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The Jubilee Hills police arrested four men for allegedly posing as transgender persons and forcibly demanding money from motorists in Hyderabad. The action followed a viral video showing the group allegedly extorting a BMW owner near Road No. 45.

Telangana's market borrowings are expected to exceed the annual target of Rs 58,458.71 crore by December, with proposed third-quarter borrowings taking the total to Rs 59,400 crore. Having already utilised nearly 80 per cent of its annual borrowing limit in the first two quarters, the State is likely to raise additional funds in the January-March quarter.

Indian boxer Ankush Panghal won the 80kg Asian Games gold, emulating his ‘elder brother’ Amit Panghal’s 2018 feat. Ankush defeated South Korea’s Kim Minseong 4-0 and credited Amit, along with his training and fellow gold medallists, for inspiring his triumph

Tension prevailed at the Sri Santoshi Mata Temple in Hyderabad's Dilsukhnagar after a man allegedly attacked the idol of the presiding deity. Devotees apprehended the accused and handed him over to the police, while Hindu organisations staged a protest demanding strict action.

Young protesters gathered at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday for the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The demonstration featured satirical placards, slogans, celebrity support and calls over reported internal objections concerning electoral roll decisions

The BRS has announced week-long celebrations from October 5 to commemorate 10 years of the creation of Siddipet district. Former minister T Harish Rao has called upon party leaders and cadre to organise various programmes, highlighting that the long-pending demand for a separate Siddipet district was fulfilled during the tenure of former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Young protesters gathered at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday for the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The demonstration featured satirical placards, slogans, celebrity support and calls over reported internal objections concerning electoral roll decisions

V Anirudh Naik smashed 201 off 198 balls, including 26 fours and 10 sixes, as Team B scored 356 against Team C on Day 1 of the HCA Under-16 two-day selection match in Hyderabad on Friday

Police probing the theft of Army weapons from the Madras Regiment in Secunderabad have uncovered details suggesting a planned operation allegedly orchestrated by former Army personnel Mallesha.

Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda has been named India’s flag-bearer for the 2026 Asian Games closing ceremony after winning two gold medals and a silver. She became the first Indian woman to win Asian Games gold in individual trap

Punjab Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring formally tendered his resignation as state party president to Rahul Gandhi on Friday. Warring said they discussed Punjab's political situation and his four-and-a-half-year tenure as the party prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections

Heritage experts have proposed a series of measures for the protection, development and promotion of the nationally significant Mudumal Megalithic Site in Telangana's Narayanpet district. The proposals include boundary demarcation, land acquisition, tourism infrastructure, awareness programmes and cultural festivals.

Amala Akkineni launched S.S. Krishna Kiriti’s debut novel Shiva Rupaya Vishnave: Part One – The Warhorse and The Dancer. Published by Mayasabha Publications, the novel begins an eight-century literary-historical trilogy rooted in Telugu traditions and South Indian history

Dhanush and Mammootty-starrer ‘Om’, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, will release worldwide on November 20. The action entertainer was earlier scheduled for October 16 but was postponed. The film marks the first collaboration between the Tamil and Malayalam stars

The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections in Kalwakurthy and Amangal mandals and found several clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres allegedly engaging in unauthorised medical practice. The inspections revealed instances of unqualified individuals and AYUSH practitioners allegedly prescribing allopathic medicines and treatments.

The Eagle Force and Madhapur police arrested four persons after raiding two outlets allegedly involved in selling banned vapes and foreign cigarettes. Police seized 92 vapes, 15 cigarette packets and two scanners and registered cases under multiple laws

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final major tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Brian Lara backed South Africa, while Aaron Finch highlighted India-Pakistan and Lungi Ngidi warned against underestimating Zimbabwe

IIT Bombay students protesting the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakode began a hunger strike on Friday. They submitted an 18-point charter seeking an independent probe, changes to the inquiry committee, the director's resignation and action over alleged discrimination

A four-year-old girl in Manchal allegedly faced an attempted sexual assault by a 40-year-old neighbour while playing near her house. The child later told her parents about the alleged incident, following which the family approached the police and lodged a complaint

Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.

JNTU-Hyderabad students have raised concerns over poor hostel hygiene and maintenance after videos showed rats, dogs and cats roaming inside rooms and corridors. Students also complained about defunct water filters, unhygienic water, poorly maintained washrooms and inadequate running water

Foreign pilgrims from countries including Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine and Ghana performed pind daan and tarpan during the Pitru Paksha fair in Bihar's Gaya Ji. The visitors joined traditional rituals to honour their deceased ancestors and seek peace and liberation

Nearly half of Ranga Reddy district recorded rainfall deficits during the 2026-27 water year, with several mandals reporting shortfalls of up to 59 per cent. The decline in rainfall has led to a sharp fall in groundwater levels across most mandals, raising concerns over a possible groundwater crisis in rapidly urbanising areas such as Gandipet and Shamshabad.

Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal won three gold medals at the Asian Games, helping India top the boxing medals tally. Lovlina and Parveen ended a 12-year wait for women’s boxing gold, while Ankush continued his golden rise