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After the deadly bus accident in Kurnool, the Hyderabad Traffic Police and Transport Department launched special inspection drives across the city. Officials checked documents and fitness certificates of private buses, seizing those operating without valid permits.

A complaint by Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao against IAS officer SAM Rizvi has exposed widening tensions between Congress ministers and bureaucrats in Telangana. Ministers allege negligence and protocol breaches, while the IAS Officers’ Association maintains silence on the issue

Over four lakh Telangana farmers are protesting against the delay in Rs 1,160 crore bonus payments for fine paddy sales from last season. The prolonged wait, officials say, is due to a cash crunch, but farmers fear worsening debt and distress

A Hyderabad resident, Ramireddy, survived the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus fire near Kurnool that killed about 20 passengers. He had boarded the bus from JNTU and escaped through a broken window when flames spread rapidly around 2 am

Thirteen passengers from Telangana were on board the bus that met with a tragic accident in Kurnool early Friday. Seven injured, including residents from Hyderabad and nearby districts, are receiving treatment. Status of six passengers remains unconfirmed. Helpline numbers available.

Around 25 passengers from Hyderabad had boarded the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus that caught fire near Kurnool while on its way to Bengaluru. The vehicle, registered in Odisha, had several overspeeding challans. Telangana officials are assisting the investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Kurnool bus fire and announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to each victim’s family. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Radhakrishnan, and CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy also expressed condolences over the tragedy.

A 24-year-old youth from Hyderabad’s Kukatpally, identified as Surya, narrowly escaped the tragic bus fire near Kurnool that claimed several lives. The Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus was en route to Bengaluru when it caught fire after a major accident.

Eight young girl footballers from Telangana have been shortlisted to attend the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy trials in Hyderabad from October 28 to 30. The selected players will report at Gachibowli Stadium on October 27 for the next round

Punjab Kings have appointed former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as their new spin bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season, replacing Sunil Joshi. The franchise hopes Bahutule’s experience will boost its bowling strength and strategic depth

Bikkina Sports and Entertainment LLP, founded by UK-based entrepreneur Srinivas Bikkina, has officially launched, announcing its debut in golf through its team London Royals for TPGL 2025. The company aims to redefine India’s sports and entertainment ecosystem

Bank of Baroda has joined hands with the Prime Volleyball League as an Associate Sponsor and Official Banking Partner. The partnership aims to promote sports among youth, with a special focus on women’s participation through interactive campus events in Hyderabad

V Nitin Nayak’s superb double century (214) for Gouds XI was the highlight of the HCA B-Division two-day league matches in Hyderabad. Several other batsmen, including Uttam Raj Kiran and Vineeth Pawar, also notched impressive centuries across fixtures

S Rama Varma Datla won the senior open title at the Regional Equestrian League and Telangana State Equestrian Competition held at HPRC, Aziz Nagar. The event, organised by TSEA, featured strong performances by riders across various age categories

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed confidence in Maganti Sunitha Gopinath’s victory in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He urged party leaders to highlight Congress failures, promote BRS welfare schemes, and ensure strong voter turnout to secure a decisive majority

Two children, Abhiram (9) and Ram (5), died and their father was injured when a speeding tractor rammed their motorcycle near Thammaloniguda Gate in Yacharam. Villagers staged a protest demanding strict action against the negligent driver

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised to secure land for a Muslim burial ground in Jubilee Hills within a week of BRS returning to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving minorities and running a “Bulldozer Raj” under CM Revanth Reddy

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States

Cardiologists at NIMS, Hyderabad, successfully performed a rare Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN) procedure on a 30-year-old patient from Chennai. The first such surgery in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it offers new hope to those with severe pulmonary hypertension

After scrutiny, the Election Commission of India accepted 81 nominations for the Jubilee Hills bye-election. Out of 321 nominations filed by 211 candidates, 135 were found valid. Major party nominees, including from BRS, Congress and BJP, were cleared