Hyderabad

vIn a bid to quell dissent ahead of the local body polls, the Congress government appointed Bodhan MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy as Advisor and Mancherial MLA K. Prem Sagar Rao as Civil Supplies Corporation Chairman, sidelining Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy.

Hyderabad Traffic Police intensified action against wrong-side driving after booking over 10,000 motorists in a week. Officials said the offence is a major cause of accidents and congestion. Special drives, surveillance, and awareness campaigns are being conducted to curb violations

Tolichowki Police solved the murder of a 25-year-old auto driver within 24 hours, arresting his friend Mohammed Ishaque alias Khalid for allegedly strangling him during a quarrel over a mobile phone. The accused was caught from a lodge in Hakeempet

The Tolichowki Police arrested an electrician who allegedly killed his friend, a 25-year-old autorickshaw driver, after a quarrel over a mobile phone. The accused was caught within a day from a lodge in Hakeempet, and the stolen phone was recovered.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of looting the poor and shielding the rich, alleging that it failed to deliver on poll promises. Addressing AIMIM leaders joining BRS, he urged voters to support BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has sought a two-month extension from the Supreme Court to decide on the disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress. The earlier three-month deadline set by the court ended on October 31.

Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. His portfolio is yet to be announced, though he is likely to handle Sports or Minorities Welfare.

Actor K Chiranjeevi led the ‘Run for Unity’ at Hyderabad’s People’s Plaza, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. Over 5,000 people joined the event, where police officials and Chiranjeevi urged youth to uphold national unity and beware of cybercrimes.

Nominations received from SSB, CISF, BSF, NSG, Telangana State Police and other law-enforcement agencies. India is home to nearly 6500  trained working dogs that serve as part of dog squads in the police or armed forces.

Panic gripped residents after a fire broke out at the Shyam Lal Building in Begumpet on Thursday night. Locals rescued a child from the apartment and managed to control the blaze before firefighters arrived. No casualties were reported.

Peddapalli-based YouTuber Syed Hafeez, creator of ‘Telugu Tech Tuts’, received the UAE Golden Visa for achieving 18 lakh subscribers. Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars, Hafeez’s tech content earned him recognition, awards, and steady success despite limited formal education

A 21-member wedding party from Saidapuram village in Mahabubabad district was returning home after attending celebrations in Siddipet when their vehicle hit a borewell drilling truck

CPI (M) leader Samineni Rama Rao (70) was murdered at his house at Patarlapadu village of Chintakani mandal in Khammam district. The assailants stabbed him with knives; slit his throat, left him in the pool of blood and fled the scene

An insurance agent lost 72 lakh after being duped by a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising high returns. The victim kept investing until demands for more money arose. Police have launched an investigation.

Mayank Gupta will lead Hyderabad in the under-23 cricket championship league match against Haryana from November 2

Batting first, Saurashtra scored 158 for seven in 36.3 overs, in reply Hyderabad scored 124 for three in 18.4 overs when rain stopped play and it was declared the winner by virtue of the VJD Method

The GHMC has launched a Periodic Public Safety Inspection app using ArcGIS Field Maps to improve road infrastructure and public safety. The app enables engineers to record and track road issues in real-time with GPS data

Hyderabad Police destroyed narcotic drugs valued at Rs 4.56 crore in the first phase of the 2025 disposal drive. The consignment, linked to 128 NDPS cases across 26 stations, included marijuana, MDMA, cocaine

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has suspended Task Force Sub-Inspector Srikanth Goud following a review that revealed serious lapses in duty. The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing accountability within the force.

The induction of Mohammed Azharuddin into the Telangana cabinet has triggered internal dissent within the Congress, with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud admitting he was unaware of the move. Senior leaders have voiced concerns over lack of consultation and timing.

The Telangana High Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the State Human Rights Commission against Sultan-ul-Uloom Educational Society, citing concerns over jurisdiction and statutory overreach.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to launch its "Maata-Mucchata" outreach programme in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on Friday. Party leaders will engage directly with citizens in public spaces to discuss local issues and criticise the Congress government's performance.

The Telangana government is considering Rs 10,000 per acre compensation for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Montha. Preliminary damage reports are ready, and ground-level assessments begin October 31

Australian wellness startup Give Me 5 (GM5) has launched its Beta App in Hyderabad, marking its entry into India’s mental health space with a $5 million AUD investment. The initiative focuses on early intervention and emotional counselling, especially among school students, and has already impacted over 5,000 individuals.