Hyderabad

The seventh edition of the MLR Institute of Technology Model United Nations (MLRITMUN 2025) began in Hyderabad with a Gavel Ceremony. Organised by The Club Literati of MLRIT, the three-day event brings together students, faculty, and delegates to celebrate diplomacy and leadership.

M Dhanush scored 103 for Cambridge XI, Sk. Rehaan 167 for Imperial, and Vinmukh Raj 193 not out for Sayi Satya in Hyderabad’s HCA A-Division and B-Division league cricket on Friday. Several other matches saw competitive scores and rain interruptions

In a dramatic late-night chase, Dundigal Police Inspector Kiran and his team caught a fraud accused wanted in a Rs 25 lakh cheating case near Medchal railway station. The accused, Khayyum, attempted to flee but was nabbed after a 2.5 km pursuit

Riya Sarwana of Chennai won the junior show jumping event at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition in Hyderabad with a timing of 52.95 sec. Telangana riders Vanga Abhiraj and Eshaan Bharadwaj Anakal finished second and third

The Indian Psychiatric Society’s South Zonal Branch inaugurated its annual conference, IPSOCON–SZ 2025, at Staff Engineering College, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. IPS president Dr. Savita Malhotra, the chief guest, delivered a keynote on the theme “Newer Horizons and Frontiers in Understanding ADHD across the Lifespan.”

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) has announced 150 additional seats in its BSc (Hons) Agriculture programme from this academic year. Eligible TG EAPCET-2025 qualified candidates can apply online by October 29.

The Telangana High Court ordered Nasr School, Khairtabad, to reinstate a Class VIII girl expelled after a ceiling fan accident caused her partial loss of eyesight. The court termed the school’s action unjustified and directed non-discrimination against the student

The Telangana High Court heard a petition challenging the State’s decision to extend the deadline for submitting applications for retail liquor (A4) shop licences. The petitioner argued that the extension was arbitrary. The case was adjourned to Saturday

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department received 95,137 applications for 2,620 liquor shops this term, down by 37,000 compared to the previous round. The average number of applications per shop also fell from 50 to 36. Despite the decline, revenue rose to Rs 2,836.98 crore from Rs 2,645.24 crore, owing to a hike in the application fee from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud have been summoned to New Delhi to discuss pending DCC appointments. The high command is reportedly concerned over ministerial rifts and administrative controversies

A Hyderabad youth, Tarun, narrowly escaped death in the Kurnool bus fire tragedy that killed 19 passengers after he cancelled his journey at the last moment. Tarun had booked seat U-2 and was to board at Paradise Junction, but skipped the trip due to personal reasons.

Congress leaders, including Ministers D Anasuya and Ponnam Prabhakar, campaigned in Jubilee Hills, promising development works, improved slum facilities, welfare schemes, and free services. They urged voters to elect Naveen Yadav to address long-pending civic issues in the constituency

Hyderabad-based RNIT AI Solutions Ltd marked a major milestone with its listing on the BSE and NSE. The AI governance company, founded in 2019, recently merged with Autopal Industries to strengthen its financial and technical capabilities.

The final voters list for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election has been announced, with 4,01,365 voters, including 1,908 PWD and 123 NRI voters. A total of 407 polling stations will be set up, and voter information slips will be distributed by November 5

With two weeks to go for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha campaigned across major slums and colonies, highlighting Congress government’s failures. Party leaders joined her door-to-door outreach, urging voters to support the ‘Car’ symbol

After the withdrawal of 23 nominations, 58 candidates, including BRS’ Maganti Sunitha, Congress’ V Naveen Yadav, and BJP’s Lankala Deepak Reddy, will contest the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. M3 EVMs and colour ballot papers will be used for the first time

For the first time, Jubilee Hills voters can deposit mobile phones outside polling booths. Chief Electoral Officer Sudharshan Reddy assured all booths will have basic amenities, ramps, drinking water, toilets, waiting areas, voter assistance, and proper signage for a smooth voting experience

Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a 14.5 per cent rise in consolidated Q2 profit to Rs 1,437 crore, driven by strong branded sales. Revenue grew to Rs 8,805 crore, with robust performance in Europe, India, and emerging markets offsetting North America declines

TGDCA conducted raids at 20 Hyderabad gyms, uncovering illegal sale of anabolic-androgenic steroids and cardiac stimulants like Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Misuse of these drugs in bodybuilding poses severe health risks, and legal action will follow under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act

Public outrage surged after a deadly private bus fire in Kurnool claimed nearly 20 lives. Social media users blamed the bus operator for negligence, called for stricter safety regulations, and demanded a high-level probe into transport safety failures.

The Air Force Academy, Dundigal, received the 'Pride of the Training Command’ trophy at the Training Command Commanders' Conference 2025 in Bengaluru. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh commended training establishments for operational, maintenance, and administrative excellence and highlighted the need for modernisation.

Nineteen people died when a private travel bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in Kurnool after colliding with a motorcycle. The accident revives memories of the 2013 Palem bus fire. Authorities have launched a probe and increased bus inspections.

After the deadly bus accident in Kurnool, the Hyderabad Traffic Police and Transport Department launched special inspection drives across the city. Officials checked documents and fitness certificates of private buses, seizing those operating without valid permits.

Over four lakh Telangana farmers are protesting against the delay in Rs 1,160 crore bonus payments for fine paddy sales from last season. The prolonged wait, officials say, is due to a cash crunch, but farmers fear worsening debt and distress