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A TGSP constable was booked by Karimnagar Rural police for allegedly sexually assaulting a married woman, recording intimate videos without her consent, and extorting Rs 1.30 lakh by threatening to circulate the footage on social media. Police have launched an investigation and are verifying the allegations.

A tea vendor from Bheemgal, Polasa Sudhakar, who had set himself ablaze at the police station premises alleging police harassment, died while undergoing treatment on Tuesday. Meanwhile, former minister and Balkonda MLA V Prashanth Reddy was placed under house arrest while attempting to visit Bheemgal and pay tributes to the deceased.

A passenger was detained at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad after a bullet was found in his luggage during security screening before his flight to Abu Dhabi. Shamshabad police are investigating the matter.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Telugu daily Eenadu over a report claiming that a special court ordered the temporary seizure of his passport. He contends that no such court order exists, seeks withdrawal and correction of the report, and warns of defamation proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering light-gated ion channels and advancing optogenetics. Their work enables scientists to control nerve cells with light, transforming brain research and opening potential therapeutic applications

Five farmers were injured in a clash between two groups over a pathway dispute in Aragidda village of Gattu mandal in Jogulamba Gadwal district. The injured were hospitalised, while police are collecting details about the incident.

Burglars allegedly used gas cutters to break open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad and escaped with around Rs 32 lakh in cash. Police have registered a case, collected forensic evidence, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s OSD Rajvir Ghuman and associates. The High Court had sought a report within two months

Actress Ishita Dutta shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from ‘Drishyam 3’, featuring Abhishek Pathak, Shriya Saran and Mrunal Jadhav. Directed by Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and others, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s story as a fresh investigation threatens his family

A man identified was booked by Tolichowki police for allegedly assaulting a TGSRTC bus driver, pushing a conductor, damaging a Ticket Issuing Machine and misbehaving with female passengers following a road rage incident involving a bus and a car.

Enforcement teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 17 unauthorised constructions across Qutbullapur, Serilingampally and Kukatpally zones as part of an ongoing crackdown.

A fire triggered by the explosion of an air-conditioning unit in the dialysis room of a private hospital in Mancherial caused panic but no casualties. Hospital staff evacuated patients in time, while firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the FIR registered against party spokesperson Manne Krishank, alleging that the Congress government was using police cases to silence questions about alleged corruption and unfulfilled promises.

The HMWSSB has warned consumers against cyber fraudsters impersonating its officials and sending messages regarding water bills, dues and disconnections. Consumers have been advised not to share sensitive information, download suspicious files, or grant remote access, and to use only official channels for bill payments.

The makers of cult Telugu youth entertainer 'Hushaaru' have officially announced its sequel, 'Hushaaru 2', along with a title poster featuring mythological symbolism. Directed by Harsha Konuganti, the film has completed shooting and is slated for a theatrical release by the end of the year.

Hanuman Ansh, a film inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, is set for release in Telugu on October 9. Following a successful Hindi run, Hombale Films has acquired the South Indian theatrical rights and will also release the film in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.

Voting is underway in the West Bengal Assembly bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar under heavy security, with peaceful polling and strong voter turnout reported. BJP is seen as having an advantage in Nandigram after the Trinamool candidate's withdrawal.

The makers of horror thriller 418 The Film have announced a new worldwide release date of October 23 after earlier postponements from July 31 and September 18. Presented by Prashanth Neel and directed by debutant Kirtan Nadagouda, the film is being positioned as an intense horror experience driven by fear, suspense and psychological tension.

The Tamil Nadu government has approved a new marriage assistance scheme under which eligible brides will receive an eight-gram 22-carat gold coin and a silk saree as "Annan Seer". The Rs 812-crore welfare initiative, announced in the 2026-27 Budget, will be implemented by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department.

Israel has ordered its military to track down and kill the remaining 2,000 participants involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to pursuing the attackers, securing hostages' release and ending Hamas rule in Gaza.

The Telangana Intermediate Education department has removed 35 government junior lecturers from service after universities confirmed that certificates submitted by them were fake. Certificates of 320 more lecturers are under verification, while the Intermediate Education JAC has sought a probe.

Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund. It becomes the second public sector bank to enter the space and has also onboarded Tatkal NPS on BHIM.

The Congress is seeking to regain the confidence of BCs ahead of MLC and other elections, amid criticism over reservation and treatment of community leaders. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said a BC leader would become Telangana Chief Minister.