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The Amara Raja Group launched the third edition of its ‘Better Way Awards’ to honour rural entrepreneurs and innovators. The awards feature three categories with Rs 3 lakh each, and applications are open until November 20 on the company website

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for AYUSH UG courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 16 to 18 at tsbahnu.tsche.in

Filmmaker DS Kannan conducted a masterclass at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students about screenplay structure, character development, and Indian storytelling. He also shared practical tips on pitching ideas, planning action sequences, and collaborating in the film industry

The Heartfulness Organisation has launched the Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI), India’s first greenfield private deemed university. Guided by Daaji’s vision, HARI begins in 2025 with Agriculture and Horticulture programmes; admissions are now open

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board meeting was postponed after MLA Sri Ganesh and MP Etala Rajender walked out, protesting the denial of voting rights. The meeting was to discuss key road projects, while Karkhana residents staged a protest over road widening

Rachakonda She Teams caught 162 persons, including 70 minors, for harassing women in public during a two-week special drive. They also handled 180 complaints, registered five criminal cases, and conducted decoy operations in metro trains to curb harassment

A 32-year-old man from Malakpet lost Rs 6.49 lakh after being duped in an online dating and friendship scam. The cybercrime police said the fraudsters, posing as company agents, persuaded him to transfer money for fake bookings and verifications

With the model code of conduct in force for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, families planning weddings in November may face hurdles due to cash restrictions and police checks. Priests say several auspicious dates fall within this period, adding to the challenge

A man, Raghupal Reddy, attacked his parents with a sharp-edged weapon at their apartment in Gandipet, Rajendranagar. Both were severely injured and hospitalised. Police said the accused, who suffers from mental health issues, was taken into custody

A nine-year-old boy, Ghouse Pasha, drowned after accidentally falling into a rainwater-filled sump at an under-construction site in Pahadishareef. The boy had gone to play with friends. Police registered a case and started an investigation

A global study in ISME Communications shows that wild ancestors of modern crops sustain unique soil microbes vital for ecosystem health. The University of Hyderabad team contributed fieldwork on wild little millet, offering insights for sustainable and climate-resilient farming

After an eight-year campaign by Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, the FSSAI has banned beverage makers from using the ‘ORS’ label. The decision ensures only WHO-approved medical ORS can carry the name, protecting children from harmful sugary drinks

Police moved to arrest OSD N Sumanth after his termination over alleged corruption, sparking a political row when the Endowments Minister’s daughter intervened and accused the CM and ministers of orchestrating a vendetta

Mallareddy Group of Institutions, in partnership with Google, launched India’s largest digital campus, providing 50,000 students access to AI-based learning, technical skills, and globally recognized certifications. Telangana Governor Dr. Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the milestone event in Hyderabad

MLR Institute of Technology hosted ‘Prerna – To Kindle Interest in Science and Technology’, welcoming 580 students from 22 schools. The Open House and Project Exhibition aimed to inspire young minds and spark curiosity about science and technology in daily life

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

Despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s claim of a three-lakh rise in government school enrolments, Education Department data shows nearly 10,000 schools have up to 30 students and 1,897 have none, reflecting a sharp decline in public confidence

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad celebrated World Students’ Day with a project showcase themed ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. Around 1,840 students presented innovative projects, with top winners including initiatives on space communication, smart homes, waste-to-energy, and accessibility tools for the visually impaired

Ten candidates filed 13 nominations on Wednesday for the Jubilee Hills by-election, bringing the total to 30 candidates and 35 nominations so far. The District Grievance Committee released Rs 21.21 lakh seized cash after verifying five genuine cases

The Indian Army inaugurated ‘Dronalaya’ and ‘Yantralaya’ at MCEME, Secunderabad, to enhance drone, unmanned, and robotics training. Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney launched the facilities on the 83rd EME Corps Day, strengthening the Army’s tech-driven operational readiness