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Normal life across Telangana was hit on Saturday as the BC Bandh called by BC Ikya Vedika demanding fair reservations for Backward Classes disrupted bus services and business activity. Protests were held at major RTC depots across Hyderabad and other districts.

Former actress Zaira Wasim, best known for Dangal and Secret Superstar, shared her first photos from an intimate nikah ceremony. The 24-year-old wrote “Qubool hai x3” on Instagram, marking her marriage five years after leaving Bollywood for religious reasons.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on Dhanteras, marking the start of Diwali celebrations. Wishing happiness, prosperity, and good health, he invoked Lord Dhanvantari’s blessings as devotees observed the auspicious day for purchasing gold, silver, and utensils.

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After meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to “stop where they are” and end the war, signaling a shift toward accepting existing battle lines following renewed contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the seven-year prison sentence of former US Rep. George Santos, who pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft. The controversial Republican’s release drew sharp political reactions, marking Trump’s latest high-profile act of clemency.

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment. However, higher inventory losses weighed on overall earnings, leading to a sequential decline compared to […]

Jio Platforms reported a 12.8 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 7,379 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by higher ARPU and strong uptake of JioAirFiber. Reliance Jio added 8.3 million subscribers, with data usage rising to 38.7 GB per user monthly.

CPI (Maoist) extended support to the October 18 Telangana bandh demanding 42% BC reservations. Spokesperson Jagan accused the BJP of suppressing marginalised groups and urged the State government to push the Centre to approve the BC Bill

Beats Maheshwar Rao of Andhra Pradesh 6-2, 6-2 in the 35 years & above category singles final

Nalgonda police have arrested four agents linked to a Rs 57 crore Ponzi-style scam led by Ramavath Balaji Naik. Over 2,500 tribal wage earners were defrauded through false promises of high returns.

Shakeer's ton goes in vain as Elegant (331 in 75.1 overs) beats Postal (280/9 in 57.5 overs)

ACB officials in Warangal arrested district fisheries officer Allu Nagamani and field officer P. Harish for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe to process a file related to new cooperative society members.

Hyderabad camp was visibly upset when opener Tanmay Agarwal (132) was declared out due in a doubtful lbw decision

In Nizamabad’s Vinayaknagar, Constable Pramod was stabbed to death by Riyaz, a wanted criminal, while being taken to Town IV police station. The accused fled the scene, and authorities have launched a hunt to capture him

BRS leaders D. Sudheer Reddy and K. Sanjay have accused Congress candidate Naveen Yadav’s supporters of creating panic during a nomination rally in Jubilee Hills. They alleged intimidation, criminal behaviour, and police inaction.

Mohan Ukkrapandian was named the Player of the Match

Wildlife researcher Dr Venkatesh Anagandhula recorded the rare fungus Hygrocybe pellucida for the first time in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. The finding extends its distribution to southern India and highlights the ecological significance of the reserve’s undisturbed forest habitats

Batting first, Hyderabad scored 392 for four in 50 overs, and in reply, Himachal Pradesh folded up for 163 with Yashveer (four for 41) being the lead wicket-taker

Singareni Collieries Company Limited will disburse Rs 400 crore as Diwali bonus to 39,500 eligible workers on Saturday. Workers who meet muster day criteria will receive up to Rs 1.03 lakh, while others will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy has called on political parties and citizens to ensure the bandh on 18 October is peaceful. He warned of strict action against any unlawful activity and said police teams will be on high alert across the state.

Telangana High Court dismisses applications by senior IAS, IPS officers, and EIPL Constructions seeking to lift restrictions on disputed lands in Maheshwaram. It upholds April order placing lands on the prohibited list; main writ petition to proceed

Two forest officials were attacked with sickles by migrant tribals in Aswapurampadu village, Karakagudem mandal, after they objected to the use of mechanised harvesters on RoFR lands. The officials sustained minor injuries and later filed a police complaint.

Telangana High Court directs the State government and Election Commission to respond within two weeks on a petition regarding local body elections. The court emphasised implementing its October 9 order on BC reservation without delaying election rescheduling