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The Kerala High Court ordered an FIR and full investigation into alleged financial dealings between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions, involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s family. The ruling follows an Enforcement Directorate probe, but registration of an FIR does not establish guilt

The rupee gained 23 paise to 96.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a softer dollar and suspected RBI intervention. Lower oil prices and gains in equities also shaped market sentiment amid continued foreign investor selling.

Nithiin’s upcoming Telugu entertainer ‘Alias Rukmini’, directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth and presented by Nani, will release worldwide on December 4. The makers also announced an October 13 reveal, building anticipation following the film’s recently released title teaser

BSP chief Mayawati renewed her demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary, urging workers to strengthen the party ahead of Assembly elections. She highlighted social justice, voting rights, unemployment, inflation, education and public welfare

A 27-year-old police constable attached to Telangana’s 10th Battalion died by suicide at his residence in Jogulamba Gadwal on Friday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Reports suggest family disputes may have contributed to the incident

Indian companies raised a record $12.5 billion through IPOs during January-September 2026, despite market volatility and foreign investor outflows. While average issue sizes increased, listing gains weakened and overall equity fundraising declined, testing the strength of domestic investor demand

The BRS organised a 5K run in Jogulamba Gadwal on Friday to mark 10 years since the district was formed. Party district in-charge Basu Hanumanthu Naidu flagged off the event and highlighted infrastructure and educational facilities established under the previous BRS government

The government has expanded price controls on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines by capping trade margins at 30 per cent of MRP. The move could reduce prices by up to 70 per cent, saving patients an estimated Rs 2,500 crore annually

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused BJP supporters of hypocrisy after facing online criticism for questioning alleged obstacles to Starlink’s India entry. He cited an earlier post by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcoming the satellite internet service

Siddipet began celebrations marking its 10th anniversary as a district with a 10K run on Friday. Former minister T Harish Rao highlighted development under the BRS government and promised to establish a university if the party returns to power in 2028

The BRS plans to protest outside the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer’s office on October 10, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao have called for an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Friday, led by IT stocks, with the Nifty IT index gaining over 3 per cent. Elevated crude prices, high US bond yields and sustained foreign investor selling continued to weigh on broader market sentiment

Tata Consultancy Services says the US suspension of its PERM programme participation is unlikely to affect its workforce strategy or customer engagements. The company cites limited recent PERM applications and plans to hire 15,000 additional US employees over five years

The World Bank estimates that Nepal's August 26 floods caused $1.66 billion in direct physical damage, with infrastructure accounting for 83 per cent. The disaster severely affected hydropower, transport networks and trade, highlighting the need for resilient reconstruction

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam took an early lead in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls as counting began on Friday. The contests are an early electoral test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government after two former AIADMK legislators joined TVK

Microsoft says 80 per cent of its approximately 6,000 H-1B applications last fiscal year involved existing employees, not new hires. The company defended its hiring and wage practices after the Trump administration moved to suspend its access to the PERM programme

Democratic lawmakers Pramila Jayapal and Suzan DelBene have criticised the Trump administration's suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and other companies from the PERM programme, warning that the restrictions could disrupt families, threaten legal immigration pathways and undermine American innovation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia to strengthen India's strategic partnership with the African nation. He is scheduled to meet Ethiopian leaders, discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues, and chair the Regional Heads of Mission Conference in Addis Ababa

Malhar Patekar explained that delays transporting Nana Patekar’s mortal remains from Goa to Pune led to his cremation after sunset. He also pledged to continue his father’s social work as film industry figures and political leaders gathered to pay tribute

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has appointed Mamta Kanojia as head coach of the Hyderabad senior women’s team for the 2026-27 season. Harsha Harinarayan, Bogi Shravani, Kreethi, Anjana Chowdhary and S Monica Preeti will form the support staff.

Kakatiya Knights stunned Mighty Marathas in a dramatic comeback on the opening night of Archery Premier League Season 2 in Hyderabad. Defending champions Rajputana Royals and Chero Archers also began their campaigns with regulation-time victories over Prithviraaj Yodhas and Chola Chiefs.

The lucky draw of the ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ Dasara Shopping Bonanza was held at Chandana Brothers in Ameerpet on Thursday. Four customers won a Smart TV, branded smartphone, gift voucher and gift hamper respectively.

Vidya Bharathi High School-Thandur won a national-level award in the diverse teaching methods category. School director Surabhi Sharath Kumar received the award at the South India Education Summit-2026 in Hyderabad. Chairman Agama Rao congratulated the school’s academic, teaching and non-teaching staff.