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The Congress’s choice of Naveen Yadav as its Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate has triggered dissent among senior leaders, especially Anjan Kumar Yadav. Party insiders say the decision overlooks seniority, deepening factional tensions within the Telangana Congress unit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and the UK are natural partners, sharing democratic values and global goals. Following talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, both leaders reaffirmed cooperation in trade, defence, critical technology, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

Tilak Varma will lead Hyderabad in the opening three Ranji Trophy matches of the season starting October 15. The squad includes key players Tanmay Agarwal, Rohit Rayudu, and C.V. Milind, with Rahul Singh serving as vice-captain.

In Sangareddy’s Kangti mandal, a pregnant tribal woman, Nikitha Bhai, walked nearly 2 km on a muddy road to reach an ambulance after rains made her village inaccessible. She later delivered a healthy baby boy at Kangti hospital.

Bingi Sathish (35), a farm labourer in Maredupalli, Jagtial, died after touching an electric trap installed by a tenant farmer to protect crops from wild boars. Police have registered a case, and the body has been sent for postmortem.

A home guard, Uppendar Chari (36), was fatally struck by a speeding container lorry during routine vehicle checking near Subhash Centre in Yadadri Bhongir district. Police have taken the lorry driver into custody, and the body was sent for postmortem.

SC and ST students, along with their parents, staged a sit-in at Suryapet Collectorate, demanding the immediate restoration of the Best Available School Scheme (BASS). The protest comes after Telangana government halted fee reimbursements, affecting nearly 25,000 students in private schools.

Former SC/ST Commission chairman and BRS leader Errolla Srinivas mourns the death of his father, Errolla Vijjaiah (75), in Gangapur village. BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao extended condolences and prayers to the family.

Researchers from the University of Exeter and ULB have identified mutations in the TMEM167A gene causing a rare form of neonatal diabetes in babies under six months. Stem cell studies show the gene is vital for insulin-producing beta cells and neurons.

The Premier League conducted a three-day Community Coach Development Programme in Mumbai, training 30 coaches and empowering them to inspire young players. The initiative, part of its India engagement, was attended by UK PM Keir Starmer and football legend Michael Owen.

A school bus carrying 25 students emitted smoke from its engine in Secunderabad Cantonment on Thursday morning. The driver and army personnel acted swiftly, ensuring all students were safe and shifted to another bus. No injuries were reported.

IIT Kanpur student Arun Teja from Telangana won third place in the Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge 2025 for his project ‘Stellar’, proposing orbital space settlements to enable self-sustaining space industries and advance humanity’s presence beyond Earth.

Ahead of the High Court hearing on 42% BC reservation, Telangana District Collectors have issued notices for the first phase of ZPTC and MPTC elections. Nominations open October 11, elections on October 23, with results scheduled for November 11.

Investor enthusiasm for recent IPOs quickly turned to disappointment as BMW Ventures, Om Freight Forwarders, and Glottis Limited saw steep declines of 35–40% post-listing. Despite strong subscription numbers, selling pressure has persisted, with most new listings now below issue prices.

Actor-politician Vijay received a bomb threat via email for his Neelankarai residence in Chennai. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad conducted a thorough search early Thursday morning and confirmed it was a hoax. Similar threats have targeted other city personalities.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday, driven by gains in Reliance Industries, IT stocks, and FII inflows. Asian markets showed mixed trends, Brent crude fell, and Wall Street’s record highs supported positive sentiment at Dalal Street.

The Indian rupee fell 3 paise to 88.78 against the US dollar on Thursday, as investors monitored US fiscal developments, trade tariff issues, and FPI activity. Domestic equities provided support, while Brent crude and the dollar index saw marginal declines.

Panic erupted at a Bachupally apartment when residents spotted a large python on the second floor. Police alerted the forest department, and volunteers safely captured the snake, which will later be released into a nearby forest.

BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, led the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike in Secunderabad. Heavy police deployment, house arrests, and scuffles with party workers marked the rally, with several detained en route.

City-based wildlife photographer Jeet Aman received a special award for his “leopard with full moon” image at the Global Big Cats Photography Competition 2025. Out of 1,400 submissions, his photo ranked sixth among the top eight selected by the jury.

BRS leaders, including KTR and Harish Rao, were initially placed under house arrest but later allowed to board city buses to stage the ‘Chalo Bus Bhavan’ protest against the RTC fare hike. Police detained some leaders en route, delaying their movement.

The WHO has sought clarification from Indian authorities on whether the cough syrup Coldrif, linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, was exported to other countries. The agency may issue a global alert after official confirmation from New Delhi.

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao condemned the house arrests of party leaders ahead of the “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest, accusing the Congress government of suppressing dissent. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy regime was burdening citizens and planning to privatise the RTC.

Gold and silver prices eased in early trade Thursday on the MCX as investors booked profits after record highs. December gold futures slipped 0.34% to ₹1,22,789 per 10g, while silver dropped 0.75% to ₹1,48,738 per kg amid global cues.