Hyderabad

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.

Former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav hit out at Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, saying the Congress high command would decide the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate. Defending his claim, he cited his seniority and questioned why other leaders’ families could hold multiple posts.

BRS leaders, led by T Harish Rao, slammed the Congress government for stalling TIMS at LB Nagar. They highlighted ignored plans, delayed medical colleges, and unmet healthcare commitments, warning of public unrest if work doesn’t resume

The Centre has sanctioned four new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Telangana following efforts by former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao. The schools will come up in Kothagudem, Mulugu, Wanaparthy, and Jagtial, raising the state’s KV count to 39.

Hydraa teams reclaimed 36 acres of government land at Bikshapathi Nagar, Kondapur, on Saturday following a High Court order. Farmers resisted the demolitions, citing land pattas, but police ensured clearance. Illegal structures were demolished, and the land fenced for government use.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly engaged in a private family ceremony, with their wedding scheduled for February 2026. The duo, linked since 2019, were last seen together at the India Day Parade in New York.

Hyderabad police arrested Habeeb Mohammed and Mahjabeen Shareef for multiple burglaries, recovering 20 grams of gold, 720 grams of silver, 36 watches, and other valuables. Habeeb reportedly stole items at night, which Mahjabeen sold, and both shared the proceeds.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao will inaugurate the 10th FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore on October 11. The event will feature 70 student teams from 101 colleges, showcasing self-built vehicles and innovations to a jury of automotive experts.

Bengaluru Torpedoes clinched a thrilling five-set win over Goa in the Prime Volleyball League at Hyderabad, with Jalen Penrose starring and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lending support from the stands

Members of the Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued six Indian Roller birds at four spots across Hyderabad. The birds will be released back to nature once they recover, they said

Wicketkeeper-batter M Mamta will captain the Hyderabad senior women’s team in the BCCI T20 championship starting October 8 in Gwalior. The squad features a mix of experienced and young players, with K Tejaswini among the stand-byes

Khush Agarwal’s five-wicket haul (5/68) stood out in the HCA under-23 probables match as Team B scored 351 runs. In the C-Division one-day league, VP Willowmen defeated Universal by three wickets in a close contest

The Hyderabad Golf Association conducted the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League 2025 players’ auction at Golconda, drafting 192 golfers into 16 teams. The league, scheduled from October 25 to November 23, promises strong competition and enthusiastic participation

The Indian Padel Federation will host India’s first-ever FIP Silver Padel championship in Hyderabad from October 12 to 15, offering a record Rs 15 lakh prize pool. The event will feature top international players alongside India’s emerging padel talent

Mahindra University and Apollo Healthcare Academy have signed an MoU to offer Bachelor’s programmes in Allied Health Sciences, covering specializations like anesthesia, medical laboratory, and cardiovascular technology. The curriculum combines academic rigor with clinical rotations at Apollo Hospitals for globally recognized, practice-ready graduates

A national survey led by Hyderabad cardiothoracic surgeons highlights the need to standardise treatment techniques and improve training for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection. Timely surgery is critical, and the study calls for better guidelines, infrastructure, and referral systems

The Centre has issued a nationwide advisory cautioning against prescribing cough and cold medications to children under two years, following reports of child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated syrups in Madhya Pradesh. Investigations are ongoing, with multi-agency teams probing all possible causes.

The Nehru Zoological Park will roll out 10–12 new electric buses and add more free-roaming animals. Plans for a night Safari, bio-luminescent park, and tunnel aquarium are also underway to boost visitor engagement

Hyderabad's real estate sector is in turmoil as the non-availability of TDR certificates fuels a black market and stifles small builders. Allegations of political interference and hoarding have driven certificate premiums to record highs. With GHMC halting new issuances and government directives freezing pending applications, the construction industry faces mounting debt and uncertainty.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad will unveil zebras for the first time in 37 years during Zoo Day on October 6. The zoo plans a breeding programme and will soon add wallabies, mandrills, and Hoolock gibbons to its collection

When roads crack, so does public trust. India’s potholes are less about asphalt and more about accountability

Hyderabad police arrested an individual for illegally selling banned e-cigarettes at IS Sadan. Acting on a tip-off, the Task Force and local police seized 90 flavoured e-cigarettes, a bike, and other gadgets worth Rs 2.5 lakh.

As monsoon rains lash Hyderabad, experts and police warn of hydroplaning which is a dangerous road hazard where vehicles lose grip on wet surfaces. The phenomenon affects all vehicle types and can lead to serious accidents.