Telangana

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Indian Embassy in Moscow to rescue four Indians, including a Hyderabad man, allegedly forced into Russia’s war activities. Owaisi said three others from Haryana and Rajasthan remain stranded and need urgent help

The fourth edition of GHMC’s Indie Puppy Adoption Drive at JVR Park saw 11 of 16 puppies find homes. The event promoted compassion and responsible pet adoption, with GHMC officials encouraging people to adopt Indian breed dogs

Students at Little Flower High School’s 1975 batch reunited on Sunday to celebrate their golden jubilee. Dressed in school uniforms, they relived old memories, met their teachers, planted a tree, and even played a Kabaddi match, recreating their school days

A 9 mm bullet was found in a passenger’s bag during screening at Moosapet Metro Station, triggering a brief security alert. The passenger, Mohammed Ahmed from Bihar, was detained, and Kukatpally Police launched an investigation into how he obtained the bullet

As part of the SVEEP programme, GHMC is conducting voter awareness initiatives in Jubilee Hills, including rangoli competitions and LED displays. All polling stations are PwD-friendly, with ramps, transport, and pre-booked assistance to ensure easy access for senior citizens and differently abled voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a fierce attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, blaming Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the collapse of the real estate sector and selective demolitions targeting the poor. Addressing new party entrants, KTR criticised both Congress and BJP for their inaction on the BC Reservation Bill.

BJP senior leaders, including State President N. Ramachander Rao and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, campaigned in Jubilee Hills to support Lankala Deepak Reddy. The Sunday holiday enabled greater voter interaction as the party ramped up outreach ahead of the by-election

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav intensified his Jubilee Hills by-election campaign with support from his family, actor Suman, and Chityala Shweta. Touring Vengal Rao Nagar, he interacted with voters, aiming to expand his reach and strengthen campaign momentum

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha expanded her Jubilee Hills by-election campaign across Borabanda, supported by senior party leaders and former ministers. Door-to-door outreach, public blessings, and community engagement, including senior citizens’ support, highlighted her active campaign strategy

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, praising his lifelong dedication to religious, educational, and social causes, and assuring support to the bereaved family and members of Jamiat Ulama-Telangana

Indian Pittas migrating south face fatal collisions with reflective buildings in Hyderabad. NGOs and volunteers have rescued several injured birds, urging citizens to report sightings to experts for proper care and rehabilitation, avoiding direct handling that could harm the birds

A speeding car collided with a two-wheeler on NH 363 at Mothuguguda, Asifabad, killing three family members including a child and injuring a girl. The victims were traveling for Diwali. Police suspect rash and negligent driving caused the tragedy

Cyberabad police caught 480 drunk drivers during Saturday night checks, mostly aged 21–40. Two-wheelers accounted for the majority, with Miyapur recording the highest violations. Nineteen offenders had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the need for stricter road safety enforcement

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and ministers of running a corrupt government using threats and extortion, citing gun culture and intimidation, while contrasting it with KCR’s tenure and criticizing AIMIM’s political double standards

A milk van driver from Hanamkonda suffered multiple leg fractures after a speeding car hit him while he was unloading milk cans in Mulugu town. Police have detained the vehicle and two occupants for investigation.

Security personnel at Moosapet Metro Station recovered a 9 mm bullet from a passenger’s bag during luggage screening. The passenger, identified as Mohammed from Bihar, was detained and handed over to the police, who have launched an investigation into the incident

Liquor shop license applications in erstwhile Karimnagar district dropped by over 3,600 this term despite a fee hike, with the government collecting nearly the same revenue as the previous round. The deadline has been extended to October 23.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Warangal’s Kakatiya Mega Textile Park exemplifies Telangana’s industrial progress under K Chandrashekhar Rao. The park, replacing the defunct Azam Jahi Mill, has created local jobs with companies like Ganesha and Kitex setting up units.

A 40-year-old goldsmith in Medak, Lashkari Naresh Chary, died by suicide due to declining business amid soaring gold and silver prices and competition from corporate jewellery stores. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is ongoing.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials conducted raids across Adilabad district’s RTA check posts on Sunday, seizing Rs. 1.31 lakh from staff allegedly collecting bribes. Previous raids, including at Wankidi, also revealed unaccounted cash, highlighting persistent corruption in transport checkpoints.

A woman and her son died after a temporary water tank collapsed on a makeshift shed in Nalgonda’s Chityala mandal. The family was preparing to open a hotel on Sunday when the tank gave way around midnight.

The ACB seized Rs 43,300 in unaccounted cash from staff at the Zaheerabad RTA check post during a Sunday morning raid. Officials said the money was collected as bribes from vehicles crossing the Telangana–Karnataka border.

Telangana’s Excise Department has extended the last date for liquor shop license applications to October 23 due to disruptions from the BC bandh. Though applications dropped sharply from the previous term, higher fees boosted overall revenue.

City anglers face police restrictions at suburban water bodies, forcing many to travel long distances for fishing. Traditional tackle shops in Lal Bazaar report steady patronage, while authorities cite safety concerns and incidents as reasons for tighter enforcement