Hyderabad

Addressing residents of Reliance Jubilee Community in Shaikhpet division on Sunday, Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying every section of society and running Telangana with a bulldozer mindset. He said the Revanth Reddy government had failed on every front, from governance to social justice.

Eight people, led by habitual offender Rajesh, were arrested for digging in forests of Sirpur (T) mandal, Asifabad, in a treasure hunt. Their unauthorized excavation damaged wildlife habitats and disturbed animal movement, forest officials said.

A record 58 candidates are contesting the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election, prompting four ballot units per booth. Independents chose quirky symbols like baby walker and CCTV camera. The key battle features Congress, BRS and BJP after BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death necessitated the poll

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the two men involved in the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident that killed 19 were drunk. Their crashed two-wheeler was run over by the bus, triggering a fire from the fuel tank. One rider died, the other fled before being traced

A suspected robber, Syed Omer Ansari, was injured after police fired at him in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, when he allegedly attacked a PSO. AIMIM MLA Mohd Mubeen has demanded an independent government inquiry into the incident.

Four people, including three Sudan nationals, were injured when a car lost control and hit a bike before crashing into a road divider at Hyderabad’s JNTU flyover on Sunday morning. Police have seized the vehicle and are investigating.

An 18-month-old girl, Vedanshi, died after being bitten by a snake while playing outside her home at Asireddypalli village in Chandurthi mandal of Rajanna-Sircilla district on Saturday night. She was rushed to a hospital but declared brought dead.

Rohit Sharma scores his 50th international century, and Virat Kohli plays a masterful knock to lead India to a nine-wicket win in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, preventing a whitewash and claiming a consolation victory

India's young boxers continue to shine at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh secured commanding victories, joining Ahaana and Dhruv, as India strengthens its position in the continental competition

In a thrilling Play-in 1 match, the Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated the Haryana Steelers 30-27 in the Pro Kabaddi League. Aryan Kumar’s High Five and Nitin Kumar’s performance were key to the win, as the defending champions advanced to the next stage

India Under-20 women’s football team defeated Kazakhstan Under-19 3-2 in the first friendly match at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent. Goals from Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, and Pooja helped India secure the win

Hyderabad film journey began around 125 years ago, paralleling Bombay and Madras, while producing stars and pioneers

Sai Tanvi Reddy of Telangana won the gold medal in the junior dressage event at the Regional Equestrian League (REL) and Telangana State Equestrian Competition (TSC) held at the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club in Moinabad on Saturday

Telangana is preparing for a projected power demand of over 19,000 MW during the Rabi and summer seasons. Officials have announced major upgrades including new substations, transformer installations, and completion of overhaul works at key power plants. The Yadadri Thermal Power Station is set to add 4,000 MW soon.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, G. Rahul Singh scored a brilliant 114* to guide Hyderabad to 255/1 against Puducherry. K. Hima Teja supported with 62*, while Tanmay Agarwal retired hurt with 36

The final of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League season 4 will see Mumbai Meteors take on Bengaluru Torpedoes at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Both teams enter the match in top form, promising an exciting and competitive finale on Sunday

Two bus fires in nine days—Kurnool and Jaisalmer —claimed over 40 lives, highlighting serious safety gaps in sleeper and luxury coaches. Experts cite poor design, flammable interiors, faulty electrical systems, and lax regulatory enforcement as major causes

The 1104 Electricity Employees Union has warned of a statewide strike if long-standing issues affecting power sector workers remain unresolved. At a meeting in Hyderabad, union leaders criticised management's indifference and demanded promotions, filling of vacancies, and compensation for families of injured or deceased employees.

V. Srinivas Goud has been elected president of the Bharath Trade Union at MTAR Technologies, defeating BJP MP Raghunandan Rao. Goud credited the union’s efforts for securing permanent jobs for contract workers, improving pay, and enhancing facilities. The win marks a significant milestone for BRTU’s presence in the aerospace manufacturing sector.

Telangana Rajiv Swagruha Corporation Limited will hold e-auctions for residential plots in Kurmalguda, Thorrur, and Bahadurpally from October 28 to 30. With upset prices ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per square yard, the auctions offer opportunities across three districts.

Intermediate Education Department has proposed providing two pairs of free uniforms to students in government junior colleges across the State. If approved, the scheme will benefit over 1.6 lakh students from the next academic year under Samagra Shiksha

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank accused CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress of misleading Secunderabad Cantonment voters with unfulfilled promises and warned that similar tactics were being used in Jubilee Hills. He cited failures in housing, infrastructure, and land regularisation, challenging the Congress to show results before seeking votes again.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned citizens against fake WhatsApp accounts impersonating him and misusing his photograph. He urged the public not to share personal details or money and to report such cases to the Cybercrime Helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in

Dr John PA Ioannidis, Greek-American physician-scientist and Stanford University Professor, received an Honorary Doctorate at Woxsen University Convocation 2025. Over 800 students graduated, while Dr Ioannidis praised India’s scientific progress and projected it may surpass the US by 2029