Hyderabad

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao will chair a preparatory meeting with senior party leaders and division in-charges to review ground-level campaign progress and finalise strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election, aiming to secure a decisive victory for candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath.

A new study by nephrologists from OGH and Apollo Hospitals has found that a mysterious kidney ailment, CKDu, is affecting younger, non-diabetic, urban populations in Hyderabad. Unregulated herbal medicines and delayed diagnosis are emerging as major risk factors.

Police detained several BJP workers and leaders, including Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, when they attempted to march to the Telangana DGP’s office to protest the attack on gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar, who was shot and injured in Ghatkesar.

Rachakonda Police arrested three men in connection with the shooting of gau rakshak Bidla Prashanth Kumar at Pocharam. The attack reportedly stemmed from disputes over cattle transportation and extortion demands; one suspect remains absconding

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called the Telangana Congress government the most corrupt and weakest in State history, citing lawlessness, political harassment, land controversies, and administrative failures. He demanded investigations into Ministerial misconduct and criticized police inaction.

Students and local residents staged a protest at IDA Bollaram, blocking the main road to demand additional RTC services. Commuters cited delays reaching schools, colleges, and workplaces. Police intervened, promising to address the issue with RTC authorities.

Khammam-based Vibrants of Kalam plans to install 10-foot statues of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in all erstwhile districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to inspire youth and commemorate his legacy through annual events.

Three persons were detained by Rachakonda police in connection with the attack on gau rakshak Sonu Singh in Pocharam. A cattle trader, Ibrahim, allegedly opened fire on Singh before fleeing with two others. The BJP plans a protest on Thursday.

Delhi Toofans edged out Kolkata Thunderbolts 18-16, 11-15, 12-15, 15-11, 15-12 in the Prime Volleyball League, helping Goa Guardians qualify for the semi-finals. Delhi captain Saqlain Tariq was named Player of the Match after a spirited comeback win.

In a shocking incident at Balapur, a man was set on fire by his friend, following a heated argument while they were consuming liquor. Passersby rushed to extinguish the flames and informed the police, who shifted the victim to hospital

Sakshi Yadav won gold in the women's section (30-34 years) in the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke

Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match

Brigadier S Rajeev inaugurated the Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre in Tadbund. Set up by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, this first-of-its-kind centre offers hands-on, curriculum-based learning to ignite curiosity and impact 15,000 government school students from slum areas

As part of Police Martyrs Commemoration Week, Cyberabad police and SCSC organised a large-scale blood donation camp in Hyderabad. Supported by HDFC Bank, Medicover Hospitals, and the Indian Red Cross Society, the event saw participation from senior police officials including Commissioner Avinash Mohanty.

In another match, Secunderabad Nawabs, 175 in 32.1 overs, lost to Nalgonda District, 177/5 in 30.1 overs

The knock-out phase of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy cricket championship will be held later this month

Telangana's private professional colleges, represented by FATHI, have issued a closure notice for November 3, demanding the government release Rs 900 crore in fee reimbursement dues by November 1. Colleges face operational paralysis, citing a total government debt of Rs 10,000 crore in dues

A 'Muslim Sentiments Survey' in Jubilee Hills, covering 6,865 voters, gives BRS a strong lead (46.1%) over Congress (23.9%) ahead of the bypoll. BRS is overwhelmingly preferred for development and religious harmony, with 53% favouring KCR for CM, showing clear dissatisfaction with the incumbent Congress government

The Premia Academy hosted Maitri 2025, a cultural and literary festival with the theme ‘Forging Futures, One Step at a Time.’ Over 300 students participated in 20+ competitions, showcasing talent in art, literature, music, dance, and theatre, attended by Simrat Kaur

The Hare Krishna Golden Temple in Hyderabad celebrated Govardhana Puja and Karthika Deepotsavam on Wednesday with thousands of devotees participating. The rituals featured a replica of Govardhan Hill, Annakuta offering of 56 dishes, Gau Puja, Pallaki Utsavam, and Deepotsavam

A gau rakshak was critically injured after being allegedly shot by a cattle trader named Ibrahim at Ghatkesar near Hyderabad. The incident occurred when Singh intercepted a vehicle suspected of cattle smuggling. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

Minister Seethakka toured Jubilee Hills to campaign for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav. Alongside party leaders, she conducted door-to-door outreach in Borabanda, Vengalrao Nagar, and Rahmath Nagar, emphasizing development and welfare schemes to encourage voter support ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Traffic congestion gripped several parts of Jubilee Hills on Wednesday as campaign activities for the byelection intensified. The movement of vehicles and party workers led to jams during morning and evening peak hours at Yousufguda, Venkatagiri, Krishna Nagar, and Vengalrao Nagar

Following heavy rains on Tuesday night, gates of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were opened to release surplus water into the River Musi. HMWSSB officials managed inflows and outflows to maintain water levels, with two gates opened at Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar