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The family of 42-year-old cab driver Sativada Chinnarao donated his organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative after doctors declared him brain dead. His wife, Madhu, consented to donate his kidneys, liver and corneas, helping five patients in need.

Thousands of tribals gathered at Jodeghat in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to mark Kumram Bheem’s 86th martyrdom anniversary. Family members, officials and Adivasi leaders paid tributes, recalling his struggle for tribal rights over water, forests and land

Telangana’s D Laxmi Siri and Sai Ganta defeated Haryana’s Jasmine Rawat and Maharashtra’s Tanishq Jadhav 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Ritz National Mixed Doubles Tennis Championship at Jubilee Hills International Centre in Hyderabad on Monday

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has urged Bhuvneshwar Kumar to block out expectations and focus on his game after an expensive return to T20Is against New Zealand. India trail the five-match series 0-2 ahead of the third match

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to closely monitor Cyclone Arnab, issue timely warnings and take precautionary measures. District collectors were asked to move people from vulnerable coastal areas to cyclone shelters to prevent casualties and minimise damage

Deccan Fencing Club from Telangana won five medals at the ISSO National Fencing Championship in Faridabad. Aanika clinched gold in the under-17 women’s foil, while Pratham Juvvadi won silver. Three other club fencers secured bronze medals across foil and épée events

HMWSSB officials fined Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad Rs 20,000 after an inspection reportedly found the hotel misusing purified drinking water supplied by the board. Officials advised the management to prevent wastage and warned of stricter action if the misuse continued.

The makers of Suriya-starrer ‘Scene’ released a glimpse of his character, DSP Inbaraj, on Monday. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film also features Nazriya Nazim and Naslen, who plays antagonist Eeswaran. The film is scheduled for a November 6 release

Begum Bi, 38, allegedly consumed rodenticide at the Gajwel ACP’s office after claiming that police had failed to address her dispute with neighbours. She was taken to a government hospital. The ACP said she had made similar attempts earlier.

Breweries in and around Sangareddy are exploring groundwater sources amid reported curtailment of Manjeera water supplies. Pharmaceutical and other industries are also seeking alternatives as groundwater levels decline, raising concerns about growing industrial demand and water availability

Saint’s defeated BHEL Club 75-50 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA, Secunderabad. Saint’s led 34-33 at half-time, with Harsha scoring 17 points, Aijaz 16 and Steven 15. Nikhilesh top-scored for BHEL with 27 points

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to extend graduate voter registration until December 6, citing a verification backlog and limited outreach. It has also sought certificate-attestation support, digital document acceptance, faster processing and safeguards against wrongful rejection

IPL star Prabhsimran Singh scored 81 before Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh hit half-centuries to help Punjab reach 289 for six on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Hyderabad at Gymkhana Ground

AIG Hospitals and Boston Scientific India have announced a three-year collaboration to establish a Centre of Excellence for minimally invasive gastrointestinal therapies. The initiative will offer annual training programmes in advanced endoscopy, targeting doctors across India, particularly smaller cities

Hyundai Motor India has launched the BAYON at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Powered by a 1.5L petrol engine, the utility vehicle introduces a Generative AI voice assistant, Level 2 ADAS, and connected car technology

Venkatesh-starrer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47, directed by Trivikram, has received a U/A certificate from the CBFC. The film, featuring Srinidhi Shetty and Rohith Nara, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 30

The 4th GANSID Congress 2026 concluded after three days of discussions on inherited blood disorders. Delegates from 23 countries examined prevention, early diagnosis, equitable healthcare access, bone marrow transplant assistance and collaborative approaches to improving patient care and long-term outcomes.

Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements

Lance Klusener said South Africa must maintain batting consistency after their innings victory over Australia in Gqeberha. He praised the Proteas’ character, highlighted their spin and pace options, and stressed the importance of batting application in Test cricket

Cyberabad Traffic Police will impose 90-day traffic diversions around IIIT Junction and DLF Road in Gachibowli from October 27 for flyover works. Commuters from Radisson Hotel Junction and Lingampally will follow alternative routes, while TCS Non-SEZ gate access remains unchanged.

Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy has threatened a fast unto death over ₹40 crore in pending development bills. He urged Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to release funds and questioned delays affecting constituencies outside ministerial representation across the State

Hyderabad police arrested four more suspects, including a former domestic worker, in the May murder and robbery of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan’s wife, Tanuja. Police said the investigation involved searches across several States and technical surveillance.

Lance Klusener has backed Shubman Gill to lead India for years and tipped Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future superstar. The former South African all-rounder said cricket continually produces talent to succeed established players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Naguluppalapadu in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district in the early hours of Monday. Police said the suspect was a relative of the family, had been injured, and was being pursued for arrest