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The Sri Sathya Sai Dakshata Programme is launching a free 90-day data engineering course for eligible graduates from Telangana. Conducted offline near Khairatabad Metro Station, the programme covers Python, SQL, AI tools, soft skills, career counselling and placement assistance.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a debate over alleged links among Medicover Hospitals, Maxbien Pharma and MindVault Corporate Schools. He cited shareholdings and alleged connections, calling for a CBI probe or distribution of funds among farmers

Drogo Aerospace has secured DGCA type certification for its JK 250e hybrid UAV, taking its certified platforms to six. Designed for the Indian armed forces’ surveillance needs, the aircraft offers two to three hours of endurance and supports operator training

Kriti Sanon has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against alleged unauthorised use of her identity, including AI-generated content. The court asked her counsel to submit relevant research before the next hearing on October 29

Activists from PETA India, Vegans of Telangana and Citizens for Animals staged a demonstration at Hyderabad’s Dharna Chowk on World Food Day. Wearing animal-themed body paint, they urged people to go vegan, citing habitat destruction and biodiversity loss

Top seeds Jval Saurin Patel and Madhvendra Pratap Singh lost their seventh-round games at the National Sub-Junior Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Four players shared the open-section lead with 6.5 points, while Prishita Gupta led the girls’ section

Opposition leaders expressed support for Abhijeet Dipke ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march after Delhi Police served him a notice asking him not to attend. BJP leader Ram Kadam, meanwhile, accused the Cockroach Janta Party founder of lying.

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Singh finished third at the IGU Gujarat Junior Boys Championship 2026 at Kensville Golf Club in Ahmedabad. The Class 10 student has enjoyed a consistent under-15 season and is expected to move up a category

NFHS-6 data highlights rising obesity and elevated blood sugar levels in Telangana, with women in Hyderabad particularly affected by excess weight. Public health experts stress the need for long-term preventive policies as obesity, diabetes and hypertension place growing demands on healthcare.

Hyderabad’s Satya Chintagunta entered the boys’ under-14 singles final at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in Delhi. He defeated Taanish Nanda 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in a match lasting two hours and nine minutes.\

Nigeria will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Abuja from October 18 to 26, 2026. Six teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the 2027 Africa Regional Final

Delhi Police served notice on Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, barring a protest at Connaught Place. More than 6,000 personnel and 220 CAPF companies have been deployed, while police cited prohibitory orders and offered an alternative location for protesters

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India wants to expand rupee-based trade settlements to help countries facing hard-currency shortages. She also called for changes to the India-ASEAN trade agreement, saying it was skewed against India, and defended the decision to stay out of RCEP.

SS Rajamouli wished Prithviraj Sukumaran on his birthday, sharing a message about his ‘Varanasi’ character, Kumbha. Producer S S Karthikeya said the film's post-production was progressing quickly, with completion targeted for January ahead of its April 2027 release

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India’s squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury in Hyderabad. Arshdeep’s availability for Saturday’s series decider will depend on his recovery.

Test Twenty, a new cricket format featuring separate girls' and boys' matches with combined scores, will debut in Colombo from November 14 to 29, 2026. The tournament will feature 160 young players from five continents competing for four continental teams

Janhvi Kapoor, Sreeleela and Siddharth Gupta’s yet-to-be-titled romantic thriller has begun filming in Nainital under director Umesh Bisht. Meanwhile, Kapoor has condemned an explicit AI-generated deepfake video featuring her likeness, highlighting concerns over consent and digital abuse.

India women's captain Smriti Mandhana says six T20Is before the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy will help India identify its playing style and team combinations. She praised Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership and welcomed the opportunity to face Zimbabwe in an upcoming series

Cyberabad Police have urged residents travelling to their native places for Navaratri to take precautions against burglaries and vehicle thefts. The advisory recommends informing neighbours and local police, installing CCTV cameras, securing valuables and reporting suspicious activity to Dial 112.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests as a democratic right, accusing the government of restricting freedoms through shutdowns and internet suspensions. He said the party remained committed to non-violence and urged citizens to hold elected representatives accountable

Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu has invited Karnataka’s industries to collaborate with the State across aerospace, biotechnology, electronics, textiles and technology. He outlined the proposed partnership at a Bengaluru roadshow ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.

The TDP, Jana Sena and BJP have finalised a seat-sharing agreement for Andhra Pradesh’s urban local body elections. The TDP will contest most mayoral and chairperson posts, with the allocation broadly reflecting the allies’ Assembly strength.

Telangana’s peak electricity demand reached a record 20,003 MW on October 15, while daily consumption climbed to 334.54 million units. Rising agricultural, domestic, commercial and industrial needs are putting pressure on utilities, which are procuring additional power and monitoring supply.

Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster prototype at a SpaceX facility in Texas, demonstrating brief airborne manoeuvres using rocket-inspired thrusters. The showcase revived interest in the long-delayed electric sports car, though commercial availability and the flying feature remain uncertain.