Telangana

With I-T and ED targeting the ultra-rich, smugglers are reportedly importing luxury watches via airport mules to evade duties and conceal black money. Transactions use hawala and cryptocurrency; prices range between Rs 1 crore and Rs 15 crore per watch in India

Senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has opted for voluntary retirement effective October 31, reportedly frustrated with frequent transfers. The State government has reshuffled key posts, including FAC appointments in Revenue, Endowments, Mines, and district administration

Adilabad police organised a blood donation camp on Police Martyrs Day, collecting 817 units of blood. Superintendent Akhil Mahajan thanked volunteers and said the blood would be supplied free to RIMS-Adilabad and a local private blood bank for emergencies

KT Rama Rao, former Minister for IT and Industries and BRS working president, has been invited to deliver the keynote address at GETS 2025 in Colombo. The summit will bring global policymakers and entrepreneurs together to discuss technology, digital transformation and regional cooperation

Siva Sivani Institute of Management held its 30th PGDM convocation, awarding certificates to 214 graduates. AICTE Chairman TG Sitharam highlighted adaptive learning and real-world skills, while top students, including Chandana Naikal, received gold medals for academic excellence

K Mahesh, 38, reportedly living separately from his wife and children, died by hanging at his Addagutta residence in Tukaramgate. The man, who was struggling with alcohol addiction, left no note, and police have launched an investigation

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

With 33 percent excess monsoon rainfall this year, Telangana has achieved record hydroelectric generation. Major projects like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar maintained over 75 percent storage, helping TSGENCO record a 42 percent rise in output to 6,040 million units

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

A joint health camp was organised for police personnel in Sangareddy by the Health Department, IMA, and NMJ Cancer Institute. Over 80 doctors participated. Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha urged regular check-ups and fitness for police personnel’s well-being

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

BRS leader Gadari Kishore Kumar cautioned Congress Ministers Adluri Laxman and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy against making personal remarks on T Harish Rao, alleging that the Congress government was steeped in infighting and corruption. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misuse of power.

BRS leader and MLC S Madhusudana Chary accused the Congress government of betraying BCs by failing to deliver on its promises, including 42% reservation in local bodies and Rs 20,000 crore for BC welfare. He urged voters to reject Congress in Jubilee Hills.

A newly married couple from Jagtial district died by suicide within a month of their wedding. The wife ended her life on Dasara after a brief argument, and the husband took the same extreme step on Diwali out of grief.

IIT Hyderabad researchers have created RadGLO, an AI-powered platform that analyzes MRI scans to diagnose brain tumours non-invasively. Coupled with RaSPr, it predicts tumour aggressiveness, links MRI features to genes, and enables personalized treatment planning for glioma patients.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao honoured Gond hero Kumram Bheem on his birth anniversary, highlighting his role in inspiring the Telangana statehood movement. Rao reaffirmed the government’s commitment to Bheem’s vision through welfare and development initiatives for tribal communities.

Hyderabad’s Yadav community celebrates the annual Sadar buffalo carnival, blending tradition, music, and devotion. Prized buffaloes parade through decorated streets, with rituals rooted in a 1946 legacy that honors heritage, abundance, and the sacred bond between humans and cattle.

For the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, 211 candidates filed 321 nominations between October 13 and 21, with 117 candidates submitting 194 on the final day. Election officials will scrutinise nominations on October 22, while withdrawals close on October 24.

An assistant professor, Malothu Srinivas, died after a mini bus lost control and collided with oncoming two-wheelers at Yellampet X Roads in Medchal. The driver cited brake failure, and police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.