Hyderabad

The National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to tighten guidelines on Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by banning live surgery broadcasts and sponsorships from pharma and device firms, aiming to curb commercial influence and protect patient ethics in medical training

The Telangana government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s stay on GOMs 9, which provides 42% reservations for Backward Classes in local body elections, citing constitutional provisions and population data.

Telangana returned to deflation in September, with retail prices falling 0.15%, the third such instance in four months. Economists warn the trend reflects weak consumption, sluggish rural demand, and could impact business investment, jobs, and state revenue.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao handed over the party B-form and Rs 40 lakh to Sunitha Gopinath for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. With polling on November 11, the party ramps up rallies, door-to-door outreach, and campaign efforts

Pugmarks of a tiger spotted in agricultural fields of Bibra, Pesarikunta, and Sarsala villages have raised alarm among farmers in Kagaznagar division. Forest officials are monitoring the animal and advising safety measures to prevent human-animal conflicts.

A woman in Hyderabad’s Balanagar area killed her twin children before ending her life on Tuesday. Police said the woman, identified as Sai Lakshmi from Nuzvid, Eluru district, was reportedly facing domestic issues that may have led to the tragedy.

Guman Singh led the charge as UP Yoddhas returned to winning ways with a 40-24 victory over U Mumba in the Pro Kabaddi League. His sharp raiding and solid team defence ensured a dominant performance at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium

The Indian U17 women’s football team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kyrgyz Republic. Captain Julan Nongmaithem scored the winning goal in injury time after assisting the first goal

Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated Chennai Blitz 3-1 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, with Joel Benjamin being named Player of the Match. The match saw strong performances from both sides, but Bengaluru held onto their lead to win

Mayank Gupta has been appointed the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team for the upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy match against Odisha, scheduled to start on October 16. The team features several key players including P. Aman Rao as vice-captain

The Telangana Government has launched the “Telangana × Juventus Sports Diplomacy Initiative”, a partnership with Juventus Football Club. The initiative focuses on providing world-class football training to local athletes and coaches in Hyderabad, emphasizing technical excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Hyderabad women lost to Chhattisgarh by eight wickets in the BCCI Senior Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship. Meanwhile, Aaron George’s unbeaten 112 led Hyderabad to a dominant 10-wicket win over Chhattisgarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19)

Pranav Madav Surapaneni, 16, from Telangana, became the first skater from the state to qualify for the Junior World Cup in Short Track Ice Skating, securing his place in Astana, Kazakhstan. His journey includes multiple national wins and a silver medal at the Asian Open Championship

Feelkhana FC secured a 3-2 win over Deccan Sporting FC in the TFA B-Division football league championship for the Shivkumar Lal Trophy at Gymkhana Ground. Nizam Khan and Numan Shaik were the scorers for Feelkhana FC

Sri Charan Sandipagu of Velocity Chess Academy clinched victory at the Open Prize Money Chess Tournament held at A2H Chess Academy, defeating National under-13 girls champion M. Deekshitha in the final. Deekshitha finished second after a tie-breaker

The 20th edition of Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025) saw over 1 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participate, with over Rs 50 crore in scholarships and Rs 1 crore in cash prizes offered. Online exams will follow on October 19 and 26

A doctor and a bike taxi driver were killed in a tragic accident on Begumpet Road, Hyderabad, due to rash driving by a 16-wheeler lorry. Police emphasized the need for helmets to prevent head injuries in such accidents

The Election Commission has issued guidelines to political parties ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-poll, advising against the misuse of AI tools and ensuring that AI-generated content is properly labeled. Accessible voter slips will also be issued for PWDs

The D Sons Patola Art Exhibition at Banjara Hills showcases traditional textiles, including Patola art sarees, handloom products, and jewellery. Running until October 18, the exhibition supports weavers and promotes the handloom industry by offering a platform for artisans

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy released Rs 60 crore from CMRF to meet emergency needs in BC, SC, ST, and Minority welfare hostels. The funds will be used for diet, staff salaries, motor repairs, and more. New measures include facial recognition and food quality monitoring

A Gurukul teacher in Khammam, accused of sexually harassing a Class 9 boy, died by suicide on Monday after his actions were revealed. He had been booked under the POCSO Act and had earlier attempted suicide before passing away in Hyderabad

A petition was filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the non-refundable Rs 3 lakh application fee for liquor shops under the state’s Liquor Policy 2025–27. The petitioner argues it is discriminatory and burdensome, especially for weaker sections

The Telangana High Court heard a criminal revision petition seeking FIR registration against IAS officer Naveen Mittal over alleged illegal Bhoodan land transfers in Maheshwaram. The petitioner claims land records were tampered with and passbooks issued illegally

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (South East) arrested seven property offenders, including a juvenile, for their involvement in six theft cases across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda. Police recovered a two-wheeler, an autorickshaw, and 10 mobile phones worth Rs 7 lakh.