Telangana

Police arrested ten individuals for illegal gambling near Tekumatla village in Jaipur mandal, seizing Rs 1.77 lakh, bikes, and mobile phones. Three accused remain absconding, and a case has been registered against thirteen persons.

Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav campaigned door-to-door in Jubilee Hills, joined by Ministers Seethakka and Ponnam Prabhakar. The team focused on slum residents, shopkeepers, and welfare schemes, with folk singer Narsi Reddy performing in Borabanda to engage voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised to secure land for a Muslim burial ground in Jubilee Hills within a week of BRS returning to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving minorities and running a “Bulldozer Raj” under CM Revanth Reddy

A physical education teacher at a private school in Bhupalpally was assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists following allegations of harassment against girl students, both in person and on social media.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha intensified her campaign in Jubilee Hills on Thursday, reaching out to voters in Vengalrao Nagar, Yadagiri Nagar, and Rahmat Nagar. Accompanied by senior leaders and women supporters, she received a warm response despite intermittent drizzle

In Medipalli village of Sirpur (T) mandal, Forest officials stopped the construction of 75 houses under the Indiramma housing scheme, citing that the land identified by the Revenue department falls within a reserve forest.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Gurukul Mahila College in Kazipet will conduct spot admissions for its 5-year LLB programme on October 27. The opportunity is exclusively for candidates from marginalised communities who have cleared LAWCET-2025 and are under 20 years of age.

A man sustained serious injuries after unidentified youths attacked him for objecting to their bike racing in Tattiannaram, Nagole, on Wednesday night. Police said the resident, Nagabhushan, was assaulted with blunt weapons following an argument with the bikers

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States

JNTU-Hyderabad will mark its diamond jubilee on November 21, followed by a global alumni meet on November 22. The two-day event will feature technical sessions, cultural shows, and networking activities celebrating six decades of innovation and alumni achievements

NIMS introduced two advanced devices—the Karl Storz 4K TL-400 Rubina laparoscopic tower and Olympus CV-170 Endoscopy system—worth Rs 2 crore, enhancing visualization, precision, and safety in minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgeries, improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency

The Directorate of Government Examinations has released the March 2026 SSC, OSSC, and Vocational exam fee schedule. Payments start October 30, with late fees of Rs 50, Rs 200, and Rs 500 applying after respective deadlines. No extensions will be allowed

Miyapur police arrested two cab drivers, K Dilip Kumar and Nishal Karelkar, for stealing 81 bundles of electrical wires from construction sites in Miyapur and Gachibowli. The duo sold the wires at scrap shops. Police advise enhanced security measures

The Telangana High Court has accepted a writ petition challenging the State government’s extension of the liquor shop licence application deadline. Critics say the move aims to raise revenue and cite a similar 2019 AP case where the court set aside government orders

KNRUHS has opened the second phase of web-based counseling for UG AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) for the 2025-26 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 23–24. Seat matrix and details are on the official website

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided a brothel at Banjara Hills’ R Inn Hotel, arresting organiser Mohd Shareef and seven customers. Three women, including one from Uzbekistan, were rescued. Police say women were lured under pretext of salon jobs and forced into prostitution

Following Telangana RTC’s bus fare hike, commuters are urging SCR to increase MMTS train frequency. Empty coaches, limited services, and rising bus costs highlight the need for affordable, punctual suburban trains with additional stoppages on key routes to ease city commuting

AR Rahman will perform at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, on November 8. Curated by Hyderabad Talkies in collaboration with Eva Live & Xora, the concert features a fresh setlist. Rahman reflects on his long-standing connection with Telugu cinema and the city

Hyderabad police detained BJP leaders and workers, including MP Etala Rajendra, when they tried to march to the DGP office to protest the shooting of gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar alias Sonu Singh by a cattle trader near Ghatkesar

Several Telangana Congress leaders aspiring to become DCC presidents are upset with the leadership for enforcing the ‘one family, one position’ rule and other eligibility norms. They allege selective implementation of the party’s Udaipur Declaration and fear favouritism in appointments

Saidabad police have registered five cases following sexual abuse allegations at the state-run Juvenile Welfare and Correctional Centre. Victims, all rescued children, reported assaults by a supervisor who has been suspended. Police continue investigations to identify other offenders

AIG Hospitals now prescribes medicines based on an individual’s genetic make-up. A study revealed 30 per cent of patients take genetically unsuitable drugs. The hospital, in collaboration with GenepoweRx, offers affordable lifetime genomic tests for personalized treatment across multiple diseases

Hyderabad police seized 908 kg of ganja being transported to Nashik, Maharashtra. Three men—Kaleemuddin, Sohail, and Afzal—were arrested, while four others, including Mahesh and Rahman, remain absconding. The consignment was concealed under cashew shells, police said

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of harassing bureaucrats, forcing senior IAS officer S.A.M. Rizvi into voluntary retirement amid political pressure over a Rs 500-crore tender, calling the administration mafia-style and warning officials against collusion.