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A Sub-Inspector working with the Special Branch in Mulugu was arrested for allegedly helping smugglers procure and sell spurious cotton seeds in Asifabad. Police cited call records, confession statements and other evidence, and alleged links to additional illegal trading activities.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu outlined Rs 3,222 crore worth of development works to transform Tirupati into a world-class spiritual centre. Projects include an integrated pilgrim township, accommodation, an Annaprasadam centre, parking, roads, employee housing and digital services.

The Telangana Cricket Association has demanded the scrapping of Hyderabad’s Ranji Trophy squad, alleging selection irregularities and neglect of district-level talent. It threatened a mass protest at BCCI headquarters and plans to recommend outstanding performers from its Under-19 State League Championship.

The Supreme Court registry has flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi and 10 INDIA bloc leaders’ petition challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Issues include missing documents, absent vakalatnamas, an illegible identity card and a court fee shortfall.

Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Telangana government to allocate Rs 5,000 crore to the Munnuru Kapu Corporation. He also sought Cabinet representation for the community, stressed BC unity and pledged support for a function hall in Khammam.

Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize affirms the conviction that international law, however imperfectly applied, remains the best bet for a peaceful world in which no one should be denied justice because of their identity or nationality

The drive for ethanol comes at the cost of water security, food affordability and vulnerable households

Mighty Marathas defeated Chero Archers 2-1 in a shootoff after a 4-4 draw in Archery Premier League Season 2. Aman Saini and Dhiraj Bommadevara hit the yellow ring as Marathas registered their third consecutive win to reach six points.

A 25-year-old woman, Anjali, died during treatment after being allegedly stabbed by Ashwin at her sister’s house in Motinagar, Kukatpally. Police said Ashwin also allegedly injured Anjali’s sister when she intervened. The Allapur police are investigating the case.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that Radial Road-2 tenders were awarded to Andhra Pradesh-based firms despite his son’s company bidding nearly Rs 600 crore lower. He alleged irregularities, dummy bids and interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in tendering.

A 30-year-old woman, Ajmera, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Mohammed Mustafa, at New Babanagar in Pahadishareef on Monday. Police said the accused fled after the incident. A case has been registered, and special teams are searching for him.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has proposed widening Uppal Stadium Road to 120 ft to ease congestion. Officials identified about 0.78 acres of Survey of India land for the project and were directed to examine compensation and expedite the widening work.

Four people, including a child, were charred to death after their car hit a railing and caught fire on the Vijayawada West Bypass. Another occupant was critically injured. Police said the victims were returning from a function in Namburu

A local court sentenced a 28-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl under the pretext of love and marriage. The court also imposed a Rs 10,000 fine and ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation

BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.

Telangana drew 1-1 with Jharkhand in the Senior National Men’s Hockey Championship in Jhansi on Monday. Captain Shiva Kumar scored the equaliser off a penalty corner in the 55th minute after Jharkhand took the lead through Toppo

The Liverpool FC Foundation has explored potential collaboration with the Sports Authority of Telangana to expand community football and sports-led social development. A round-table meeting in Hyderabad brought together football clubs, corporate representatives, foundations, former India internationals and senior officials

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

Osmania University will hold its inter-college men’s table tennis championship on October 14 and 15 at St Joseph’s Degree College, King Koti. The inter-college boxing championship is scheduled for October 17 and 18, with weigh-in on October 16

The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently

The sixth Dussehra Bonanza lucky draw, jointly organised by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today, was held at Varun Motors in Begumpet, Hyderabad. B Subba Rao won a Smart TV, while three other participants received smartphones, gift vouchers and hampers.