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Stray dogs suddenly entering Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are raising road safety concerns among motorists. Reddit users shared experiences of animals crossing the high-speed corridor, with some reporting sudden braking and crashes while others urged caution and safer driving speeds.

Burglars allegedly broke open an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad using gas cutters and stole around Rs 32 lakh. Police and CLUES teams inspected the scene and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

The State government linked the proposed Rs 5,420 crore true-up charges to rising power demand, drought and reduced hydel generation. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said increased thermal generation was helping meet demand amid lower water availability.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded withdrawal of proposed Rs 5,420 crore true-up electricity charges, warning of a statewide agitation. He accused the Congress government of mismanaging power generation, coal and reservoirs, and urged opposition parties to join the movement.

Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi received a warm welcome in Hyderabad after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Chikitha thanked her coaches and teammates and said her ultimate goal was to win an Olympic medal.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar opposed the proposed open-cast coal mine at Venkatapuram village near Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district. He urged the Centre and State government to scrap the proposal, citing concerns over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The BRS NRI UK unit has decided to intensify social media campaigns and organise protests in London over Telangana issues, including the Six Guarantees. Several Telangana NRIs also joined the party during its extended executive committee meeting.

V Pranavi Chandra Velagapudi will lead Hyderabad in the BCCI Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite 2026-27 matches in Pune from October 26. M Mamtha has been named vice-captain, while Gongadi Trisha and other prominent players feature in the squad.

An 18-year-old BTech student died by suicide at a women’s hostel in Shaikpet on Monday. Her father alleged that hostel management had reprimanded her after she questioned the quality of food served there. Police are investigating the circumstances.

The Telangana Intermediate Education department has removed 35 government junior lecturers from service after universities confirmed that certificates submitted by them were fake. Certificates of 320 more lecturers are under verification, while the Intermediate Education JAC has sought a probe.

Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of the Pension Fund. It becomes the second public sector bank to enter the space and has also onboarded Tatkal NPS on BHIM.

The Congress is seeking to regain the confidence of BCs ahead of MLC and other elections, amid criticism over reservation and treatment of community leaders. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said a BC leader would become Telangana Chief Minister.

Frequent outages, rising power demand, low coal stocks and declining hydel generation are raising concerns over Telangana’s power supply next season. The State government has announced new generation and procurement measures, but their implementation will take considerable time.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan said infrastructure proposals around KBR Park were being reassessed after one-way traffic received a good response. The revised H-CITI plan includes a 4.3-km elevated corridor in two packages, with the project costing Rs 1,090 crore.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Ranga Reddy health department officials and a private driver while accepting Rs 1 lakh from a physiotherapy centre owner. The ACB alleged the bribe was sought for returning seized keys, avoiding further action and issuing a fresh licence.

The 7th CISCE National Taekwondo Tournament for Boys 2026 began in Hyderabad with 299 athletes from 12 regions. The four-day event features Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 competitions, with top performers eligible for selection to the upcoming SGFI National School Games

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught GHMC Town Planning Supervisor Tulasiram Sunitha accepting Rs 4 lakh as the first instalment of an alleged Rs 8 lakh bribe in Mehdipatnam. The ACB also seized Rs 2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash from her possession.

Rajinikanth returns as Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, whose Telugu trailer has been released. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel promises a bigger action spectacle while retaining humour and quirky elements, with an ensemble cast and music by Anirudh Ravichander.

BRS legal cell State panelist Gautam Prasad Nimburi lodged a complaint with Banjara Hills police over an alleged AI-morphed video targeting K Chandrashekhar Rao, KT Rama Rao and J Santosh Kumar, seeking an FIR, cyber-forensic probe and action against those responsible.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to promptly address faulty streetlights and ensure regular field monitoring. He also stressed maintaining adequate stocks of spare parts to prevent delays in repairs caused by equipment shortages.