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OBC members in Nagpur will stage a protest march on October 10 against the Maratha quota Government Resolution. Leaders across parties, including Congress, NCP, and BJP, oppose Marathas’ inclusion in the OBC category for reservation, citing community concerns

A 44-year-old businessman was kidnapped at gunpoint in Miyapur over a Rs 10-crore dispute. Madhuranagar police rescued him from Ameerpet after his wife alerted police. Three suspects were caught, and the case was transferred to Miyapur police for investigation

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy assured Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees of his commitment to safeguard the plant, respond to privatisation concerns, and support their demands for captive mines, SAIL merger, and reinstatement of retrenched staff.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi staged a “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest against the Telangana RTC fare hike, with leaders boarding buses and facing police detention. K T Rama Rao criticised the government for curbing protests and vowed to continue the agitation

Hyderabad police and the FRRO deported a 46-year-old Nigerian, Onuorah Solomon Chibueze, for drug trafficking and overstaying his visa. He was caught at Tolichowki with ganja and later sent back to Nigeria after official procedures were completed

Hyderabad-based GCBC Vaccines has received WHO reapproval for its oral cholera vaccine, Shanchol, originally developed by Shantha Biotechnics. The move revives India’s role in ensuring global vaccine supply and supports public health efforts against recurring cholera outbreaks.

IIIT Hyderabad and TalentSprint offer a three-month Generative AI course for professionals. The programme mixes live classes and hands-on labs to teach OpenAI, LangChain, and prompt engineering, helping participants design, build, and deploy real-world AI systems ethically

Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan accused Left ministers and MLAs of disrupting the Kerala Assembly and making unparliamentary remarks amid protests over the Sabarimala gold idol controversy. The opposition announced statewide marches demanding accountability from the government

The Congress’s choice of Naveen Yadav as its Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate has triggered dissent among senior leaders, especially Anjan Kumar Yadav. Party insiders say the decision overlooks seniority, deepening factional tensions within the Telangana Congress unit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and the UK are natural partners, sharing democratic values and global goals. Following talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, both leaders reaffirmed cooperation in trade, defence, critical technology, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.

Tilak Varma will lead Hyderabad in the opening three Ranji Trophy matches of the season starting October 15. The squad includes key players Tanmay Agarwal, Rohit Rayudu, and C.V. Milind, with Rahul Singh serving as vice-captain.

In Sangareddy’s Kangti mandal, a pregnant tribal woman, Nikitha Bhai, walked nearly 2 km on a muddy road to reach an ambulance after rains made her village inaccessible. She later delivered a healthy baby boy at Kangti hospital.

Bingi Sathish (35), a farm labourer in Maredupalli, Jagtial, died after touching an electric trap installed by a tenant farmer to protect crops from wild boars. Police have registered a case, and the body has been sent for postmortem.

A home guard, Uppendar Chari (36), was fatally struck by a speeding container lorry during routine vehicle checking near Subhash Centre in Yadadri Bhongir district. Police have taken the lorry driver into custody, and the body was sent for postmortem.

SC and ST students, along with their parents, staged a sit-in at Suryapet Collectorate, demanding the immediate restoration of the Best Available School Scheme (BASS). The protest comes after Telangana government halted fee reimbursements, affecting nearly 25,000 students in private schools.

Former SC/ST Commission chairman and BRS leader Errolla Srinivas mourns the death of his father, Errolla Vijjaiah (75), in Gangapur village. BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao extended condolences and prayers to the family.

Researchers from the University of Exeter and ULB have identified mutations in the TMEM167A gene causing a rare form of neonatal diabetes in babies under six months. Stem cell studies show the gene is vital for insulin-producing beta cells and neurons.

The Premier League conducted a three-day Community Coach Development Programme in Mumbai, training 30 coaches and empowering them to inspire young players. The initiative, part of its India engagement, was attended by UK PM Keir Starmer and football legend Michael Owen.

A school bus carrying 25 students emitted smoke from its engine in Secunderabad Cantonment on Thursday morning. The driver and army personnel acted swiftly, ensuring all students were safe and shifted to another bus. No injuries were reported.

IIT Kanpur student Arun Teja from Telangana won third place in the Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge 2025 for his project ‘Stellar’, proposing orbital space settlements to enable self-sustaining space industries and advance humanity’s presence beyond Earth.

Ahead of the High Court hearing on 42% BC reservation, Telangana District Collectors have issued notices for the first phase of ZPTC and MPTC elections. Nominations open October 11, elections on October 23, with results scheduled for November 11.

Investor enthusiasm for recent IPOs quickly turned to disappointment as BMW Ventures, Om Freight Forwarders, and Glottis Limited saw steep declines of 35–40% post-listing. Despite strong subscription numbers, selling pressure has persisted, with most new listings now below issue prices.

Actor-politician Vijay received a bomb threat via email for his Neelankarai residence in Chennai. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad conducted a thorough search early Thursday morning and confirmed it was a hoax. Similar threats have targeted other city personalities.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday, driven by gains in Reliance Industries, IT stocks, and FII inflows. Asian markets showed mixed trends, Brent crude fell, and Wall Street’s record highs supported positive sentiment at Dalal Street.