Hyderabad

Fearing loss of minority votes to the BRS, Congress and AIMIM have deployed party workers from Old City areas to campaign in minority-dominated localities of Jubilee Hills. The BRS has gained traction among Muslims through welfare schemes, posing a challenge to rivals.

Tension erupted in Motinagar as police conducted searches at former BRS MLA Marri Janardhan Reddy’s residence ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The BRS accused the Congress government of harassment, alleging the operation had no jurisdictional link to Jubilee Hills.

Traffic movement on National Highway 44 near Shamshabad was disrupted early Friday after a truck carrying plastic material caught fire. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze.

Several passengers sustained minor injuries after a speeding DCM van hit a TGSRTC bus from behind at Aramghar in Rajendranagar early Friday. The injured were given first aid at a local hospital, while police detained the DCM driver.

India fast bowler Arundhati Reddy, who was part of the team that won the Women's World Cup, was warmly welcomed at Hyderabad Airport. She credited the historic victory to collective team effort and expressed hope that it would inspire young girls

India’s Vidit Gujrathi, V Pranav, and M Pranesh advanced to the third round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji. Vidit beat 12-year-old Faustino Oro, while Pranav and Pranesh defeated their opponents in the rapid games

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.