Hyderabad

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao accused senior IAS officer SAM Rizvi of misconduct, urging the Chief Secretary to reject his VRS application. The allegations relate to delays in liquor hologram tenders, raising questions about the timing and motive behind the Minister’s claims

The decades-old Moosarambagh causeway over River Musi was demolished after heavy rains damaged the structure, forcing commuters onto 4–5 km detours. GHMC officials cited safety concerns, while the construction of a new six-lane high-level bridge continues slowly

Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2025 opens at Shilparamam, Madhapur, featuring 80+ master artisans demonstrating traditional crafts like Patola and Tangaliya weaving, Ajrakh prints, Bandhej, embroidery, and metalwork. Cultural shows and workshops aim to promote artisans’ skills and self-reliance

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, joined by senior BJP leaders, led a padayatra in Jubilee Hills to support candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy. The campaign, spanning Vengalrao and Madhura Nagar, included door-to-door outreach and interactions with residents and party workers

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused N Chandrababu Naidu of taking credit for Hyderabad’s IT growth and the Visakhapatnam Google-Adani Data Centre. He emphasised that these achievements were initiated by YSRCP and YSR, not Naidu, and highlighted the ecosystem built around these projects

The Ministry of Railways has approved a Rs.316 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system between Medchal–Mudkhed and Mahabubnagar–Dhone sections, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and train speeds across key Telangana routes connecting northern and southern India

Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav campaigned door-to-door in Jubilee Hills, joined by Ministers Seethakka and Ponnam Prabhakar. The team focused on slum residents, shopkeepers, and welfare schemes, with folk singer Narsi Reddy performing in Borabanda to engage voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised to secure land for a Muslim burial ground in Jubilee Hills within a week of BRS returning to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving minorities and running a “Bulldozer Raj” under CM Revanth Reddy

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha intensified her campaign in Jubilee Hills on Thursday, reaching out to voters in Vengalrao Nagar, Yadagiri Nagar, and Rahmat Nagar. Accompanied by senior leaders and women supporters, she received a warm response despite intermittent drizzle

A man sustained serious injuries after unidentified youths attacked him for objecting to their bike racing in Tattiannaram, Nagole, on Wednesday night. Police said the resident, Nagabhushan, was assaulted with blunt weapons following an argument with the bikers

JNTU-Hyderabad will mark its diamond jubilee on November 21, followed by a global alumni meet on November 22. The two-day event will feature technical sessions, cultural shows, and networking activities celebrating six decades of innovation and alumni achievements

NIMS introduced two advanced devices—the Karl Storz 4K TL-400 Rubina laparoscopic tower and Olympus CV-170 Endoscopy system—worth Rs 2 crore, enhancing visualization, precision, and safety in minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgeries, improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency

The Directorate of Government Examinations has released the March 2026 SSC, OSSC, and Vocational exam fee schedule. Payments start October 30, with late fees of Rs 50, Rs 200, and Rs 500 applying after respective deadlines. No extensions will be allowed

Cardiologists at NIMS, Hyderabad, successfully performed a rare Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN) procedure on a 30-year-old patient from Chennai. The first such surgery in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it offers new hope to those with severe pulmonary hypertension

After scrutiny, the Election Commission of India accepted 81 nominations for the Jubilee Hills bye-election. Out of 321 nominations filed by 211 candidates, 135 were found valid. Major party nominees, including from BRS, Congress and BJP, were cleared

Miyapur police arrested two cab drivers, K Dilip Kumar and Nishal Karelkar, for stealing 81 bundles of electrical wires from construction sites in Miyapur and Gachibowli. The duo sold the wires at scrap shops. Police advise enhanced security measures

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit has warned citizens about ‘Digital Arrest’ scams, where fraudsters pose as officials and threaten arrest using fake documents. Police advised the public not to share banking details and to report such cases immediately

KNRUHS has opened the second phase of web-based counseling for UG AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) for the 2025-26 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 23–24. Seat matrix and details are on the official website

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided a brothel at Banjara Hills’ R Inn Hotel, arresting organiser Mohd Shareef and seven customers. Three women, including one from Uzbekistan, were rescued. Police say women were lured under pretext of salon jobs and forced into prostitution

Following Telangana RTC’s bus fare hike, commuters are urging SCR to increase MMTS train frequency. Empty coaches, limited services, and rising bus costs highlight the need for affordable, punctual suburban trains with additional stoppages on key routes to ease city commuting

AR Rahman will perform at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, on November 8. Curated by Hyderabad Talkies in collaboration with Eva Live & Xora, the concert features a fresh setlist. Rahman reflects on his long-standing connection with Telugu cinema and the city

Videos from the US, UK and Canada showing Indians violating local laws during Diwali celebrations have drawn sharp criticism. Community leaders urge NRIs to act responsibly and respect local customs to uphold India’s global image

Hyderabad police detained BJP leaders and workers, including MP Etala Rajendra, when they tried to march to the DGP office to protest the shooting of gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar alias Sonu Singh by a cattle trader near Ghatkesar

Saidabad police have registered five cases following sexual abuse allegations at the state-run Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Centre. Victims, all rescued children, reported assaults by a supervisor who has been suspended. Police continue investigations to identify other offenders