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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.

The Trump administration has suspended the PERM green card process for India’s Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies, along with four other technology companies, amid alleged visa fraud investigations. The move halts new and pending applications involving the companies.

Farmers from five villages under the Vikarabad constituency staged a road protest on Thursday, demanding adequate power supply. They alleged frequent outages were damaging pump-set motors and disrupting irrigation, claiming quality power was available for only two to three hours daily.

Vaarahi Silks marked the second anniversary of its Jubilee Hills store with wedding season celebrations attended by Dr Preeti Reddy. The saree retailer said it has expanded to six stores in two years and announced a special gold coin offer.

TGSRTC recognised union elections will be held on October 9 across seven depots in erstwhile Khammam district, with around 1,791 workers eligible to vote. Twelve unions are contesting, though the main contest is between two alliances.

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin urged minority youth to pursue higher education, acquire new skills and maintain discipline to build careers. He was speaking at a Hyderabad event where overseas scholarships, mopeds, sewing machines and other welfare benefits were distributed.

A 56-year-old motorist was crushed to death in Balanagar on Thursday after an overloaded vehicle carrying iron pipes overturned and its load fell on him. Police said the pipes appeared improperly secured and were investigating the accident and possible overloading.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s repeated Delhi visits have come under criticism amid pending Central approvals for Telangana projects, with the Centre returning the PRLIS DPR over Krishna water issues. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meanwhile sought funds and project clearances.

The GST Council approved major process reforms, scrapping tax officers’ arrest powers and raising the prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore. It also eased registration changes, sped up refunds and widened input tax credit eligibility, without altering GST rates

The Telangana State Committee of the NPRD staged a protest at RTC Bus Bhavan, demanding free travel for persons with disabilities, 5% reservation in RTC shopping complexes and filling of backlog posts. Protesters said the agitation would continue until demands were met.

Farmers from villages in Gudur and Kesamudram mandals staged a dharna near the Teegalaveni substation in Mahabubabad on Thursday, protesting erratic power supply for irrigation. The protest was called off after electricity officials assured them of addressing the issue.

A newborn baby boy was found abandoned by the roadside in Balanagar on Thursday. Local youngsters alerted police, who shifted the infant to Balanagar Government Hospital for medical care before moving him to Sishu Vihar in Ameerpet.

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CSIR-CCMB has launched its third campus at Bommaipalli in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, expanding its focus on agricultural research. The 50-acre facility will cultivate advanced Super Rice varieties developed with ICAR-IIRR and distribute seeds to local farmers.

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APSRTC will operate 5,261 special buses from October 16 to 25 in view of the Dussehra passenger rush. The services will connect Andhra Pradesh districts and important cities with Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. Advance ticket reservations are available online

JNTU-Hyderabad has denied allegations against Vice-Chancellor Prof T Kishen Kumar Reddy over his alleged conduct during a meeting with two women faculty members. The university termed the allegations baseless and said they were intended to damage its and the VC’s reputation.