Hyderabad

Former Minister T. Harish Rao urged the State government to implement 85% reservation for Telangana students in PG medical management seats, accusing it of neglecting local students. He also sought cancellation of the current admission notification and a fresh GO protecting Telangana’s interests.

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Sunday, flooding major roads and colonies. Traffic came to a standstill as returnees from Dussehra holidays struggled through waterlogged streets and congested routes across the city.

A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges Telangana’s order granting 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, alleging violation of the 50% cap on total quotas. Two related petitions are also pending before the High Court.

A 30-year-old man was injured after being attacked with a knife by a lender following a dispute over repayment of a Rs 30,000 loan in Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, identified as Ahmed Bin Abdullah Barwaz, has been booked.

Tension gripped Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area after eggs and stones were allegedly hurled at a Durga idol during an immersion procession late Saturday night. Police rushed reinforcements, controlled the situation, and continued patrolling on Sunday to prevent any further disturbance

BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the deaths of seven children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming toxic cough syrup, demanding strict action. He also criticised BJP's Double-Engine Sarkar model, citing corruption in Gujarat and Maharashtra as examples of systemic failure

Reeds FC edged past Dream Big Soccer School 3-2 in the AIFF Under-18 Elite Youth League Qualifiers held at Gogzee Football Arena in Hyderabad. G.P. Palguna, Secretary of the Telangana Football Association, inaugurated the tournament earlier in the day

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

KUN United Hyundai’s ‘Dussera Delivery Delight’ at Shaikpet saw customers take delivery of new cars amid festivities. Guests enjoyed activities like magic shows, 3D photography, and nail art, alongside a DJ performance and a lavish food buffet

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

HMWSSB is set to commence works on the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project Phases 2 & 3, which will augment 300 MGD of water for Hyderabad. The project includes pipelines, treatment plants, and Musi river rejuvenation, to be completed in two years

While the regular employees have not been paid for the month of September, the Congress government failed to credit salaries for the part-time and outsourcing staff for the last three months, placing them under severe financial hardships

Mirza Houzef Baig scored a match-winning 123 as Nizam Cricket Club defeated Manikumar by six wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad. Rithwik’s 6/28 and Mujtaba’s 4/13 were other standout bowling efforts on the day

A Hyderabad couple, Mir Sami Ali and Yasmeen Begum, allegedly killed their seven-year-old niece, Ummehani Sumaiya, by throwing her into an overhead water tank. Police traced the body and arrested the couple, who reportedly confessed to the crime

After a brief dry spell, heavy rains returned to Hyderabad on Saturday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several key areas. The downpour led to increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, prompting HMWSSB to lift multiple gates.

The Telangana government has announced a fare hike on city bus services in Hyderabad, effective October 6, with increases ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 10. The revision aligns with its plan to deploy 2,800 electric buses by 2027 and reduce pollution within the Outer Ring Road.

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the demise of MLA Maganti Gopinath, has seen the BRS take an early lead by announcing Maganti Sunitha as its candidate. Meanwhile, Congress and BJP are yet to finalize their nominees amid internal rivalries and strategic delays.

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Pole Chandrasekhar was shot dead by an armed robber at a gas station while working part-time. His grieving family sought government help to bring back his body. BRS leader Harish Rao extended support

In a tragic incident in Ranga Reddy district, a 48-year-old woman named Yellamma was allegedly killed by her son Srikanth after she refused to give him money for alcohol. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident

Following the IMD’s orange alert for heavy rain, HMWSSB began releasing water from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Saturday. Four gates of Osman Sagar and one gate of Himayat Sagar were lifted, with plans to release 5,000 cusecs downstream.

A major fire broke out at a cycle shop in Alwal’s Lothkunta area on Saturday, spreading to six adjoining shops and causing property loss worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.