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Australian wellness startup Give Me 5 (GM5) has launched its Beta App in Hyderabad, marking its entry into India’s mental health space with a $5 million AUD investment. The initiative focuses on early intervention and emotional counselling, especially among school students, and has already impacted over 5,000 individuals.
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Warangal floods, drone relief, Telangana rains, Konda Surekha, Revanth Reddy, BR Nagar, flood rescue, aerial survey, disaster response, Telangana weather. In response to severe flooding in Warangal, drones were used to deliver food and water to stranded residents in submerged colonies like BR Nagar.
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Telangana is witnessing one of its most water-abundant years, with key reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins nearing full capacity. Despite crop damage from Cyclone Montha, the rainfall has ensured robust irrigation prospects for the upcoming Rabi season.
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A woman from Kota (K) village in Sonala mandal, Adilabad district, has accused a contractor of using substandard materials to build her house under the Indiramma housing scheme and then coercing her family to sign a promissory note for Rs 6.30 lakh.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is set to conduct an aerial survey of cyclone-affected Warangal and Nalgonda districts, with a focus on Husnabad. Officials have been mobilised for field visits and grievance redressal.
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US President Donald Trump hinted at resuming nuclear weapons testing after three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. The Kremlin warned that Moscow would follow suit if Washington abandons the test moratorium
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A preliminary report by the Telangana government reveals that Cyclone Montha and its associated rains have damaged standing crops across 4.47 lakh acres in 179 mandals, affecting over 2.53 lakh farmers. Warangal, Khammam, and Suryapet are among the worst-hit districts, with paddy and cotton suffering the most.
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AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Cyclone Montha caused losses of Rs 5,265 crore across multiple sectors, with agriculture, fisheries and road infrastructure hardest hit. He said a detailed report will be submitted to the Centre for assistance
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A passenger arriving from Kolkata was detained at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a live 38 mm bullet was discovered in his luggage during screening. The man, identified as Vishal, was preparing to board a connecting flight to Bengaluru.
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The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned citizens about a surge in online trading and investment scams. Fraudsters are cheating victims through fake trading platforms promising high returns. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in
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A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and attacked by her colleague Bhanu Prakash at her Somajiguda flat under Punjagutta police limits. The accused threatened the victim and her roommates before attacking her. He was later arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
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The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav for allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS workers during his Jubilee Hills campaign. The party urged the ECI to act immediately to ensure fair elections.
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Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has sought the Election Commission of India’s directions after receiving complaints from the BRS and BJP alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the Congress government over promises to film workers and Azharuddin’s Cabinet induction
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Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao said Cyclone Montha damaged crops in four and a half lakh acres across Telangana. The government plans to compensate farmers with Rs 10,000 per acre and purchase soaked paddy. Relief camps were set up in Khammam
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In a tense one-hour standoff at a Powai studio, Mumbai Police rescued 19 individuals, including 17 children, from a man who had lured them for a web series audition. Rohit Arya, the hostage-taker, released a video outlining vague demands before threatening the children with an air gun.
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With 10 days to polling on November 11, Jubilee Hills bypoll campaigns have intensified. BRS, BJP, and Congress are focusing on full coverage of slum pockets and residential colonies through padayatras, door-to-door outreach, and deployment of senior leaders and ministers
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A boulder rolled down a road in Malkajgiri on Thursday due to heavy rains from Cyclone Montha, causing traffic disruption and alarming residents. Police and DRF services responded, while authorities urged vigilance and reporting of potential further landslides
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During a campaign event in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency, an elderly woman publicly challenged Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav over unmet election promises. Her pointed questions on pensions and free electricity went viral, highlighting voter frustration and accountability demands.
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CoinSwitch’s Q3 2025 report highlights a generational shift in India’s crypto investment landscape, with Gen Z emerging as the largest investor group. Hyderabad maintains its rank as the fourth-largest crypto hub, with 70.4% of portfolios in profit, reflecting disciplined and fundamentals-driven investment strategies.
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BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers hit by Cyclone Montha. He alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Ministers were focused on politics instead of relief. BRS demanded immediate crop procurement and CCI relaxation
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Cyber scammers are using “forwarding fraud” to divert calls and SMS messages from victims’ phones by tricking them into dialing USSD codes. Forwarded OTPs enable theft from bank and UPI accounts. Police urge caution, checking call forwarding, and reporting suspicious activity
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In a shocking incident at Mahabubabad district hospital, a man mistakenly declared dead and shifted to the mortuary on Wednesday night was found alive the next morning. The patient was rushed to the hospital for treatment
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The Congress plan to induct Mohammed Azharuddin into the Cabinet and the BJP’s MCC complaint against the move have fuelled speculation of a Congress-BJP understanding aimed at undermining BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha in Jubilee Hills by-election
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The Jubilee Hills bypoll features 58 candidates aged 27 to 75, including eldest Subhadra Reddy and youngest Abhilas Bethi. Contestants from varied age groups bring diverse perspectives and are campaigning actively through rallies, door-to-door outreach, and social media engagement
