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Youth Congress activists, reportedly followers of Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju, created a ruckus at the Namaste Telangana Hanamkonda office, tore newspapers and abused staff. Journalists’ associations condemned the attack and demanded strict action against those involved

A private school bus caught fire at Mailardevpally while returning from dropping students. The driver escaped safely, and fire officials doused the blaze. The bus was completely gutted, with a short circuit suspected as the cause, under investigation

The Telangana government has ordered the closure of all Transport Department check-posts after ACB raids exposed a Rs 4.18 lakh bribery racket across RTA facilities. Raids in border districts seized unaccounted cash, with officials accused of collecting illegal money

Firefighters in Hyderabad’s old city face delays reaching emergencies due to low-hanging power cables, narrow roads, unscientific speed breakers, and parked vehicles. A minor fire in Teegalkunta highlighted risks, with residents stepping in to control the blaze before the fire truck arrived

Falaknuma police organised an essay competition at Government High School Jangammet to promote a drug-free India. Around 100 students participated in Urdu, English, and Telugu, while police highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and encouraged youth to educate others

To manage passenger rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin. The 07081 and 07082 services run on select October-November dates, featuring 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second-Class coaches

Hyderabad’s Basthi Dawakhanas, aimed at providing healthcare to the urban poor, are facing challenges including delayed salaries, inconsistent diagnostics, medicine shortages, poor infrastructure, and Sunday closures. These issues are reducing accessibility and effectiveness of the flagship urban health scheme

In Medchal, a man allegedly killed his father during a drunken argument near Prajay Waterfront. Sheikh Sathak, 56, reportedly bludgeoned his father Mohd Nizamuddin with a boulder. Police have detained Sathak and his friend Raju for investigation

Chandana Mohan Rao, visionary entrepreneur and founder of CMR Shopping Mall, passed away on Monday. Known for introducing shopping malls and hallmark gold ornaments in Telugu States, his retail ventures and philanthropy impacted thousands, leaving a lasting legacy

The Hyderabad traffic police issued a detailed advisory for Sadar Utsav Mela at YMCA Narayanguda on Wednesday night. Key roads and RTC bus routes will be diverted to manage traffic. Motorists are advised to follow alternate routes and plan travel accordingly

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