Hyderabad

India's young boxers continue to shine at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh secured commanding victories, joining Ahaana and Dhruv, as India strengthens its position in the continental competition

In a thrilling Play-in 1 match, the Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated the Haryana Steelers 30-27 in the Pro Kabaddi League. Aryan Kumar’s High Five and Nitin Kumar’s performance were key to the win, as the defending champions advanced to the next stage

India Under-20 women’s football team defeated Kazakhstan Under-19 3-2 in the first friendly match at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent. Goals from Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, and Pooja helped India secure the win

Hyderabad film journey began around 125 years ago, paralleling Bombay and Madras, while producing stars and pioneers

Sai Tanvi Reddy of Telangana won the gold medal in the junior dressage event at the Regional Equestrian League (REL) and Telangana State Equestrian Competition (TSC) held at the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club in Moinabad on Saturday

Telangana is preparing for a projected power demand of over 19,000 MW during the Rabi and summer seasons. Officials have announced major upgrades including new substations, transformer installations, and completion of overhaul works at key power plants. The Yadadri Thermal Power Station is set to add 4,000 MW soon.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, G. Rahul Singh scored a brilliant 114* to guide Hyderabad to 255/1 against Puducherry. K. Hima Teja supported with 62*, while Tanmay Agarwal retired hurt with 36

The final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League season 4 will see Mumbai Meteors take on Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Both teams enter the match in top form, promising an exciting and competitive finale on Sunday

Two bus fires in nine days—Kurnool and Jaisalmer —claimed over 40 lives, highlighting serious safety gaps in sleeper and luxury coaches. Experts cite poor design, flammable interiors, faulty electrical systems, and lax regulatory enforcement as major causes

The 1104 Electricity Employees Union has warned of a statewide strike if long-standing issues affecting power sector workers remain unresolved. At a meeting in Hyderabad, union leaders criticised management's indifference and demanded promotions, filling of vacancies, and compensation for families of injured or deceased employees.

V. Srinivas Goud has been elected president of the Bharath Trade Union at MTAR Technologies, defeating BJP MP Raghunandan Rao. Goud credited the union’s efforts for securing permanent jobs for contract workers, improving pay, and enhancing facilities. The win marks a significant milestone for BRTU’s presence in the aerospace manufacturing sector.

Telangana Rajiv Swagruha Corporation Limited will hold e-auctions for residential plots in Kurmalguda, Thorrur, and Bahadurpally from October 28 to 30. With upset prices ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per square yard, the auctions offer opportunities across three districts.

Intermediate Education Department has proposed providing two pairs of free uniforms to students in government junior colleges across the State. If approved, the scheme will benefit over 1.6 lakh students from the next academic year under Samagra Shiksha

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress of misleading Secunderabad Cantonment voters with unfulfilled promises and warned that similar tactics were being used in Jubilee Hills. He cited failures in housing, infrastructure, and land regularisation, challenging the Congress to show results before seeking votes again.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned citizens against fake WhatsApp accounts impersonating him and misusing his photograph. He urged the public not to share personal details or money and to report such cases to the Cybercrime Helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in

Dr John PA Ioannidis, Greek-American physician-scientist and Stanford University Professor, received an Honorary Doctorate at Woxsen University Convocation 2025. Over 800 students graduated, while Dr Ioannidis praised India’s scientific progress and projected it may surpass the US by 2029

GeoMap Society hosted a GIS and drone mapping workshop for school teachers as part of its GEOTOP programme ahead of the GeoMap Quiz 2025. The event offered hands-on experience with spatial technologies and highlighted applications in urban planning and healthcare.

A 38-year-old man, Y. Reddappa, was arrested by Punjagutta police for the rape and murder of a 35-year-old Assamese woman near Begumpet, Hyderabad. Police said he confessed to killing her after she resisted his advances following alcohol consumption

An unidentified woman, believed to be in her forties, was killed after being run over by a speeding train at Charlapalli railway station in Hyderabad. Police suspect suicide and have launched efforts to establish her identity. Investigation is underway

Water supply will be disrupted in several parts of Hyderabad from 12 noon on October 27 to 6 am on October 28 due to HMDA’s pipeline extension works at Paradise Junction. HMWSSB urged residents to store sufficient water for the period

Police said the Kurnool bus fire was preceded by a separate two-wheeler accident in which the rider, Siva Shankar, died instantly after skidding on a wet road. The bus later ran over the fallen bike, leading to the deadly crash

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for a united push to win the Jubilee Hills by-election, framing it as a launchpad for the 2026 GHMC polls. He criticised the Congress government for civic neglect and urged party leaders to highlight past development under BRS rule while preparing for potential bypolls in other constituencies.

Telangana’s Hanusha Durisety has been selected for the ‘Rising Technical Contributor Award’ by the Society of Women Engineers for her AI solution that analyses large volumes of legal documents. She is an alumnus of CBIT and Johns Hopkins University

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple honours at the Bharat Education Excellence Awards 2025 in Hyderabad. Chairman Marri Laxman Reddy and Principal Dr K. Srinivas Rao received top leadership awards, while the college was recognised for overall excellence in education