Hyderabad

India clinched a gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, while Italy claimed two golds in the Skeet competitions. Mansi Raghuwanshi won bronze in the women’s Skeet event, securing India's strong showing

A Shiva temple priest and his family were stranded overnight on the rooftop of their temple in Puranapool, Hyderabad, following severe flooding caused by the Musi River. The water level rose after floodgates of twin reservoirs were opened, submerging the temple.

BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and Mutha Gopal criticised the Congress government for sidelining Bathukamma celebrations and neglecting women’s welfare and civic infrastructure in Hyderabad. They praised former CM KCR for elevating Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana pride and condemned recent changes to the Telangana Thalli statue.

Heavy inflows from Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs triggered widespread flooding along the Musi River in Hyderabad, submerging homes and cutting off key roads and bridges. Over a dozen colonies were affected, including Shankernagar, Moosanagar, and Asadbabanagar. The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station was inundated, forcing a halt in services.

Following the release of surplus water from Osman Sagar and Himayatsagar, over 1,200 families were evacuated from flood-hit areas along the Musi River in Hyderabad. GHMC and HYDRAA teams carried out rescue operations, including saving five people trapped on the ORR service road.

Heavy rains have disrupted the Manjeera water supply in Hyderabad after floodwaters entered and submerged the Phase-3 pump house at Peddapur. HMWSSB officials, including Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy, inspected the site and confirmed a 34 MGD drop in supply.

HYDRAA’s demolition drive has drawn criticism for allegedly targeting poor families while ignoring large builder projects on the Musi riverbed. As floodwaters from Osman Sagar inundated nearby residential areas, visuals released by HYDRAA blamed encroachments for obstructing river flow.

Hyderabad commemorates the 117th anniversary of the catastrophic Musi River floods of 1908, which claimed nearly 15,000 lives and devastated large parts of the city. Triggered by a cloudburst and the breach of upstream reservoirs, the flood submerged key areas and prompted the Nizam government to commission M. Visvesvaraya to design preventive measures.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Maharashtra for their role in a ‘digital arrest’ scam that led to the death of a retired doctor. The victim was coerced into transferring Rs 6.6 lakh under threat of arrest using fake documents and impersonation tactics. The mental trauma resulted in a fatal cardiac arrest.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, blaming him for the Musi river floods and alleging a Rs.1.5 lakh crore scam under the Musi Beautification Project. Addressing a gathering in Kodangal, Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil pre-election guarantees.

On Durga Ashtami, child prodigy Sooryagayatri performed a soul-stirring bhajan concert at MMCCC Hyderabad, organised by Paramparaa Foundation. Her devotional renditions to Ganesha, Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, and Durga left the audience deeply moved on a rainy, sacred evening

Vaarahi Silks launched its 4th store at Patny Centre, Secunderabad, with celebrities Samyukta Menon and Suma attending. To celebrate, the brand is offering a free 22ct gold coin on saree purchases above Rs 10,000. The store features festive and bridal collections

FTCCI launched two contests to promote Hyderabad and Telangana tourism — one for photos of city traffic junctions, another for weekend getaway reels. Open to all, entries close on Nov 15. Winners will be awarded on Nov 22

The IMC Ladies’ Wing hosted its 38th Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition for the first time in Hyderabad. With over 100 stalls, the two-day event celebrated women-led businesses in fashion, design, and lifestyle. Top women leaders attended the vibrant showcase

Donkey milk is in demand in Hyderabad, with farmers selling it on city streets for Rs 100 per 15 ml. Though there's no scientific backing, it’s believed to help with children’s ailments. Donkey farms and rentals are increasing rapidly

The Musi River, also called Moosa or Musinuru, flows through Telangana and joins the Krishna River. Originating from Anantagiri Hills, it passes through Hyderabad. Along with its tributary Esa, it has played a key role in the city's flood history

Hyderabad police caught a drug peddler with 45g hydroponic ganja, 2kg dry ganja, and Rs 1.03 lakh cash. He used GPS-based "dead drops" to receive and supply drugs. The cash was routed through others. A case has been registered

Hyderabad Traffic Police issued an advisory after heavy rains caused the Musi River to overflow. Roads and bridges at Kulsumpura, Puranapul, Chaderghat, and Moosarambagh are closed. Traffic is being diverted to safer routes. Commuters are urged to follow instructions

Bapu Ghat in Langer Houze was flooded after the Musi River overflowed on Friday night. The memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed, is now closed. Flooding has disrupted preparations for Gandhi Jayanti celebrations scheduled for October 2

A cyber fraudster cheated a company manager of Rs 25 lakh by pretending to be the Managing Director, who was on a foreign trip. The manager sent money after getting a fake message. Police have filed a case and are investigating

The body of Rama, who was swept away in Afzalsagar Nala on September 14 while attempting to rescue his relative Arjun, was found in Nagole. DRF and SDRF teams had been conducting search operations since the incident.

BRS candidates Racha Lakshmi Narasimha Reddy and Sandila Bhaskar Goud won two of three director posts in the Hayathnagar Mother Dairy elections, leaving Congress leaders stunned. The elections saw active participation from cooperative members ahead of local body polls.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said Telangana has no land for distribution to the poor, urging a focus on education and skill development. ATCs are being developed with Tata Technologies, and opportunities abroad for skilled youth will be facilitated.

BRS launched a Statewide Congress Dues Card campaign, accusing the ruling party of failing to deliver on its 2023 poll promises. K.T. Rama Rao said Congress owes crores in pending welfare schemes and urged voters to reject it in upcoming elections.