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More than 6.70 lakh electors in Telangana missed their SIR hearing dates, while 15,281 failed to attend rescheduled hearings. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of lapsed hearings. Electors must respond to notices by November 5 to retain voting rights

TG SAFE has suspended the food safety licences of four Hyderabad eateries over serious hygiene violations. Inspections of 13 restaurants and canteens found pest infestations, poor sanitation, missing records and food-handling lapses. Officials collected 16 samples and initiated further enforcement action.

Telangana faces potential economic pressure from El Niño, with high inflation, unemployment and risks to agriculture. The government has ordered a contingency plan, but concerns remain over water availability, crop choices, household costs and whether preparations will translate into timely action.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of negligence after five infants died in a fire at Adilabad’s RIMS newborn care unit. He questioned an inquiry report reportedly blaming rats chewing AC wires and demanded accountability.

The BRS has challenged Telangana government’s GO 134 ordering an inquiry into 16 land parcels, alleging political vendetta and bias. RS Praveen Kumar demanded an impartial investigation, questioned the committee’s composition and raised allegations concerning land dealings involving Congress leaders.

BRS leaders accused the Telangana government of forcibly acquiring farmers’ lands for a proposed bullet train project despite its alignment remaining unfinalised. They also raised concerns over greenfield highway plans, Pharma City land acquisition and alleged pressure on farmers.

The BRS has demanded the withdrawal of Telangana’s centralised PMU tender system for supplies to residential schools and welfare hostels. T Harish Rao alleged tender irregularities, inflated rates, bribery and inadequate deliveries, seeking a return to procurement through local vendors.

Hospitals and clinics in Hyderabad are reporting a rise in viral infections, particularly respiratory illnesses. Doctors urge timely diagnosis, caution against self-medication and improper antibiotic use, and advise vulnerable groups to watch for warning signs and seek prompt medical evaluation.

The Para Sports Association of Telangana has urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and sports officials to expedite Group-II appointment orders for international athlete Deepthi Jeevanji. General secretary Gadipally Prasanth said administrative delays undermine recognition and encouragement for para-athletes.

Tanay Thyagarajan claimed six wickets in Tripura’s second innings to finish with nine for the match as Hyderabad opened their 2026-27 Ranji Trophy campaign with an innings and 40-run victory at Gymkhana Ground, earning seven points.

IIT Madras’ Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Hyderabad-based Medhastra Techsystems to develop indigenous defence artificial intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to combine academic research with industry expertise to deliver field-ready technologies for the Indian Armed Forces and strengthen strategic self-reliance

A 25-year-old woman, Anjali, died during treatment after being allegedly stabbed by Ashwin at her sister’s house in Motinagar, Kukatpally. Police said Ashwin also allegedly injured Anjali’s sister when she intervened. The Allapur police are investigating the case.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that Radial Road-2 tenders were awarded to Andhra Pradesh-based firms despite his son’s company bidding nearly Rs 600 crore lower. He alleged irregularities, dummy bids and interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in tendering.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has proposed widening Uppal Stadium Road to 120 ft to ease congestion. Officials identified about 0.78 acres of Survey of India land for the project and were directed to examine compensation and expedite the widening work.

BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.

The sixth Dussehra Bonanza lucky draw, jointly organised by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today, was held at Varun Motors in Begumpet, Hyderabad. B Subba Rao won a Smart TV, while three other participants received smartphones, gift vouchers and hampers.

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

Vega Jewellers is celebrating its fifth anniversary with discounts on gold and diamond jewellery, special Polki jewellery benefits and the launch of its Wedding and Vaibhavam collections. The promotional offers are valid until October 20, the company said.

A former security guard was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old girl in Kowkoor and demanding Rs 20 lakh from her family. Police said CCTV footage helped identify the suspect, whose alleged motive and actions were outlined by investigators