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Farmers in Telangana's Devarkadra constituency held a padayatra demanding water from the Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme to save standing crops. Joined by former BRS MLA Alla Venkateshwar Reddy, they cited the dry Peddavagu stream and power-related losses.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s return to power in Telangana, claiming public dissatisfaction with the Congress government was growing. He criticised its handling of agriculture and water, attacked the BJP and Congress, and challenged the ruling party to hold local elections

State Bank of India says customers’ account balances and funds remain safe after 3,897 records containing personal information were reportedly exposed on the dark web. The lender has notified affected customers and engaged an independent cybersecurity agency to investigate.

The misuse of habit-forming medicines is raising concern in Hyderabad and other urban areas of Telangana. While enforcement agencies target illegal sales at medical shops, experts stress the need to expand rehabilitation services and address the psychological pressures underlying substance misuse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues in 12 years. Addressing a Chinmaya Mission event, he highlighted heritage conservation, the revival of cultural centres, International Yoga Day and collective efforts towards a developed India by 2047

Social media may not make everyone dress alike, but it encourages similar ways of presenting personal style. Influencers use recurring poses, settings, captions and aesthetics to communicate fashionability, raising questions about individuality, visual conformity and the influence of digital platforms

Swiggy shares plunged on Friday after the company reported a September-quarter net loss of Rs 922 crore. Despite 36 per cent revenue growth, widening sequential losses, mounting pressure at Instamart and brokerage target cuts heightened investor concerns over profitability

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has blamed the Congress government for drought-like conditions in Telangana, alleging that major irrigation projects remain idle despite substantial Krishna and Godavari inflows. He said farmers are struggling to save crops and buying tanker water.

Kareena Kapoor Khan wished Malaika Arora on her birthday with affectionate throwback pictures and a warm social media message. Malaika’s sister, Amrita Arora, also shared a heartfelt note recalling their childhood arguments, emotional moments and enduring sibling bond.

Intelligence inputs warn that drug cartels may attempt to incite violence across Northeast India to disrupt security operations and revive narcotics smuggling routes. Recent NCB seizures, including Yaba tablets worth Rs 50 crore, have intensified concerns ahead of Manipur’s 2027 elections

The makers of Kalki 2898 AD 2 marked Prabhas’s birthday by releasing a behind-the-scenes clip featuring the actor as Bhairava on set. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sequel continues the story of the 2024 mythology-inspired science-fiction blockbuster.

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26 and move towards the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast. Andhra Pradesh is also forecast to receive rainfall and lightning over the coming days.

A critical vulnerability in PHP has triggered global cybersecurity alerts, with some European operators taking websites offline. Emergency patches are available, but widespread deployment remains challenging, exposing risks in digital supply chains and highlighting the need for stronger open-source security funding

The Telangana State Women’s Chess Championship will be held at the Hyderabad Boat Club from October 24 to 26. The tournament will select four players to represent the state at the National Women’s Chess Championship in Hyderabad.

Kolkata Police arrested Babu Majumdar, the second accused in the misleading announcement that triggered panic and a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on October 17. Investigators suspect the announcement may have been made at someone else’s instructions 

Osmania University professor Rajesh Kumar will speak at the fourth International Conference BRICSCESS-2026 in Moscow from October 26 to 29. Organised by RUDN University, the conference will feature his talk on the importance of physical literacy in India.

Ghazal singer Talat Aziz shared pictures of the devastating fire that engulfed his home, destroying treasured belongings, artefacts and memories. Expressing gratitude for his family’s safety, he said they would rebuild their home with faith, patience and hope

Ola Electric shares fell 6.5 per cent after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell and cut its target price to Rs 23. Concerns over cash flow, funding needs, rising costs, declining revenue and market share weighed on investor sentiment 

A 23-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, after allegedly facing physical and mental harassment from her boyfriend. Her mother lodged a complaint, following which Uppal police registered a case and began an investigation

Piyush Goyal warned that Europe’s carbon border mechanism and high steel import duties could increase living costs and hurt industries. He projected India-Germany trade could reach €310 billion, while highlighting the proposed India-EU FTA and cooperation in strategic sectors

An Air India flight carrying 109 passengers reportedly made an emergency landing at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a technical issue developed shortly after take-off. All passengers were reported safe, while technical personnel inspected the aircraft to identify the fault

India's Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won gold in recurve men's doubles, while Pooja and Bhawana secured silver in women's doubles at Okazaki. Jehan Madan and Shubham Wadhwa also claimed bronze in men's doubles MD4 para table tennis.

Wildlife activists in Telangana have raised concerns over Indian Pittas and White-throated Kingfishers being captured and displayed during Dasara. They urged authorities to track social media posts showing captive birds and take action against those responsible for the practice

Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a suspected network linked to the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff’s car. Three men were arrested in Haryana, while another woman was detained for questioning. Police are probing alleged conspiracy, funding, weapons and gang connections