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Bathukamma celebrations at Balaji Colony in Pocharam led to a dispute after a serving DSP-rank police official allegedly objected to music played by women. Police said they received complaints from both sides and were inquiring into the incident.
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Members of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Committee protested outside the Charminar DCP office against cases over alleged DJ rule violations during the Ganesh festival. Around 200 members alleged police high-handedness and demanded uniform enforcement of rules at religious festivals.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 7.75 kg of high-grade cannabis worth an estimated Rs 2.71 crore from a passenger at Hyderabad airport. Officials found 73 packets concealed inside an electric geyser. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act.
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The IMA Nizamabad Sports Meet 2026 brought doctors together for 100-metre and 200-metre races at Nishitha International School. The event promoted physical fitness, mental well-being and a drug-free society, while encouraging young people to embrace sports and healthy lifestyles.
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Two men allegedly robbed a bank loan facilitator of Rs 21 lakh in Nampally after spraying pepper spray into his eyes during a proposed cryptocurrency exchange. Nampally police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the suspects.
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TOMCOM has announced nursing job opportunities in Qatar for eligible candidates aged 20 to 40. The openings include Nurse Technician and Licensed Practitioner Nurse positions, with monthly salaries of Rs 73,000 and Rs 95,000, respectively, along with additional benefits.
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HPS Ramanthapur hosted RISE 2026 with SpaceAdhyaan and ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre as part of World Space Week. The event brought together 84 students from five schools to showcase rocket and space models and encourage scientific creativity.
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A local court has granted the ACB three days’ custody of NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Nori Lakshmi Bhasker in a disproportionate assets case. Investigators will examine suspected benami properties, financial transactions and the sources of funds used for acquisitions.
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Kalakriti Art Gallery is hosting ‘I Know What I Am Doing’, a group exhibition curated by PS Jalaja. Featuring contemporary South Indian artists, the show explores political consciousness, medium and conceptual clarity through themes including power, caste, gender, memory and migration.
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BRS leaders accused the Telangana government of forcibly acquiring farmers’ lands for a proposed bullet train project despite its alignment remaining unfinalised. They also raised concerns over greenfield highway plans, Pharma City land acquisition and alleged pressure on farmers.
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Hospitals and clinics in Hyderabad are reporting a rise in viral infections, particularly respiratory illnesses. Doctors urge timely diagnosis, caution against self-medication and improper antibiotic use, and advise vulnerable groups to watch for warning signs and seek prompt medical evaluation.
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Telangana is experiencing unusually hot weather in October, with maximum temperatures rising 2.2 degree Celsius to nearly 5 degree Celsius above normal due to prolonged dry conditions and a rainfall deficit. Bhadrachalam recorded the state's highest temperature at 37.3 degree Celsius, while several districts reported temperatures well above seasonal averages.
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A major fire broke out at a furniture manufacturing and storage godown in Dattatreya Nagar, Tappachabutra, Hyderabad, destroying a large quantity of furniture. Six fire engines brought the blaze under control, while police registered a case.
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The ACB arrested an Abdullapurmet tahsildar and a mandal surveyor for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe in exchange for conducting a survey and issuing a joint inspection report for a layout. The bribe amount was recovered during the trap, and both officials will be produced before a special court.
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Funeral prayers of Hyderabad resident Mohammed Yousuf Ali, who died after being injured in an attack at Riyadh airport, were held in Riyadh after Isha prayers on Monday. His two sons remain hospitalised and are recovering from injuries, while other family members are either safe or out of danger.
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A 25-year-old woman, Anjali, died during treatment after being allegedly stabbed by Ashwin at her sister’s house in Motinagar, Kukatpally. Police said Ashwin also allegedly injured Anjali’s sister when she intervened. The Allapur police are investigating the case.
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A 30-year-old woman, Ajmera, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Mohammed Mustafa, at New Babanagar in Pahadishareef on Monday. Police said the accused fled after the incident. A case has been registered, and special teams are searching for him.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has proposed widening Uppal Stadium Road to 120 ft to ease congestion. Officials identified about 0.78 acres of Survey of India land for the project and were directed to examine compensation and expedite the widening work.
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A local court sentenced a 28-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl under the pretext of love and marriage. The court also imposed a Rs 10,000 fine and ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation
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BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.
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The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently
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The sixth Dussehra Bonanza lucky draw, jointly organised by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today, was held at Varun Motors in Begumpet, Hyderabad. B Subba Rao won a Smart TV, while three other participants received smartphones, gift vouchers and hampers.
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BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to prepare for El Niño risks and mounting agricultural distress. He demanded an action plan covering water shortages, power cuts, welfare payments and alternative livelihoods
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Volvo has launched the EX90 electric SUV in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1.26 crore. The six-seater features a 106 kWh battery and claims a 625 km WLTP range. Deliveries begin in January 2027
