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Devotees at Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada complained of sub-standard laddu prasadam, with some laddus found to have fungus and a stale smell. Authorities replaced trays, citing moisture due to rains, and assured corrective measures

In a joint operation, the EAGLE team and Narsingi Police arrested two men at Manchirevula for smuggling cocaine and seized 107.4 grams of the drug. The duo sourced it from a Mumbai supplier, who remains absconding

Cyberabad Cybercrime police solved two major fraud cases in a week, arresting seven suspects from different states. They recovered Rs 75.12 lakh for 53 victims and cracked a Rs 2.7 crore corporate impersonation scam involving the Greenko Group

ABVP’s Osmania University unit demanded a reduction in TG SET exam fees, saying they are much higher than NET charges. The student group also sought rescheduling to avoid clash with NET dates. OU officials assured to review the request

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government will decide its next steps, including legal measures, after receiving the High Court order on the stay of local body election notification. Ministers reiterated commitment to 42 percent BC reservations

Peddinti Prabhakar (64) of Kothapalli village, Mancherial, died by suicide after being reprimanded by his family. Reportedly addicted to alcohol, he often neglected his family and demanded money for liquor. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter

Cotton farmers in Sangareddy struggle to sell their produce as the Kapas Kisan app becomes mandatory for slot booking. Many lack smartphones or awareness, forcing them to visit Mee Seva centres and adding to losses amid heavy rains

Heavy rains and Dasara holidays have delayed garbage collection in Hyderabad, leaving roads littered and foul-smelling. GHMC officials say 90% of sanitation staff have returned and cleanup has resumed. The Commissioner ordered urgent sanitation and road safety measures

The EAGLE team busted a secret drug manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla, arresting four and seizing 220 kg of Ephedrine worth Rs 72 crore. The accused used a pharma factory in Bollaram for production. One director remains absconding

The Technical Education department, which released seat allotments for students who participated in the TG ICET special phase counselling on Thursday, has allotted a total of 30,371 out of 37,860 seats, leaving 7,489 vacant

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of pushing TSRTC towards bankruptcy to justify its privatisation. He demanded withdrawal of the recent fare hike, alleging it burdened commuters and that the government had pending dues under the Mahalakshmi scheme

Continuous rains for over two weeks have hit business in Hyderabad’s old city, with traders near Charminar reporting poor sales due to fewer tourists and local buyers. Many are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, shop rents and utility bills

A 44-year-old businessman was kidnapped at gunpoint in Miyapur over a Rs 10-crore dispute. Madhuranagar police rescued him from Ameerpet after his wife alerted police. Three suspects were caught, and the case was transferred to Miyapur police for investigation

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi staged a “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest against the Telangana RTC fare hike, with leaders boarding buses and facing police detention. K T Rama Rao criticised the government for curbing protests and vowed to continue the agitation

Hyderabad police and the FRRO deported a 46-year-old Nigerian, Onuorah Solomon Chibueze, for drug trafficking and overstaying his visa. He was caught at Tolichowki with ganja and later sent back to Nigeria after official procedures were completed

IIIT Hyderabad and TalentSprint offer a three-month Generative AI course for professionals. The programme mixes live classes and hands-on labs to teach OpenAI, LangChain, and prompt engineering, helping participants design, build, and deploy real-world AI systems ethically

Heavy rains and prolonged waterlogging in Karimnagar have severely damaged the cotton crop during its flowering and budding stage. Farmers invested in fertilisers and pesticides, but excessive rains and past dry spells threaten yields on approximately 48,000 acres

Adilabad court sentenced Gurnule Nagesh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000 for raping a woman in Bela mandal on November 8, 2023. Investigations were conducted by Inspectors K Naresh and Sainath, and a charge-sheet was filed.

Surmandal Hyderabad will present Swar-Milan, a two-day Indian classical music festival at Ravindra Bharathi on October 11–12. The event features Santoor maestro Rahul Sharma and flautist Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia and is dedicated to music patron Mohan Hemmadi

Heavy rains continued for the third day in Hyderabad’s southern parts, including Charminar, Shahalibanda, and Falaknuma. Several low-lying areas were flooded, and civic teams began clearing operations. Chandulal Baradari recorded the highest rainfall at 57.3 mm till Wednesday morning