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Indian students planning to study in the UK are being advised to check university sponsor licences before committing funds. Tighter compliance rules, revised assessment thresholds and the revocation of one institution’s licence highlight the importance of verifying current sponsor status.

NFHS-6 data show that 43.9 per cent of men aged 15 and above in Telangana report consuming alcohol, compared with 18.9 per cent nationally. Rural areas record higher prevalence, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions addressing alcohol-related risks.

A 25-year-old man identified as Kiran was found dead in a lodge in Hyderabad’s Kushaiguda on Wednesday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and gathering details about his recent activities.

Hyderabad traffic police announced diversions from Monday to Thursday due to CC road-laying work near Pillar No. 37 of the PVNR Expressway towards Mehdipatnam. The notice outlines alternate routes for traffic travelling between Attapur, Nampally, Shaikpet and nearby areas.

EAGLE Force says it uncovered a suspected drug manufacturing unit at a poultry farm in Maharashtra during a probe into an alleged inter-State synthetic drug trafficking network. Further arrests have been made as investigators trace the supply of precursor chemicals.

Hyderabad witnessed lighter traffic on several arterial roads on Monday as residents left for their hometowns to celebrate Dasara. Fewer vehicles, office closures and reduced commercial activity eased commuting, offering temporary relief from congestion before traffic picks up after the holidays.

South Central Railway has operated 120 special trains, carrying around four lakh additional passengers in a week. With over 700 special trains announced for Dasara, Diwali and Chhath Puja, SCR has strengthened security, ticketing facilities and crowd management at busy stations.

TGSRTC has arranged 7,000 special buses for Dasara travellers, with nearly 97 per cent of planned services operated since October 10. Officials have been directed to add buses as needed and monitor the return rush on October 17, 18 and 19.

GHMC has completed the service roads alongside the Shilpa Layout Flyover at Gachibowli, with the lanes expected to open shortly. The project aims to improve connectivity, separate local traffic from faster-moving vehicles and ease congestion at the busy junction.

Rail passengers have urged the Railway Board and SCR to improve amenities, ease congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station and expedite pending projects ahead of Dasara. Demands include train diversions, additional stoppages, better MMTS services and safer, less congested platforms.

Police arrested Rashid in connection with the alleged theft of Rs 7.40 lakh from an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai, Shamshabad, on October 6. Investigators said the gang used a gas cutter, stole vehicles and fled to Rajasthan. Four suspects remain absconding.

TG SAFE has urged consumers to exercise caution while buying pheni, khara and other snacks ahead of Dasara. Inspections of 12 units in the CURE area led to seizures, sample collection and action against establishments over reported food safety violations.

ICMR-NIN has invited applications for its 62nd Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition, scheduled from January 6 to March 19, 2027, in Hyderabad. Candidates must submit scanned application forms, educational certificates and registration fee payment proof by November 6, 2026.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport’s official X account was briefly hacked on Monday and promptly restored by its IT team. GHIAL said cryptocurrency-related posts appeared during the breach, which was reported to cybercrime authorities and X. Airport operations remained unaffected.

PETA India has urged the government to withdraw the draft laboratory animal rules, warning that proposed provisions could threaten wildlife, community dogs and stray cats. The organisation has called for stronger safeguards and greater reliance on advanced, cruelty-free research methods.

Two satirical video games, Bhaag Neha Bhaag and Jantar Mantar Chalo, draw inspiration from protests in India. Through police chases, barricades, crowd-building and retro graphics, they turn political dissent into playful digital experiences created by young developers.

A fire broke out at the premises of a private company engaged in manufacturing anti-drone testing equipment in Hyderabad's Madhapur area on Sunday evening. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after a couple of hours, and no casualties were reported.

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has signed a two-launch contract with US startup Reflect Orbital to deploy orbital mirrors designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night. The proposed technology could support rescue operations and extend sunlight availability for solar farms.

Hyderabad accounted for the highest number of voter enrollment applications in Telangana this year, with more than 4.13 lakh Form-6 submissions received for inclusion in the electoral rolls.

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