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A 65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted along with her husband and son at Nomula village in Ranga Reddy district. Police said the attackers suspected her of practising black magic. The woman suffered serious injuries.
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Ch Anirudh’s 114 and Devashvith Yadav’s five-wicket haul were among the highlights of the HCA Under-16 two-day selection matches in Hyderabad. Anirudh struck nine fours, while Devashvith returned impressive figures of 5/15 for Team K
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A 19-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her elder sister’s residence in Shamshabad on Sunday night. Police said she was reportedly in a relationship with a man who died in an accident about 15 days earlier. A probe is underway.
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Hyderabad’s Vanisha Surineni won three gold medals at the AWPC World Powerlifting Championship 2026 in Manchester, representing India in the Women’s Teen-2 (60kg) category. She topped the SBD, deadlift and bench press events with impressive performances
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Future City Commissionerate police apprehended nine persons and seized 13 kg of blackbuck meat, a .315 rifle, ammunition, vehicles and other material. Police said the suspects allegedly hunted a blackbuck near Marikal and transported the meat towards Hyderabad.
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The CMC has accelerated H-CITI flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda after completing earth excavation at Gachibowli Junction. Officials said 40 per cent of civil works was complete, with pillar and beam construction progressing towards 2027 deadlines.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on Monday, presenting one-gram gold rings to newborns and interacting with their families during his visit to the hospital
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India’s Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 1,500m at the Asian Games in Nagoya, clocking a personal best of 3:36.72. Avinash Sable finished fourth in the 3,000m steeplechase, while Yoonus Shah placed ninth in the 1500m final
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On September 28, 1908, the Musi River flooded Hyderabad, killing thousands and devastating neighbourhoods. The disaster prompted sweeping changes in flood control, water management and urban planning, including the City Improvement Board and the construction of major reservoirs
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Students and staff of a government primary school in Kothagudem’s Gollagudem have been walking through muddy agricultural fields for 15 years due to lack of an access road. Teachers and villagers say the problem is affecting student enrollment and the school’s survival.
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DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev has extended his best wishes to India’s six-member golf contingent ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs will compete
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Victims of the 1908 Musi floods were remembered at a memorial programme at OGH in Hyderabad. Speakers stressed protecting the river’s natural channels and catchments, while a book on eyewitness accounts was unveiled and a traditional Musi Flood Lavani performance presented.
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The Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, representing India, lost 4-3 to Madrid Polo Club, representing Spain, in the Clubs Cup at San Fernando de Henares. HPRC led through goals from Chaitania Kumar and Arsalan Khan before a late winner
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded cancellation of GO 85, alleging that valuable Oilfed land at RTC Cross Roads was being handed over to private parties. He also sought scrapping of GO 366 and retention of the land for farmers’ needs.
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Rajasthan defeated Madhya Pradesh 98-57 in the Boys Level I Top 10 Elite Tier at the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship in Vijayawada. Harshvardhan Singh top-scored with 49 points, while Maharashtra edged Delhi 66-63 in an overtime thriller
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With Dasara approaching, Telangana’s forest department and wildlife conservation groups are stepping up efforts to curb poaching of the Indian Roller, or Palapitta. Officials plan meetings with departments and stakeholders, while rescued birds will be released into the wild.
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A suspected six-member interstate burglary gang allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Neknampur after cutting through rear fencing. The suspects reportedly threatened a resident who confronted them. Narsingi police are examining CCTV footage and intensifying night patrols.
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Ellyse Perry’s availability for WPL 2027 has strengthened defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru across departments, head coach Malolan Rangarajan said. RCB retained 13 players, including captain Smriti Mandhana, while releasing four ahead of the October 28 auction in Kochi
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Contractors and retired employees staged a protest at Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s chambers in Hyderabad on Monday, alleging delays in clearing long-pending bills and retirement benefits. Police prevented them from meeting the Deputy Chief Minister, leading to heated arguments
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KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for 42 AIQ BHMS seats in three private homoeopathy colleges in Telangana. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until September 30 and must pay the university fee after seat allotment.
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Former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil election promises, including one tola of gold under welfare schemes and higher disability pensions. He also questioned beneficiary contributions and lotteries for incomplete double-bedroom housing
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BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank appeared before the CCS in connection with a case under the Police (Incitement to Disaffection) Act. After questioning, he alleged that the Congress government was targeting opposition voices and raised questions over alleged corruption
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National junior golfer Vivaan Pinnapureddy, who trains under Sanjay Kumar Singh, has been felicitated by Aga Khan Academy for securing crucial points in the IGU Order of Merit through his performances in national tournaments held in Chandigarh and Noida
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TGPSC has released the examination schedule for various recruitment notifications, with all tests to be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode. Examinations will begin on October 24, 2026, with tests for Assistant Scientists, AEE, AEE (Civil) and education posts following.
