Hyderabad

A 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh, Sharon Nikhita Topno, was found dead with severe injuries after being taken from a hotel in Madhapur to a private hospital. Her boyfriend, Srinivasa Ravi Teja, allegedly fled after she was declared dead.

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department registered 3,086 cases, arrested 2,707 persons and seized 487 vehicles during July and August as part of enforcement operations against NDPL, illicit liquor and narcotics.

The ACB conducted simultaneous searches at 13 locations linked to NIMS Deputy Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Officials examined property and financial records as part of the investigation into allegations that he amassed assets beyond his known sources of income.

Osmania University launched its Digital Garden, an online portal documenting 839 plant species across 131 families and 49 orders on its campus. The initiative by CBCS aims to showcase the university’s floral diversity and strengthen its commitment to a green campus.

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited has lodged a police complaint against a private agency over excavation near metro pillars C1192 and C1193 in Secunderabad. HMRL said there was no indication of structural damage but flagged safety concerns over unauthorised work.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation demolished unauthorised structures and cleared encroachments from roads, footpaths and government land on Monday. Enforcement teams removed illegal sheds and roadside stalls from several areas, while officials warned that action would be taken against further violations.

The Transport Department suspended a Bandlaguda RTO constable after a video purportedly showing him counting cash inside the office went viral. Two other officials were attached to headquarters, while a detailed inquiry was ordered into the incident and agents' presence

HMWSSB has intensified surprise inspections across Hyderabad and warned of disconnection of water connections for repeat offenders. Officials fined consumers for wasting drinking water and illegal motor use, while the board urged residents to conserve water amid deficient rainfall and rising demand.

Telangana CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed election officials to expedite the ongoing SIR-2026 process and clear pending applications and hearing cases. He asked officials to meet daily targets, guide electors properly, ensure transparency and follow due process.

KL Deemed to be University and HCL AI Labs have signed an MoU to establish an Agentic AI Campus and introduce AI-powered degrees. The collaboration will integrate AI into curricula, laboratories, projects and learning activities while developing students’ practical skills.

The Telangana Public Service Commission has clarified that it has not constituted a committee for syllabus revisions amid queries from candidates. It said major changes would be notified a year in advance, while minor updates would accompany recruitment notifications.

Gold ornaments weighing 81 tolas and Rs 14.75 lakh in cash were reportedly stolen from a house in Uma Nagar, Begumpet. Police registered a case and took three domestic workers into custody for questioning while investigating whether the theft occurred over time.

Secunderabad Railway Police and the RPF arrested two Duronto Express bedroll attendants for allegedly stealing a passenger’s gold chain. Police said the suspects planned to steal valuables, with a 22-gram gold black-bead chain and diamond pendant recovered from them.

The GHSPCA and Madhuranagar police rescued an Indian rock python and a broiler chicken during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. The python, allegedly used in street performances, is undergoing treatment and will be released after recovery and official permission.

KNRUHS has announced that MDS tuition fees in private unaided non-minority dental colleges in Telangana and the Army College of Dental Sciences will remain unchanged for 2026–2029. Newly affiliated institutions will have to follow the lowest prescribed fee structure.

The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research has invited online applications for its January 2027 academic session. Eligible candidates can apply for PhD, engineering and Integrated Dual Degree programmes across participating institutions. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

A road safety awareness programme was held at Oasis International School in Shaikpet to mark World Peace Day. DCP (Traffic) Kajal Singh interacted with students, explained traffic rules and laws, and urged them to promote responsible road behaviour.

Prohibition and Excise Department officials seized 28.163 kg of ganja in two separate cases in Hyderabad and arrested three persons. The accused allegedly transported the contraband from Visakhapatnam, with the seized ganja estimated to be worth Rs 10 lakh.

Tension prevailed at Tank Bund after Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members protested barricading and attempted to remove iron structures installed by GHMC and police. The protesters demanded that devotees be allowed to immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund.

Telangana is facing growing drinking water concerns as reservoir stocks and groundwater levels decline amid deficient monsoon rainfall. Several key reservoirs are nearing dead-storage levels, while reduced inflows and depleted tanks could intensify pressure on drinking water supplies in coming months

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave brings four interconnected storylines and a deeper turn-based system to Nintendo Switch 2. Its strategic combat, varied maps and replayability stand out, but a lengthy campaign and USD 69.99 price may deter some players.

G Akshaj claimed five for 22 as St Andrews High School, Bowenpally, defeated Khammam District I by 51 runs in the HCA Inter-schools and Colleges Under-16 tournament. Bengal also beat Hyderabad in the Under-23 match, while C-Division games produced mixed results

The Telangana government decided to continue operating polytechnic colleges under the Technical Education department following a 35-day protest against their proposed merger with YISU. The government also assured students and faculty that diploma courses and examinations would remain unchanged

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra accused the Congress government of detaining BRS leaders and farmers seeking irrigation water for the Jurala ayacut. He questioned the denial of water to crops and criticised the government over irrigation and BC reservation issues