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Helping Hand Foundation collaborated with Osmania General Hospital to upgrade the urology outpatient block. Over 200 daily patients now benefit from improved cubicles, a nursing station, better lighting, partitioned examination rooms, and upgraded flooring, enhancing overall patient experience
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Infosys reported a 13.2 per cent rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 7,364 crore, with revenue up 8.6 per cent. The IT firm raised its FY26 growth outlook, declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per share, and added over 8,000 employees
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Two residents of Siddipet lodged a complaint with Jubilee Hills police against Bigg Boss Telugu, alleging it promotes obscenity and harms youth. They sought action against the show’s makers and urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban the season
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The Amara Raja Group launched the third edition of its ‘Better Way Awards’ to honour rural entrepreneurs and innovators. The awards feature three categories with Rs 3 lakh each, and applications are open until November 20 on the company website
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KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for AYUSH UG courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 16 to 18 at tsbahnu.tsche.in
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A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted at the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtial. Her family alleged negligence by temple authorities and delayed medical response. A monkey was earlier electrocuted at the same spot
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Pushkaraj Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots have approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored inquiry into the June 12 Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. They allege the AAIB report unfairly blames the pilots
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India and Brazil agreed to deepen trade and investment ties across energy, agriculture, technology, and defence sectors. High-level discussions between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin set a USD20 billion trade target over five years
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Filmmaker DS Kannan conducted a masterclass at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students about screenplay structure, character development, and Indian storytelling. He also shared practical tips on pitching ideas, planning action sequences, and collaborating in the film industry
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 13,430 crore across Andhra Pradesh, covering industry, transport, energy, and defence sectors. The developments include industrial hubs, highways, railway lines, and energy pipelines, generating jobs and investments
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The Heartfulness Organisation has launched the Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI), India’s first greenfield private deemed university. Guided by Daaji’s vision, HARI begins in 2025 with Agriculture and Horticulture programmes; admissions are now open
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The Secunderabad Cantonment Board meeting was postponed after MLA Sri Ganesh and MP Etala Rajender walked out, protesting the denial of voting rights. The meeting was to discuss key road projects, while Karkhana residents staged a protest over road widening
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A 25-year-old housewife, Ayesha Parveen, died by suicide at her residence in Mailardevpally on Thursday. Her husband returned home to find the gate bolted and discovered her hanging from a ceiling fan. Police registered a case and are investigating.
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Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s
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Rachakonda She Teams caught 162 persons, including 70 minors, for harassing women in public during a two-week special drive. They also handled 180 complaints, registered five criminal cases, and conducted decoy operations in metro trains to curb harassment
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Cyberabad police traced and returned 1,061 lost and misplaced mobile phones worth Rs 3.20 crore to their owners. The devices were located through the CEIR system and recovered by police teams from different parts of the country using technology.
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A 32-year-old man from Malakpet lost Rs 6.49 lakh after being duped in an online dating and friendship scam. The cybercrime police said the fraudsters, posing as company agents, persuaded him to transfer money for fake bookings and verifications
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Chilkalguda police arrested two men for cheating car owners by taking vehicles on rent and later selling them. Eight cars were recovered, while their associate is absconding. The gang promised high rental payments before duping vehicle owners
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With the model code of conduct in force for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, families planning weddings in November may face hurdles due to cash restrictions and police checks. Priests say several auspicious dates fall within this period, adding to the challenge
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Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala gold plating. He warned that if Vasavan doesn’t quit, the party will seek a CBI or ED probe into the issue
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, seeking the well-being and prosperity of all Indians. He also visited the Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra and will address a GST awareness meeting
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A man, Raghupal Reddy, attacked his parents with a sharp-edged weapon at their apartment in Gandipet, Rajendranagar. Both were severely injured and hospitalised. Police said the accused, who suffers from mental health issues, was taken into custody
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BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of collapsing law and order in Telangana and demanded the dismissal of the Revanth Reddy cabinet. He alleged that mafia groups were influencing governance and sought probes into extortion and corruption cases
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Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports