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The state transporter will operate 7,000 special buses across the State to cater to the increased passenger demand during the Dasara festival. The corporation has also revised fares for special services on select peak-travel days, while regular services will continue to charge normal fares.

Fresh from winning gold at the Asian Games, Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi is looking forward to competing on home soil as Archery Premier League Season 2 begins in Hyderabad. The league features 48 archers across six teams in a fast-paced format

Tai Bazari fee collection from street vendors continues in Jalpally nearly a year after its merger with the GHMC. Vendors allege they are being charged Rs 50 a day, higher than the prescribed tender fee, and question the practice.

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained by Delhi Police while heading to Jantar Mantar to protest for the second consecutive day, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Ministry of External Affairs said Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well and showing steady improvement after he fought an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft last week. The Indian Embassy in UAE is coordinating his treatment

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office will use special software to verify educational certificates submitted for enrolment in two Graduates’ Constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections. Existing electors must also submit fresh Form-18 applications as rolls are prepared afresh.

Tension gripped Siddipet on Wednesday after Congress and BJP workers clashed over the alleged burning of a flex banner of Prime Minister Narendra Modi near the Gandhi statue.

Rashmika Mandanna has praised husband and actor Vijay Deverakonda’s dedication to work, saying she learns a lot from him while shooting. The actors will share screen space in the upcoming period drama ‘Ranabaali’, directed by Rahul Sankrityan

Saudi Arabia's social reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expanded opportunities for women, including within the Indian expatriate community. Reflecting this shift, the Indian Steering Committee (ISC), which works under the Indian Embassy, has inducted its first two women members.

Local golfer Ishnidh Singh Virdi carded a three-under 69 to take a two-shot lead at eight-under 136 after 36 holes of the IGU Rotary Southern India Bio-Gen Sansera Amateur Golf Championships in Bengaluru. Anas Khan and Harjai Milkha Singh share second place

Director Nani’s emotional action entertainer ‘Delivery Boy’, starring Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radhika Sarathkumar, will release worldwide on October 23. The film, shot in Chennai and Coimbatore in 42 days, revolves around a delivery boy trying to save his mother

Brilliant Chess Academy will host the 245th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on October 10 and 11 at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar, with Rs 10,000 in prize money. A separate open rapid tournament will be held at A2H Chess Academy on October 10

The Hyderabad Golf Association is looking to build on its partnership with the AM Green IGPL by attracting more professional golf events to the city. The Krishna Invitational 2026 is being held at Hyderabad Golf Club from October 7 to 10

Telangana’s electorate is expected to fall from 3.38 crore to around 2.70 crore after the Special Intensive Revision. More than 71 lakh notices have been cleared, while Form-7 applications and fresh enrolment requests are being processed before final publication.

A decades-old World War II memorial near Parade Ground in Secunderabad is set to be relocated to make way for an elevated corridor from Gymkhana Grounds to Shamirpet. The SCB approved the move, while HMDA plans a replica at the new location

Indian women boxers are targeting early Olympic qualification at the 2027 World Championships in Kazakhstan after a successful 2026 season. Head coach Santiago Nieva said securing quotas early would allow the team more time for focused preparation ahead of the Los Angeles Games

Kotak Securities has rebranded its customer-facing identity as Kotak Neo, bringing digital capabilities, research and relationship-led services under one ecosystem. The company is also expanding its wealth management proposition through Kotak Neo Private Client Group and Connect Plus for distributors

Rahul Gandhi said his “goal is to have 100 FIRs” after a complaint was lodged against him and other INDIA bloc leaders over Tuesday’s Akashwani Bhavan protest. Gandhi said he already faced 45 FIRs and called each one a “medal”

Harish Rao attacked the Telangana government over the Rs 5,420-crore true-up burden, questioned Bhatti Vikramarka’s claims on power supply and coal availability, and demanded withdrawal of the charges. He warned that the BRS would launch a public agitation if they remained

Bengaluru-based E3 Electric.Ai has started production of its Trion electric scooter at its Hyderabad facility. Customer deliveries will begin from October 7, with the first 100 buyers receiving extended warranty and roadside assistance benefits under the company’s founding-owner programme.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka defended the Congress government’s handling of the power sector and blamed the previous BRS regime for financial and operational problems. He also ruled out privatisation of GENCO, TRANSCO and discoms

Bharti Airtel has launched new postpaid plans starting at Rs 499, offering customers one complimentary international roaming pack every year. The five-day pack includes 5GB data, outgoing calls and SMS benefits, along with entertainment and cloud-storage subscriptions.

New India captain Smriti Mandhana and batter Jemimah Rodrigues paid tribute to outgoing skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after she stepped down from leadership across formats. Smriti hailed Harmanpreet’s decade-long leadership, while Jemimah thanked her for her contribution

Parvathi Talvar is turning discarded cornhusk into sustainable handmade products while training rural women artisans in Karnataka. At a Hyderabad workshop, she is teaching participants how agricultural waste can be transformed into flowers, baskets, décor and other creative products.