav’s father, rowdy-sheeter Chinna Srisailam Yadav, was seen campaigning with Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) in Jubilee Hills. The Congress clarified he attended the event before police issued bind-over orders against him.

Senior CPI (Maoist) leader and Telangana State Committee member Bandi Prakash alias Prabhat, associated with the movement for over 45 years, reportedly surrendered before DGP B Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday. Prakash earlier led the Singareni Workers’ Union and held key organisational posts.

In view of Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC.

Former Minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao’s father, Tanneeru Satyanarayana Rao, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. Prominent leaders, including KCR, KTR, and CM Revanth Reddy, offered condolences as BRS suspended its programmes.

Train services under the South Central Railway have been disrupted due to Cyclone Montha. The Secunderabad–Bhubaneswar Express scheduled for October 29 has been cancelled, while the SMVT Bengaluru–Hatia Express on October 28 will run on a diverted route.

Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Tiruvallur schools will remain closed, with civic authorities on high alert to manage flooding and safety precautions.

A 50-year-old driver from Chandanagar, identified as Kasi Reddy Purushotham Reddy, died by suicide, allegedly due to financial problems. His family told police he was depressed after losing Rs 13 lakh lent to an acquaintance seven years ago

Subham Tanty’s hat-trick helped Royal United FC secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Feelkhana FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Salam Bin also scored for the winners

The decision comes as a surprise since the Chief Minister, along with several Telangana Congress leaders, had actively participated in the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar in August

Telangana Raj Bhavan is the only Raj Bhavan in the Country that has been turning pink in support of breast cancer awareness consistently since 2020

Telugu Titans defeated Bengaluru Bulls 37–32 in a gripping match to reach Eliminator 3 of PKL Season 12. Skipper Vijay Malik and coach Krishan Kumar Hooda credited the win to collective grit, composure, and unwavering team spirit

With nearly two weeks remaining until the polling date, November 11, for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, parties have expanded their campaign areas every day

The D Chandra Sekhar Memorial Open Tennis Tournament will be held from November 1 at Advantage Tennis Academy, Hyderabad. Categories include 5th, 7th, 10th standards, and Intermediate (1st/2nd Year) & Undergraduates. Entries close October 30

After suspending the draw of lots for 19 liquor shops across Telangana, the Excise Department is likely to reissue a notification for fresh applications on October 28. The draw will be held on November 3, officials said, citing poor response earlier

I Sauryaram Varma of Archi Horse Riding School won the Jumping CH-1 80 cm category title at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition held at Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, Moinabad, on Monday

The ceremony brought together hundreds of graduates, faculty, and families at its Chowdariguda campus, as well as dignitaries including JNTUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. T Kishen Kumar Reddy, chairman Nalla Narasimha Reddy

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the Jubilee Hills by-election was a direct fight between the BJP and AIMIM, alleging that Congress nominee Naveen Yadav earlier contested on an AIMIM ticket. He urged voters to back BJP’s Deepak Reddy

Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46-37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2. Ayan's 19-point performance and strong team defence secured their spot in Eliminator 3 against Telugu Titans on Wednesday

Rain halted Puducherry's reply to Hyderabad's 435, leaving them struggling at 92/8 on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Punnaiah and Tanay Thyagarajan impressed with the ball, while rain interruptions further hampered the hosts' progress

A 13-year-old girl studying at a private school in Nagaram was allegedly called by the school principal, Saibaba, for special classes, claiming she was lagging behind in studies. During these sessions, he allegedly behaved inappropriately with her

Vikramjit Singh of South Central Railway won the 83rd Maestro Category A Classical Chess Tournament, while Hiten Goel triumphed in Category B with a perfect score. The event saw fierce competition with the final placements across both categories

L Srinivas Reddy, a Hyderabad-based coach, led the Indian boys' kabaddi team to gold at the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. The team remained unbeaten, with a thrilling 35-32 victory over Iran in the final, showcasing India’s kabaddi talent