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Ahead of World Spine Day on October 16, CARE Hospitals doctors warned that long commutes, poor posture and uneven roads can aggravate back and neck pain. They recommended regular movement breaks, ergonomic seating, physiotherapy and early medical consultation.

Mamata Medical College overcame an 11-point half-time deficit to defeat Freestyle Ballers 64-59 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship. Sreekanth scored 29 points, while Golden Phoenixes also advanced to Level II with a 58-30 win over SBI Amravati

Telangana registered their second win in the 16th Hockey India Men’s Hockey National Championship, defeating Goa 3-2 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Goa led 2-1 at half-time, while S Shiva Kumar, Aiyappa and Arjun Yadav scored for Telangana

Hyderabad-based ocular oncologist Dr Santosh G Honavar has ranked first among Indian ophthalmology researchers for the fifth consecutive year, according to a press release. He topped annual and career-long impact rankings and has more than 18,500 citations.

President Droupadi Murmu said rural women had become wealth creators and drivers of development while inaugurating the National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted plans for SHE Marts and stronger market access for women-led self-help groups

Formula One driver Arvid Lindblad praised teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and recalled a brief conversation with India captain Shubman Gill about the differences between their sports. Lindblad also discussed how technology, coaching and preparation help young athletes progress faster

Carlos Alcaraz has accepted a wildcard for the Erste Bank Open in Vienna after the Six Kings Slam was postponed. The Spaniard will return to the ATP 500 event for the first time since 2021, joining a strong field

The trailer of ‘The Greatest’, an upcoming Prime Video series, traces Muhammad Ali’s journey from Cassius Clay to boxing legend. The series explores his sporting achievements, personal convictions and political battles, and is scheduled to premiere on November 4, 2026

INCOIS Director Dr T M Balakrishnan Nair has been elected chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean. The appointment is expected to strengthen regional cooperation, marine research and ocean information services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Telangana’s power crisis was being used to facilitate expensive coal imports through a proposed deal with Bothra Logistics. He demanded a white paper and an independent probe, while questioning Singareni’s falling production and nearly Rs 60,000 crore in reported outstanding dues.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned against auto-rickshaw and cab drivers using mobile phones while driving. He urged passengers to report dangerous behaviour through Dial 112, while police advised commuters to avoid confrontations and prioritise safety.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared pictures of herself in a red Bandhani-patterned suit, posing to Diljit Dosanjh’s song ‘What Ve’. The actress called herself ‘dil se desi’ as fans got a glimpse of her traditional look

Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented rise in water-tanker demand towards the end of the monsoon, with daily bookings reaching 5,000 to 8,000. HMWSSB officials fear worsening shortages from November as groundwater levels fall and reservoir storage declines across the city.

India’s total merchandise and services exports rose 10.99 per cent year-on-year to an estimated $80.75 billion in September 2026. Cumulative exports during April-September reached $476.20 billion, supported by 18.51 per cent growth in merchandise exports.

Adilabad police arrested seven persons for allegedly transporting explosives from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana. They seized 20,000 electronic detonators, 90 boosters, two vehicles and six mobile phones worth Rs 20 lakh. Two others were booked for their alleged roles.

SVPNPA Director Sujeet Pandey has identified propaganda and coordinated social media campaigns as emerging challenges for police. The academy is expanding training in information warfare, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency-related offences and other technologies used by criminal networks.

AIG Hospitals has launched ‘The Pink Question’ to encourage open conversations about breast health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative allows people to submit anonymous questions online or at the hospital, with doctors addressing concerns through educational videos

The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The deals aim to strengthen operational capabilities and promote domestic defence manufacturing

Task Force personnel arrested four persons for allegedly gambling on the outskirts of Mancherial on Wednesday night. Police seized Rs 40,300 in cash, three mobile phones and a scooter. The accused were handed over to Mancherial police for further action.

A 37-year-old police constable, Sammanna, drowned in an irrigation tank at Dugnepalli village in Mancherial district on Thursday. Police said he slipped into the water while walking along the tank bund in the morning and died at the spot.

Hyderabad resident N Chetana Reddy, allotted to the Telangana cadre, is among 151 trainees set to participate in the SVPNPA passing-out parade. She says practical training, police station visits and exposure to diverse cases have strengthened her understanding of policing.

England opener Zak Crawley has signed a one-year extension with Kent after losing his central contract for 2026-27. The 28-year-old returns to the county as his primary employer ahead of Kent’s return to the County Championship’s top division

Chowhan Raj Kumar, from Mannur village in Adilabad district, will participate in the 78th IPS Regular Recruit batch passing-out parade. A Navodaya alumnus who secured AIR 703 in the 2023 UPSC examination, he is preparing for district training in Rajasthan.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy accepting a Rs 2.50 lakh bribe on Thursday. Officials subsequently searched the Tahsildar’s office, reportedly seized documents and questioned staff members as part of the investigation.