Telangana

Anesthesia postgraduate student Nithin was found dead inside Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad on Friday morning. Police have launched an investigation, and the body has been sent for autopsy. Cause of death will be determined after forensic analysis.

Madhuranagar Police registered a case after a complaint alleged false social media posts claiming that film actresses appeared in Jubilee Hills voter rolls with altered details. Election officials warned against spreading misinformation that could affect the poll process.

Hyderabad-based MEIL has bagged a USD 225.5 million project from Kuwait Oil Company to design, build, operate, and maintain a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility in West Kuwait, marking a major milestone in its Middle East expansion.

Madhuranagar Police arrested a house owner in Yousufguda for secretly installing a surveillance camera inside his tenants bathroom. The accused, Ashok, allegedly planted the device with the help of an electrician, who remains absconding. Police have launched a manhunt for him.

Tension prevailed in Rampally village under Keesara after unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman idol on Thursday night. Police have launched an investigation, collecting CCTV footage and deploying additional forces to prevent untoward incidents. The motive remains unknown.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election nominations on October 17. Several political rallies and processions are expected, prompting diversions and parking arrangements in Yousufguda, Krishna Nagar, and nearby areas.

Gnana Dattu of Telangana, playing in his first world juniors, defeated 8th seed Garret Tan of USA 15-12, 15-13 in boys’ singles, while Bhavya and Vishakha fought back after losing the opening game

Hyderabad Black Hawks climbs up to sixth place on the table with seven points, Yudi Yamamoto named Player of the Match

The Telangana Cabinet meeting witnessed sharp disagreements over the release of funds to contractors allegedly linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Simultaneously, several Ministers expressed concern over the handling of Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s case and the broader neglect of BC-related issues.

Bhavani was the first woman from Telangana to qualify for a tennis event at the Deaflympics, and her remarkable journey has been an inspiration to many young athletes across the country

Kothagudem police arrested six individuals for transporting sand using fake waybills. The investigation revealed involvement of truck owners, employees, and supervisors, while some accused remain absconding. Authorities urge public assistance to trace others involved

In Karimnagar, a woman allegedly killed her husband by mixing blood pressure and sleeping tablets into his liquor and strangling him, with help from five accomplices. The case came to light after police investigation, leading to multiple arrests

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to abolish the two-child norm for candidates contesting local body elections, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the State’s appeal. The Cabinet also reviewed the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2, approved new agriculture colleges, and committed to road and rail infrastructure projects.

Karimnagar police have arrested Varala Lokeshwar Rao, the alleged mastermind behind the Meta Fund cryptocurrency scam, which defrauded investors of up to Rs 30 crore. Rao used a fake app and digital coins to lure victims with promises of high returns.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has facilitated the return of 12 Telangana workers stranded in Jordan, personally covering penalties and flight costs. The workers, from five districts, had reached out to him for help. Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to support Gulf migrants, contrasting it with the BRS regime’s welfare efforts.

Fake voter ID cards of Telugu actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rakul Preet Singh have surfaced online in Jubilee Hills, triggering an Election Commission probe ahead of the November 11 Assembly by-election. Authorities are examining links to possible misinformation campaigns

The controversy surrounding Forest Minister Konda Surekha has intensified, with her daughter Konda Sushmitha alleging caste-based suppression by Reddy leaders within the Congress. She contrasted their current treatment with the BRS regime and accused senior party figures of targeting her family.

Election officials have completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. A total of 569 Ballot Units and Control Units, along with 610 VVPATs, were allocated across 407 polling stations.

Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha met AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud to discuss the fallout from the police action at her residence. The Congress leadership assured her of full support and an amicable resolution

A dramatic police attempt to arrest Minister Konda Surekha’s aide has triggered a political storm in Telangana, exposing deep divisions within the Congress Cabinet. Allegations of corruption, caste bias, and interference in Medaram Jathara contracts have intensified tensions, with Surekha and her family accusing senior leaders of conspiracy.

The Telangana High Court disposed of a lunch motion petition by BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Maganti Sunitha, who alleged large-scale irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list. The court observed that the Election Commission was already addressing their objections as per law

The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.

Kothagudem police have launched Chaitanya (Fight Against Drugs), a month-long campaign to curb narcotic abuse in the district. Awareness drives, raids, and rallies are being conducted across mandals, with SP B Rohith Raju urging public participation to combat drug addiction