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A 24-year-old man from Hayathnagar died after his speeding car crashed into an air-release valve of the Krishna drinking water pipeline near Nagole Metro Station in Hyderabad. The impact damaged the pipeline, causing a massive water leak, traffic congestion and disruption of drinking water supply to several localities.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association faces uncertainty as the Apex Council’s three-year tenure nears its end. A group of 106 affiliated members has sought a Special General Meeting to discuss amendments to the bye-laws, amid questions over elections and the Single Member Committee’s role

A 52-year-old farmer from Guda village in Adilabad district died during treatment after attempting suicide, reportedly distressed over poor cotton growth. The death takes the reported toll to six in 20 days, prompting former minister Jogu Ramanna to demand relief.

A man identified as Mohammad Shuaib Alam was caught by a CISF jawan after allegedly fleeing security checks at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro station. Police said 155 grams of a substance suspected to be gold paste was recovered from his bag.

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom celebrated Chenetha Bathukamma in London and other parts of the UK, with around 2,000 people attending the London event. Participants wore Telangana handloom clothing, exchanged festive greetings and pledged continued support for weavers.

Three CRPF personnel were seriously injured in an IED blast in Imphal West, Manipur, on Sunday night. Separately, three Meitei villagers were killed and four injured in suspected militant firing while collecting firewood, while three people were reported missing.

Long dismissed as comic relief, Telangana’s dialect and identity now take centre stage in mainstream Telugu cinema, exposing Tollywood’s entrenched sexism, caste blindness and cultural imbalance

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is preparing to welcome kangaroos, wallabies, ring-tailed lemurs and cassowaries from Vantara. The zoo has arranged facilities for the new arrivals, while a pair of zebras is also planned for the city’s wildlife collection.

Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises serious questions about provincial autonomy and military’s role in politics

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he would lead an all-party delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week to seek drought relief. He also indicated that Mysuru’s Dasara illumination could be extended by another 10 days.

Punjab FC came from behind to draw 1-1 with Mumbai City FC in their second ISL 2026-27 fixture. Leandro Otormín scored from the penalty spot before substitute Gurkirat Singh headed home in the 90th minute to preserve Punjab’s unbeaten start

Andhra Pradesh para-athletes V Ramani and B Ravi Karthik won bronze medals in their respective events at the Para Asian Games in Japan. Ramani finished third in the women’s 1,500m T-11 category, while Ravi Karthik medalled in the 100m freestyle T-13 event

India’s freestyle wrestlers won all three bronze-medal bouts on the final day of the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Rohit, Jaskaran and Chandermohan secured podium finishes, taking India’s overall tally to six medals, including two silver and four bronze

Harsh Rana struck an unbeaten 103 off 191 balls as Uttarakhand reached 336/6 against Hyderabad on the opening day of their Col CK Nayudu Trophy match. The Under-16 Super League also saw big scores and several strong individual performances

Sauryaram Indukuri emerged as the rider of the championship at the second National Qualifier Equestrian Championship in Hyderabad, winning two state titles with Happyness. Dilano was named horse of the week, while riders from host club HPRC also secured medals

National Health Mission employees in Nagarkurnool continued their indefinite strike for the seventh day on Monday, wearing nooses around their necks to highlight their distress. They demanded regularisation, equal pay, health benefits, annual increments, loyalty bonuses and maternity leave.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Dasara greetings to Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural significance and traditions, including worshipping the Jammi tree and sighting the palapitta. He recalled their recognition as State symbols and prayed for peace and prosperity.

Hyderabad traffic police announced diversions from Monday to Thursday due to CC road-laying work near Pillar No. 37 of the PVNR Expressway towards Mehdipatnam. The notice outlines alternate routes for traffic travelling between Attapur, Nampally, Shaikpet and nearby areas.

Tension prevailed at Sitarambagh Bageecha in Mangalhat after BRSV students were allegedly attacked while preparing to burn a Ravana effigy bearing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s photograph. Police registered cases and are investigating the incident, which was recorded and circulated online.

Telangana is planning a foodgrain security buffer for 3.42 crore PDS beneficiaries amid El Nino concerns and rising rice prices. Officials estimate that existing stocks and pending receipts will meet combined welfare requirements until September 2027, while additional essential commodities are under consideration.

EAGLE Force says it uncovered a suspected drug manufacturing unit at a poultry farm in Maharashtra during a probe into an alleged inter-State synthetic drug trafficking network. Further arrests have been made as investigators trace the supply of precursor chemicals.

Puducherry’s S Madhesh Kumar retained a half-point lead with nine points after drawing with Niladri Banerjee in the penultimate round of the National Sub-junior Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Prishita Gupta extended her lead in the girls’ section.

Hyderabad witnessed lighter traffic on several arterial roads on Monday as residents left for their hometowns to celebrate Dasara. Fewer vehicles, office closures and reduced commercial activity eased commuting, offering temporary relief from congestion before traffic picks up after the holidays.