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The INDIA bloc has declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the Bihar assembly elections. VIP chief Mukesh Sahni, representing the extremely backward class, will be one of two deputy CMs if the coalition forms government

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever single-day value of Rs 1.02 lakh crore on October 18, buoyed by strong festive demand and GST rate cuts that boosted consumer spending. Retail sales also surged to an unprecedented Rs 6.05 lakh crore

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of harassing bureaucrats, forcing senior IAS officer S.A.M. Rizvi into voluntary retirement amid political pressure over a Rs 500-crore tender, calling the administration mafia-style and warning officials against collusion.

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao has urged the Chief Secretary to reject IAS officer S.A.M. Rizvi’s voluntary retirement, citing alleged misconduct in the allocation of high-security liquor tenders and political interference, highlighting governance concerns and bureaucratic pressure in Telangana.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao will chair a preparatory meeting with senior party leaders and division in-charges to review ground-level campaign progress and finalise strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election, aiming to secure a decisive victory for candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath.

Five construction workers escaped with minor injuries after an ash tanker rammed into their mini-goods vehicle and overturned at Kothagudem railway underbridge. Locals blamed road design flaws for repeated accidents and urged authorities to build a flyover at the spot.

A car showroom owner and local Congress leader, Pravesh Agarwal, died of suffocation after a fire—believed to be caused by an oil lamp—broke out in his Indore penthouse early Thursday. His minor daughter was hospitalised after inhaling smoke

A new study by nephrologists from OGH and Apollo Hospitals has found that a mysterious kidney ailment, CKDu, is affecting younger, non-diabetic, urban populations in Hyderabad. Unregulated herbal medicines and delayed diagnosis are emerging as major risk factors.

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews heavy rainfall situation from Dubai, directing NDRF and SDRF deployment, coordinated action among departments, and evacuation of low-lying areas. IMD issues red alert, flash floods likely, and fishermen advised to avoid venturing into the sea.

State Bank of India has been named World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 and Best Bank in India 2025 by Global Finance, New York. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal lauded SBI’s role in driving financial inclusion and strengthening India’s growth story

Police detained several BJP workers and leaders, including Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, when they attempted to march to the Telangana DGP’s office to protest the attack on gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar, who was shot and injured in Ghatkesar.

Rachakonda Police arrested three men in connection with the shooting of gau rakshak Bidla Prashanth Kumar at Pocharam. The attack reportedly stemmed from disputes over cattle transportation and extortion demands; one suspect remains absconding

India U20 women’s football head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for two friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28. The matches will prepare the Young Tigresses for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called the Telangana Congress government the most corrupt and weakest in State history, citing lawlessness, political harassment, land controversies, and administrative failures. He demanded investigations into Ministerial misconduct and criticized police inaction.

India’s young shuttlers advanced impressively on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with standout performances in singles and doubles securing multiple Round of 16 berths. Top seeds and doubles pairs maintained strong winning momentum.

Actor Ram Charan and wife Upasana Konidela are expecting their second child. Upasana shared a celebratory video with family and friends, calling it “double the celebration, double the love and double the blessings” this Diwali.

Apple shipped 4.9 million iPhones to India in Q3 CY25, a 47% YoY increase, driven by the iPhone 17 series and festive demand. India accounted for 9% of global shipments, while exports surged 75% to $10 billion.

Four thieves executed a daring daytime heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless imperial jewels worth €88 million. Despite tight security, they escaped on motorbikes. Authorities suspect organised crime involvement, comparing the theft to the 2019 Dresden Green Vault robbery

A Telangana traffic challan is a legal notice issued by the Telangana Traffic Police in case of violation of road safety or traffic laws. Most of the enforcement is now computerised and you will get e-challans for infractions such as:

Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on US-India trade optimism, boosted by IT stock gains, fresh foreign fund inflows, and festive season buying. Brent crude rose, while FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 96.72 crore on Tuesday.

The rupee strengthened 13 paise to 87.80 against the US dollar amid US-India trade optimism. Gains were supported by foreign inflows, domestic equity rally, and risk-on sentiment, as markets await updates on tariffs and oil import adjustments.

The Special Investigation Team arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board officer B. Murari Babu in the Sabarimala missing gold case. Accused of forwarding proposals linked to gold removal, Babu will be produced before court as SIT seeks custody for interrogation

Students and local residents staged a protest at IDA Bollaram, blocking the main road to demand additional RTC services. Commuters cited delays reaching schools, colleges, and workplaces. Police intervened, promising to address the issue with RTC authorities.

Khammam-based Vibrants of Kalam plans to install 10-foot statues of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in all erstwhile districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to inspire youth and commemorate his legacy through annual events.