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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

Former Hyderabad opener D.B. Ravi Teja has been retained as the head coach of the Hyderabad senior team after guiding them to victory in the Buchi Babu tournament. Coaching appointments for under-23, under-19, under-16, and under-14 teams were also finalised

Aaron George has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-19 team for the first two matches of the BCCI's Vinoo Mankad Trophy in Dehradun from October 9. Alankrith Rappel will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad

Manju Rani led a strong performance by India’s top women boxers to reach the semi-finals of the BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai. The tournament features top national and international medallists, with winners securing spots in the Elite National Camp

Ahmedabad Defenders pulled off a thrilling five-set comeback win over Delhi Toofans in the Prime Volleyball League, with Angamuthu named Player of the Match. Trailing by two sets, the Defenders rallied through Shon T John and Batsuri to win 3-2

Kolkata Thunderbolts head coach Naser Shahnazi praised his team's preparation ahead of their Prime Volleyball League opener. He lauded captain Ashwal Rai's leadership and expressed excitement about the squad’s young Indian players, confident of mounting a strong title challenge

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Following the IMD’s orange alert for heavy rain, HMWSSB began releasing water from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Saturday. Four gates of Osman Sagar and one gate of Himayat Sagar were lifted, with plans to release 5,000 cusecs downstream.

A major fire broke out at a cycle shop in Alwal’s Lothkunta area on Saturday, spreading to six adjoining shops and causing property loss worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.