Telangana

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

Medical experts and health bodies in Telangana are urging doctors to issue clear, legible prescriptions to prevent life-threatening errors. Advocating a shift towards typed and digital prescriptions, they say complete digitisation will ensure accuracy, patient safety, and professional accountability

A mega job fair will be held on October 22 at Function Villa, Begumpet, offering employment opportunities across various sectors including IT, pharma, and education. Candidates with SSC and above qualifications can attend the free-entry event from 8 am to 1 pm

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Maoists to surrender and join the mainstream, saying it was time to contribute to the nation’s growth. He praised the Telangana Police’s work, announced ₹1 crore aid for a slain constable’s family, and highlighted cybercrime efforts.

Applicants for liquor shop licences in Telangana plan to move court against the government’s decision to extend the deadline, alleging it is arbitrary and illegal. Officials cited the BC bandh as reason, but critics see political manipulation behind the move.

In Karimnagar’s Kashmirgadda cemetery, families celebrated Deepawali by honoring their departed loved ones with food, flowers, lamps, and fireworks. This decades-old tradition includes offering favorite items of the deceased, creating a unique festival of remembrance amid the graves each year

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over six months of unpaid salaries at Basti Dawakhanas and Rs 1,400 crore dues under Aarogyasri. He demanded immediate action to restore basic healthcare services, free medicines, and diagnostics

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Basti Dawakhanas, stalled TIMS hospital projects, unpaid Anganwadi salaries, and poor sanitation. He demanded immediate action and warned of dharnas if public health issues remain unresolved.

Former MLC Jeevan Reddy alleged discrimination in Jagtial, questioning why Gowrishankar Infra and Builders Pvt Ltd received repeated allotments for municipal and water projects. He accused Congress leaders of favouring turncoat MLAs, sidelining loyal party workers, and causing him mental harassment.

The Hyderabad Golf Association inaugurated SU TPGL 2025, the fifth edition of the Telangana Premier Golf League, featuring 16 teams and 192 players. Officials praised its role in promoting structured, inclusive golf and strengthening community ties across Hyderabad's golfing scene

Zaheerabad police rescued a woman, Ammapuram Nagarani, and her two children from a possible suicide attempt at the Narinja project on Deepavali. After counselling, the family was safely handed over to relatives.

Telangana extends the Kaleshwaram barrage repair EOI deadline to October 22 after limited responses. Officials hope the extra time will attract specialized agencies to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, critical for irrigating over 36 lakh acres.

Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries

A massive fire erupted at a kite-making godown in Mangalhat, Hyderabad, on Monday midnight. The blaze spread quickly due to stored kites, but fire personnel contained it without any casualties, according to officials.

In Hyderabad, 16-year-old Mehak died and her mother and brother were seriously injured after their scooter allegedly collided with a fire truck at RTC Cross Roads–VST Junction. Police have registered a case and shifted the injured to Gandhi Hospital.

During Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, over 70 people, mostly children, sustained eye injuries from firecrackers. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated most patients on an outpatient basis, while a few were admitted for observation and potential surgical intervention.

Nadimuddin, an Intermediate student of Karimnagar’s Minority Residential School, died after being hit by a speeding lorry while trying to flee the school premises. His body was shifted to the government hospital for postmortem, police said.

At least 47 people, including 20 children, were injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, most due to firecracker accidents. Four fire incidents were also reported across the city, causing significant property loss but no casualties, officials said.