Hyderabad

Victory Playground clinched a 72-71 win against St. Francis Boys, while Titans secured a 66-47 victory against Rising Stars to move up from Level-II to Level-I in the Annual League Basketball Championship 2025-26 for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s felicitation with a peacock feather garland during Sadar Sammelan has triggered controversy over potential violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. Forest officials are expected to verify the authenticity of the feathers, as similar cases in Karnataka previously led to legal action.

Hyderabad Black Hawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru Torpedoes in the Prime Volleyball League. Deepu Venugopal was named Player of the Match as the Hawks climbed to fifth in the points table. Goa Guardians also won a thrilling comeback against Delhi Toofans

Private professional colleges in Telangana have announced closure from November 3, citing the government's failure to release Rs 1,200 crore in fee reimbursement dues. FATHI has issued a notice and scheduled meetings with stakeholders ahead of the shutdown.

BRS President K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended warm Diwali wishes to the people of Telangana, expressing hope for peace, prosperity, and enlightenment. He also reflected on the developmental strides made during the party’s decade-long governance.

HMDA received 3,677 applications in 2025, approving 2,887 with a 79 per cent approval rate. Permit fee collections surged to Rs 1,225 crore, marking a 245 per cent increase from 2024 and reflecting strong growth in multi-storey, layout, and building projects across Hyderabad

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions — January 21–30 and April 1–10. Registrations for the first phase begin this month, with the NTA advising candidates to update Aadhaar and category details

A group of unemployed youth in Telangana has decided to contest the Jubilee Hills bypoll, citing frustration over the Congress government's delay in issuing job notifications. They have presented 30 demands, including recruitment drives and unemployment benefits.

Hyderabad came alive with Diwali celebrations as markets and homes lit up ahead of the festival. With children set to burst firecrackers, LVPEI doctors urged citizens to follow safety precautions to prevent eye injuries and ensure a joyful celebration

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Indian Embassy in Moscow to rescue four Indians, including a Hyderabad man, allegedly forced into Russia’s war activities. Owaisi said three others from Haryana and Rajasthan remain stranded and need urgent help

The fourth edition of GHMC’s Indie Puppy Adoption Drive at JVR Park saw 11 of 16 puppies find homes. The event promoted compassion and responsible pet adoption, with GHMC officials encouraging people to adopt Indian breed dogs

Students at Little Flower High School’s 1975 batch reunited on Sunday to celebrate their golden jubilee. Dressed in school uniforms, they relived old memories, met their teachers, planted a tree, and even played a Kabaddi match, recreating their school days

A 9 mm bullet was found in a passenger’s bag during screening at Moosapet Metro Station, triggering a brief security alert. The passenger, Mohammed Ahmed from Bihar, was detained, and Kukatpally Police launched an investigation into how he obtained the bullet

As part of the SVEEP programme, GHMC is conducting voter awareness initiatives in Jubilee Hills, including rangoli competitions and LED displays. All polling stations are PwD-friendly, with ramps, transport, and pre-booked assistance to ensure easy access for senior citizens and differently abled voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a fierce attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, blaming Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the collapse of the real estate sector and selective demolitions targeting the poor. Addressing new party entrants, KTR criticised both Congress and BJP for their inaction on the BC Reservation Bill.

BJP senior leaders, including State President N. Ramachander Rao and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, campaigned in Jubilee Hills to support Lankala Deepak Reddy. The Sunday holiday enabled greater voter interaction as the party ramped up outreach ahead of the by-election

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav intensified his Jubilee Hills by-election campaign with support from his family, actor Suman, and Chityala Shweta. Touring Vengal Rao Nagar, he interacted with voters, aiming to expand his reach and strengthen campaign momentum

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha expanded her Jubilee Hills by-election campaign across Borabanda, supported by senior party leaders and former ministers. Door-to-door outreach, public blessings, and community engagement, including senior citizens’ support, highlighted her active campaign strategy

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, praising his lifelong dedication to religious, educational, and social causes, and assuring support to the bereaved family and members of Jamiat Ulama-Telangana

Cyberabad police caught 480 drunk drivers during Saturday night checks, mostly aged 21–40. Two-wheelers accounted for the majority, with Miyapur recording the highest violations. Nineteen offenders had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the need for stricter road safety enforcement

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and ministers of running a corrupt government using threats and extortion, citing gun culture and intimidation, while contrasting it with KCR’s tenure and criticizing AIMIM’s political double standards

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy assured the Yadav community of greater political representation and inclusion in welfare and development roles. Speaking at the Sri Krishna Sadar Sammelan, he recalled that the Congress government had declared the Sadar festival a State festival.

Security personnel at Moosapet Metro Station recovered a 9 mm bullet from a passenger’s bag during luggage screening. The passenger, identified as Mohammed from Bihar, was detained and handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation into the incident

Liquor shop license applications in erstwhile Karimnagar district dropped by over 3,600 this term despite a fee hike, with the government collecting nearly the same revenue as the previous round. The deadline has been extended to October 23.