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Two more deaths were reported in Warangal as floodwaters from Cyclone Montha continued to wreak havoc. Victims included a man found in a nala near Shivnagar and an elderly resident who drowned after water entered his home at SR Nagar

The Telangana High Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the State Human Rights Commission against Sultan-ul-Uloom Educational Society, citing concerns over jurisdiction and statutory overreach.

Eight students of a government primary school in Kolari village, Adilabad, fell ill after consuming iron tablets distributed by teachers and an ASHA worker. They complained of vomiting and stomach pain but are now stable under medical observation

A man from Thangallapalli village, Rajanna-Sircilla district, reportedly jumped into the Manair river on Thursday, prompting a police search operation. The motive behind the suspected suicide attempt remains unknown.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to launch its "Maata-Mucchata" outreach programme in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on Friday. Party leaders will engage directly with citizens in public spaces to discuss local issues and criticise the Congress government's performance.

The Telangana government is considering Rs 10,000 per acre compensation for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Montha. Preliminary damage reports are ready, and ground-level assessments begin October 31

Australian wellness startup Give Me 5 (GM5) has launched its Beta App in Hyderabad, marking its entry into India’s mental health space with a $5 million AUD investment. The initiative focuses on early intervention and emotional counselling, especially among school students, and has already impacted over 5,000 individuals.

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Telangana is witnessing one of its most water-abundant years, with key reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins nearing full capacity. Despite crop damage from Cyclone Montha, the rainfall has ensured robust irrigation prospects for the upcoming Rabi season.

A woman from Kota (K) village in Sonala mandal, Adilabad district, has accused a contractor of using substandard materials to build her house under the Indiramma housing scheme and then coercing her family to sign a promissory note for Rs 6.30 lakh.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is set to conduct an aerial survey of cyclone-affected Warangal and Nalgonda districts, with a focus on Husnabad. Officials have been mobilised for field visits and grievance redressal.

US President Donald Trump hinted at resuming nuclear weapons testing after three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. The Kremlin warned that Moscow would follow suit if Washington abandons the test moratorium

A preliminary report by the Telangana government reveals that Cyclone Montha and its associated rains have damaged standing crops across 4.47 lakh acres in 179 mandals, affecting over 2.53 lakh farmers. Warangal, Khammam, and Suryapet are among the worst-hit districts, with paddy and cotton suffering the most.

AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Cyclone Montha caused losses of Rs 5,265 crore across multiple sectors, with agriculture, fisheries and road infrastructure hardest hit. He said a detailed report will be submitted to the Centre for assistance

A passenger arriving from Kolkata was detained at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a live 38 mm bullet was discovered in his luggage during screening. The man, identified as Vishal, was preparing to board a connecting flight to Bengaluru.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned citizens about a surge in online trading and investment scams. Fraudsters are cheating victims through fake trading platforms promising high returns. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and attacked by her colleague Bhanu Prakash at her Somajiguda flat under Punjagutta police limits. The accused threatened the victim and her roommates before attacking her. He was later arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav for allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS workers during his Jubilee Hills campaign. The party urged the ECI to act immediately to ensure fair elections.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has sought the Election Commission of India’s directions after receiving complaints from the BRS and BJP alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the Congress government over promises to film workers and Azharuddin’s Cabinet induction

Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao said Cyclone Montha damaged crops in four and a half lakh acres across Telangana. The government plans to compensate farmers with Rs 10,000 per acre and purchase soaked paddy. Relief camps were set up in Khammam

In a tense one-hour standoff at a Powai studio, Mumbai Police rescued 19 individuals, including 17 children, from a man who had lured them for a web series audition. Rohit Arya, the hostage-taker, released a video outlining vague demands before threatening the children with an air gun.

With 10 days to polling on November 11, Jubilee Hills bypoll campaigns have intensified. BRS, BJP, and Congress are focusing on full coverage of slum pockets and residential colonies through padayatras, door-to-door outreach, and deployment of senior leaders and ministers

A boulder rolled down a road in Malkajgiri on Thursday due to heavy rains from Cyclone Montha, causing traffic disruption and alarming residents. Police and DRF services responded, while authorities urged vigilance and reporting of potential further landslides

During a campaign event in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency, an elderly woman publicly challenged Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav over unmet election promises. Her pointed questions on pensions and free electricity went viral, highlighting voter frustration and accountability demands.