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Voters in the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election on November 11 can vote using any of 12 valid photo ID proofs, including Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and driving licence, the District Election Commissioner said, ensuring no eligible voter is left out.

Equity markets opened firm on Friday with the Sensex gaining nearly 300 points and Nifty above 25,250, led by buying in realty and utilities. TCS results and renewed FII inflows buoyed sentiment, while Asian markets traded mixed.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Philippines, killing at least one person, damaging buildings, and prompting tsunami alerts. Coastal areas evacuated as aftershocks followed. President Marcos Jr. initiated rescue efforts, while smaller quakes also hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

The rupee traded almost flat at 88.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, staying close to its all-time low amid a firm greenback and importer demand. Traders expect the RBI to monitor the currency closely.

A 35-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his co-worker at a brick and cement unit in Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, after being accused of stealing a mobile phone. Police later altered the case from suspicious death to murder.

In the BCCI Senior Women's T-20 Championship, Hyderabad suffered a 48-run loss to Tripura, while in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by 28 runs in the first round. Hyderabad's batting faltered in both matches, leaving them with tough losses

Nadine de Klerk’s blistering 84 guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Despite Richa Ghosh’s superb 94, India’s total of 251 wasn’t enough as de Klerk’s heroics sealed the win

The 233rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament, organised by Brilliant Chess Academy, will take place on October 11 and 12 at Brilliant Grammar High School in Hyderabad. The event offers Rs 10,000 in prize money. Players must register by 1 pm on October 11

India battled to a 1-1 draw against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Rahim Ali scored a last-minute equalizer after Ikhsan Fandi gave Singapore the lead. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, India earned a vital point

Shane Nigam’s high-budget multilingual film ‘Soul of Haal’ has hit a roadblock after the Censor Board objected to a beef biryani scene and a ceremonial salute dialogue, delaying its certification and release. The filmmakers have approached the Kerala High Court, arguing that the cuts compromise the narrative

The Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 player auction saw fierce bidding wars, with Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli securing the highest bids. Top tennis talents like Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Carole Monnet, and others were also acquired by franchises

The National Cooperative Policy, if executed effectively, can transform cooperatives from safety nets into engines for competitive, community-owned enterprises

Chennai Blitz triumphed 3-2 over Goa Guardians in a thrilling RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Jerome Vinith’s efforts and key plays from Luiz Felipe Perotto helped Blitz clinch the victory in a nail-biting finish

Bengal Warriorz won a thrilling encounter against Dabang Delhi K.C. by a narrow 37-36 scoreline at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium. The match featured crucial contributions from Devank Dalal, Ashish Malik, and a key Super Raid by Himanshu Narwal

While leaders cutting across parties condemned the attack on CJI Gavai, the deeper issue — of religious zealotry and mob radicalisation under the veneer of devotion — cannot be ignored

Over 1.5 lakh participants, including 10,000 Navodaya students, are expected to join the Quambiant Global Cancer Awareness Run organized by Grace Cancer Foundation on Sunday at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. The event will raise funds for one lakh free cancer screenings

A 20-year-old degree student, Moulika, from Lalaguda, Hyderabad, allegedly died by suicide after facing harassment from a youth identified as Ambaji Naik. Police have registered a case based on her family’s complaint and are investigating the incident

Adilabad police arrested a man for cultivating banned ganja as an intercrop in his pigeon pea field at Ashoda village. Acting on a tip-off, they seized 160 plants worth Rs 16 lakh. The accused admitted to growing the crop to earn easy money.

Telangana has received 31 per cent excess rainfall due to an extended southwest monsoon, leading to flash floods and crop damage across several districts. While kharif crops like paddy and cotton suffered, the rains have replenished groundwater and reservoirs, promising a well-supported rabi season.

A senior revenue official and his aide were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe to fast-track land mutation and survey processes.

The family of 29-year-old software engineer Gadey Yugender, declared brain dead after a road accident in Uppal, donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the State-run Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives in accordance with organ donation guidelines

Following the High Court's stay on local body elections, the State Election Commission has suspended the notification issued on September 29. All related processes, including the Model Code of Conduct and nominations for ZPTC, MPTC, and Gram Panchayat elections, have been put on hold until further notice.