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A 26-year-old woman was killed and two others injured after an autorickshaw carrying scrap material rammed into a parked lorry near Sangam Hotel in Hayathnagar. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

A JNTU-Hyderabad student found a snail in sambar served at Manjeera Hostel on Monday, days after a lizard was spotted in chole curry. Students protested against the university administration and accused mess staff of negligence over food hygiene.

Cracker explosions and flashes on Deepavali triggered distress calls for animals in and around Hyderabad, with dogs trapped in narrow spaces, a cat dying after falling into a well and a pup rescued at Gajwel.

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad treated 48 people for firecracker-related eye injuries by Monday morning. While 38 patients were discharged after outpatient treatment, 10 were admitted, with one victim losing vision in the right eye.

Heritage conservation organisation Akarmaa has launched the ‘Mee Baavi’ movement to protect and restore Telangana’s historic stepwells. The initiative includes a panel discussion and photo exhibition at KBR Park and calls for policy support and legal protection.

GHMC has launched a special sanitation drive across all 30 circles under the PRAGATI 50 Cities framework. On the first day, workers cleaned 105 locations, removed 311 unauthorised posters and cleared over 108 metric tonnes of waste and debris.

Madhapur police arrested two 19-year-old youths for allegedly robbing pedestrians at knifepoint near Durgam Cheruvu Metro station. The suspects reportedly stole two mobile phones, and one victim suffered a shoulder injury after resisting an attempt to snatch his phone.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has urged banks, financial institutions and digital platforms to strengthen cybersecurity systems amid growing AI-assisted cyber threats. He stressed the need for stronger safeguards, quality standards and security checks across third-party applications and services.

The EAGLE Force and Raidurgam police arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Shaikpet for alleged involvement in prostitution and synthetic drug peddling. Police seized one gram of drugs and two mobile phones. A supplier from Goa is absconding.

A 21-year-old Osmania University engineering student, Shaik Ayesha, was killed after an RTC bus hit her two-wheeler near Government Fever Hospital in Nallakunta on Monday. She was on her way to college when the accident occurred.

TGSRTC has announced special bus services to Sabarimala for the 2026-27 pilgrimage season. Services will operate during the Mandala Pooja and Makara Vilakku festivals, with travel concessions for Guruswamis and support staff. Online bookings and helpline numbers are available.

A 34-year-old man from Gujarat died while undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming acid in Ghatkesar on November 7. His family shifted him to Gandhi Hospital and later to Osmania Hospital. The Pocharam IT Corridor police are investigating the incident.

Nintendo's ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ brings a much-loved classic to the Switch 2 with improved visuals, smooth performance and modern gameplay elements. While its nostalgia and design stand out, easy combat and limited additional content disappoint.

NIMS surgeons removed a 3 cm benign tumour behind a 29-year-old woman's cheekbone through a small opening in her lower eyelid. The six-hour procedure left no visible facial scar, and the patient retained her vision and nerve functions.

A fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing unit in Hyderabad's Katedan Industrial Area on Sunday evening. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby factories, and no casualties were immediately reported.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned people against fake WhatsApp messages claiming Paytm is offering Rs 1,000 as a Diwali gift. Citizens were advised not to click suspicious links or share personal details and to report cyber frauds immediately.

The Golconda Task Force and Film Nagar police arrested suspended NTPC employee T Balaji Nayudu for allegedly posing as a senior Finance Department official and seeking money from legislators and members of the public in the name of government schemes.

TGEJAC will announce its action plan after Deepavali over the State government's failure to act on PRC-related assurances. The committee has demanded a 51 per cent PRC, monthly release of funds to clear pending dues and a five-day work week.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of favouring private builders in the Centre-funded Ekta Mall project. He questioned the proposed allocation of built-up space, use of public land and funds, and alleged collusion between Congress and BJP.

The article questions the Telangana government's lack of concrete financial safeguards against the El Nino threat, contrasting it with salary deferments ordered during the Covid pandemic. It highlights the absence of assured income support for farmers asked to skip cultivation.