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Surmandal Hyderabad will present Swar-Milan, a two-day Indian classical music festival at Ravindra Bharathi on October 11–12. The event features Santoor maestro Rahul Sharma and flautist Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia and is dedicated to music patron Mohan Hemmadi

Heavy rains continued for the third day in Hyderabad’s southern parts, including Charminar, Shahalibanda, and Falaknuma. Several low-lying areas were flooded, and civic teams began clearing operations. Chandulal Baradari recorded the highest rainfall at 57.3 mm till Wednesday morning

During by-poll vehicle checks at Punjagutta, Hyderabad Police caught a man carrying Rs 4 lakh unaccounted cash and nine liquor bottles. The man, a real estate employee, failed to show valid documents. The cash was handed to Income Tax officials

Gudipally Subhash Reddy (44) allegedly committed suicide in Medak after accusing relatives of blocking the pathway to his house. He recorded a message requesting officials to open the route permanently. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Local body elections are set after 11 years in Bhadrachalam and Pinapaka constituencies. MPPs and gram panchayats, earlier exempted due to municipal upgrade plans and court cases, are now going to polls. Aspirants are preparing actively for these long-awaited elections.

Hyderabad’s roads have turned dangerous this monsoon, with potholes and broken surfaces making travel difficult. Despite GHMC’s claim of filling over 12,700 potholes, residents say poor planning and weak execution have left commuters struggling amid persistent rains

A man in Chevella allegedly killed his estranged second wife, Rajitha, following a family dispute. He strangled her and struck her chest with a cement slab, later surrendering to police after notifying the village sarpanch.

Hyderabad-based dialysis provider NephroPlus has crossed 500 centres globally, launching its latest clinic in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Operating across India and abroad, the company has created over 1,600 jobs in FY 2025 and continues expanding accessible dialysis care

The Central Crime Station and local police arrested two fruit vendors in Falaknuma for possessing a country-made pistol, allegedly bought to sell for profit. A third suspect is absconding. Police seized a pistol and two mobile phones

A 30-year-old man, M Narender, died by suicide by setting himself ablaze in a hotel room at ECIL on Wednesday. Police suspect financial problems and stock market losses drove him to take the extreme step. Kushaiguda Police are investigating

The Telangana Public Health Doctors Association has opposed the State government’s plan to hand over hospital administration to Group-I officers. The association said only doctors can understand patients’ needs and urged the government to professionalise hospital management instead

KNRUHS has extended the last date for online registration for PG Medical Degree and Diploma admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2025–26. Eligible NEET PG 2025 candidates can apply online at https://tspgmed.tsche.in till 1 pm on October 10

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for three farmer suicides in Telangana this week, alleging that the Congress government has reversed the progress made under K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, which had sharply reduced agrarian distress and suicides.

The National Academy of Cyber Security invites online applications from Telangana for government-certified cyber security and ethical hacking courses. Eligible candidates can apply for diploma to master-level programs with promising career prospects.

The Cyberabad and Rachakonda Police Commissionerates have issued notifications for individuals and businesses seeking temporary licences to sell or possess firecrackers for Diwali 2025. Applications must be submitted online by October 16, failing which penal action will be taken

The pre-release event of Mutton Soup, directed by Ramachandra Vattikuti, was held in Hyderabad with Vassishta as the chief guest. Starring Raman and Varsha Viswanath, the film is set for theatrical release on October 10 under multiple production banners.

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated HPCL’s Stambhadri Police Welfare Filling Station near Konijerla police station in Khammam. The income from the bunk will support police welfare activities, and discounts are offered for payments made through the HP Pay app

Six people died and two were injured in a fire at a licensed crackers manufacturing unit in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday. Police suspect mishandling caused the fire. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, officials said.

Ravindra Jadeja reached a career-best 25th position in the ICC Test Batting Rankings after his unbeaten 104 against the West Indies. Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, and Dhruv Jurel also climbed, while Rashid Khan reclaimed the No. 2 T20I bowling spot.

Head coach Naushad Moosa named a 23-member India U23 squad for the two friendlies against Indonesia U23 on October 10 and 13 in Jakarta. Both matches will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium at 6:30 pm IST.

A passenger died and his brother was injured after a co-passenger allegedly pushed them off the Dakshin Express near Hyderabad. The suspect, who appeared mentally unstable, was detained by RPF and handed over to the police.

ICMR–NIN has invited innovators and startups to submit ideas for its INFUSE 2025 summit on December 4–5 in Hyderabad, focusing on nutrition, food technology, and health innovations. Selected entries will receive recognition and mentorship support.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has clarified that there are no immediate plans to hike district bus fares after revising city ticket prices in Hyderabad, saying the move was necessary to fund EV fleet expansion and urban transport infrastructure.

For nearly three decades, Sanjay Kumar Gupta has continued his family’s century-old tradition of selling surma at Charminar and Jummerat Bazaar in Hyderabad. From a horse cart to a moped, his family’s trade has evolved but endured through generations.