Telangana

Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.

The Khammam-Bhadradri Archery Association will hold district-level selection trials for sub-junior girls at Kinnerasani Model Sports School in Palvoncha on October 30. Selected players will represent the district in the Telangana Inter-District Mini Archery Championship.

A major fire gutted a cloth showroom near Tower Circle in Karimnagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, spread to neighbouring shops before firefighters brought it under control after two hours.

Due to Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central Railway has cancelled the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Express (Oct 29) and Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express (Oct 30). Passengers are advised to check updates via SCR channels and can claim full fare refunds.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police closed the Manchirevula Village Road after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging. Traffic diversions were put in place as authorities urged motorists to avoid the stretch and drive cautiously amid continued rainfall across Hyderabad.

Rains continued across Hyderabad and nearby areas on Tuesday night under the impact of Cyclone Montha. The IMD issued an orange alert for several Telangana districts, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds as the cyclone moves northwestwards.

Dissent is growing within Congress over the alleged lack of funds for the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign. Grassroots workers question the State leadership’s silence on campaign expenditure, alleging mismanagement and unmet financial promises as internal rifts deepen

The Telangana High Court ruled that land ownership rights transferred in 1967 cannot be revived through belated litigation. Court quashed an Ibrahimpatnam civil court order, observing that a 2020 suit filed without disclosing past transfers was invalid

The Telangana High Court upheld the Preventive Detention Act invoked against Angoori Bai, alleged kingpin of Dhoolpet ganja network. Accused in over a dozen NDPS cases, she was said to be running a multi-crore drug racket

A Avanish Rao scored a brilliant 134 to help Hyderabad post 361 in the second-round match of the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) against Rajasthan in Jaipur. Rajasthan struggled to 23/3 in response on day 3

Former Ranji all-rounder R A Swaroop has been appointed captain of Hyderabad’s team for the All India Veterans cricket tournament in Nagpur, starting October 29. The squad includes experienced players like Damodar Reddy, T Nitesh Reddy, and more

South Central Railway has announced train cancellations, diversions, and a service restoration in view of Cyclone Montha. Several key routes, including Howrah–Secunderabad and Tatanagar–Ernakulam, have been revised to ensure passenger safety

Arhaan Satwalekar scored a brilliant double century for PKMCC in the HCA B-Division two-day league. In the A-Division league, A. Prateek Reddy also scored a century for Jai Hanuman. Other notable performances include Shiva Rama Krishna’s century for Cheerful Chums

The Telangana High Court declined to grant interim relief to a banned cricketer, upholding the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s position in the ongoing case. The decision reaffirms the HCA’s adherence to BCCI's disciplinary regulations

Jointly organised by the Prabhandak committees of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Afzalgunj, and Gurudwara Saheb, Secunderabad, the events aim to spread messages of harmony and devotion

Officials from TGSPDCL and Transco met with leaders of the 1104 Electricity Employees Union to discuss long-pending demands. Though the talks ended without resolution, both sides described the discussions as positive.

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary Guruva Reddy urges the BCCI to suspend the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and restructure cricket administration in Telangana. The TCA seeks recognition as the state’s full member body, highlighting HCA’s lack of legitimacy

Hyderabad took a vital first-innings lead against Puducherry, as the four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Puducherry ended in a draw on Tuesday

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has facilitated employment for over 23,000 youth through job melas held in seven towns over six months. The initiative connected rural and urban candidates with Hyderabad-based companies, offering roles across educational levels. SCCL plans to extend the programme to additional regions, reinforcing its commitment to social welfare.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, widow of late MLA Maganti Gopinath, shared her emotional journey into politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. In a heartfelt media interaction, she spoke of her husband’s dedication, his quiet battle with illness, and her commitment to continue his work. She dismissed the ‘sympathy vote’ label, asserting that her campaign is rooted in sincerity and public service.

Congress Jubilee Hills candidate Naveen Yadav and Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mettu Sai Kumar landed in controversy after videos and messages surfaced showing them threatening critics. Yadav called Jubilee Hills his ‘territory’, while Sai Kumar allegedly abused a BRS activist online

A tribal couple from Nalgonda allegedly sold their 10-day-old daughter to a childless couple in Andhra Pradesh due to financial hardship and a desire for a male heir. The incident came to light after a viral video showed the couple’s elder daughters pleading with them not to give away their sister.

A misleading video clip claiming tiger movement in Adilabad’s Khanapur forest has gone viral, causing fear among locals. Forest officials clarified the footage was shot in northern India and not linked to the region. They warned that such fake content disrupts public peace and complicates wildlife monitoring, especially during seasonal tiger migration from Maharashtra.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka laid the foundation for an underground power cable project in Madhira, aiming to ensure uninterrupted electricity and reduce hazards. He also announced the launch of Ambedkar Knowledge Centres across Khammam constituencies to support rural youth preparing for competitive exams, with digital libraries and online coaching by expert faculty.