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Senior Congress leader Ali Masqati and former TDP leader Shakeela Reddy joined the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in the presence of KT Rama Rao. KTR said their induction reflects the growing public trust in BRS and KCR’s leadership
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The BRS condemned Ministers Thummala Nageswara Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar for their remarks against Maganti Sunitha, the Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate. Party leaders V Srinivas Goud and Tata Madhu demanded apologies, calling the statements insulting to women and politically motivated.
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BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao face criticism for accusing BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of feigning grief to gain sympathy votes in Jubilee Hills. BRS leaders demand unconditional apologies for the “insensitive and derogatory” comments
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Unknown thieves stole cash, phones, and documents from two parked TSRTC buses at Uppal. The drivers, asleep at the time, noticed the theft in the morning and reported it to Uppal police. CCTV footage is being checked to identify the culprits
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Ahead of Diwali, South Central Railway warned passengers not to carry firecrackers or inflammable items on trains. Violators face fines or jail under the Railway Act. SCR has tightened checks and urged people to report suspicious materials to Helpline 139
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Rahul Gandhi met the family of Haryana police officer Y Puran Kumar, who was found dead last week, alleging caste-based discrimination behind his death. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to act and arrest the accused officers
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 15 the hearing on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his immediate release, citing paucity of time.
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Additional CP M Srinivas reviewed Hyderabad Police’s CCS, Cybercrime, and Women Safety units. He stressed fair investigations, better use of technology, cybercrime awareness for citizens, respectful handling of complaints, and coordination to rescue and rehabilitate missing children
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A man in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh has been arrested for murdering his wife and staging it as a road accident to claim Rs 30 lakh insurance. Police said the accused confessed to assaulting and strangling his wife before faking the mishap
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Legislators from Telangana’s Palamuru region, including Jadcherla MLA Anirudh Reddy and Mahabubnagar MLA Yennem Srinivas Reddy, have demanded annual development funds of ₹25 crore per constituency, criticizing unequal distribution and alleging neglect compared to regions like Khammam and Nalgonda
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BRS leader T Harish Rao warned that Telangana is slipping into economic collapse under the Congress government, citing repeated deflation and weak consumer demand. He blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s “reckless policies” for pushing the State toward financial stagnation.
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to tighten guidelines on Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by banning live surgery broadcasts and sponsorships from pharma and device firms, aiming to curb commercial influence and protect patient ethics in medical training
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After leading India to a 2-0 Test series win over West Indies, captain Shubman Gill praised team performances, credited Kuldeep Yadav’s consistency, and said he looks forward to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli producing magic in the upcoming Australia tour.
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In a potential major blow to left-wing extremism, top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao (Sonu 'Dada') allegedly surrendered with 60 cadres in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The unverified report, if confirmed, could signal a significant weakening of the outlawed CPI (Maoist).
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Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh expressed gratitude to designer Manish Malhotra after attending his star-studded Diwali party, calling it a warm, family-like gathering. The event saw celebrities including Vijay Varma, Rhea Chakraborty, Kareena Kapoor, and Preity Zinta in attendance.
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The Telangana government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s stay on GOMs 9, which provides 42% reservations for Backward Classes in local body elections, citing constitutional provisions and population data.
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Telangana returned to deflation in September, with retail prices falling 0.15%, the third such instance in four months. Economists warn the trend reflects weak consumption, sluggish rural demand, and could impact business investment, jobs, and state revenue.
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao handed over the party B-form and Rs 40 lakh to Sunitha Gopinath for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. With polling on November 11, the party ramps up rallies, door-to-door outreach, and campaign efforts
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SpaceX launched its 11th full-scale Starship test flight from Texas, aiming to release mock satellites and land in the Indian Ocean. The mission tested maneuvers for future moon and Mars missions, critical for NASA’s upcoming lunar landing goals
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RJD chief Lalu Prasad prematurely distributed party tickets before finalizing seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc. His son Tejashwi Yadav halted the process, citing alliance concerns. Ticket holders were asked to return symbols pending a formal candidate announcement later today
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After Webb's launch, Australian scientists used a unique instrument, AMI, to diagnose and correct image distortions. Their new method restored clarity, revealing hidden planets and black hole jets, and enhancing Webb’s potential to find Earth-like worlds beyond our galaxy
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Pugmarks of a tiger spotted in agricultural fields of Bibra, Pesarikunta, and Sarsala villages have raised alarm among farmers in Kagaznagar division. Forest officials are monitoring the animal and advising safety measures to prevent human-animal conflicts.
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A BJP worker, Satyam Punem, was killed by Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, after being accused of acting as a police informer. Maoist violence in the Bastar division has claimed nearly 40 lives so far this year.
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US President Donald Trump, returning from the Sharm el-Sheikh Middle East Peace Summit, emphasized his role as a mediator, citing close ties with global leaders and the success of the US-led Gaza ceasefire plan, signed by four key mediators.