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A 35-year-old labourer, reported missing since October 19, was found dead in an open agricultural well at Pampahad village in Sangareddy district on Wednesday. The victim had gone to work on a farm and failed to return home.
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Five persons were arrested by Koheda police for allegedly setting flexi effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on fire during Dasara celebrations in Dharma Sagar Pally village of Siddipet district.
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A 58-year-old police head constable attached to the Intelligence wing was killed after being hit by an unidentified two-wheeler while on duty during the annual Dhamma Chakra Pravartan programme in Bhainsa town of Nirmal district.
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Tholupunuri Ganesh, a 27-year-old junior lawyer at Khammam court, allegedly died by suicide at his grandmother’s house in Peddamandava. His father told police that Ganesh had been worried about being followed and harassed by unknown persons for four days.
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Wine shop and bar owners in Mancherial allege Excise officials collected Rs 16,000 each as Dussehra mamool without receipts. Officials deny the allegations and call them baseless, while promising disciplinary action if staff are found guilty. Users demand greater transparency
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Dussehra celebrations across the erstwhile Adilabad district featured Ravana Dahan, cultural programmes, prayers and traditional exchange of Jammi leaves. Elected representatives urged water conservation, while people joined Durga Navaratri processions and celebrations across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Asifabad
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Six persons were arrested after a clash between rival Congress factions at Thallapet in Mancherial district. Three supporters of MLA Premsagar Rao were injured. Police deployed additional personnel amid fears of retaliation following earlier tensions during Bathukamma celebrations.
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IIT Hyderabad trained 15 final-year MBBS students in a 10-day programme exploring AI in medicine, drug development and biology. Projects covered cancer detection, antimicrobial resistance, medical imaging and metabolic disorders, while discussions highlighted research opportunities and gaps in local datasets
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The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has announced that counselling for provisional selection to the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) programme for the 2026 academic year will be held on October 27.
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A 19-year-old youth from Srigiripally was killed after his two-wheeler collided with an oncoming police patrol vehicle near Gajwel in Siddipet district.
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BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has criticised the Congress government over the delay in restoring Kaleshwaram water supply. He alleged that political considerations have overshadowed farmers’ irrigation needs amid concerns over rainfall and agricultural prospects.
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A mega job mela will be held at Butta Convention in Madhapur on October 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. Candidates with at least an SSC qualification can attend preliminary interviews for opportunities across multiple sectors. Entry is free.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five persons in an alleged foreign-origin gold smuggling case involving a route from Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata. Officers recovered three gold bars weighing about 3.1 kg and seized foreign currency during the operation.
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Police arrested 14 persons allegedly gambling at an abandoned ginning mill in Indervelli mandal centre in Adilabad district on Tuesday night. They seized Rs 2,24,100 in cash, five motorcycles and 14 mobile phones, Utnoor ASP Ruthwik Kotte Sai said.
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BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy challenged the Congress government to lift available water from Srisailam and address farmers’ concerns under PRLIS. He cited earlier interlinking works, questioned delays and tender cancellations, and demanded action on stalled project works.
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GHSPCA rescued four Indian Roller birds from different parts of Hyderabad during Dasara following reports of illegal captivity. Three were declared fit for release, while a fourth with a broken beak remains under veterinary care as activists urge responsible celebrations.
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Residents of Jalpally Circle continue to report inadequate street lighting, poor sewerage infrastructure, unfinished roads and irregular garbage clearance nearly a year after the municipality merged with GHMC. They have called for urgent action to improve basic civic amenities.
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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh completed his final sortie in uniform in a Kiran trainer at Dundigal on Tuesday, flying alongside his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochar. The 55-minute flight brought his flying journey in IAF aircraft full circle.
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Nucelion Therapeutics, a Bharat Biotech subsidiary, has partnered with VeGen Bio to manufacture VL-2511, a dual-target CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma. The collaboration will focus on technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up and cost optimisation to support wider access in India.
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Amazon says its Influencer Programme has doubled year-on-year to more than two lakh creators. Participants can tag products on YouTube and Pinterest, earn commissions on qualifying purchases and help shoppers discover products, as creator-led commerce gains momentum during the festive season.
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Krafton has launched Battlin, a platform designed to simplify competitive gaming tournaments in India. Players can discover competitions, register and track results, while organisers can manage events through integrated tools. Battlin Open Season 1 begins on November 2.
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Telangana’s Yadadri Thermal Power Plant synchronised its fifth 800 MW unit, advancing towards full 4,000 MW capacity. The project aims to strengthen power security, but coal supply concerns remain. Congress has questioned its costs, location and procurement arrangements.
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Singur project in Telangana recorded its fourth-lowest inflow in 29 years, receiving just over 3 TMC ft during the 2026-27 rainy year. Low reservoir levels have prompted crop holidays, while officials warn drinking-water supplies may be affected from December onwards
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The Bengali community across Hyderabad and Secunderabad marked the culmination of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela on Wednesday. Married women exchanged vermilion and sweets at prominent pandals, while community associations hosted gatherings featuring traditional rituals, dhak beats and Bijoya greetings.
