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Firefighters in Hyderabad’s old city face delays reaching emergencies due to low-hanging power cables, narrow roads, unscientific speed breakers, and parked vehicles. A minor fire in Teegalkunta highlighted risks, with residents stepping in to control the blaze before the fire truck arrived

Falaknuma police organised an essay competition at Government High School Jangammet to promote a drug-free India. Around 100 students participated in Urdu, English, and Telugu, while police highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and encouraged youth to educate others

Telangana Football Association has announced its squad for the Sub-Junior National Championships in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, starting October 25. The 20-member team will be led by head coach Nicholas Fernandes, with R. Mahesh as assistant coach and Dasari Chandra Kumar as manager.

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) founder and president Salman Khan’s nomination for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election was rejected due to discrepancies in his papers. Khan had filed four sets of nominations and had been active in the constituency for months

With 33 percent excess monsoon rainfall this year, Telangana has achieved record hydroelectric generation. Major projects like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar maintained over 75 percent storage, helping TSGENCO record a 42 percent rise in output to 6,040 million units

To manage passenger rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The 07081 and 07082 services run on select October-November dates, featuring 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second-Class coaches

A joint health camp was organised for police personnel in Sangareddy by the Health Department, IMA, and NMJ Cancer Institute. Over 80 doctors participated. Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha urged regular check-ups and fitness for police personnel’s well-being

Hyderabad’s Basthi Dawakhanas, aimed at providing healthcare to the urban poor, are facing challenges including delayed salaries, inconsistent diagnostics, medicine shortages, poor infrastructure, and Sunday closures. These issues are reducing accessibility and effectiveness of the flagship urban health scheme

In Medchal, a man allegedly killed his father during a drunken argument near Prajay Waterfront. Sheikh Sathak, 56, reportedly bludgeoned his father Mohd Nizamuddin with a boulder. Police have detained Sathak and his friend Raju for investigation

A brief scare occurred in Pathanamthitta when an IAF helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu got its wheels stuck in wet concrete at a temporary helipad built just hours earlier. Officials denied any security lapse, calling it a landing deviation.

Singaporean researchers discover that sialokinin, a peptide in Aedes mosquito saliva, binds neurokinin receptors to suppress early inflammation, facilitating chikungunya virus spread. Targeting salivary proteins could offer novel therapeutic strategies against CHIKV and other mosquito-borne viruses.

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after his match-winning 10-wicket haul against South Africa in Lahore. He now trails India’s Jasprit Bumrah by just 29 rating points.

India began its campaign strongly at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025, with several youngsters posting key wins, including two over Chinese rivals. SL Dhakshan Sugumaran and Wazir Singh clinched thrilling three-game victories in boys’ singles on the opening day.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete the construction of the new Osmania Hospital at the old Goshamahal stadium within two years. A coordination committee will monitor progress, ensuring modern facilities and improved road connectivity

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh invited Australia’s Griffith University to set up a sports centre of excellence in India. During his Australia tour, Lokesh praised the university’s Olympic success and discussed partnerships in sports, sustainability, and innovation

President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter wheels got stuck in soft concrete at a newly built helipad in Pathanamthitta. The last-minute change from Nilackal to Pramadam due to weather caused the issue. She continued her Sabarimala journey by road

BRS leader Gadari Kishore Kumar cautioned Congress Ministers Adluri Laxman and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy against making personal remarks on T Harish Rao, alleging that the Congress government was steeped in infighting and corruption. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misuse of power.

BRS leader and MLC S Madhusudana Chary accused the Congress government of betraying BCs by failing to deliver on its promises, including 42% reservation in local bodies and Rs 20,000 crore for BC welfare. He urged voters to reject Congress in Jubilee Hills.

Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, granting migrant workers the freedom to change jobs, travel without sponsor consent, and access legal protections. The move, part of Vision 2030, aims to improve labour rights and global perception

A newly married couple from Jagtial district died by suicide within a month of their wedding. The wife ended her life on Dasara after a brief argument, and the husband took the same extreme step on Diwali out of grief.

IIT Hyderabad researchers have created RadGLO, an AI-powered platform that analyzes MRI scans to diagnose brain tumours non-invasively. Coupled with RaSPr, it predicts tumour aggressiveness, links MRI features to genes, and enables personalized treatment planning for glioma patients.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao honoured Gond hero Kumram Bheem on his birth anniversary, highlighting his role in inspiring the Telangana statehood movement. Rao reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Bheem’s vision through welfare and development initiatives for tribal communities.

A senior Bangladeshi adviser disclosed recruitment and training of 8,850 recruits for an alleged "Islamic Revolutionary Army" across multiple centres, prompting Indian alarms that the Yunus government, Jamaat and Pakistan’s ISI aim to radicalise forces and heighten tensions with India

A man was arrested after ramming a vehicle into a White House security gate late Tuesday night. No injuries were reported. The incident, currently under investigation, occurred as President Trump was reportedly inside and follows recent security concerns in Florida