Hyderabad

M Pratyush (100) of Deccan Chronicle and M. Sai Pragnay Reddy (121) of EMCC scored centuries in the HCA A-Division one-day league, with standout performances and wins on Thursday. Evergreen, Deccan Chronicle, and EMCC were among the victorious teams

Triple Olympian N Mukesh Kumar shares his fond memories and regrets ahead of India’s hockey centenary celebrations. Reflecting on his career, Mukesh highlights key moments, including his quickest Olympic goal, and discusses the current state of hockey in Hyderabad

K Surendranath Reddy made history by recording the first-ever Hole-in-One at the Sreenidhi University-Telangana Premier Golf League. The fourth round also saw exceptional performances, with Sankeerth and Dinesh Kumar setting a new record of 45 points

Salam and Vinod scored hat-tricks as Royal United trounced Sayeedabad FC 11-1 in the TFA B-Division Rahim League at Gymkhana Ground. Nikhil, Shanawaz, and Subham also contributed to the win, while Saqib scored the lone goal for the losers

In a sweeping campaign under ‘Cyber Jagarookta Divas’, Cyberabad Police sensitised over 4.8 lakh citizens about online investment frauds. The drive spanned educational institutions, parks, residential colonies, and corporate offices, with support from SCSC volunteers.

BRS held a massive foot rally across Jubilee Hills, Yousufguda, Krishnanagar, and Venkatagiri, energising supporters with slogans, pink flags, and performances. Women highlighted unfulfilled Congress promises ahead of the November 11 bypoll

A third-year student of Suravaram Prathapareddy Telugu University, Parashuram, was found dead in his hostel room in Bachupally. Police suspect suicide by hanging, though the motive remains unclear.

Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi, who denied defecting to Congress, was spotted campaigning for party candidate Naveen Yadav ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll. Gandhi’s actions coincide with a pending disqualification hearing

BRS leaders in Hyderabad have accused the Congress-led government of using police force to intimidate their cadre ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. The controversy erupted after several party workers, including leader Arun, were allegedly detained without charges.

With the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign nearing its end, senior BRS leaders launched a vigorous outreach in support of candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. Former ministers and MLAs conducted door-to-door canvassing and small group meetings across key divisions.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu has instructed officers to closely monitor rowdy sheeters and property offenders, including their residences and movements. SOT and Crime Teams are also tasked with tracking anti-social elements to prevent crimes and maintain public peace

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, enforcement teams seized Rs 3.33 crore cash, 685 litres of liquor, freebies worth Rs 1.37 lakh, and drugs including ganja and MDMA. Flying Squads and surveillance teams are deployed to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct

The Telangana IAS Officers’ Association condemned statements by FATHI against Education Secretary A Sridevasena, calling them baseless and damaging to civil service integrity. The Association demanded an immediate withdrawal of the remarks, which alleged harassment of private colleges over fee reimbursement dues

The BRS has accused the Congress and AIMIM of orchestrating police intimidation and communal provocation ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. BRS leaders claim police raided Abdul Wahid’s residence past midnight and harassed his family. They also allege Congress activists attacked minority leaders and forced Sharif Qureshi to switch allegiance under threat.

BRS urged the Election Commission to deploy Central forces and take direct control of security in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging large-scale rigging, fake voter IDs and intimidation by the ruling Congress. The party also sought CCTV monitoring and special observers.

AIMIM’s decision to back Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election has sparked criticism, with rivals recalling its past attacks on CM Revanth Reddy. The move has strained ties with BRS and angered supporters in Borabanda and Erragadda

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched Doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services across Telangana, enabling pensioners to submit Jeevan Pramaan online via postmen or Gramin Dak Sevaks using biometric authentication, ensuring convenient, affordable, and last-mile pensioner service delivery statewide

ACP S Saidaiah of Mahankali division has been transferred to CAR headquarters following serious allegations of corruption and civil misconduct. Hyderabad Commissioner VC Sajjanar issued the order, appointing ACP P Subbaiah to take additional charge.

Rajendranagar police arrested three men—Sangadi Santosh, Gandhi Sandeep, and Kandepalli Shiva Kumar—for trafficking MDMA and ganja. Drugs were procured via Instagram and transported from Bengaluru. Police also arrested three buyers and seized 18 grams of MDMA and 130 grams of ganja

A mobile phone technician, Ahmed Ali (28), was found dead in a Shivrampally flat, while his girlfriend and another man were hospitalised after suspected drug consumption. Police suspect a narcotics overdose and are awaiting post-mortem results to confirm the cause of death

The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) organised the Australian Education Fair 2025 in Hyderabad, featuring top Australian universities. Experts discussed study opportunities, post-study work rights, and scholarships. Prof V Balakista Reddy urged Telangana youth to pursue global learning opportunities

Telangana Excise officials arrested Hari Babu alias Chintu at Bowenpally for selling hashish oil. He sourced the drug from Visakhapatnam and sold it in Hyderabad for profit. Officials seized 16 bottles containing 96 grams of hashish oil worth Rs 50,000.

IIT Madras researchers have developed and patented a low-cost, user-friendly glucose monitoring device that shows readings directly on a microneedle patch. The reusable, energy-efficient system eliminates finger pricks and smartphone dependence, making diabetes management simpler and more affordable

Family members of candidates have joined the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, adding a personal touch. Daughters of BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and wife of Congress nominee Naveen Yadav actively canvassed across Yousufguda and Venkatagiri, connecting emotionally with voters