Hyderabad

BRS has intensified its Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, led by leaders Ravichandra and Srinivas Goud, accusing the Congress government of failing on promises. They’re urging voters to support Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, promoting BRS as the true people’s voice

Kukatpally police raided a hostel in Hyderabad, arresting seven individuals for gambling and seizing Rs. 97,370 in cash along with seven mobile phones. The action followed a tip-off and highlights intensified local anti-gambling efforts.

Two people were killed after a speeding lorry hit their scooter near the Lifestyle building at Greenlands on Saturday night. One died on the spot and the other succumbed at the hospital. Police have launched an investigation.

A tribal woman from Medak, who was gang-raped near Edupayala temple in Kulcharam mandal, died while being shifted to Gandhi Hospital. Police have launched a manhunt and are examining CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused.

Five people were injured when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunk man, rammed motorcycles and overturned in Hyderabad’s B N Reddy Nagar late on Saturday night. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

AZORTE, Reliance Retail’s premium fashion brand, launched its autumn/winter 2025 collection in Hyderabad, featuring actor Ritu Varma. The event highlighted modern silhouettes and statement pieces while engaging with customers and celebrating their style journeys

Bhavtegh Singh Gill stays in contention for a finals spot at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 with 97 hits in men’s skeet. He is just one hit behind the leaders, with top shooters Vincent Hancock and Jakub Tomeček at the top

Shaik Roshan of Andhra Pradesh won the silver in the 110m hurdles for men (under-20) with a time of 14.02 at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Saif Chafekar and K Kiran won gold and bronze, respectively

Illegal chit fund operators are defrauding investors across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda by collecting large sums and disappearing overnight. Police have registered multiple cases, but recovery of funds remains a lengthy legal process.

A D L Janardhan of Andhra Pradesh claimed the 35 years & above title at the AISTA Prize Money Veterans Tennis Tournament with an 8-7 (5) victory over Vamshi Krishna of Telangana. Other category results included decisive wins for players from AP and TN

School Education Department has sent a proposal to revive breakfast scheme, stopped by the Congress government for the last two academic years, in all government and local body schools from the next academic year

The Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing conducted a special drive from 5 to 11 October, rescuing two victims of sex trafficking and arresting four accused.

BM Birla Science Centre in Hyderabad has inaugurated the Singareni Pavilion, featuring 7-foot Stegodon Elephant tusks, petrified wood, and geological samples from the region. Discovered by SCCL, the exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into millions of years of Earth’s history

HMWSSB announced a 36-hour water shutdown from 6 am on October 13 to 6 pm on October 14 in multiple areas of Hyderabad. The disruption is due to repair work on a significant leakage in the KDWSP Phase-3 pipeline

Vigilance and Enforcement officials, along with Mines, State/Commercial Tax, and RTA departments, conducted surprise route checks in Muthangi, Patancheru, and Kokapet. Over 30 vehicles were booked for tax evasion, overloading, and transport violations, with total tax levied exceeding Rs 12 lakh

A TGSRTC employee and his daughter were duped of over Rs 2 lakh after investing in a fake app named LF Work. The app initially showed profits but later blocked withdrawals. Rachakonda Cybercrime Police have registered two cases and launched a probe

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, hosted the graduation ceremony for the Undergraduate Batch 2019 and Postgraduate Batch 2021. Dr B S Murty and Dr P V Nanda Kumar Reddy conferred MBBS and MD/MS degrees to over 130 students

Vaarahi Silks has launched its Grand Anniversary & Wedding Festival, a 10-day celebration from October 10–19. Featuring 30,000 new sarees, festive offers, and grand prizes, the event was inaugurated by TV celebrity Suma Kanakala in Hyderabad.

Hydraa teams on Saturday reclaimed over 3,700 square yards of parkland at Padmashri Hills Colony and P&T Colony in Bandlaguda Jagir Municipality. The encroached plots were originally earmarked for park development. Municipal officials plan to resume construction soon

A drunken brawl between two centring workers at Moosapet in Kukatpally turned fatal on Friday midnight. Mahmood allegedly killed his co-worker Damodar following an argument near a wine shop. Police arrested Mahmood and launched an investigation

Sparsh Hospice has inaugurated South India’s first Living Will Clinic in Hyderabad, coinciding with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The clinic will offer legal and medical guidance for advanced care planning, helping patients and families document end-of-life preferences.

A 57-year-old man, identified as M Raju, died after being hit by a speeding passenger train between Charlapalli and Ghatkesar stations on Friday night. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks when the accident occurred. An investigation is underway

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar launched the ‘Extra Mile Reward’ initiative to recognise personnel who display humanitarian values while performing duty. He urged officers to maintain professionalism, act against harassment cases, and help make Hyderabad drug-free

District Election Officer R V Karnan directed officials to strictly follow ECI guidelines for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He reviewed preparedness at Shaikpet MRO office, while GHMC removed over 2,000 political materials under the Model Code of Conduct