Hyderabad

In Karimnagar’s Kashmirgadda cemetery, families celebrated Deepawali by honoring their departed loved ones with food, flowers, lamps, and fireworks. This decades-old tradition includes offering favorite items of the deceased, creating a unique festival of remembrance amid the graves each year

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over six months of unpaid salaries at Basti Dawakhanas and Rs 1,400 crore dues under Aarogyasri. He demanded immediate action to restore basic healthcare services, free medicines, and diagnostics

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Basti Dawakhanas, stalled TIMS hospital projects, unpaid Anganwadi salaries, and poor sanitation. He demanded immediate action and warned of dharnas if public health issues remain unresolved.

Former MLC Jeevan Reddy alleged discrimination in Jagtial, questioning why Gowrishankar Infra and Builders Pvt Ltd received repeated allotments for municipal and water projects. He accused Congress leaders of favouring turncoat MLAs, sidelining loyal party workers, and causing him mental harassment.

The Hyderabad Golf Association inaugurated SU TPGL 2025, the fifth edition of the Telangana Premier Golf League, featuring 16 teams and 192 players. Officials praised its role in promoting structured, inclusive golf and strengthening community ties across Hyderabad's golfing scene

Zaheerabad police rescued a woman, Ammapuram Nagarani, and her two children from a possible suicide attempt at the Narinja project on Deepavali. After counselling, the family was safely handed over to relatives.

Telangana extends the Kaleshwaram barrage repair EOI deadline to October 22 after limited responses. Officials hope the extra time will attract specialized agencies to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, critical for irrigating over 36 lakh acres.

Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries

A massive fire erupted at a kite-making godown in Mangalhat, Hyderabad, on Monday midnight. The blaze spread quickly due to stored kites, but fire personnel contained it without any casualties, according to officials.

In Hyderabad, 16-year-old Mehak died and her mother and brother were seriously injured after their scooter allegedly collided with a fire truck at RTC Cross Roads–VST Junction. Police have registered a case and shifted the injured to Gandhi Hospital.

During Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, over 70 people, mostly children, sustained eye injuries from firecrackers. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated most patients on an outpatient basis, while a few were admitted for observation and potential surgical intervention.

Nadimuddin, an Intermediate student of Karimnagar’s Minority Residential School, died after being hit by a speeding lorry while trying to flee the school premises. His body was shifted to the government hospital for postmortem, police said.

At least 47 people, including 20 children, were injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, most due to firecracker accidents. Four fire incidents were also reported across the city, causing significant property loss but no casualties, officials said.

Kolkata Thunderbolts secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Hyderabad Black Hawks on Diwali night in the Prime Volleyball League. Led by Pankaj Sharma’s stellar performance, the visitors climbed to sixth place in the standings.

Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana, as residents adorned homes and temples, and shopped at festive stalls. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended greetings, with appeals to support local products and practise safety while bursting crackers.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

A group of former Hyderabad cricketers, including Pragyan Ojha, R. Sridhar and Hari Mohan, turned up at the NexGen Cricket Academy in Thumukunta to watch the Ranji Trophy opener, reminiscing about their playing days and discussing ways to strengthen Hyderabad cricket

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Kochi Blue Spikers clinched a hard-fought 15-13, 9-15, 15-8, 15-13 victory over Calicut Heroes in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, with Mouhsin Pa named Player of the Match

Applications for liquor shop licences have sharply declined in the erstwhile Adilabad district, prompting an extension of the deadline. Traders blame escalating bribe demands by officials and the pressure to supply liquor to elected representatives and bureaucrats for the drop

This Deepavali reflection by His Grace Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji emphasises the festival’s deeper spiritual essence—celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma, reconnecting with divine values, and overcoming inner vices. Through devotional acts and Vedic wisdom, the festival becomes a pathway to inner transformation and lasting peace.

The EBC Joint Action Committee has called for legal action against individuals inciting caste-based hatred and defaming forward castes. At a round-table in Hyderabad, leaders reaffirmed their support for constitutional reservations and announced a new committee to address economic and social concerns.