Hyderabad

BRS leaders alleged large-scale fake voter entries in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency, accusing Congress of colluding with officials to influence the by-election. Dozens of bogus votes were reportedly found in Borabanda and Vengal Rao Nagar during verification drives.

A 37-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Ahmed, was allegedly duped by a Mumbai agent into joining Russia’s war efforts. Trapped near the Russia-Ukraine border, Ahmed’s wife has appealed to the Indian government for his rescue and safe repatriation

JP Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah led a walkathon from Dilsukhnagar to Moosarambagh, demanding 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana local body elections. BC organisations have called for a State-bandh, supported by several political parties.

Srisailam Dam, India’s second-largest hydroelectric project, faces critical structural vulnerabilities, including an eroded plunge pool and silted riverbed. Despite warnings from NDSA, DRIP-funded repairs are delayed, and the issue was overlooked during PM Modi’s Andhra Pradesh visit.

Two 108 ambulance technicians in Telangana walked two kilometers along railway tracks at night to rescue a passenger who fell from the Dakshin Express near Ghanpur station. The injured man was rushed to MGM Hospital in Warangal for treatment.

Anesthesia postgraduate student Nithin was found dead inside Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad on Friday morning. Police have launched an investigation, and the body has been sent for autopsy. Cause of death will be determined after forensic analysis.

Madhuranagar Police registered a case after a complaint alleged false social media posts claiming that film actresses appeared in Jubilee Hills voter rolls with altered details. Election officials warned against spreading misinformation that could affect the poll process.

Hyderabad-based MEIL has bagged a USD 225.5 million project from Kuwait Oil Company to design, build, operate, and maintain a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility in West Kuwait, marking a major milestone in its Middle East expansion.

Madhuranagar Police arrested a house owner in Yousufguda for secretly installing a surveillance camera inside his tenants bathroom. The accused, Ashok, allegedly planted the device with the help of an electrician, who remains absconding. Police have launched a manhunt for him.

Tension prevailed in Rampally village under Keesara after unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman idol on Thursday night. Police have launched an investigation, collecting CCTV footage and deploying additional forces to prevent untoward incidents. The motive remains unknown.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election nominations on October 17. Several political rallies and processions are expected, prompting diversions and parking arrangements in Yousufguda, Krishna Nagar, and nearby areas.

Hyderabad Black Hawks climbs up to sixth place on the table with seven points, Yudi Yamamoto named Player of the Match

In football, Saidabad FC scored a 2-1 win against Cantonment FC in the TFA B-Division football league championship for Shivkumar Lal Trophy

Delhi declares its first innings at 524/9 as opener Sanat Sangwan (211 not out, 470b, 21x4, 3x6) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209, 279b, 25x4, 5x6) hit double centuries

In a significant political development ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election, AIMIM’s Borabanda division president Sheikh Munir joined the BRS along with his supporters. He was welcomed by KT Rama Rao into the party fold. The new addition to the party is expected to bolster the party’s prospects in the minority-dominated area.

Fake voter ID cards of Telugu actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rakul Preet Singh have surfaced online in Jubilee Hills, triggering an Election Commission probe ahead of the November 11 Assembly by-election. Authorities are examining links to possible misinformation campaigns

A dramatic police attempt to arrest Minister Konda Surekha’s aide has triggered a political storm in Telangana, exposing deep divisions within the Congress Cabinet. Allegations of corruption, caste bias, and interference in Medaram Jathara contracts have intensified tensions, with Surekha and her family accusing senior leaders of conspiracy.

The Telangana High Court disposed of a lunch motion petition by BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Maganti Sunitha, who alleged large-scale irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list. The court observed that the Election Commission was already addressing their objections as per law

A male passenger arriving from Kuwait was apprehended at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.8 kg of gold concealed in his baggage. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized seven gold bars worth approximately Rs 2.37 crore.

The GHSPCA is constructing a multi-speciality animal hospital and shelter in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, slated for completion by July 2026. The facility will offer free treatment to rescued animals and birds.

A man from Begumpet, reportedly mourning his wife's recent death, was fatally struck by a speeding train near Sanjeevaiah Park station in Hyderabad. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks in an intoxicated state.

District Election Officer R V Karnan inspected polling arrangements for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. He directed officials to ensure essential amenities like ramps, toilets, and lighting, with special focus on PwDs and senior citizens

A private bus allegedly driven recklessly collided with a car on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road in Rajendranagar, injuring at least four people. The crash occurred when the bus lost control and veered into oncoming traffic.