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Villagers in Medak district follow an age-old tradition of roasting unripe custard apples over wood fires. The seasonal delicacy, known for its charred, earthy taste, is enjoyed in several rural areas, while buyers travel from Hyderabad to purchase custard apples.

Cyclone Arnab has killed three people and damaged 31 houses in Andhra Pradesh, according to the NDRF. About 57,000 people have been moved to relief camps, while rescue teams remain deployed as rainfall continues across affected areas

Former BCCI president N Shivlal and ex-HCA president Arshad Ayub have urged Justice Naveen Rao’s Single Member Committee to permit an early Special General Meeting. They seek progress towards elections, adoption of Lodha Committee recommendations and a new elected body

A crocodile spotted in a paddy field ready for harvest at Enikepally village in Medak district shocked farmers on Wednesday. Forest officials brought in a rescue team from Sangareddy, captured the reptile and released it at a safe location.

Police have registered an FIR after a woman alleged that a fellow passenger secretly filmed her on a Namma Metro train near Kadugodi in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area. She said she confronted him and later approached police. Investigation is underway

The Maoist movement in India, particularly in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has significantly declined due to changing youth aspirations, effective policing, development initiatives, ideological differences and reduced Chinese influence, Telangana State Security Advisor B. Shivadhar Reddy said.

A fresh FIR has been registered against Asaram for allegedly failing to surrender at Jodhpur Central Jail within the stipulated time after his 20-day parole expired. Jail authorities reportedly refused him entry on Tuesday night, citing admission procedures

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Rahul Gandhi over his comments on the Tata dispute, accusing him of politicising the issue. Gandhi alleged Tata was being “criminally destroyed” amid challenge to Tata Sons’ board resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran

Bengaluru’s final electoral roll lists 59.08 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision, with officials reporting substantial changes across constituencies. The Chief Electoral Officer says no eligible voter was arbitrarily deleted and confirms fewer than 1,000 foreigners were identified

ED provisionally attached Mohammad Ali Jauhar University property in Uttar Pradesh under the anti-money laundering law, estimating its current market value at Rs 1,170 crore. The campus-owning trust was founded and is controlled by Azam Khan, according to the ED

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a Legal Metrology Inspector from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district and a private person for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The amount was reportedly collected from a petrol bunk owner at LB Nagar, Hyderabad

The Union Cabinet approved a 3-percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective July 1, 2026. The increase will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners, costing Rs 10,016.10 crore annually

BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has appealed to eligible graduates in the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Legislative Council constituencies to register as voters before the November 6 deadline.

BRS leader Balka Suman said the party would continue fighting for farmers’ issues and accused the Congress government of worsening agrarian distress. At a meeting scheduled for November 1, the party will press for farmer assistance, tenant farmer aid and loan waivers.

Revenue officials have resumed surveys to regularise SCCL lands under GO 76 in Kothagudem and Yellandu. Verification is under way for 2,240 applications, with 1,420 completed and 820 pending. Six field teams are conducting surveys in Kothagudem.

The All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat will organise the seventh edition of its ‘Islam Mein Qatl Haram Hai’ seminar in Hyderabad on November 1. The event aims to underline Islamic teachings on the sanctity of human life, the prohibition of killing, and the importance of respect for humanity.

Rahul Radesh, K Himateja and Sai Pragnay Reddy scored fighting half-centuries, but Hyderabad were bowled out for 380 against Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Vihaan Malhotra took four wickets as Punjab built a 108-run lead

Opposition leaders criticised the BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ march in Delhi, accusing the ruling party of undermining institutions and questioning differences in rally permissions. Leaders from the Congress, CPI(M), Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP(SP) raised objections

Umrah pilgrims from Telangana remain stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight cancellations, facing uncertainty over return journeys, dwindling funds and medical needs. While some pay steep fares or travel through neighbouring countries, others await updates and support from Indian officials.

The Supreme Court refused to consolidate cybercrime cases pending against two people across several states, calling such offences “digital dacoity”. The bench stressed victims’ rights and ongoing investigations after hearing allegations involving a mule account and a senior citizen

Akash Ambani pledged to expand Jio Platforms and democratise technologies including AI, cloud and space connectivity after its IPO. He called the listing a starting point, while the shares debuted at a premium of over 21 per cent on Wednesday

Vaishnavi Sharma took five wickets as India beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third Women’s ODI in Vadodara on Wednesday to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma scored unbeaten half-centuries to seal the win comfortably

The Supreme Court declined to entertain the OBC Federation of India’s plea for a pre-loaded caste drop-down menu in Census 2027. The bench called the issue a policy matter and allowed petitioner to approach the Registrar General and Census Commissioner

Singur reservoir storage has fallen below 3 TMC ft for the first time in six years after receiving limited inflows this year. Poor rainfall has raised concerns over drinking water supplies, irrigation needs and the survival of wildlife during summer.