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With Cyclone Montha triggering heavy rains across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy placed the administration on high alert and directed all departments to ensure public safety, protect crops, and provide relief in low-lying areas facing flooding and damage

The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught lineman Prabhu Lal of the Electricity Department in Pedda Amberpet while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe for releasing service numbers for new electricity meters. The bribe was recovered, and he was produced before the ACB Court in Nampally

IT major Wipro has entered into a multi-year agreement with apparel giant HanesBrands to modernise its IT infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity. The deal leverages Wipro’s AI-first platforms, including the WINGS Operations AI, to drive efficiency, compliance, and resilience.

P. Aditya Reddy’s five-wicket haul (5/63) powered Andhra to a crucial first-innings lead over Saurashtra in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy U-23 match in Rajkot. B.R. Singh’s 162 was the highlight of Saurashtra’s innings.

HCLTech has partnered with Talents of Endearment to launch an AI-driven learning and development framework that integrates HCLTech’s Career Shaper™ platform with TalEn’s regional expertise, offering adaptive learning, role-based upskilling, and AI-led education programs to build future-ready workforces.

Nikon has rolled out firmware version 3.00 for its full-frame mirrorless Z f camera, adding a new Film Grain feature, improved manual focusing options, and enhanced usability tools such as live streaming, grid overlays, and video orientation recording.

Yas Island Abu Dhabi is set to open “Stranger Things: The Experience” on November 14, offering fans an immersive adventure into Hawkins, Indiana. The attraction features live actors, special effects, themed sets, and 1980s nostalgia for an unforgettable supernatural experience.

Bengaluru Torpedoes claimed their first Prime Volleyball League title with a dominant win over Mumbai Meteors in the Season 4 final, capping a campaign defined by resilience, teamwork, and stellar performances from MVP Joel Benjamin and coach David Lee’s strategic leadership.

Elon Musk’s Starlink will hold demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30–31 to prove compliance with India’s satcom norms. The trials before law enforcement agencies mark a key step toward its commercial rollout in India’s growing satellite broadband market.

Drug smugglers in Hyderabad are increasingly using private courier and parcel delivery services to move narcotics like MDMA and marijuana across State borders. The EAGLE task force has intensified checks after uncovering student involvement and courier staff complicity.

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha disrupted life in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday. Markets remained empty, schools were closed, and waterlogging was reported in several areas. GHMC and police teams monitored flooding and worked to restore normalcy across low-lying zones

On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery in Telangana to enhance stroke and neuro rehabilitation using robotics and AI. The initiative aims to bridge India’s rehabilitation gap and accelerate patient recovery nationwide.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said two people died due to Cyclone Montha but noted that timely precautions reduced damage. He directed officials to speed up relief and restoration, toured affected districts, and praised rescue teams for quick action

Police arrested two men, Adil Ali and Alok Mishra, for drugging and robbing bus passengers by offering sedative-laced food and water. The duo was caught after CCTV and ATM evidence linked them to a robbery case reported in August

After heavy overnight rains, water levels rose sharply in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. HMWSSB officials opened the floodgates for the second day to release surplus water into the Musi River and are monitoring inflows closely to ensure public safety

Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the college at the CILECT Congress 2025 in Mexico. The event gathers global film educators to discuss the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema.”

Hyderabad Police issued a fake poster alert after a digital image in Telugu claiming new WhatsApp and phone call rules went viral. Officials clarified the poster was fake and urged citizens to verify messages through official sources before sharing.

Sripada Yellampalli Project officials lifted nine floodgates to release 72,801 cusecs of water downstream as the reservoir reached full capacity. Heavy inflows from Sri Ram Sagar and Kadem projects due to continuous rainfall led to the release.

A 45-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on him during heavy rains in Suryapet district on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Kota Lakshminarayana, was travelling on a two-wheeler when strong winds uprooted the tree near Chandupatla village

Train services under the South Central Railway continued to remain disrupted due to heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha. Several trains were cancelled, partially cancelled, or diverted after severe waterlogging at Dornakal Yard. Restoration work is underway

India opener Rohit Sharma has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time, surpassing Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran after stellar knocks in the Australia series. Several Indian players also improved their rankings

A goods truck was washed away along with its driver while attempting to cross the overflowing Nimmavagu stream at Jannaram village in Khammam on Wednesday. Heavy rains caused by cyclone Montha led to the mishap. Rescue efforts are underway

With steady inflows from the Mid Manair Reservoir and Moyathummeda rivulet, LMD officials lifted two gates to release 4,000 cusecs of water downstream. The public has been cautioned against crossing the river as inflows continue to rise.