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The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

Drug smugglers in Hyderabad are increasingly using private courier and parcel delivery services to move narcotics like MDMA and marijuana across State borders. The EAGLE task force has intensified checks after uncovering student involvement and courier staff complicity.

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha disrupted life in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday. Markets remained empty, schools were closed, and waterlogging was reported in several areas. GHMC and police teams monitored flooding and worked to restore normalcy across low-lying zones

On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery in Telangana to enhance stroke and neuro rehabilitation using robotics and AI. The initiative aims to bridge India’s rehabilitation gap and accelerate patient recovery nationwide.

After heavy overnight rains, water levels rose sharply in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. HMWSSB officials opened the floodgates for the second day to release surplus water into the Musi River and are monitoring inflows closely to ensure public safety

Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the college at the CILECT Congress 2025 in Mexico. The event gathers global film educators to discuss the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema.”

Dissent is growing within Congress over the alleged lack of funds for the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign. Grassroots workers question the State leadership’s silence on campaign expenditure, alleging mismanagement and unmet financial promises as internal rifts deepen

The Telangana High Court ruled that land ownership rights transferred in 1967 cannot be revived through belated litigation. Court quashed an Ibrahimpatnam civil court order, observing that a 2020 suit filed without disclosing past transfers was invalid

The Telangana High Court upheld the Preventive Detention Act invoked against Angoori Bai, alleged kingpin of Dhoolpet ganja network. Accused in over a dozen NDPS cases, she was said to be running a multi-crore drug racket

South Central Railway has announced train cancellations, diversions, and a service restoration in view of Cyclone Montha. Several key routes, including Howrah–Secunderabad and Tatanagar–Ernakulam, have been revised to ensure passenger safety

Congress Jubilee Hills candidate Naveen Yadav and Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mettu Sai Kumar landed in controversy after videos and messages surfaced showing them threatening critics. Yadav called Jubilee Hills his ‘territory’, while Sai Kumar allegedly abused a BRS activist online

Despite a sharp increase in voter enrolment over the years, Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency continues to record low voter turnout. Analysts cite urban apathy, floating population and weak mobilisation as reasons ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy

HyCan 2025, India’s largest pet festival, will be held on November 8–9 at OM Convention, Narsingi. Featuring dogs, cats, and fish displays, the event also launches GHMC’s ‘Safe With Dogs’ campaign and the National Canine Bravery Awards

Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an MoU with TCSiON to launch the Integrated Job Achievement Programme for degree students from 2025–26. The initiative aims to enhance employability through industry-led modules, mentoring, and practical learning experiences

A man from Chandanagar, Hyderabad, died by suicide after his employer allegedly failed to return Rs. 13 lakh he had lent seven years ago. Police said financial distress and pressure from acquaintances led him to take the extreme step

A retired schoolteacher from Hyderabad lost Rs. 90,000 to cyber fraudsters after she listed her furniture for sale online. The scammer, posing as a buyer, tricked her into scanning a QR code, leading to fraudulent bank withdrawals

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for Telangana. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad, over the next three days

Cyclone Montha has disrupted 132 trains under the South Central Railway zone, with 107 cancelled and several diverted or rescheduled. Train services to coastal Andhra towns were worst affected. SCR officials assured full refunds and continuous safety monitoring

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt