Hyderabad

Traffic congestion gripped several parts of Jubilee Hills on Wednesday as campaign activities for the byelection intensified. The movement of vehicles and party workers led to jams during morning and evening peak hours at Yousufguda, Venkatagiri, Krishna Nagar, and Vengalrao Nagar

Following heavy rains on Tuesday night, gates of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were opened to release surplus water into the River Musi. HMWSSB officials managed inflows and outflows to maintain water levels, with two gates opened at Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar

BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy intensified campaigning in Jubilee Hills, visiting Yousufguda and conducting door-to-door outreach, accompanied by cultural troops. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and State BJP president N Ramchander remain the key senior party leaders active in the constituency

Campaigning gained momentum in Jubilee Hills as candidates from major parties intensified voter outreach ahead of the November 11 by poll. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha toured Shaikpet and Srinagar Colony, distributing ‘Baki Cards’ and highlighting the Congress government’s unfulfilled guarantees

In a joint operation, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and the NCB Ranchi unit seized 500 kg of ganja and arrested Haryana resident Naseem Kamruddin. The contraband, sourced from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, was being transported to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A case is registered

Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing and Tolichowki police arrested Mohd Imran and Shaik Basheer Ahmed for drug peddling, seizing 11 grams of MDMA, mobile phones, and a two-wheeler. Both have previous drug-related cases, and Imran sourced the drugs from Bengaluru

Ranga Reddy District Collector C Narayana Reddy has assured swift legal action to resolve the land dispute involving Padma Shri awardee Darshan Mogulaiah. BRS working president KT Rama Rao intervened after attempts to encroach on land allocated to the artist

BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao is likely to chair a meeting with party leaders to finalise campaign strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election. The session will review political developments, discuss MLA defections, and boost the morale of party cadres ahead of the poll

Tummala Alivelu, 50, from Manneguda, Rangareddy, was declared brain dead at a Hyderabad hospital. Her family donated her liver and corneas under the State-run Jeevandan scheme, helping needy patients receive life-saving organs following official allocation guidelines

With I-T and ED targeting the ultra-rich, smugglers are reportedly importing luxury watches via airport mules to evade duties and conceal black money. Transactions use hawala and cryptocurrency; prices range between Rs 1 crore and Rs 15 crore per watch in India

Senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has opted for voluntary retirement effective October 31, reportedly frustrated with frequent transfers. The State government has reshuffled key posts, including FAC appointments in Revenue, Endowments, Mines, and district administration

Siva Sivani Institute of Management held its 30th PGDM convocation, awarding certificates to 214 graduates. AICTE Chairman TG Sitharam highlighted adaptive learning and real-world skills, while top students, including Chandana Naikal, received gold medals for academic excellence

K Mahesh, 38, reportedly living separately from his wife and children, died by hanging at his Addagutta residence in Tukaramgate. The man, who was struggling with alcohol addiction, left no note, and police have launched an investigation

In a pre-poll setback to the Congress, Naveen Yadav’s cousin, Gautam Yadav, joined the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. KT Rama Rao welcomed him into the party in the presence of senior BRS leaders in Hyderabad

A private school bus caught fire at Mailardevpally while returning from dropping students. The driver escaped safely, and fire officials doused the blaze. The bus was completely gutted, with a short circuit suspected as the cause, under investigation

Firefighters in Hyderabad’s old city face delays reaching emergencies due to low-hanging power cables, narrow roads, unscientific speed breakers, and parked vehicles. A minor fire in Teegalkunta highlighted risks, with residents stepping in to control the blaze before the fire truck arrived

Falaknuma police organised an essay competition at Government High School Jangammet to promote a drug-free India. Around 100 students participated in Urdu, English, and Telugu, while police highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and encouraged youth to educate others

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) founder and president Salman Khan’s nomination for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election was rejected due to discrepancies in his papers. Khan had filed four sets of nominations and had been active in the constituency for months

To manage passenger rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The 07081 and 07082 services run on select October-November dates, featuring 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second-Class coaches

Hyderabad’s Basthi Dawakhanas, aimed at providing healthcare to the urban poor, are facing challenges including delayed salaries, inconsistent diagnostics, medicine shortages, poor infrastructure, and Sunday closures. These issues are reducing accessibility and effectiveness of the flagship urban health scheme

In Medchal, a man allegedly killed his father during a drunken argument near Prajay Waterfront. Sheikh Sathak, 56, reportedly bludgeoned his father Mohd Nizamuddin with a boulder. Police have detained Sathak and his friend Raju for investigation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete the construction of the new Osmania Hospital at the old Goshamahal stadium within two years. A coordination committee will monitor progress, ensuring modern facilities and improved road connectivity

BRS leader Gadari Kishore Kumar cautioned Congress Ministers Adluri Laxman and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy against making personal remarks on T Harish Rao, alleging that the Congress government was steeped in infighting and corruption. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misuse of power.

BRS leader and MLC S Madhusudana Chary accused the Congress government of betraying BCs by failing to deliver on its promises, including 42% reservation in local bodies and Rs 20,000 crore for BC welfare. He urged voters to reject Congress in Jubilee Hills.