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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

During by-poll vehicle checks at Punjagutta, Hyderabad Police caught a man carrying Rs 4 lakh unaccounted cash and nine liquor bottles. The man, a real estate employee, failed to show valid documents. The cash was handed to Income Tax officials

Hyderabad’s roads have turned dangerous this monsoon, with potholes and broken surfaces making travel difficult. Despite GHMC’s claim of filling over 12,700 potholes, residents say poor planning and weak execution have left commuters struggling amid persistent rains

Hyderabad-based dialysis provider NephroPlus has crossed 500 centres globally, launching its latest clinic in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Operating across India and abroad, the company has created over 1,600 jobs in FY 2025 and continues expanding accessible dialysis care

A 30-year-old man, M Narender, died by suicide by setting himself ablaze in a hotel room at ECIL on Wednesday. Police suspect financial problems and stock market losses drove him to take the extreme step. Kushaiguda Police are investigating