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Cyber scammers are using “forwarding fraud” to divert calls and SMS messages from victims’ phones by tricking them into dialing USSD codes. Forwarded OTPs enable theft from bank and UPI accounts. Police urge caution, checking call forwarding, and reporting suspicious activity

The Jubilee Hills bypoll features 58 candidates aged 27 to 75, including eldest Subhadra Reddy and youngest Abhilas Bethi. Contestants from varied age groups bring diverse perspectives and are campaigning actively through rallies, door-to-door outreach, and social media engagement

As many as 227 people from 90 families living along the Munneru riverbanks in Khammam were shifted to relief centres due to rising water levels following heavy rains from Cyclone Montha. Officials are ensuring safety, food, and medical services at camps.

At a YFLO Hyderabad session titled ‘Invisible Selves – Insights into Mental Health’, Neerja Birla shared her personal experiences and called for greater awareness, empathy, and open dialogue. She urged parents to stay emotionally connected and prioritise mental wellness for all

GMR School of Aviation has partnered with global aerospace leader RH AERO to offer specialized tooling training programs. The collaboration aims to strengthen aerospace skill development in India through structured modules, simulator-based learning, and hands-on practical training for future-ready aviation professionals

The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched the AI Factory under its AI Venture Initiative (AIVI) to convert India’s AI potential into scalable, responsible solutions. The platform integrates research, entrepreneurship, and industry to accelerate AI-driven innovation and market readiness

The Bower School of Entrepreneurship in Hyderabad has launched the Founders Library and B Café — India’s first curated library and community space exclusively for entrepreneurs. The initiative encourages reading, collaboration, and networking among founders, innovators, and aspiring business leaders

Redevelopment work at Secunderabad Railway Station is progressing rapidly with 46 per cent completion achieved under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes a new air concourse, parking for 200 vehicles, and modern passenger amenities, scheduled for completion by 2026

Two men were murdered in separate incidents in Hyderabad within 12 hours. An auto driver was strangled by his friend over a phone dispute in Tolichowki, while a panshop owner was stabbed to death by three known persons in Bandlaguda

The fringe effect of Cyclone Montha caused widespread destruction across 16 Telangana districts, damaging paddy and cotton crops, flooding villages and disrupting daily life. Farmers reported heavy losses as rains hit during the peak harvesting and procurement season

EAGLE team constable Charan Kumar, injured in a car-lorry collision on the Pune-Solapur highway on September 19, died at home after being discharged from the hospital post-surgeries. Chaderghat police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

SR Nagar police registered a case against software professional Varun after he allegedly drove recklessly into Nature Mythri Apartments and verbally abused flat owner Venkata Adithya and his family. Police are investigating the complaint and circumstances of the incident

The South Central Railway advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel as Cyclone Montha caused heavy rains and flooding, disrupting trains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Several trains were cancelled or diverted, and SCR set up war rooms and helplines for assistance

Heavy rains caused by Cyclone Montha disrupted life in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday. Markets remained empty, schools were closed, and waterlogging was reported in several areas. GHMC and police teams monitored flooding and worked to restore normalcy across low-lying zones

On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery in Telangana to enhance stroke and neuro rehabilitation using robotics and AI. The initiative aims to bridge India’s rehabilitation gap and accelerate patient recovery nationwide.

After heavy overnight rains, water levels rose sharply in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. HMWSSB officials opened the floodgates for the second day to release surplus water into the Musi River and are monitoring inflows closely to ensure public safety

Amala Akkineni, Director of Annapurna College of Film and Media, is representing the college at the CILECT Congress 2025 in Mexico. The event gathers global film educators to discuss the theme “The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema.”

A 45-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on him during heavy rains in Suryapet district on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Kota Lakshminarayana, was travelling on a two-wheeler when strong winds uprooted the tree near Chandupatla village

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

The Congress government plans to revive the Pranahita-Chevella project by merging it with Kaleshwaram. The redesigned plan bypasses coal zones in Adilabad, reduces costs by Rs 2,000 crore, and uses existing Kaleshwaram lifts for water transfer from Thummidi Hatti to Yellampalli