Telangana

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.

A python spotted inside the washroom of Coach S-2 on the Andaman Express triggered panic among passengers on Monday night. The train was halted at Khammam station, where RPF officials and a local snake catcher safely rescued the reptile.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, eyeing the Jubilee Hills bypoll, announced a series of welfare measures for film workers at a sparsely attended meeting in Yousufguda. Despite the low turnout, he reversed his earlier stance on ticket pricing and proposed land allotment, a school, and a Rs 10 crore welfare fund

A petty dispute escalated into a fatal drunken brawl in Warangal’s Turpukota area, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old youth. Following the altercation, a group of youths allegedly assaulted Sai, who later succumbed to injuries at MGM Hospital.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced a nine-month advisory due to the construction of an elevated corridor between Paradise Junction and Dairy Farm Road. Key stretches including Rajiv Gandhi Statue Junction to Balamrai will be closed, with diversions mapped out for commuters from Balanagar, Suchitra, and Tank Bund areas.

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

A local court in Mancherial sentenced two brothers, Durgam Sammaiah and Durgam Lingaiah, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a woman with an iron rod in 2022. The verdict followed evidence presented by the prosecution

A 30-year-old medical postgraduate student, Empati Srinivas, died by suicide at his home in Karimnagar, reportedly over heavy debts. He had lent large sums to friends who refused repayment, leaving him under severe mental distress