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Nalgonda police arrested three individuals for felling and smuggling 166 high-value sandalwood trees from six farms in the district, valued at Rs 1.66 crore. Three key suspects remain at large. Police seized 11 logs, motorcycles, and mobile phones.

A man from Begumpet, reportedly mourning his wife's recent death, was fatally struck by a speeding train near Sanjeevaiah Park station in Hyderabad. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks in an intoxicated state.

The BC Joint Action Committee has called for a statewide bandh on October 18, demanding 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana. BC Welfare Association leaders emphasised that the protest is a non-political movement for justice and national awareness.

Forest Department task force in Adilabad seized teak timber worth Rs 90,000 in Gundala village, Echoda mandal. Smugglers fled the spot after felling trees. A case has been registered and investigations are underway to apprehend the offenders

BJP district president N Venkateshwar Goud alleged police negligence in the abetment of party leader Eta Madhukar’s suicide case in Mancherial. He claimed the accused, including a relative of the Neelwai SI, were moving freely due to police inaction and bias

District Election Officer R V Karnan inspected polling arrangements for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. He directed officials to ensure essential amenities like ramps, toilets, and lighting, with special focus on PwDs and senior citizens

Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem

BC leaders in Khammam met leaders of major political parties urging support for the October 18 Telangana bandh demanding 42 percent reservation for BCs. Leaders of BRS, BJP, TDP, CPI, CPM and ML parties pledged support for the protest

A private bus allegedly driven recklessly collided with a car on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road in Rajendranagar, injuring at least four people. The crash occurred when the bus lost control and veered into oncoming traffic.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha has taken an early lead in the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, urging voters to support her as they did her late husband Maganti Gopinath. Rival candidates are expected to start campaigning after Diwali

Wipro reported a marginal 1.2 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 3,246.2 crore, with revenue up 1.7 per cent to Rs 22,697.3 crore. CEO Srini Pallia emphasized strengthening growth in Europe and APMEA and scaling operations with AI-led strategies

BRS leaders Talasani Srinivas Yadav and V Srinivas Goud warned the Congress government against holding local body elections without securing 42 per cent BC reservations. They urged participation in the October 18 statewide BC bandh and criticised Congress for mishandling the caste census

The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana’s plea challenging the high court’s stay on a government order providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. The court allowed elections to proceed under the existing reservation, leaving pending petitions for the high court’s consideration

Helping Hand Foundation collaborated with Osmania General Hospital to upgrade the urology outpatient block. Over 200 daily patients now benefit from improved cubicles, a nursing station, better lighting, partitioned examination rooms, and upgraded flooring, enhancing overall patient experience

Infosys reported a 13.2 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 7,364 crore, with revenue up 8.6 per cent. The IT firm raised its FY26 growth outlook, declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per share, and added over 8,000 employees

Two residents of Siddipet lodged a complaint with Jubilee Hills police against Bigg Boss Telugu, alleging it promotes obscenity and harms youth. They sought action against the show’s makers and urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the season

The Amara Raja Group launched the third edition of its ‘Better Way Awards’ to honour rural entrepreneurs and innovators. The awards feature three categories with Rs 3 lakh each, and applications are open until November 20 on the company website

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for AYUSH UG courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 16 to 18 at tsbahnu.tsche.in

A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted at the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtial. Her family alleged negligence by temple authorities and delayed medical response. A monkey was earlier electrocuted at the same spot

Pushkaraj Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots have approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored inquiry into the June 12 Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. They allege the AAIB report unfairly blames the pilots

India and Brazil agreed to deepen trade and investment ties across energy, agriculture, technology, and defence sectors. High-level discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin set a USD20 billion trade target over five years

Filmmaker DS Kannan conducted a masterclass at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students about screenplay structure, character development, and Indian storytelling. He also shared practical tips on pitching ideas, planning action sequences, and collaborating in the film industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 13,430 crore across Andhra Pradesh, covering industry, transport, energy, and defence sectors. The developments include industrial hubs, highways, railway lines, and energy pipelines, generating jobs and investments

The Heartfulness Organisation has launched the Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI), India’s first greenfield private deemed university. Guided by Daaji’s vision, HARI begins in 2025 with Agriculture and Horticulture programmes; admissions are now open