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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.

The BRS will organise decennial celebrations marking 10 years since the formation of Telangana’s new districts on October 10 and 11. Party working president KT Rama Rao asked cadres to highlight district development and honour activists who fought for separate districts.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support to journalist Rekha Mudiraj after she was questioned for several hours at a Hyderabad police station while accompanied by her infant. The BRS alleged the questioning raised concerns over media freedom.

Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar urged BRS cadres to work for the party candidate’s victory in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ Constituency MLC election. He said 325 coordinators had been assigned in Khammam and called for intensified graduate voter enrolment.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a USD 70,000 fee for schools for each international student participating in the Optional Practical Training programme. Vice President JD Vance also accused nine universities of potential J-1 visa programme abuse.

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a US programme used to seek green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of abusing the visa system. Vice President JD Vance said the move was aimed at protecting American jobs.

A six-year-old boy drowned in the Godavari at Pusur in Wajedu mandal, Mulugu, on Thursday. Hemanth reportedly slipped into the river while answering nature’s call near a lift irrigation scheme. His body was recovered after a search operation.

Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League edition in Hyderabad. Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson and Mete Gazoz helped the Royals withstand a strong Yodhas fightback and secure victory on Wednesday.

Samarth Dwivedi and Gaganjeet Bhullar shared the lead at nine-under 131 after the second round of the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational 2026 Hyderabad, while Veer Ganapathy and Manav Shah surged into contention with joint-best 61s

Saatvic Kumar Singh held a one-shot lead at the IGU Western India Junior Boys Golf Championship in Pune, with just three strokes separating the top seven players. Nilofer Sivamoorthy, Vihaan Jain and Shaurya Dagar shared second place

The Paralympic Committee of India organised a send-off ceremony for India’s contingent ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The contingent will target around 100 medals after India’s record 111-medal haul at the previous Games in Hangzhou

Farmers from Gomuthri village staged a sit-in at a power sub-station in Bheempur mandal, protesting erratic electricity supply to the agriculture sector. They said their crops were withering and threatened to consume pesticide before withdrawing after NPDCL officials assured uninterrupted power.

A Forest Section Officer in Nirmal district was caught red-handed by ACB officials while accepting Rs 12,000 from a timber depot owner in Khanapur. The officer had allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 and was later produced before a special ACB court.

Shubhankar Sharma fired a seven-under 65 to take a four-shot lead after the second round of the Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO at Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida

Aditya Javvaji smashed a 107-ball century to help Hyderabad post 334/5 before bowling out Manipur for 155 in 45.1 overs in the BCCI Vinoo Mankad Trophy preliminary round in Rajkot. Hyderabad won the match by 179 runs on Thursday.

A police constable was injured after a suspected old offender allegedly attacked him with a knife while he intervened in a fight in Tukaramgate. The constable was shifted to a private hospital, while police registered a case and launched an investigation.

A special literary review at Lamakaan examined poet and writer Jimbo’s contribution to Telugu literature, social consciousness and life experiences reflected in his works. Speakers discussed his literary journey, collections of poetry and short stories, and Karimnagar’s ancient literary heritage.

A 65-year-old man was killed and two others injured when their two-wheeler overturned at Salugupalli village in Bejjur mandal on Thursday. The three were returning to Rechini after an ophthalmology consultation in Easgaon when the rider lost control at a curve.

A snake awareness programme was held at Himayath Sagar Eco Park as part of Wildlife Week celebrations. Visitors were informed about snake behaviour, ecological importance and conservation, while participants were taught safe practices during encounters and the importance of protecting wildlife.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to make advance arrangements for Bathukamma celebrations, focusing on sanitation, lighting, drinking water, traffic management, waste collection and public safety as large crowds are expected at venues during the festivities.

Hyderabad recorded the highest number of voter additions and deletions in Telangana, with 29,226 names added and 2,066 removed as of October 7. The city also received 6,335 Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls.

Telugu crime comedy ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’, the first South Indian film shot entirely in Meghalaya, will release worldwide on October 9. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the team and praised its efforts to showcase the State’s beauty.

The Vivekananda International Foundation hosted a discussion on Dr P V Ramana’s book “India’s Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency”, examining the Maoist movement’s evolution, geographical spread and security dimensions, with speakers discussing its history, counter-insurgency efforts and changing phases.