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Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of India’s three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe as she builds up her bowling workload at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Jintimani Kalita has been named her replacement for the series in Vadodara

The planned Dasara soft launch of Warangal Super Specialty Hospital has been postponed, with a trial run to be held later. BJP and BRS leaders alleged inadequate preparations, equipment shortages and delays, while questioning the government's commitment to public healthcare.

A 55-year-old DRDO employee, Ram Mohan, died in Hyderabad after allegedly being pushed to the ground during a confrontation over alleged harassment of a young woman. Chikkadpally police registered a case following a complaint by his wife and are investigating.

An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Two other Indians were injured, while eight people were reported injured overall. Airport operations have since returned to normal

Harry Brook smashed the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. His 202 off 116 deliveries powered England to 429/4, surpassing Shubman Gill's previous record of 117 balls

Congress leaders from the erstwhile Palamuru region have urged the government to stop diverting PRLI water towards the Dindi project, warning of adverse effects on irrigation. Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy promised discussions with officials to address their concerns.

Tamil Nadu is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain until October 26 as the northeast monsoon strengthens. A fresh Bay of Bengal system may intensify into a cyclone, although it is not expected to directly affect the state

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said conceding too many extras early hurt his side in the four-wicket loss to India in the first T20I. He also pointed to missed chances after India chased 226 with two balls to spare

Four Bhavani devotees from Vizianagaram district were killed and three others injured when an SUV hit them at a roadside tea stop on NH 16 in Kakinada district. They were travelling to Vijayawada to visit the Kanaka Durga temple

IIT Hyderabad has introduced a one-credit elective on goodness, character and human flourishing. Open to undergraduate students, the seven-session course explores personal responsibility, different dimensions of well-being and the idea of success beyond income and professional achievement.

Former Husnabad MLA V. Sathish Kumar accused police of filing false cases against five BRS workers over the alleged burning of flexi banners in Siddipet district. He visited the village and vowed legal support, alleging ministerial interference in the cases.

HMWSSB is exploring a Green Water filling station in Kokapet to supply treated water for non-potable uses. The initiative aims to reduce demand on drinking water sources, with proposed real-time quality monitoring and controls on tanker filling.

CPI(M) Politburo member BV Raghavulu has urged the Central and State governments to provide immediate assistance to farmers facing severe paddy and cotton losses in Nalgonda. He also sought employment guarantee works to address growing financial distress and rural employment challenges.

Medical associations in Telangana have condemned the detention of Foreign Medical Graduate interns protesting for stipends and fair treatment. They have demanded the interns’ release, called for dialogue with authorities and sought equal pay and dignity for all medical interns.

India and Poland have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and critical minerals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would support meaningful efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and West Asia and boost bilateral trade by 2030

A waiter, Sandeep, died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital after allegedly being attacked by a fellow waiter at a function hall in Dabeerpura. Police are investigating the altercation, which reportedly took place on Wednesday night.

Hyderabad Art Week will run from October 26 to November 1, bringing together four city galleries for exhibitions, talks, open studios and interactive sessions. The inaugural event will feature solo shows, emerging artists and curated exhibitions across Hyderabad.

Telangana's drought concerns have renewed focus on Kaleshwaram's role in storing and distributing Godavari water. Damage to Medigadda and low reservoir levels have constrained the system, while the BRS urges the government to use available river flows to protect crops.

Hyderabad-linked venture capital fund haf.vc has invested Rs 3 crore in Hunar.AI, a conversational AI company focused on frontline workforce management. The funding will support infrastructure, product development, sales and expansion of its multilingual AI hiring and engagement solutions.

More than 800 MBBS seats remained vacant in deemed universities across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after NEET UG 2026 counselling. Educationists and experts blamed high tuition fees, saying financially constrained candidates were unable to afford seats despite qualifying through merit

byteXL’s HacXLerate 2026 has received 4,000 registrations from more than 800 teams across 40 colleges in 10 States. The hackathon features industry-linked challenges in AI, campus analytics, digital risk protection and personal health, with potential career opportunities for top teams.

India’s Dharmaraj Solairaj defended his men’s long jump title at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record 7.15m leap. He set a new Asian record and secured his second successive gold medal at the continental event.

The Telangana government has entrusted HGCL with the Southern part of the Regional Ring Road amid allegations of tender irregularities and protests over land acquisition. The alignment awaits NHAI approval, while tenders for the Northern stretch face repeated extensions pending clearances.

The School Education Department has announced the fee payment schedule for the March 2027 SSC, OSSC and Vocational Public Examinations. Students can pay without a late fee until November 16, with extended deadlines available at additional charges.