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Following the sudden death of three-time BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency in Hyderabad is set for a bye-election in 2025. The constituency, created in 2008, will witness its fifth electoral contest since inception.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has issued his own set of liquor shop guidelines, instructing applicants to operate shops only from 4 pm to 9 pm, outside villages, and banning permit rooms and belt shops. The move has surprised the Congress government and Excise officials, who are closely watching the licensing process.

Hyderabad traffic police booked 80,555 cases this year against people using mobile phones while driving. In a special drive on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. Police urged citizens to report violations at 9010203626 and 8712661690

The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run (GGHR 2025) will be held on November 16 alongside Plantation Week (November 9-15), aiming to plant 10,000 trees. Participants can join in India, the US, or virtually and register online.

TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy launched the International Journal Special Issue (IJRAR) at GDC Gambhiraopet. Edited by GDC and Kakatiya Government College faculty, it features 40 research papers highlighting international academic standards and the role of Generative AI

Mohammed Faran (25) drowned in the Musi River at Puranapul, Hyderabad, after consuming liquor late at night. The DRF team recovered his body on Tuesday morning. Kamatipura police registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating the incident.

A 23-year-old housewife, Jayanta, died by suicide at Musheerabad following harassment by her husband, Vinod Kumar. The couple have two daughters. Police have booked the husband under sections of abetment of suicide and cruelty by husband against wife

Hayathnagar police arrested B Ramachandar, who allegedly cheated 20 co-workers of Rs 30 lakh under the pretext of chit funds. He also misused credit cards, vacated his house, and absconded. Police booked a case after a complaint from one victim

Hyderabad police arrested Ambaji Naik in connection with Moulika’s suicide, a first-year degree student. The suspect was caught while trying to flee, and his old mobile phone, possibly containing crucial evidence, has been seized for forensic analysis

Senior Congress leader Ali Masqati and former TDP leader Shakeela Reddy joined the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in the presence of KT Rama Rao. KTR said their induction reflects the growing public trust in BRS and KCR’s leadership

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao face criticism for accusing BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of feigning grief to gain sympathy votes in Jubilee Hills. BRS leaders demand unconditional apologies for the “insensitive and derogatory” comments

Legislators from Telangana’s Palamuru region, including Jadcherla MLA Anirudh Reddy and Mahabubnagar MLA Yennem Srinivas Reddy, have demanded annual development funds of ₹25 crore per constituency, criticizing unequal distribution and alleging neglect compared to regions like Khammam and Nalgonda

The National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to tighten guidelines on Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by banning live surgery broadcasts and sponsorships from pharma and device firms, aiming to curb commercial influence and protect patient ethics in medical training

Bengaluru Torpedoes defeated Chennai Blitz 3-1 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League, with Joel Benjamin being named Player of the Match. The match saw strong performances from both sides, but Bengaluru held onto their lead to win

Mayank Gupta has been appointed the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team for the upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy match against Odisha, scheduled to start on October 16. The team features several key players including P. Aman Rao as vice-captain

Hyderabad women lost to Chhattisgarh by eight wickets in the BCCI Senior Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship. Meanwhile, Aaron George’s unbeaten 112 led Hyderabad to a dominant 10-wicket win over Chhattisgarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19)

Pranav Madav Surapaneni, 16, from Telangana, became the first skater from the state to qualify for the Junior World Cup in Short Track Ice Skating, securing his place in Astana, Kazakhstan. His journey includes multiple national wins and a silver medal at the Asian Open Championship

Sri Charan Sandipagu of Velocity Chess Academy clinched victory at the Open Prize Money Chess Tournament held at A2H Chess Academy, defeating National under-13 girls champion M. Deekshitha in the final. Deekshitha finished second after a tie-breaker

The 20th edition of Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025) saw over 1 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participate, with over Rs 50 crore in scholarships and Rs 1 crore in cash prizes offered. Online exams will follow on October 19 and 26

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy released Rs 60 crore from CMRF to meet emergency needs in BC, SC, ST, and Minority welfare hostels. The funds will be used for diet, staff salaries, motor repairs, and more. New measures include facial recognition and food quality monitoring