Hyderabad

Hyderabad resident N Chetana Reddy, allotted to the Telangana cadre, is among 151 trainees set to participate in the SVPNPA passing-out parade. She says practical training, police station visits and exposure to diverse cases have strengthened her understanding of policing.

Chowhan Raj Kumar, from Mannur village in Adilabad district, will participate in the 78th IPS Regular Recruit batch passing-out parade. A Navodaya alumnus who secured AIR 703 in the 2023 UPSC examination, he is preparing for district training in Rajasthan.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy accepting a Rs 2.50 lakh bribe on Thursday. Officials subsequently searched the Tahsildar’s office, reportedly seized documents and questioned staff members as part of the investigation.

Ghatkesar SHO M Balaswamy has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged corruption and interference in two investigations. The inspector allegedly accepted bribes in a Kondapur land dispute and a young woman’s suicide case, sources said.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to pay Rythu Bheema premiums, leaving families of deceased farmers without benefits. After meeting relatives of 22 farmers in Siddipet, he demanded compensation and threatened a protest

The SVPNPA Dikshant Parade on October 17 will feature 151 officer trainees, including 135 IPS probationers and 16 foreign officers. Their training covers traditional policing, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, public safety, disaster management and practical field experience.

Raghu Vamsi Group has signed an MoU with the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration will focus on superalloys, single-crystal castings, workforce development and supporting the Group’s planned Telangana facility.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan released classical dancer Ananda Shankar Jayant’s memoir, Dancing with Joy, in New Delhi. Published by Garuda Prakashan, the book recounts her journey through cancer and explores how dance, passion and discipline helped her navigate adversity.

Trident, Hyderabad, is offering a special Navratri Festive Thali at Kanak and Amara until October 19. The menu features traditional savoury dishes, festive accompaniments and desserts. The thali is priced at Rs 2,495 plus taxes per guest.

The NABARD Grameen Bharat Mahotsav – Telangana 2026 attracted around 19,000 visitors and generated sales exceeding Rs 2 crore. The eight-day exhibition showcased rural crafts, handlooms, food products and 36 GI products, while connecting artisans and entrepreneurs with potential buyers.

Despite increased calorie consumption in Telangana, many people suffer from "hidden hunger" caused by deficiencies in essential micronutrients. The ICMR-NIN dietary guidelines warn against reliance on ultra-processed and fortified foods, stressing that traditional Telangana foods such as millets, leafy greens, and legumes offer a more effective solution to nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle-related diseases.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said saving standing Vanakalam crops and ensuring drinking water supply were government priorities. After reviewing Singur reservoir levels, he called for coordinated action, citing poor monsoon rainfall, rising temperatures and sharply declining groundwater levels

A man identified as Subhash was allegedly murdered with a hammer while sleeping on a roadside in Chikkadpally on Wednesday night. Police suspect persons known to him and are examining CCTV footage to identify those responsible for the killing

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over Telangana’s power crisis, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of blaming officials instead of ensuring adequate coal stocks, reviewing the power sector and preparing for El Niño conditions

A construction firm has alleged large-scale irregularities in the Radial Road-2 tender process, claiming that contractors were threatened from participating and that tenders were manipulated to favour pre-selected companies. The firm also accused the Telangana government of seeking commissions for awarding projects and clearing pending contractor dues.

Police raided Zoya Convention in Barkas after receiving complaints about alleged late-night hotel operations. Though the management claimed it was functioning as a convention hall hosting events, a menu card pricing food at Rs 240 per plate and the continued serving of biryani late into the night prompted scrutiny.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has completed the registration of seven immovable properties auctioned for Rs 15.03 crore in connection with the Rs 5,978-crore Heera Group Ponzi scam.

A man accused of filming a minor girl while she was bathing allegedly died by suicide in Turkayamjal on Wednesday. Police said a POCSO case had been registered against the Meerpet resident on October 12.

TG SAFE has warned the public and medical practitioners against the use, prescription or purchase of unapproved weight-loss drugs and experimental peptide products being sold through online platforms and social media channels.

Hyderabad’s festival exodus is not a sign of weak urban attachment, but a reminder that moving to a city does not mean leaving one’s roots behind

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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing alleged irregularities in the Commission's decision-making process.

The Madhapur police arrested three persons for alleged involvement in MDMA drug peddling and consumption in Hyderabad. Police said one of the accused procured the drug from Bengaluru and allegedly sold it to another accused.

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