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Facebook Overseas will hold a 30% stake in Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd, Reliance Industries’ new AI venture. The joint venture, aimed at developing and marketing enterprise AI services, will see an initial investment of Rs 855 crore by both partners.

India showcased dominance at the Yonex Australian Para Badminton International 2025, led by Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam. Bhagat won two golds, Kadam one gold and silver, while other Indian athletes claimed multiple gold and silver medals across categories.

Former minister and BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged an Rs 8,000 crore scam in Telangana road projects under Hybrid Annuity Mode. He demanded cancellation of HAM tenders and urged a CBI probe into corruption and financial mismanagement.

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested Miriyala Lakshmaiah, driver of the Kurnool bus that caught fire, claiming 20 lives. He allegedly held a fake license. Meanwhile, a video of the biker involved in the collision, appearing inebriated, is going viral.

The Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2026 will be held from February 25 to March 18. Practical exams will begin in the first week of February. Students can pay exam fees to their colleges starting November 1.

Mancherial’s district Cooperative Officer, Rathod Bikku, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs. 2 lakh bribe from a cooperative bank employee. He was caught red-handed and sent to judicial remand in Karimnagar.

A fire erupted on the first floor of a three-storey building housing an engine lubricants store in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad, on Saturday morning. No casualties have been reported, and firefighting operations are underway. More details are awaited.

Ultimate Kho Kho has released its Season 3 anthem, celebrating India’s fastest sport. Featuring star players and fans nationwide, the anthem premieres on SonyLIV, setting the stage for the league’s six-team season, highlighting Kho Kho’s growing pan-India and global appeal.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, set for late 2026, could reshape the premium foldable smartphone market. Samsung, Motorola, and Google are expanding their portfolios, while Apple’s entry is expected to boost consumer awareness and accelerate replacement demand.

DNA profiling of 19 victims of the Kurnool bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh is expected to be completed by October 27. Most bodies were charred beyond recognition, and identification relies on matching DNA with relatives’ samples.

Delhi-NCR hospitals report a sharp rise in respiratory and pregnancy-related complications following Diwali, as air quality plummeted to “very poor” levels. Experts warn that high pollution poses serious risks for children, the elderly, and expectant mothers, urging preventive measures.

A rabid jackal in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district attacked five villagers in two villages under Nanpara forest range before being beaten to death by locals. Injured victims are receiving anti-rabies treatment, and forest officials confirmed the animal had rabies.

India’s junior shuttlers shone at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships in Chengdu, with five players—including Lakshya Rajesh and Diksha Sudhakar—reaching the semifinals and guaranteeing medals across singles and mixed doubles events.

Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold the second round of talks in Istanbul on Saturday to ease border tensions and curb cross-border terrorism. The dialogue, facilitated by Qatar and Turkiye, follows the Doha meeting that restored temporary calm along the frontier.

Twelve Telangana migrant workers trapped in Jordan have returned home, thanks to the efforts of BRS leader T. Harish Rao. The workers, who faced starvation and exploitation, thanked Rao for rescuing them after repeated pleas to the government went unanswered.

The US is keen to finalise a trade deal with South Korea once Seoul accepts “appropriate” commitments, a senior official said. The two nations are negotiating terms of a $350 billion investment pledge ahead of the Trump-Lee summit in Korea.

Hyderabad-born Canadian photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali won the Best Author Award at the URBAN Animals 2025 International Photography Competition in Italy for his project “Wings Over Concrete.” His work explores the coexistence of wildlife and cityscapes, earning global acclaim for its originality.

Police have registered a case against two bus drivers for negligence and overspeeding in the Kurnool bus fire that claimed 20 lives. The Bengaluru-bound private bus caught fire after hitting a two-wheeler, dragging it nearly 200 metres.

An electrician, Jameel, suffered bleeding injuries after being attacked with a knife by a local resident, Babu Jani, at Wadi-e-Mustafa, Pahadishareef, on Friday. The attack followed an argument over delays in restoring power supply. Police have arrested the accused.

A 22-year-old auto driver, Afroz, was brutally stabbed to death by unidentified persons at Mailardevpally on Friday night. Police suspect previous enmity led to the murder and have shifted the body for postmortem. An investigation is underway.

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, revered as a symbol of grace and national pride, passed away at 93 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. King Maha Vajiralongkorn has declared a one-year mourning period and ordered royal funeral rites with full honours.

At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for lacking democratic values and violating human rights in occupied Kashmir. India’s envoy P. Harish said democracy and constitutional principles are alien to Pakistan, urging it to withdraw from illegally occupied territories and end repression.

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