Hyderabad

A woman and her son died after a temporary water tank collapsed on a makeshift shed in Nalgonda’s Chityala mandal. The family was preparing to open a hotel on Sunday when the tank gave way around midnight.

The ACB seized Rs 43,300 in unaccounted cash from staff at the Zaheerabad RTA check post during a Sunday morning raid. Officials said the money was collected as bribes from vehicles crossing the Telangana–Karnataka border.

Telangana’s Excise Department has extended the last date for liquor shop license applications to October 23 due to disruptions from the BC bandh. Though applications dropped sharply from the previous term, higher fees boosted overall revenue.

The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who were killed in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province. The Board stands in solidarity with the ACB and the cricket community

Sarthak Bharadwaj and Neeraj Bist scored centuries, while P.S. Chaitanya Reddy claimed a five-wicket haul, as Deccan Wanderers, Union Bank of India, Central Excise, and other teams competed in the HCA A-Division One-Day League matches on Saturday

On Day 3 of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Odisha set Hyderabad a target of 233 after scoring 268, with Om’s century leading the charge. Hyderabad were struggling at 126/7 at the close of play, still needing 233 for victory

Deccan Sporting FC and Shastri Soccer FC played a 1-1 draw in the TFA B-Division Football League for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy at Gymkhana Ground. Yousuf Baig gave Sporting the lead, while Jagadeshwaran equalized for Shastri in the final minutes

Isaiah clinched the boys' under-12 title and Rebekah Charles took the girls' under-16 title at the Sunflower Vedic School Tennis Tournament. Both are students of Auromira High School, with Isaiah winning 4-3 and Rebekah triumphing 4-0

Nomaan Pappu of Tamil Nadu stunned Kaavish Yadav to win the boys' singles title, while Maharashtra’s Kyra Raina clinched the girls' singles and doubles titles at the All India Sub-Junior Badminton Championship at Chetan Anand Badminton Academy

Delhi completed a dominant performance to take the first-innings lead and seal a draw in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Hyderabad. A six-wicket haul from Ayush Badoni and strong batting performance from Delhi ensured a comfortable result

City anglers face police restrictions at suburban water bodies, forcing many to travel long distances for fishing. Traditional tackle shops in Lal Bazaar report steady patronage, while authorities cite safety concerns and incidents as reasons for tighter enforcement

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat highlights semiconductors as critical to India’s technological sovereignty, national security, and modern industries. He cites progress under the India Semiconductor Mission and previews ESTIC-2025, aimed at sustainable innovation and tech empowerment

CM Revanth Reddy directs Group II officers to care for parents, proposing a 10% salary deduction for neglect. He urges accountability in schools, praises TGPSC transparency, and announces upcoming Group III-IV appointments, totaling 11,000 jobs in Telangana

FLY Holistic School celebrated Diwali with a student-led carnival showcasing eco-friendly crafts. Over 500 participants attended, including parents and teachers. Proceeds from the event will support the Vasudhaikyam Trust, highlighting students’ creativity, compassion, and commitment to sustainability

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign intensified over the weekend, with BRS, Congress, and BJP candidates actively reaching out to voters. Polling officials were trained at Banjara Bhavan, and a total of 48 nominations were filed on the sixth day, taking the overall count to 127

An Assistant Engineer at Gandhamguda Sub-Station in Rajendranagar, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe related to a transformer installation contract. He was produced before the special ACB court and remanded to judicial custody.

A 45-year-old mason, M Laxman, died after being hit by a speeding MMTS train between Moula Ali and Ammuguda stations on Friday night. Secunderabad GRP is investigating the incident, suspected to have occurred while he was crossing the tracks

In Jubilee Hills’ Pratibha Nagar, visually challenged voters will exercise their franchise through Braille ballots and home voting for the November 11 by-election. GHMC ensures accessible polling booths, ramps, wheelchairs, and ECI-compliant voter information slips for PWD participation

ASBL celebrated its 10th anniversary at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, in partnership with Nritya Priya Dance Academy. The event featured classical Kuchipudi performances, Lord Krishna-themed presentations, and felicitations of cultural icons, highlighting ASBL’s commitment to nurturing India’s cultural heritage

The Enforcement Directorate has booked several Full Fledged Money Changers in Hyderabad for operating without valid RBI licences. Despite surrendering their licences earlier this year, some firms continued illegal forex operations using forged documents.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have booked a case against YouTube channels E96TV and Viral Hub_007 for airing interviews involving minors. The videos went viral, prompting legal action under the IT Act, BNS, and POCSO Act, with strict measures promised.

Telangana’s higher education council plans to revamp PG courses to improve employability and scrap irrelevant programmes. Initiatives include regional innovation clusters, AI-driven governance, digital learning platforms, and strengthened dual-degree programmes in partnership with global universities and industries

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused Telangana’s Congress government of intimidating investors and fostering a “gun culture” in the cabinet. They highlighted stark differences from the previous investor-friendly BRS regime and demanded a CBI probe

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced support for Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election, criticising the BRS government’s decade-long performance. The move marks a sudden shift from earlier praise for BRS, sparking criticism and questions over AIMIM’s political strategy