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South Central Railway operated 1,010 regular and festival special trains between September 21 and October 20, carrying 4.8 crore passengers. Extra coaches, halts, holding areas, CCTV surveillance, and staff deployment ensured smooth and safe travel during the festive season

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau apprehended a 17-year-old juvenile from Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Nizamabad doctor. The boy posed as a CRPF constable on Facebook, collected Rs 50,000 as advance for furniture, and then disappeared

Citizens can report violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election using the cVIGIL app. Complaints with photos or videos are reviewed and acted upon within 100 minutes, ensuring swift ECI intervention while protecting user confidentiality

Miyapur police arrested six individuals involved in mobile phone theft from sharing auto passengers. The gang stole phones and money by diverting victims’ attention. Police recovered 20 mobiles, and most members were found to have prior criminal records

The BRS announced 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, led by party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, KTR, and Harish Rao. The Telangana CEO approved the list featuring several former ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders

Hyderabad recorded a sharp increase in air and noise pollution during Diwali celebrations, with PM2.5 levels up by 86 per cent and PM10 by 68 per cent. While gaseous pollutants remained within permissible limits, noise levels spiked across industrial, commercial, and residential zones

BPharmacy has become one of the most sought-after professional courses this year, with 96 per cent of seats filled in Telangana. Pharm D admissions reached 99 per cent, while biomedical and biotechnology seats were fully taken in TG EAPCET 2025 final counselling

In Narsingi, Yousuf Bee and her 14-year-old granddaughter Sabiya drowned in Peeram Cheruvu while washing clothes. Another granddaughter, Naziya, survived. Police and Disaster Response Force retrieved the bodies, which were sent for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered

A youth, Sushant Kumar, suffered a severe electric shock while decorating a building for Sadar festival in Narsingi on Tuesday. He was hospitalized with critical injuries. The incident underscores the need for strict safety precautions during festival preparations

Shivali Johri Srivastava, a GITAM Hyderabad alumna, set two new Guinness World Records for the largest origami display. With 21 Guinness World Records, she is India’s most decorated record-holder, showcasing thousands of intricate paper creations and demonstrating exceptional artistry

IMD-Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for multiple Telangana districts between October 24–26 due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected in Hyderabad and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to take precautions

BRS delegations inspecting Hyderabad Basti Dawakhanas found expired medicines, rusting surgical tools, and unpaid staff, raising serious public health concerns. Leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting urban healthcare infrastructure and failing to maintain essential supplies established under the previous BRS administration

After plaster fell from Machli Kaman near Gulzar Houz, injuring a man, AIMIM urged authorities to inspect all four historic arches. Charminar MLA Mir Zulfeqar Ali said repairs will begin post-monsoon, ensure structural safety and preserve heritage

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty paid homage to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day, offering floral tributes and observing two minutes of silence. Roll call recognised 191 fallen personnel nationwide, and families of martyrs were honoured during the ceremony

A 56-year-old man, S Narasimha, died after accidentally falling from a second-floor building while collecting mango leaves for Diwali in Ramanthapur. Uppal police are investigating the incident, which caused grievous head and body injuries to the victim

Nalgonda police and EAGLE busted a major drug racket involving opioid-based tablets, arresting an electrician and identifying a medical shop owner as supplier. Over 2,400 Spasmo-Proxyvon and 345 Tramadol tablets were seized, and investigations continue to apprehend remaining consumers

A toddler died and his father was injured when a speeding car hit their motorcycle in Narsingi on Diwali. Police arrested the car driver, who has been booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and investigations are ongoing

Seventeen-year-old Lasya Penumalli from Hyderabad has launched WellNest, a mental health platform for caregivers. The app, inspired by her family experiences and school outreach, will be available on Google Play and App Store in November, supporting caregivers across India

Microsoft’s new ROG Ally X and Nintendo’s Switch 2 bring fresh excitement to handheld gaming. While the ROG Ally X offers more power and Game Pass access, the Switch 2 wins on performance stability, exclusive titles, and overall gaming experience

City fruit markets are witnessing a flood of Kashmiri and Himachali apples following a bumper harvest. Over 19 tonnes of apples arrived in a week at Batasingaram market, with prices expected to ease further as more trucks reach Hyderabad in coming months