Hyderabad

A pan shop owner, Mohsin, was murdered by a group of unidentified persons at Bandlaguda in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. Police have formed special teams to track the killers and are collecting clues from his family and associates.

The private professional colleges have been demanding the government release Rs.900 crore fee dues by November 1 and announced institutions closure from November 3, if dues are not disbursed.

Heavy rains caused waterlogging in key railway yards of Telangana, forcing the South Central Railway to cancel, partially cancel, and reschedule multiple trains on October 30 and 31. Passengers have been urged to check updates before travelling.

Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years

Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities

India’s young table tennis players continued their fine run at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, with Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya winning a mixed doubles bronze, while four Indians advanced to the Round of 16 in the singles events

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in the services sector, with NITI Aayog attributing its success to sustained policy efforts under the BRS government. The State’s GSVA in services rose sharply over the decade, driven by Hyderabad’s tech and innovation ecosystem.

With days to go for polling, the Congress faces growing dissent and dwindling support in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s campaign suffered a major embarrassment after poor turnout and a survey showed the BRS candidate leading comfortably

The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned Rs 304.62 crore as ‘Grant-in-Aid’ to 50 deficit Cantonment Boards across India, including Secunderabad Cantonment, which received Rs 2.82 crore. A local NGO criticised the allocation as unjustified, citing SCB’s large population

The BRS has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of violating the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign. Led by Gangula Kamalakar and Vaddiraju Ravichandra, the BRS delegation demanded Revanth's removal as a star campaigner and deployment of central forces for impartial polling.

Falaknuma police arrested rowdy sheeter Mohd Husain Younus and an associate for kidnapping and assaulting two youngsters to “counsel” them on leading a decent life. The duo, along with an absconding accomplice, confined the victims and threatened them with a knife.

In a politically charged move ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, the Congress government in Telangana is reportedly set to induct former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin into the State Cabinet, despite his lack of legislative membership. The decision, proposed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and cleared by the party high command, aims to appeal to Muslim voters amid BRS's growing strength.

Tensions between the Congress government and Tollywood have deepened ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, following a series of disputes with film stars. Many industry workers remain wary, while Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attempts to ease discontent through assurances

EAGLE team constable Charan Kumar, injured in a car-lorry collision on the Pune-Solapur highway on September 19, died at home after being discharged from the hospital post-surgeries. Chaderghat police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) has secured membership with AACSB International, a global benchmark for business education excellence. This move places ASCI among 24 elite Indian institutions in the AACSB network and sets the stage for pursuing / SB accreditation. Membership provides ASCI with increased credibility, access to top-tier faculty, and enhanced opportunities for international research

SR Nagar police registered a case against software professional Varun after he allegedly drove recklessly into Nature Mythri Apartments and verbally abused flat owner Venkata Adithya and his family. Police are investigating the complaint and circumstances of the incident

Cyclone Montha triggered widespread rainfall across Telangana, with Warangal recording over 24 cm. The IMD-Hyderabad issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of continued heavy rains even as Hyderabad witnessed persistent showers since morning

On World Brain Stroke Day, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar and Yashoda Hospitals' Dr. Pawan Gorukanti launched a program to raise awareness about brain stroke. Sajjanar highlighted the importance of early recognition of symptoms, while Dr. Gorukanti introduced the mechanical thrombectomy treatment, a breakthrough in stroke management.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the Jubilee Hills by-election a contest between the ‘Car’ and the ‘Bulldozer’, urging voters to reject the Congress for its alleged betrayal of backward classes and failure to fulfil key welfare promises

Despite heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Montha, political parties continued campaigning in the Jubilee Hills constituency. Candidates including Maganti Sunitha, Naveen Yadav and G Kishan Reddy toured several localities, interacting with voters and maintaining their momentum despite the challenging weather conditions

Several educated candidates, including postgraduates and PhD holders, are contesting the Jubilee Hills by-election. While some hold multiple degrees, others have minimal formal education, making the poll a mix of highly qualified and grassroots contenders focused on key development issues

With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage

The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught lineman Prabhu Lal of the Electricity Department in Pedda Amberpet while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for releasing service numbers for new electricity meters. The bribe was recovered, and he was produced before the ACB Court in Nampally