Hyderabad

Prithviraaj Yodhas defeated Chero Archers 5-1 in the Archery Premier League Season 2 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Gatha Anandrao Khadake scored 58 out of 60, while Ganesh Thirumuru added 59 as Yodhas moved to eight points

The Boxing Federation of India has rejected the purported suspension of its President, citing constitutional provisions on meetings and office-bearer powers. It disputes the authority of a letter dated October 14 and says records support its account of constitution ratification

Sparsh Hospice, a Hyderabad-based palliative care institution, has received NABH accreditation and launched a living will clinic as it completes 15 years of service. The initiative aims to help individuals record their end-of-life medical preferences in advance.

Foreign Medical Graduate interns intensified protests outside the DME office in Koti on Wednesday, demanding a monthly stipend of Rs 29,792, pending arrears and protection from punitive measures. DME Dr N. Vani said the matter required further examination and consultation

Seven Indian Pittas were rescued in Hyderabad over 10 days after colliding with glass facades of high-rise buildings. Five died and two are recovering. Wildlife activists say many such incidents go unreported and call for patterns on glass to prevent collisions.

Cotton traders from other States are offering Telangana farmers prices above the MSP as harvesting gains pace. Farmers cite rising cultivation costs and falling yields. The CCI is preparing 131 procurement centres, while some growers seek better prices in Karnataka

Hyderabad is witnessing a festive travel rush as families leave for their native places for Dasara. TGSRTC operated 1,417 special buses between October 9 and 11, carried 1.4 crore passengers and plans additional services on October 15, 16 and 17.

Dr Swapna Shanbhag of Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, Madhapur, has been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in ophthalmology for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights her contributions to eye research and clinical care.

HCLTech has partnered with Anthropic to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI, focusing on safety, cybersecurity and governance. The collaboration includes a dedicated business unit, AI solutions powered by Claude, product integrations through HCLSoftware and enhancements to the AI Force platform.

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad and Sheffield Hallam University in the UK have signed an MoU to promote joint research, student and faculty exchanges, academic programmes and knowledge sharing, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 129.85 crore in the alleged TTD ghee adulteration case. The agency alleges that adulterated ghee was supplied through dairy firms and that fictitious transactions were used to mask the operation.

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences will conduct its 2026 entrance examination for the Post Graduate Diploma course in Nuclear Medicine Technology on October 22. Eligible candidates with accepted applications can download their hall tickets from the official website from October 18.

A 72-year-old Nampally woman allegedly lost Rs 2.20 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officials threatened her with arrest. Police said the fraudsters used a fake arrest warrant and demanded transfers under the pretext of avoiding legal action.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar felicitated three citizens who rescued a six-year-old girl from Hussain Sagar. An auto driver jumped into the lake, while two others helped bring her to safety. Sajjanar praised their courage and presence of mind.

TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of seven restaurants in three Telangana districts over serious food safety violations. Inspections found pest infestations, rotten vegetables, expired food and unhygienic kitchens. Officials also issued notices and ordered a separate restaurant to close.

Baoli Art Sangam has launched an initiative to reconnect art, heritage and traditional water wisdom. Featuring Allu Sneha Reddy as its face and culture and heritage chairperson, it aims to promote engagement with Deccan stepwells through art and community participation.

Vysyaraju Jewellers inaugurated a new showroom on KPHB Road in Kukatpally on Wednesday. The store offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery, alongside inaugural discounts on selected products and a promotional scheme offering customers an opportunity to win gold.

The Centre has proposed new rules to regulate animal experiments based on the pain, distress and suffering they may cause. The draft introduces four severity categories, strengthens approval requirements for severe procedures and adopts the 3Rs principles of animal research.

The ECI received 5.43 lakh Form-7 applications from Telangana in 2026, with 4.71 lakh accepted. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of applications. The Commission has capped individual filings to discourage bulk objections and reduce inconvenience to voters.

More than 6.70 lakh electors in Telangana missed their SIR hearing dates, while 15,281 failed to attend rescheduled hearings. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of lapsed hearings. Electors must respond to notices by November 5 to retain voting rights

Tomato prices in Hyderabad have more than doubled in a fortnight, reaching Rs 50 a kg in roadside markets and around Rs 60 in supermarkets. Farmers cite heat, water shortages and crop damage, while vendors report reduced supplies and higher procurement costs.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the State aimed to become a $1-trillion economy by 2034 and a $3-trillion economy by 2047. He urged political cooperation, investment and support for entrepreneurs to drive sector-specific growth.

A 24-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was found dead inside his house at Sheriguda in Ibrahimpatnam on Tuesday morning. Police said he had reportedly quarrelled with his wife before locking himself in a room. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

Jubilee Hills police have registered a case against Sri Chaitanya Guruji, alias Mereddy Sunil Reddy, following a court’s directions. A software engineer alleged that the guru sent objectionable messages to his wife and threatened him when confronted.