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India's junior badminton team secured their first-ever mixed-team medal at the BWF World Junior Championships by defeating Korea 44-45, 45-30, 45-33 in a thrilling quarterfinal. They will face Indonesia in the semi-finals, with a historic medal now guaranteed

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government will decide its next steps, including legal measures, after receiving the High Court order on the stay of local body election notification. Ministers reiterated commitment to 42 percent BC reservations

A leopard has killed two cows in Marlapalli village of Boath mandal, Adilabad, within a span of four days, causing panic among residents. Locals fear further attacks and have urged forest officials to act swiftly.

Months after Operation Sindoor showcased India’s drone-defence capabilities, the Army has begun procuring the indigenously developed ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter-UAS Grid System, designed by BEL to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones in real time across the Tactical Battlefield Space

KTR said Hyderabad is emerging as India’s top GCC hub, crediting BRS reforms for its growth. Speaking at the GCC Summit, he urged the current government to sustain investment momentum and highlighted chartered accountants’ role in strengthening investor confidence

Peddinti Prabhakar (64) of Kothapalli village, Mancherial, died by suicide after being reprimanded by his family. Reportedly addicted to alcohol, he often neglected his family and demanded money for liquor. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter

Cotton farmers in Sangareddy struggle to sell their produce as the Kapas Kisan app becomes mandatory for slot booking. Many lack smartphones or awareness, forcing them to visit Mee Seva centres and adding to losses amid heavy rains

Cotton farmers in Khammam face poor yield due to heavy rains and urea shortage. While officials predict minor losses, farmers fear up to 60 per cent drop. Support price concerns and harvesting costs are adding to their financial stress

Moghalpura police arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a parcel delivery boy, Nadeem Qureshi, at Sultan Shahi. The incident occurred when the suspects argued with him while he was waiting to deliver a parcel, causing injuries

Heavy rains and Dasara holidays have delayed garbage collection in Hyderabad, leaving roads littered and foul-smelling. GHMC officials say 90% of sanitation staff have returned and cleanup has resumed. The Commissioner ordered urgent sanitation and road safety measures

A year after Ratan Tata’s death, Tata Trusts face internal disagreements over governance and board appointments. The infighting coincides with a Rs 7 lakh crore market value decline. Yet, Ratan Tata’s vision of ethical leadership endures

The EAGLE team busted a secret drug manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla, arresting four and seizing 220 kg of Ephedrine worth Rs 72 crore. The accused used a pharma factory in Bollaram for production. One director remains absconding

The Technical Education department, which released seat allotments for students who participated in the TG ICET special phase counselling on Thursday, has allotted a total of 30,371 out of 37,860 seats, leaving 7,489 vacant

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of pushing TSRTC towards bankruptcy to justify its privatisation. He demanded withdrawal of the recent fare hike, alleging it burdened commuters and that the government had pending dues under the Mahalakshmi scheme

Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Chairman of Telangana State Council for Higher Education, delivered a keynote on the RTI Act at MLR Institute of Technology, highlighting transparency, accountability, and the importance of constitutional literacy among over 1,000 participating students

Governance advisory firm InGovern has highlighted risks in LG Electronics India’s IPO, including Rs 4,717 crore in disputed tax claims, royalty payments to the South Korean parent, and high promoter stake, which could impact minority shareholder influence and profit margin

TCS reported a 1.39 per cent rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to Rs 12,075 crore, with revenues growing 2.39 per cent to Rs 65,799 crore. Sequentially, profit fell 5.3 per cent, while revenue increased 3.7 per cent. The company declared a second interim dividend of Rs 11 per share

A 37-year-old man was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat call targeting actor-politician Vijay’s Neelankarai residence in Chennai. Police and BDDS conducted thorough searches, found nothing, and confirmed the call was a hoax. Similar threats have targeted city personalities recently

The Telangana High Court granted an interim stay on local body elections, following petitions challenging the enhancement of Backward Classes reservation from 23% to 42% through GO No. 9. The State has four weeks to file a counter

With the US, UK and Canada tightening visa rules and costs rising, Indian students, especially from Telugu States, are exploring new study destinations like New Zealand, Germany, and Italy that offer easier visa policies, affordability and better post-study work opportunities

On World Sight Day, Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized timely eye screening, a healthy diet, and controlling screen time to prevent vision problems. The ministry urged adopting simple eye-care habits, especially for children, to avoid preventable sight loss

Continuous rains for over two weeks have hit business in Hyderabad’s old city, with traders near Charminar reporting poor sales due to fewer tourists and local buyers. Many are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, shop rents and utility bills

OBC members in Nagpur will stage a protest march on October 10 against the Maratha quota Government Resolution. Leaders across parties, including Congress, NCP, and BJP, oppose Marathas’ inclusion in the OBC category for reservation, citing community concerns

A 44-year-old businessman was kidnapped at gunpoint in Miyapur over a Rs 10-crore dispute. Madhuranagar police rescued him from Ameerpet after his wife alerted police. Three suspects were caught, and the case was transferred to Miyapur police for investigation