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MedPlus Health Services shares fell over 3.6 pre cent after its subsidiary, Optival Health Solutions, received a 15-day drug license suspension at a Karnataka store, potentially affecting revenue. Despite setbacks, CareEdge reaffirmed its financial ratings for the company’s bank facilities

Hyderabad-based Divis Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC) relaunched the Varnam Child Development Centre (VCDC), expanding its focus on multidisciplinary developmental care, training, research, and awareness. The initiative aims to promote inclusive early childhood development through national and international collaborations.

T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of turning Telangana into a State of corruption and abandoning promised schemes. He urged voters in Jubilee Hills by-election to reject Congress, while BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha pledged to serve the constituency.

IICT Hyderabad will host the International Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Organic Synthesis and Chemical Biology (FSOSCB–2025)’ on October 13–14. The event will feature global experts, 500 delegates, and 120 poster presentations focused on sustainable and green chemistry

ZIMA Film School, Hyderabad, announced the Oggu Katha Universe Awards – 2025 to honour Telangana’s folk storytellers and revive Oggu Katha. The November 2025 event will celebrate traditional artists and invite nominations statewide until October 20, 2025

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar accused Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy of mortgaging the State’s future, criticising the Congress government’s plan to raise Rs 9,000 crore through open market borrowings. He warned that unchecked debt could trigger a prolonged financial crisis.

Independent candidate and Telangana Udyama Karulu Sangham president Poosa Srinivas filed his nomination for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, arriving on an open rickshaw. He hopes to win with support from his Gangaputra community, which has a strong presence in the constituency

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of betraying Muslims and BCs with false promises and attempting to manipulate the Jubilee Hills by-election with fake voters. He urged BRS cadres to expose the Congress government’s deceitful governance

Telangana recorded a 6% increase in suicides in 2023, with 10,580 deaths compared to 9,980 in 2022, NCRB data shows. Family-related problems accounted for 44% of cases, while mental and physical illnesses were the second leading cause.

The process of receiving nominations for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-poll began on Monday. Independent candidate Siliveru Srikanth filed two sets of nominations. The police made tight security arrangements at Shaikpet MRO office, causing inconvenience to visitors

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As the Congress government approaches its two-year term, several major Telangana infrastructure projects, including the Uppal–Narapally corridor and TIMS hospitals, face significant delays despite multiple assurances. Contractors’ protests and pending payments raise doubts about meeting revised deadlines.

A 60-year-old farmer, Gadala Mondi, died by suicide in Chennur due to mounting agricultural debts. Locals criticised Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy for unfulfilled promises to prevent flooding and demanded compensation and support for struggling farmers.

Gadde Harish from Guntur has been selected for the Indian Under-18 Kabaddi Team to compete at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain from October 22–31. He previously won bronze at the Khelo India Youth Nationals.

Yadadri-Bhongir recorded 190.8 mm of rainfall, the highest in Telangana overnight, while Hyderabad remained cloudy. Heavy showers affected multiple districts, including Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Khammam, and Bhadradri-Kothagudem, with more intense rainfall expected on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Ram Charan, Upasana, and APL Chairman Anil Kamineni for promoting archery in India. Their meeting celebrated the success of the Archery Premier League, aimed at reviving the sport and supporting Indian archers globally

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar launched the #SafeRideChallenge, a social media initiative promoting helmet use, seat belt fastening, and peer inspiration. The campaign aims to create a viral culture of responsible driving and road safety among commuters and youth.

A high-speed collision in Suraram on Sunday night killed 38-year-old Sai Kumar and left a pillion rider critically injured. The bike reportedly lost control and hit a car. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Former Chevella MLA and NSS Managing Director Konda Lakshma Reddy passed away in Hyderabad at 84 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. A Congress veteran, he was the grandson of former Deputy CM Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy and founder of NSS news agency.

BRS flagged massive voter roll irregularities in Jubilee Hills ahead of bypoll. Field verification revealed thousands of duplicate, fake, and cross-constituency entries, including hundreds of multiple registrations at single addresses. The party demanded immediate investigation and corrective action

The eighth edition of the Global Grace Cancer Run, organised by the Grace Cancer Foundation, saw over 30,000 runners participate physically in Hyderabad and 1.5 lakh join virtually from across 130 countries.

Two boys from Chintalmet, Rajendranagar, drowned in the Esa river near Kismatpur while on a picnic with friends at Himayat Sagar. Rescue operations by police, DRF, and NDRF are underway to recover the bodies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised Parshuram Paka, founder of Gravton Motors, for building a successful electric vehicle startup in Telangana. Parshuram, who returned from the US to launch the company, has led innovations in indigenous EV technology and set a Kashmir to Kanyakumari record ride.

The GHMC and Hyderabad District authorities have temporarily suspended the Prajavani public grievance programme due to the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. The programme, held every Monday, will resume after the election results are announced on 14 November.