Hyderabad

Tata AIG has launched CyberEdge, a cyber insurance solution for businesses and individuals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The policy covers data breaches, ransomware, and financial losses while offering 24/7 legal, forensic, and crisis management support.

The GRP and RPF at Secunderabad busted an interstate ganja smuggling racket from Odisha to Mumbai and arrested two persons from Bihar. They seized 18.8 kg of marijuana worth Rs 9.4 lakh. The main supplier from Odisha is absconding.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, once Telangana’s pride, remains idle with 104 pumps inactive for two years. Floods, safety directives and poor maintenance have crippled operations, raising fears of permanent damage to critical pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

Five students from IBS Hyderabad’s “IBS Messenger” club served as judges at a national quiz competition held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, on National Unity Day. The event saw participation from 70 colleges and featured a talk by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan

Ashray Akruti will host Signathon 2.0 at Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday, blending fitness and inclusion. The event promotes Indian Sign Language through 10K, 5K, and 2K runs, cultural performances, and workshops, expecting over 1,500 participants

The Hyderabad Central Crime Station police booked a Himayatnagar-based overseas consultancy for cheating around 40 job aspirants of over Rs 1.05 crore. The firm allegedly issued fake work permits, withheld passports, and promised jobs in several foreign countries.

A Jubilee Hills woman, Deepthi, found her gold and diamond ornaments missing from a bank locker in Film Nagar. Her relative, Venkata Ramana, allegedly sold them. He has been detained by police, and further investigation is underway

Burglars targeted a techie’s residence in Bandlaguda Jagir, Rajendranagar, and escaped with 30 tolas of gold and Rs 1 lakh cash while the family was away. Police have registered a case and are analysing CCTV footage to track the culprits.

Pahadishareef police detained a few transgender persons for allegedly indulging in indecent acts along the Srisailam National Highway. The police warned that legal action would be taken if such behaviour continued, following repeated complaints from commuters and families.

North Zone DCP S. Rashmi Perumal held a meeting with hotel and lodge owners to review safety and legal compliance. She urged establishments to maintain proper records, install CCTV systems, verify guests, and prevent illegal activities on their premises.

The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) deported a 28-year-old Nigerian national, Onyeukwu Kelechi Victor, for overstaying in India and suspected drug peddling. Authorities said his visa expired in April 2024, and he was blacklisted from re-entering the country.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced 24-year-old A. Aakash Kumar to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl in Lallaguda in 2019. The survivor, now an engineering student, thanked police for securing the conviction.

The Telangana Cabinet meeting, now scheduled for November 15, is expected to clear the path for local body elections under the old reservation system, decide on BC quotas, and approve a draft bill for gig workers’ welfare and a new power utility.

A domestic quarrel in Bowenpally turned violent on Wednesday when relatives of a man’s wife allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons. Syed Junaid sustained serious injuries but is stable. Bowenpally police have registered an attempted murder case and launched an investigation.

Tepuri Prathap Goud, 30, died by suicide a day before his wedding in Nizamabad following a family argument. Police registered a case based on his brother’s complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha apologised to actor Nagarjuna and his family for her October 2024 remarks, stating they were not intended to hurt or defame them. The apology comes amid speculation ahead of the pending court verdict.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

Royal United FC thrashed Shastri FC 10-1 in the TFA B-Division Football League. Loyola Academy edged Young Men Guild 71-70 in basketball, and Uttar Pradesh defeated Hyderabad by three wickets in the BCCI Under-23 One-Day Cricket Championship

India’s Hussain Khan defeated Australia’s Hassan Kerde 4-3 to enter the men’s pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Hyderabad. Pankaj Advani exited in the round of 24, while Amee Kamani and three other Indian women advanced in their draw

Vaishali Garnepudi of Crossroads South Middle School, New Jersey, won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 10 points from 12 rounds. Krishna Kishore and Adhyayan Banerjee finished second and third with 9.5 points each

Jubilee Hills by-election saw minimal participation from Tollywood celebrities, despite expectations of a star-studded affair. While some personalities like Gopichand and SS Rajamouli voted, many known film artists abstained, raising questions about celebrity engagement in civic duties

Hyderabad’s Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra will lead the India Under-19 B and A teams respectively in the IDFC FIRST Bank Under-19 Triangular Series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, from November 17. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were unavailable