Hyderabad

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested B. Sudhakar Reddy, a Sub-Engineer with TGSPDCL, for accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe to process a file related to meter upgrades and transformer installation. The incident occurred in Lalaguda, Secunderabad.

A 19-year-old BTech student from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in his hostel room in Petbasheerabad, Hyderabad. The student allegedly died by suicide. Hostel staff discovered the body and informed authorities.

GHMC Commissioner and District Election Officer R.V. Karnan has announced that voter registration for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election will close on October 11. Applications received by that evening will be processed, and eligible individuals will be added to the voter list.

With the monsoon retreating, GHMC has launched an aggressive road safety and repair campaign across Hyderabad. Commissioner RV Karnan has set a target of 100% pothole repairs in record time. As of October 10, over 14,000 potholes have been fixed.

Three senior CPI (Maoist) leaders who were underground for over three decades surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. The police termed it a major breakthrough and said 412 Maoists have surrendered so far in 2025

Filmmaker and actor Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam has joined The Raptors as a co-owner in the Hyderabad Pickleball League. Along with Kaushik Manepalli and Divya Priyanka Reddy, Tharun brings his creativity and energy to the franchise ahead of the HPL’s debut season

Telangana High Court has sought detailed explanations from state agencies over alleged encroachments on lakes and ponds in Hyderabad and nearby districts. The writ petition, filed by Kamareddy MLA Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy, claims water bodies have been converted into real estate ventures.

The Secunderabad Task Force seized unauthorised constructions in Tarnaka and Boudhanagar under the GHMC Secunderabad Zone. Illegal extensions on a stilt floor and additional top floors were demolished or sealed during the enforcement action, officials said

A 12-feet, 120 kg crocodile was spotted near a canal in Taramatipet village, Abdullapurmet, causing panic among locals. Forest officials and police caught the reptile after an hour and a half and shifted it to the Nehru Zoological Park

Ranga Reddy Excise Enforcement teams conducted raids at Pahadishareef, seizing 198 bottles of Non-Duty Paid Liquor worth Rs 8 lakh. Twelve persons were arrested for smuggling the liquor from Delhi and Goa in violation of Telangana Excise laws

In preparation for the upcoming bye-election in Jubilee Hills, authorities have covered the statues of prominent political leaders across the constituency. This action, part of the Model Code of Conduct enforcement, aims to prevent undue influence and maintain electoral neutrality.

Based on current production levels and future demand, the State is projected to see a fruit production shortfall of over 5 lakh metric tonnes by 2035

Burglars struck the Brilliant Institute of Engineering and Technology in Abdullapurmet, stealing nearly Rs 1 crore in cash and a DVR with footage from 200 CCTV cameras. Police suspect an inside knowledge angle and have begun investigations

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress high command’s decision to field V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Senior leaders met former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav to pacify him, amid his concerns over local and non-local factors

The Special Operations Team, Malkajgiri, and Keesara police arrested Lokesh Bareth, an interstate drug peddler from Rajasthan, in Hyderabad and seized 7 kg of opium and 2 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 1 crore. Efforts continue to trace his associate

A 30-year-old man from Odisha allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a speeding train on the tracks between Moula Ali and Charlapalli in Hyderabad. Police say he struggled to find a job and faced financial distress

The EAGLE team arrested D Rataji Prajapati, kingpin of a major drug money laundering network linked to Nigerian cartels. The operation led to the seizure of Rs. 3 crore hawala funds and exposed a nationwide network spanning Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa

India’s first Chhota Bheem-themed café will open in Hyderabad’s Hitec City by December 2025. A collaboration between Green Gold Animation and EBG Group, the ₹200 crore project aims to expand nationwide with 300 outlets combining dining, play, and storytelling.

Telangana Congress leaders are working to placate former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav after the Jubilee Hills Assembly ticket was given to Naveen Yadav. Reports suggest Anjan Kumar considered contesting independently, prompting senior leaders to intervene and seek a resolution.

On the fifth day of GHMC’s special sanitation drive, 979 colonies across 150 divisions in Hyderabad were cleaned, resulting in the removal of 1,524.5 metric tons of municipal waste and 515.5 metric tons of construction debris.

The GHMC’s city-wide road safety drive has filled 13,738 potholes, repaired 755 catch pits, and replaced 356 covers. Commissioner R.V. Karnan is monitoring the mission closely, urging officials to complete all road repairs within a week.

Voters in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election on November 11 can vote using any of 12 valid photo ID proofs, including Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and driving licence, the District Election Commissioner said, ensuring no eligible voter is left out.

A 35-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his co-worker at a brick and cement unit in Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, after being accused of stealing a mobile phone. Police later altered the case from suspicious death to murder.