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TTF Hyderabad 2026 opened at HITEX with more than 150 exhibitors from 15 Indian States and seven countries. Organised by Fairfest Media, the three-day event showcases destinations, hospitality brands and travel services, while Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao launched the Bathukamma Festival poster.

Telangana aims to bring 10 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation, against an estimated potential of 20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao reviewed plans for quality seedlings, processing factories, cocoa intercropping, vegetable cultivation and improved mechanisation coordination.

Officials have scrapped earlier proposals for separate underpasses and grade separators around Hyderabad’s KBR Park, opting for a 4.3-km elevated corridor costing Rs 1,090 crore. The existing one-way traffic system will continue, with construction planned in two packages.

The BRS has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an independent probe into alleged voter deletions in Telangana. Party leaders claimed 95 lakh votes were deleted statewide and around 1.06 lakh in Karimnagar constituency alone.

The Telangana Poultry Federation and NECC’s Hyderabad Zone jointly celebrated World Egg Day to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of eggs. The event also highlighted the upcoming Poultry India Expo 2026, scheduled for November 25 to 27 in Hyderabad.

IIT Hyderabad has announced the October cohort of its four-week Applied AI Professional Certification Programme, beginning October 24. The hybrid course covers AI agent development, retrieval, orchestration, evaluation and deployment, with hands-on projects, mentoring and a professional certificate.

Royal Enfield’s electric mobility brand Flying Flea has entered Hyderabad with four sales and service touchpoints for its FF.C6 electric motorcycle. Priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, the motorcycle also offers a Battery-as-a-Service option priced at Rs 1.99 lakh.

A police constable was injured after a suspected old offender allegedly attacked him with a knife while he intervened in a fight in Tukaramgate. The constable was shifted to a private hospital, while police registered a case and launched an investigation.

A special literary review at Lamakaan examined poet and writer Jimbo’s contribution to Telugu literature, social consciousness and life experiences reflected in his works. Speakers discussed his literary journey, collections of poetry and short stories, and Karimnagar’s ancient literary heritage.

The BRS will organise Singareni Karmika Garjana at Ramagundam on October 14 to raise workers’ demands, including full profit share, regular medical boards, Singareni elections and pending dues. Party leaders also alleged declining coal production and administrative irregularities under the Congress government.

The Nampally Special Court for ACB cases returned an ACB memo seeking permission to seize the passports of BRS working president KT Rama Rao and other accused in the Formula-E case, directing the agency to file a proper petition.

Telangana’s Excise Department has reportedly sought water requirements from breweries in Sangareddy, with supply proposed from the Singur and Manjeera projects. The move comes amid concerns over low storage, weak inflows and pressure on irrigation and drinking water availability.

TGSRTC will operate special buses from residential colonies, gated communities, townships, hostels and colleges in Hyderabad for groups of 30 or more travelling together during Dasara. The facility aims to help passengers avoid crowded bus depots and ease festival travel

The TG SAFE Food Wing and Enforcement officials inspected 12 pheni manufacturing units in Hyderabad following complaints of food safety violations. Officials found unhygienic conditions, improper food handling, products kept on floors and units operating without valid FSSAI licences.

The BRS criticised Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over remarks concerning Srisailam water and liquor production. Harish Rao alleged the government prioritised liquor revenue, while Krishna Rao said his remarks were misquoted and concerned drawing water into the Dindi project.

The Commissioner’s Task Force and Kalapattar police seized 480 bobbins of banned Chinese synthetic nylon glass-coated manja worth Rs 7.50 lakh from a businessman in Hyderabad. Police said the suspect was allegedly stocking and selling the prohibited manja.

Fresh from winning gold at the Asian Games, Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi is looking forward to competing on home soil as Archery Premier League Season 2 begins in Hyderabad. The league features 48 archers across six teams in a fast-paced format

Bengaluru-based E3 Electric.Ai has started production of its Trion electric scooter at its Hyderabad facility. Customer deliveries will begin from October 7, with the first 100 buyers receiving extended warranty and roadside assistance benefits under the company’s founding-owner programme.

Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel will be India’s flag bearers at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony on October 18. The duo has won eight Asian Para Games medals and will lead India’s contingent.

The Indian Olympic Association has welcomed the IOC’s process to select a host for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. India’s bid, centred on Amdavad, Gujarat, aims to use the Games to drive sporting participation and wider social transformation.