Hyderabad

Dr. Raju Bolla, a native of Warangal district, has taken charge as Regional Director of IGNOU Hyderabad. A Botany Ph.D. from Kakatiya University, he aims to boost higher education access in remote and tribal areas through distance learning.

Tension prevailed at Mirjaguda in Chevella after a fatal RTC bus–truck collision killed 20 people. Locals protested during MLA K. Yadayah’s visit, blaming authorities for poor road safety. Police managed to disperse the crowd and restore order.

At least 20 passengers, including a woman and her infant daughter, were killed when a gravel-laden truck collided with a TSRTC bus near Mirzaguda village in Chevella. Rescue operations continued as several passengers remained trapped under debris.

At least 16 people were killed and several others injured after a TSRTC bus collided with a gravel-laden truck near Mirzaguda village in Chevella, Ranga Reddy district. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ordered a high-level inquiry into the fatal accident.

Hyderabad hosts the 60th IGFR World Golf Championship, the first-ever in India and Asia. Featuring 180 golfers from 24 countries, the event celebrates Rotary’s spirit of fellowship. Rounds are played at Hyderabad Golf Club, Boulder Hills, and Vooty Golf County

A six-foot python was rescued from a tree at Lake Ridge Homes in Mallampet after getting trapped in netting. Alert residents contacted Friends of Snakes, who safely freed the reptile and arranged its transfer to the Dulapally rescue centre.

Aryan Patel’s all-round performance (3/21 and 101 not out) powered MP Sporting to a dominant 10-wicket win over Boys Town in the C-Division one-day league. MP Sporting chased down the target of 191 in just 21.1 overs

Chandrashekhar emerged victorious in the Doctors Pro Tennis League, winning titles in multiple categories, including Below 50 years and 50-60 years. He defeated Sandeep 7-5, 4-6, 10-4 in the final, with Justice B Vijaysen Reddy presenting the prizes

E Venkatesh and Boya Chandrakala claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the 35th C. Devender Yadav Memorial Run held at Nizam College Ground. Young runners from various age groups also excelled in the event organized by the Athletics Coaching Academy

Haldi Fairways top the leaderboard after the third round in Group A of the Sreenidhi University Telangana Premier Golf League. Eshaan Eti & Adithya Bommaraju from Haldi Fairways led overall with 38 points. Gunners topped Group B with 121 points

Deccan Sporting FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over Saidabad FC in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League, with Moosa scoring a hat-trick. In another match, Deccan Dynamos and Cantonment FC played out a 1-1 draw

Neyan Kangayan played an outstanding knock of 131 not out, guiding Puducherry to a strong total of 268 for four in 89 overs against Andhra in their Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (under-22) match at Anantapur on Sunday

Chama Milind’s unbeaten 94 steered Hyderabad’s fightback after a precarious position on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh. A vital 64-run partnership with Tanay Thyagarajan helped Hyderabad move closer to a first innings lead

In a charged gathering at Telangana Bhavan, victims of the HYDRAA demolitions shared emotional accounts of displacement and alleged discrimination by the Congress-led government. BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the demolitions and pledged to fight for justice in courts and on the streets.

Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir has criticised AIMIM’s electoral strategy in Bihar, alleging it divides Muslim votes and indirectly benefits the BJP. While campaigning for Congress in Kadwa, he questioned AIMIM’s reluctance to contest in Telangana against BJP strongholds.

The second edition of Cyclothon Pedal for Planet–2025 saw over 900 cyclists rallying for sustainability in Hyderabad. The 21-km ride from Rashtrapati Nilayam to Parade Ground and back was flagged off by dignitaries including Saina Nehwal and Maj Gen Ajay Mishra.

Residents of gated communities in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency have raised concerns over frequent water and power outages, poor road conditions, and an ineffective sewerage system. Many residents claim services were better under the previous BRS regime and are now pressing for accountability from the Congress-led government.

BRS leaders strongly condemned the alleged assault on Unemployed JAC members by Congress activists during the Jubilee Hills byelection campaign. They accused the Congress government of suppressing peaceful protests and warned that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s tactics would lead to public outrage.

A construction worker from Rajasthan sustained critical injuries after falling onto iron rods at an under-construction site in Domalguda, Hyderabad. The DRF team used cutting tools to rescue him, but two rods remain lodged in his body.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of halting welfare schemes, failing to deliver on electoral promises, and damaging the State’s economy. He reiterated that K. Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister within 500 days and criticised Congress leaders for alleged corruption and betrayal.

Women students of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College, Nagarkurnool, staged a protest in Shadnagar demanding action against the principal over harassment and irregularities. They alleged misuse of hostel provisions and illegal fee collection. Police intervened and detained several students

As per the memo issued by TG BIE Secretary S Krishna Aditya, the 1,752 junior colleges, including government, welfare residential and private junior colleges, will be inspected for institutional records, staff particulars, and student attendance

Team Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA) joined the ‘Pedal for Planet’ cycling event in Secunderabad, flagged off by Maj Gen Ajay Misra and Saina Nehwal. Cyclists promoted environmental awareness, healthy living, and sustainability while demonstrating commitment to nation-building initiatives

NMDC observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2 on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” Maj Gen Ajay Misra lauded NMDC’s ethical governance and urged transparency, integrity, and adherence to systems through technology and process discipline