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Following the IMD’s orange alert for heavy rain, HMWSSB began releasing water from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Saturday. Four gates of Osman Sagar and one gate of Himayat Sagar were lifted, with plans to release 5,000 cusecs downstream.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar campaign to return Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. The campaign promotes awareness, access, and action via portals like UDGAM and support from banks and regulators

Despite repeated warnings, poaching and rituals during Dasara have endangered Telangana’s State bird, the Palapitta, as hundreds were caged or tied for display. NGOs rescued a few, but enforcement remains weak even as the species faces alarming population decline.

Security forces in Manipur arrested 12 militants from banned outfits including UKNA, KCP, and PLA within 24 hours. Arms, ammunition, and drugs were seized. CKMA’s top leader was also held. Security checks and patrols have been intensified statewide

Residents of double-bedroom houses in Rameshwarpally, Kamareddy, staged a road protest demanding drinking water after going without supply for 20 days. They alleged neglect by officials and warned of intensifying their agitation if water was not provided soon.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu launched the 'Auto Driverla Sevalo' scheme, providing Rs 15,000 yearly aid to over 2.9 lakh drivers affected by the Stree Shakti free bus service for women. Rs 436 crore will be disbursed in 2025–26

A tragic accident near Kalimpong killed four people and injured three when a car fell into a 50-foot ditch. Locals blame glare from another vehicle. Poor weather and road conditions are under scrutiny. Victims are receiving treatment

A major fire broke out at a cycle shop in Alwal’s Lothkunta area on Saturday, spreading to six adjoining shops and causing property loss worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming Australia series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI team, while Suryakumar Yadav captains the T20I side.

Former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav hit out at Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, saying the Congress high command would decide the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate. Defending his claim, he cited his seniority and questioned why other leaders’ families could hold multiple posts.

BRS leaders, led by T Harish Rao, slammed the Congress government for stalling TIMS at LB Nagar. They highlighted ignored plans, delayed medical colleges, and unmet healthcare commitments, warning of public unrest if work doesn’t resume

The Centre has sanctioned four new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Telangana following efforts by former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao. The schools will come up in Kothagudem, Mulugu, Wanaparthy, and Jagtial, raising the state’s KV count to 39.

Collector Rajarshi Shah inaugurated the Waste to Wonder exhibition in Adilabad, highlighting artefacts made by municipal staff from discarded materials. The event aims to promote environmental awareness and inspire towns to explore creative ways of reusing waste.

Sree Teja Deeti, founder of Vistar Leaf and Renavart Recyclers, received the Excellence in Plastic Recycling and Sustainability Leader Award at PolyNext 2025 in Dubai. His startups focus on eco-sustainable leaf products, e-waste recycling, and rural empowerment.

The jungle safari at Kawal Tiger Reserve in Mancherial has resumed after a July suspension. New safari tracks, additional vehicles, and bird-watching activities are drawing tourists, though revised safari and accommodation charges have increased costs for visitors.

Cheques deposited from October 4 will be cleared within a few hours on the same day under the RBI guidelines

PM Modi launched youth-focused initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, including PM-SETU, Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, and the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme. Bihar Yuva Ayog and a skill university were also inaugurated to empower youth.

Hydraa teams reclaimed 36 acres of government land at Bikshapathi Nagar, Kondapur, on Saturday following a High Court order. Farmers resisted the demolitions, citing land pattas, but police ensured clearance. Illegal structures were demolished, and the land fenced for government use.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly engaged in a private family ceremony, with their wedding scheduled for February 2026. The duo, linked since 2019, were last seen together at the India Day Parade in New York.

A speeding car collided with a Wanaparthy depot TGRTC bus on National Highway 44 near Jinkalapally on Saturday. Despite the bus being full, all passengers escaped unhurt. Traffic was briefly disrupted but later cleared by police and locals.

Hyderabad police arrested Habeeb Mohammed and Mahjabeen Shareef for multiple burglaries, recovering 20 grams of gold, 720 grams of silver, 36 watches, and other valuables. Habeeb reportedly stole items at night, which Mahjabeen sold, and both shared the proceeds.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao will inaugurate the 10th FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore on October 11. The event will feature 70 student teams from 101 colleges, showcasing self-built vehicles and innovations to a jury of automotive experts.

A suspected Pakistani drone was sighted hovering over Nanga village in J-K’s Samba district along the International Border. Security forces launched a search operation to rule out airdropping of weapons or narcotics, while security was heightened in nearby villages.