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A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

FIDE-rated player Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the 20th Chess Musketeers Open with a perfect six out of six score, claiming the Rs 2500 winner’s prize. Special awards went to K. Anumolu, Debasish Pal, and T. Aarudh Reddy

A woman died on the spot when a container truck hit the scooter she was riding with her husband Ambati Srinu at Medchal on Monday. Srinu is undergoing treatment in hospital. Police are trying to identify the truck and driver.

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

As Dasara holidays ended, thousands returning to Hyderabad caused heavy congestion on major highways, including the Hyderabad–Vijayawada and Warangal–Hyderabad routes. Traffic stretched for kilometres, while the LB Nagar metro station also saw huge crowds on Monday morning

NIRDPR Hyderabad, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, launched Refresher Training Programmes under the Aspirational Blocks Programme. Running until November 20, 2025, the sessions will train around 5,000 block-level officers, fellows, and pramukhs across nine venues nationwide

A man was arrested by Kanchanbagh police for allegedly stabbing his friend over a Rs. 33,000 loan dispute in Hyderabad. The accused, who runs a petty business near Charminar, attacked the victim after calling him to Hafeezbabanagar

Panic broke out at the BPCL petrol pump in Punjagutta when a car caught fire on Monday evening. The driver and a passenger escaped safely, and staff used fire extinguishers to move the vehicle out, preventing a major mishap

Andhra Pradesh has accelerated the Polavaram-Banakacherla project to divert Godavari waters to Rayalaseema by 2027. While Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claims the project is legal, Telangana has gone silent on its earlier objections, and Karnataka has entered the dispute.

US pharma giant Eli Lilly will invest USD 1 billion in Telangana to expand its manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity. The company chose Hyderabad for its skilled workforce, infrastructure and government support after inaugurating its Global Capability Centre in August

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the proposed Future City project, urging the government to prioritize Hyderabad’s deteriorating infrastructure, including potholes, poor sanitation, and rising mosquito-borne and viral infections.

Morning showers in Greater Hyderabad disrupted traffic and caused waterlogging across several key areas on Monday. Commuters, including office-goers and students, faced delays, while traffic police were deployed to manage congestion amid post-Dasara rush between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Congress government’s plan to allocate 2,500 sq yards of land at Shaikpet for a Muslim burial ground has hit a roadblock after Army officials claimed ownership, halting all activity. The move, seen as an attempt to win Muslim voter support ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, has angered residents who also criticised the plot as too small for long-term community needs

Cyberabad police raided a late-night “Trap House” party at Cherry Vox Farmhouse in Moinabad, detaining over 50 people, including 25 minors. Foreign liquor and suspected drugs were found. The party was allegedly organized via Instagram. Investigation is ongoing

Ahead of BRS’s ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest against land acquisition for the Regional Ring Road, several BRS and CPI(M) leaders and farmers were detained or placed under house arrest. Protesters allege unfair compensation and forced takeover of farmland by the Congress government

A 45-year-old woman, Kamaladevi from Sangareddy, died after slipping while de-boarding the Kacheguda Express at Malkajgiri railway station. She sustained critical leg injuries and later died during treatment. Government Railway Police are investigating the incident

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for steeply increasing Hyderabad city bus fares, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of burdening poor and middle-class commuters. He called the fare hike anti-people and urged its immediate rollback.

A 30-year-old man was injured after being attacked with a knife by a lender following a dispute over repayment of a Rs 30,000 loan in Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, identified as Ahmed Bin Abdullah Barwaz, has been booked.

Reeds FC edged past Dream Big Soccer School 3-2 in the AIFF Under-18 Elite Youth League Qualifiers held at Gogzee Football Arena in Hyderabad. G.P. Palguna, Secretary of the Telangana Football Association, inaugurated the tournament earlier in the day