Hyderabad

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

KUN United Hyundai’s ‘Dussera Delivery Delight’ at Shaikpet saw customers take delivery of new cars amid festivities. Guests enjoyed activities like magic shows, 3D photography, and nail art, alongside a DJ performance and a lavish food buffet

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

HMWSSB is set to commence works on the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project Phases 2 & 3, which will augment 300 MGD of water for Hyderabad. The project includes pipelines, treatment plants, and Musi river rejuvenation, to be completed in two years

While the regular employees have not been paid for the month of September, the Congress government failed to credit salaries for the part-time and outsourcing staff for the last three months, placing them under severe financial hardships

Mirza Houzef Baig scored a match-winning 123 as Nizam Cricket Club defeated Manikumar by six wickets in the HCA C-Division one-day league in Hyderabad. Rithwik’s 6/28 and Mujtaba’s 4/13 were other standout bowling efforts on the day

A Hyderabad couple, Mir Sami Ali and Yasmeen Begum, allegedly killed their seven-year-old niece, Ummehani Sumaiya, by throwing her into an overhead water tank. Police traced the body and arrested the couple, who reportedly confessed to the crime

After a brief dry spell, heavy rains returned to Hyderabad on Saturday evening, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several key areas. The downpour led to increased inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, prompting HMWSSB to lift multiple gates.

The Telangana government has announced a fare hike on city bus services in Hyderabad, effective October 6, with increases ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 10. The revision aligns with its plan to deploy 2,800 electric buses by 2027 and reduce pollution within the Outer Ring Road.

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the demise of MLA Maganti Gopinath, has seen the BRS take an early lead by announcing Maganti Sunitha as its candidate. Meanwhile, Congress and BJP are yet to finalize their nominees amid internal rivalries and strategic delays.

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Pole Chandrasekhar was shot dead by an armed robber at a gas station while working part-time. His grieving family sought government help to bring back his body. BRS leader Harish Rao extended support

In a tragic incident in Ranga Reddy district, a 48-year-old woman named Yellamma was allegedly killed by her son Srikanth after she refused to give him money for alcohol. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident

Following the IMD’s orange alert for heavy rain, HMWSSB began releasing water from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Saturday. Four gates of Osman Sagar and one gate of Himayat Sagar were lifted, with plans to release 5,000 cusecs downstream.

A major fire broke out at a cycle shop in Alwal’s Lothkunta area on Saturday, spreading to six adjoining shops and causing property loss worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.

Former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav hit out at Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, saying the Congress high command would decide the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate. Defending his claim, he cited his seniority and questioned why other leaders’ families could hold multiple posts.

BRS leaders, led by T Harish Rao, slammed the Congress government for stalling TIMS at LB Nagar. They highlighted ignored plans, delayed medical colleges, and unmet healthcare commitments, warning of public unrest if work doesn’t resume

The Centre has sanctioned four new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Telangana following efforts by former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao. The schools will come up in Kothagudem, Mulugu, Wanaparthy, and Jagtial, raising the state’s KV count to 39.

Hydraa teams reclaimed 36 acres of government land at Bikshapathi Nagar, Kondapur, on Saturday following a High Court order. Farmers resisted the demolitions, citing land pattas, but police ensured clearance. Illegal structures were demolished, and the land fenced for government use.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly engaged in a private family ceremony, with their wedding scheduled for February 2026. The duo, linked since 2019, were last seen together at the India Day Parade in New York.

Hyderabad police arrested Habeeb Mohammed and Mahjabeen Shareef for multiple burglaries, recovering 20 grams of gold, 720 grams of silver, 36 watches, and other valuables. Habeeb reportedly stole items at night, which Mahjabeen sold, and both shared the proceeds.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao will inaugurate the 10th FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore on October 11. The event will feature 70 student teams from 101 colleges, showcasing self-built vehicles and innovations to a jury of automotive experts.