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BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha expanded her Jubilee Hills by-election campaign across Borabanda, supported by senior party leaders and former ministers. Door-to-door outreach, public blessings, and community engagement, including senior citizens’ support, highlighted her active campaign strategy

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, praising his lifelong dedication to religious, educational, and social causes, and assuring support to the bereaved family and members of Jamiat Ulama-Telangana

Cyberabad police caught 480 drunk drivers during Saturday night checks, mostly aged 21–40. Two-wheelers accounted for the majority, with Miyapur recording the highest violations. Nineteen offenders had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the need for stricter road safety enforcement

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and ministers of running a corrupt government using threats and extortion, citing gun culture and intimidation, while contrasting it with KCR’s tenure and criticizing AIMIM’s political double standards

City anglers face police restrictions at suburban water bodies, forcing many to travel long distances for fishing. Traditional tackle shops in Lal Bazaar report steady patronage, while authorities cite safety concerns and incidents as reasons for tighter enforcement

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat highlights semiconductors as critical to India’s technological sovereignty, national security, and modern industries. He cites progress under the India Semiconductor Mission and previews ESTIC-2025, aimed at sustainable innovation and tech empowerment

CM Revanth Reddy directs Group II officers to care for parents, proposing a 10% salary deduction for neglect. He urges accountability in schools, praises TGPSC transparency, and announces upcoming Group III-IV appointments, totaling 11,000 jobs in Telangana

FLY Holistic School celebrated Diwali with a student-led carnival showcasing eco-friendly crafts. Over 500 participants attended, including parents and teachers. Proceeds from the event will support the Vasudhaikyam Trust, highlighting students’ creativity, compassion, and commitment to sustainability

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign intensified over the weekend, with BRS, Congress, and BJP candidates actively reaching out to voters. Polling officials were trained at Banjara Bhavan, and a total of 48 nominations were filed on the sixth day, taking the overall count to 127

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned senior officials over delays in implementing government schemes and development works, criticising bureaucratic negligence. He emphasised accountability but did not announce immediate fund disbursal, urging department heads to expedite Central grants and scheme-related funds

A 45-year-old mason, M Laxman, died after being hit by a speeding MMTS train between Moula Ali and Ammuguda stations on Friday night. Secunderabad GRP is investigating the incident, suspected to have occurred while he was crossing the tracks

In Jubilee Hills’ Pratibha Nagar, visually challenged voters will exercise their franchise through Braille ballots and home voting for the November 11 by-election. GHMC ensures accessible polling booths, ramps, wheelchairs, and ECI-compliant voter information slips for PWD participation

ASBL celebrated its 10th anniversary at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, in partnership with Nritya Priya Dance Academy. The event featured classical Kuchipudi performances, Lord Krishna-themed presentations, and felicitations of cultural icons, highlighting ASBL’s commitment to nurturing India’s cultural heritage

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have booked a case against YouTube channels E96TV and Viral Hub_007 for airing interviews involving minors. The videos went viral, prompting legal action under the IT Act, BNS, and POCSO Act, with strict measures promised.

Telangana’s higher education council plans to revamp PG courses to improve employability and scrap irrelevant programmes. Initiatives include regional innovation clusters, AI-driven governance, digital learning platforms, and strengthened dual-degree programmes in partnership with global universities and industries

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused Telangana’s Congress government of intimidating investors and fostering a “gun culture” in the cabinet. They highlighted stark differences from the previous investor-friendly BRS regime and demanded a CBI probe

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed South Central Railway development projects at Rail Nilayam, Telangana. He urged officials to expedite works, including Secunderabad station upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aiming to meet passenger needs for the next 50–60 years

Azim Premji University has opened admissions for 2026 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Bengaluru and Bhopal campuses. Courses span sciences, humanities, social sciences, education, development, economics, health, and sustainability, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application

SCR has intensified security and crowd control at major railway stations ahead of Diwali. Multi-agency teams, holding areas, helpline booths, and late-night bus services have been arranged to ensure safe and smooth travel for festival-bound passengers

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn of a surge in credit card frauds including phishing, fake customer-care calls, reward-point scams, and malicious apps. Citizens are advised to avoid sharing OTPs, PINs, and card details and report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in