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Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has placed lakhs of electors at risk of exclusion. More than 14 lakh voters remain under scrutiny, with November 5 set as the deadline for notices and November 9 for final rolls

P. Leeladityavardhan of Vijayawada won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Vishruth Yelisetti finished second with 9.5 points, while Jinson Samuel placed third. Boys’ and girls’ age-group winners were also announced

The Telangana High Court has reserved its order on IAS officer Amrapali’s plea to vacate an interim stay on a CAT ruling directing her allocation to the Telangana cadre. The Bench said it would deliver its decision within two weeks

Centuries by G. Rithish Reddy, Gadagu Ganesh, Rahul Buddhi, Devashvith Yadav, Raghaav Narayan and Aaryan Rath highlighted HCA league cricket in Hyderabad. The matches also featured strong batting performances and notable bowling figures across senior and Under-16 competitions

Four people, including an HCA member and his son, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly selling complimentary tickets for the India-West Indies fourth T20 International at inflated prices. Police seized 11 match tickets, cash, mobile phones and a two-wheeler

A 26-year-old man died of electrocution while trimming neem tree branches in Mahabubabad district. Residents of his thanda staged a road protest with his body, placed thorny bushes across the road and demanded justice for his bereaved family

Telangana is preparing a Rs 4.26 crore master plan to develop Nelakondapalli’s Buddhist site into an international-standard heritage and tourism centre. The project includes tourist infrastructure, scientific conservation of viharas and archaeological structures, with input from monks and local experts

IIT Hyderabad and Japan’s Mie University have signed an MoU to strengthen academic and research collaboration. The partnership will promote student and faculty exchanges, joint research and cooperation in semiconductors and digital technologies while strengthening industry ties in both countries

The Trump administration has proposed ending deference to previous immigration approvals for certain visa extensions and finalised a rule ending automatic work permit extensions. The changes could affect Indian H-1B workers’ spouses, particularly those awaiting renewed employment authorisation documents

Telangana will hold special voter enrolment camps at every polling station on October 15 and 16. Eligible citizens omitted from the draft electoral roll and first-time voters can submit Form 6 applications ahead of the final roll’s publication on November 9

TG SAFE has suspended the food safety licences of four Hyderabad eateries over serious hygiene violations. Inspections of 13 restaurants and canteens found pest infestations, poor sanitation, missing records and food-handling lapses. Officials collected 16 samples and initiated further enforcement action.

EPFO urges eligible establishments to apply for retrospective regularisation of PF trust exemption status before the amnesty window closes on December 28, 2026. The one-time scheme covers tax-recognised trusts without formal EPFO exemption orders and offers certain statutory compliance relaxations

SEBI has extended a temporary relaxation allowing companies launching IPOs to revise fresh issue sizes by up to 50 per cent without filing new draft offer documents. The measure remains available for IPOs opening on or before March 31, 2027

India’s SIP stoppage ratio fell to 78.5 per cent in September from 81.1 per cent in August, while monthly contributions reached a record Rs 32,490 crore. AMFI data showed fewer discontinued or completed plans, alongside a decline in new registrations

Medak police confirmed that a troop of monkeys damaged the Chakali Ilamma statue in the early hours of Tuesday after examining CCTV footage and speaking to eyewitnesses. The damage prompted a protest by the washermen community and condemnation from political leaders.

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has signed an MoU with Hyderabad-based Medhastra Techsystems to advance indigenous defence artificial intelligence. The partnership aims to combine academic research and industry expertise to develop field-ready AI solutions for the Indian Armed Forces

Telangana faces potential economic pressure from El Niño, with high inflation, unemployment and risks to agriculture. The government has ordered a contingency plan, but concerns remain over water availability, crop choices, household costs and whether preparations will translate into timely action.

Maharashtra has formed a committee chaired by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to assess data centres' environmental, health, infrastructure and social impacts. The panel will recommend policies as the state seeks to become India's leading data centre hub

Families of two brain-dead men, Pavan Kumar Jaju and Dasari Reshikesh, consented to donate their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations included kidneys, liver and lungs, helping patients in need and prompting gratitude from the programme.

CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, has received accreditation from Joint Commission International following an assessment of its clinical, operational and administrative practices. The hospital said the recognition validates its systems and processes against international standards of patient safety and quality.

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles marked Czech Day 2026 at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi, celebrating its origins in Prague and its Indian legacy. The company highlighted its historic models, return to India in 2018 and evolving modern classic motorcycle portfolio.

TG SAFE Food Wing and Enforcement officials inspected hotels along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway between Koyyalagudem and Kodad. They found unhygienic kitchens, pests, improper food storage and expired FSSAI licences, prompting closures and the issuance of show-cause and improvement notices.

Junior doctors at Osmania General Hospital have temporarily suspended their strike after health authorities assured improvements within ten days. TJUDA said the suspension was not a withdrawal of demands and that members would monitor progress on infrastructure and facilities.

NIMS has advised patients, attendants and visitors to use public transport during three months of phased CC road works by GHMC. Parking will be restricted across several campus areas, with the hospital seeking to reduce congestion and maintain emergency access.