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Hyderabad Task Force (East) arrested five persons, including two peddlers, and seized 1.3 kg of hashish oil. The accused sold the drug at Rs 500 per five-gram bottle. A case was registered at Afzalgunj police station

In a fiery promo for “Bigg Boss 19”, Baseer Ali lashed out at co-contestant Farrhana Bhatt, calling her the “worst human being” he has ever encountered. He warned house captain Nehal Chudasama against associating with Farrhana, citing her selfish behaviour.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire following intense border clashes that left dozens dead. The truce comes after Pakistan launched precision strikes on Taliban positions in Kandahar and Kabul, and repelled multiple attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Violence broke out in Assam’s Baksa district as protesters attacked a convoy carrying five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case. Police resorted to lathi-charge and teargas to control the mob, which set vehicles ablaze and injured several people.

Community networks are changing the lives of sex workers, but challenges such as social prejudice and systemic neglect remain

Mallareddy Group of Institutions, in partnership with Google, launched India’s largest digital campus, providing 50,000 students access to AI-based learning, technical skills, and globally recognized certifications. Telangana Governor Dr. Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the milestone event in Hyderabad

Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy attempted to refute allegations by BRS leader KT Rama Rao regarding fake voter registrations in Jubilee Hills. However, his statement was contradicted by official data showing a significant rise in voter numbers. BRS leader Manne Krishank criticised the Minister for being unaware of the Election Commission’s records.

MLR Institute of Technology hosted ‘Prerna – To Kindle Interest in Science and Technology’, welcoming 580 students from 22 schools. The Open House and Project Exhibition aimed to inspire young minds and spark curiosity about science and technology in daily life

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

Despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s claim of a three-lakh rise in government school enrolments, Education Department data shows nearly 10,000 schools have up to 30 students and 1,897 have none, reflecting a sharp decline in public confidence

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad will host the Dikshant Parade for the 77th RR batch this Friday, with BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary as Chief Guest. The batch includes 174 IPS officers and 16 foreign trainees, with 36 per cent representation by women.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad celebrated World Students’ Day with a project showcase themed ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. Around 1,840 students presented innovative projects, with top winners including initiatives on space communication, smart homes, waste-to-energy, and accessibility tools for the visually impaired

District Collector Pamela Satpathy lent her voice to a Telugu song celebrating the girl child, released during an event marking International Girl Child Day in Karimnagar. The song was performed by Satpathy and accompanied by a dance from primary school students.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy told the Supreme Court that the 2015 cash-for-vote trap laid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau was illegal, as it was conducted without an FIR. His counsel, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, argued that the prosecution was unsustainable under the Prevention of Corruption Act as it stood in 2015, which did not cover bribe givers.

ISRO chief Narayanan said India aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2040, with its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission set for 2027. He detailed upcoming projects including a space station by 2035 and a Venus orbiter mission

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar criticised Minister Ponnam Prabhakar for calling Maganti Sunitha’s emotional appeal during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign “drama”, accusing him of trivialising a widow’s grief.

Reliance Jio has introduced India’s first safety-centric mobile phone under its JioBharat series, aimed at protecting vulnerable users from digital threats. Unveiled at IMC 2025, the budget handset features real-time tracking, content filtering, and health monitoring, making it ideal for children, women, and senior citizens.

An engineering student in Kolkata was allegedly raped by her classmate after he reportedly laced her drink with drugs. The accused was arrested in Anandapur and sent to police custody; investigations are underway

T-Hub’s MATH launched Splink Pro, India’s first AI-driven platform for human performance and wellbeing. Combining cognition, nutrition, and movement, the platform offers assessments and personalised insights to improve learning, focus, and fitness, with validation from European research teams.

The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The final decision will be made on November 26. The bid is significant for India’s aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics, also in Ahmedabad

GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 43 sweet shops across Hyderabad as part of its Diwali drive. Officials found several hygiene violations, including lack of pest control, untested water, and unhygienic kitchen conditions. Inspections will continue citywide

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) needs to address the growing issue of cricket development in districts. By expanding affiliation to clubs, introducing women’s leagues, and reforming the selection process, the HCA can create a more inclusive and competitive system

A 45-year-old man, identified as Antigali Yadaiah from Elkatta village in Ranga Reddy district, died after being hit by a car while crossing the road at Shadnagar on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case against the driver and launched an investigation

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has engaged its retired senior officials to help chart a roadmap for achieving 100 million tonnes of annual coal production. A brainstorming session in Kothagudem saw former Directors share strategies for growth, cost reduction, and diversification