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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.

Pakistan-made cosmetics, including skin-whitening creams and soaps, are allegedly being sold in Hyderabad despite lacking mandatory approvals. Task Force officials and CDSCO recently seized products worth around Rs 7 lakh, while police are investigating a wider distribution network.

Shamshabad, now a major airport and commercial hub, continues its decades-old tradition of keeping markets closed on Mondays. Traders say the weekly holiday dates back to a time when Sunday was the busiest market day and Monday was used for sourcing goods

L B Nagar ACP K Krishnaiah has been suspended by the government following allegations of corruption and other irregularities. Disciplinary action had reportedly been initiated earlier but was not completed while he was undergoing hospital treatment, sources said

Musheerabad police arrested a 34-year-old real estate businessman in connection with the death of a 19-year-old youth during a Ganesh Agaman event on September 5. Police alleged negligence, unauthorised arrangements and excessive sound levels contributed to panic during the procession

Hariom Singu won the boys’ Under-16 high jump with an effort of 1.70m at the Hyderabad District National Inter-District Junior Athletics Meet at Osmania University. Several athletes also claimed honours across Under-14 and Under-16 track and field events

Cricket legend MS Dhoni and PadelPark India co-founders inaugurated 7Padel MS Dhoni in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The 15,000-sqft facility features padel courts, a gym, recovery suite, wellness studio, café and viewing gallery as the company expands its presence across India

BRSLP whip KP Vivekananda alleged corruption and misuse of power by the Revanth Reddy government and demanded explanations over several claims raised by the BRS. He gave the Chief Minister 24 hours to respond, warning of a direct agitation.