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A 72-year-old Nampally woman allegedly lost Rs 2.20 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officials threatened her with arrest. Police said the fraudsters used a fake arrest warrant and demanded transfers under the pretext of avoiding legal action.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar felicitated three citizens who rescued a six-year-old girl from Hussain Sagar. An auto driver jumped into the lake, while two others helped bring her to safety. Sajjanar praised their courage and presence of mind.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's period film Ranabaali has received a U/A certificate ahead of its October 16 release. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film draws on 19th-century historical events and features Arnold Vosloo as the antagonist Sir Theodore Hector

Iga Swiatek reached her 40-win milestone with a straight-sets victory at the Wuhan Open, while Elina Svitolina fought past Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. Both advanced to the third round and remain in contention for qualification for the WTA Finals

TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of seven restaurants in three Telangana districts over serious food safety violations. Inspections found pest infestations, rotten vegetables, expired food and unhygienic kitchens. Officials also issued notices and ordered a separate restaurant to close.

Baoli Art Sangam has launched an initiative to reconnect art, heritage and traditional water wisdom. Featuring Allu Sneha Reddy as its face and culture and heritage chairperson, it aims to promote engagement with Deccan stepwells through art and community participation.

Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary has shared glimpses of her three-day bike trip through Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop, describing it as a timely and exhilarating experience. She is also preparing for her upcoming mythological thriller Vrushakarma, starring Naga Chaitanya

Vysyaraju Jewellers inaugurated a new showroom on KPHB Road in Kukatpally on Wednesday. The store offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery, alongside inaugural discounts on selected products and a promotional scheme offering customers an opportunity to win gold.

The Centre has proposed new rules to regulate animal experiments based on the pain, distress and suffering they may cause. The draft introduces four severity categories, strengthens approval requirements for severe procedures and adopts the 3Rs principles of animal research.

The ECI received 5.43 lakh Form-7 applications from Telangana in 2026, with 4.71 lakh accepted. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of applications. The Commission has capped individual filings to discourage bulk objections and reduce inconvenience to voters.

More than 6.70 lakh electors in Telangana missed their SIR hearing dates, while 15,281 failed to attend rescheduled hearings. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of lapsed hearings. Electors must respond to notices by November 5 to retain voting rights

Shreyas Iyer climbed three places to a career-best fourth in the ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden century. The latest rankings also saw movements among Indian, Pakistani and West Indian players, alongside changes in the Test rankings

Tomato prices in Hyderabad have more than doubled in a fortnight, reaching Rs 50 a kg in roadside markets and around Rs 60 in supermarkets. Farmers cite heat, water shortages and crop damage, while vendors report reduced supplies and higher procurement costs.

CRPF Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver at a camp in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. He was taken to Elmaguda camp for treatment but died. Police are investigating, and his body will be sent home after post-mortem.

Aon survey projects salaries in India to rise 9.1pc in 2027, with non-banking financial companies leading sectoral increases. Attrition climbed to 18% in 2026, while established adoption of AI productivity tools reached 56pc, highlighting shifting compensation and workforce priorities nationwide

The DGCA has banned the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 powerbank on flights operating to, from and within India after a fire incident prompted an IndiGo flight diversion to Hyderabad. The regulator has also reiterated restrictions on powerbank storage and use aboard aircraft

An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur after a reported hijack alert. Security agencies searched the aircraft and found nothig suspicious. The cause of the alert remains under investigation, officials said on Wednesday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for stronger India-ASEAN cooperation in maritime security, defence technology and joint production to maintain Indo-Pacific stability. He urged both sides to improve information sharing, strengthen disaster response coordination and expand collaboration through ASEAN-led forums.

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been sent to five-day judicial custody in a Jantar Mantar trespassing case and lodged in separate Tihar Jail cells. Another party member, Ajinkya Shinde, was released on personal bond

India captain Harmanpreet Singh has described the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Punjab as a special occasion. The tournament runs from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, with India aiming to defend their title.

Anirudh has praised Rajinikanth’s enduring stardom ahead of Jailer 2’s October 15 release, saying the superstar continues to create magic and rewrite history at 76. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has received a U/A certificate

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the State aimed to become a $1-trillion economy by 2034 and a $3-trillion economy by 2047. He urged political cooperation, investment and support for entrepreneurs to drive sector-specific growth.

Parineeti Chopra shared a makeup hack for hotel rooms with poor lighting, advising users to direct light towards a mirror for a softer reflection. The actress recently appeared in projects including Amar Singh Chamkila, Shaque: Trust No One and Reporting Live

Abhinandita Dayal Mathur, former cultural adviser to Manish Sisodia, announced her departure from AAP, saying she had been inactive for months and held no official position. Her exit follows former spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar’s departure and move to Congress