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LocalMan dies after RTC bus hits him while crossing road in Siddipet
A 50-year-old man died after an RTC bus knocked him down while he was crossing Rajiv Rahadhari on a moped at Timmareddipally in Kondapak mandal on Monday. The man died on the spot, police said.
Adilabad plumber held for alleged deer poaching in Maharashtra
An Adilabad plumber was apprehended for allegedly poaching deer in Maharashtra and planning to sell their meat and antlers in Hyderabad. Police said Shoiab Afzal had been absconding since being booked on August 5 and had been staying in Hyderabad and Maharashtra
Women’s safety in cabs: NCW recommends panic buttons, route alerts and 24×7 monitoring
The National Commission for Women issued safety guidelines for women using app-based cabs, recommending panic buttons, route-deviation alerts, monitoring of suspicious stoppages and 24×7 command centres. It also called for driver verification, background checks, grievance redressal and enhanced late-night monitoring
KP Vivekananda gives Revanth Reddy 24-hour deadline to respond to corruption allegations
BRSLP whip KP Vivekananda alleged corruption and misuse of power by the Revanth Reddy government and demanded explanations over several claims raised by the BRS. He gave the Chief Minister 24 hours to respond, warning of a direct agitation.
Cyberfraudster from Maharashtra held for duping in Adilabad
A Maharashtra man was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly cheating a local resident of Rs 73,279 while posing as a bank official. Police said the accused claimed during interrogation that he had duped around 150 people in Telangana and Goa and collected Rs 95.33 lakh
Rajupet village resolves to shut belt shops to curb alcohol consumption
Residents of Rajupet in Khammam district have resolved to shut around eight belt shops in the village. The decision was taken at a gram sabha on October 2, with villagers citing concerns over alcohol addiction, youth welfare, health and family well-being
KTR warns Telangana DGP over alleged threat to BRS leader Manne Krishank
BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned the Telangana DGP that police would be responsible if party leader Manne Krishank was harmed after a video purportedly showing threats against him surfaced online. Krishank had levelled allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family
Dasoju Sravan seeks action plan to address Telangana education crisis
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to address teacher vacancies, school closures and higher education staffing gaps. He sought an annual DSC calendar, regular recruitment, pending DAs and promotions, while demanding at least 15 per cent of the State budget for education
Jagtial man completes jail term in Dubai but remains behind bars over Rs 39 lakh fine
A Jagtial man who completed a six-month prison sentence in Dubai remains in custody for allegedly being unable to pay a Rs 39 lakh fine imposed in a forgery case. His family has sought Telangana government intervention for his release and repatriation
SC directs Assam authorities to examine concerns raised over recurring floods and erosion
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking measures to address recurring floods, erosion and drainage problems in Assam, saying the issue was not essentially legal. It directed authorities named in the plea to examine the concerns and take remedial measures
Assam revives Dibrugarh river route with first Bangladesh cargo shipment
A barge carrying 540 metric tonnes of methanol left Dibrugarh for Bangladesh on Monday, marking the first cargo shipment from upper Assam to a foreign port since Independence. The voyage will test the Brahmaputra’s potential as a commercial freight corridor
Odisha to hold college, university student polls on October 15
Odisha will hold students’ union elections on October 15 after an eight-year gap. The polls were last held in 2017. The new guidelines bar political funding, printed posters and AI-generated fake content, while imposing spending and eligibility restrictions on candidates
Rohit’s ability to absorb pressure key for 2027 WC: Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma’s measured 92 against West Indies, saying the former captain’s ability to absorb pressure before accelerating highlighted why his experience could prove crucial for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa
Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi named in J&K preparatory camp after India debut
India ODI debutant Auqib Nabi has been named in Jammu & Kashmir’s 18-member squad for the Ranji Trophy preparatory camp. Nabi, who took 60 wickets during J&K’s title-winning 2025-26 campaign, will join Umran Malik and captain Paras Dogra.
Alcaraz survives Munar challenge, reaches second straight Tokyo final
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to beat fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in the Japan Open semifinal. The seven-time Grand Slam champion reached the Tokyo final for the second consecutive year after another comeback victory
Shriya Saran on ‘Drishyam 3’: ‘I was revisiting every scene emotionally’
Shriya Saran has revealed she could not sleep ahead of ‘Drishyam 3’ release, saying she emotionally revisited every scene. The actress also praised the film’s sophisticated sound technology and described the concluding chapter as an emotional family drama and mystery
Machchhar’s quick thinking helped avert bigger tragedy: Former colleague
Former colleague Tina Goswami said Captain Smit Machchhar showed presence of mind and quick thinking while confronting his co-pilot during an alleged attack on a flydubai flight. She said pilots are trained for external threats but Machchhar faced the internal threat alone
IIIT Hyderabad launches advanced BrainLab for human brain research
IIIT Hyderabad has launched BrainLab, an advanced EEG research facility supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Equipped with high-density and mobile EEG systems and eye-tracking technology, the facility will enable cognitive neuroscience research involving participants from Indian populations
Arijit Singh marks 20 years in music with stadium-scale India tour
Arijit Singh has announced a nine-city India tour from January to May 2027 to celebrate two decades in music. The stadium-scale shows will cover Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad
OTT releases this week: 23 films and series to stream from October 5 to 11
A total of 23 films and series are scheduled to stream across major OTT platforms from October 5 to 11. The lineup includes Telugu, Hindi, English, Korean, Polish and Bengali titles, while several films are also set to release in theatres
India return to Hong Kong Sixes with strong IPL contingent
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead a strong Indian side featuring seven IPL performers at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes. India will return to the tournament after a 2025 campaign that ended with one win and two subsequent defeats
Supreme Court seeks Delhi Police response on recent rape, sexual assault cases
The Supreme Court directed Delhi Police and the MHA to respond within four weeks in suo motu proceedings on recent Delhi-NCR rape and sexual assault cases. The Bench stressed preventive policing, continuous CCTV monitoring and stronger security measures in vulnerable areas
DRI seizes gold jewellery worth Rs 1.20 crore at Hyderabad airport
DRI officials seized around 800 grams of gold jewellery, estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 crore, from a jewellery trader at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The trader was intercepted while travelling from Tiruchirappalli to Hyderabad, officials said
GMR Hyderabad Airport wins National Energy Leader Award for eighth year
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has won the National Energy Leader Award for the eighth consecutive year at the CII National Awards for Excellence in Energy Management 2026. It was also recognised as an Excellent Energy Efficient Unit for the 10th year
Nalgonda farmer dies of snakebite while checking paddy field amid power cuts
A 41-year-old farmer died after being bitten by a snake while checking his paddy field in Munugode, Nalgonda, on Sunday. Locals blamed erratic power supply for forcing farmers to venture into fields at odd hours and demanded compensation for his family.
Harish Rao demands immediate steps to curb soaring rice prices
BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate measures to control rising rice and essential commodity prices in Telangana. He alleged a 25 per cent increase in fine rice prices and sought action against hoarding and black marketing
BRSV seeks cancellation of Nova Medical College recognition
BRSV has demanded cancellation of Nova Medical College’s recognition, alleging inadequate infrastructure, faculty, laboratories and other facilities. State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav also alleged irregularities in granting permissions and questioned the approval of 250 MBBS seats
Hyderabad and its four police commissionerates: what has changed, and why? Explained
Hyderabad’s policing map has undergone another round of changes nine months after the creation of four commissionerates. What prompted the fresh rationalisation? How will the redrawn jurisdictions affect policing and residents across the city?
Messi set for final Argentina appearance after decorated international career
Lionel Messi is set to make what is expected to be his final appearance for Argentina against Benin on Wednesday. The legendary forward leaves behind a decorated international career featuring World Cup, Copa America and Finalissima triumphs
Nizamabad tea vendor attempts suicide at police station, alleges harassment
A tea shop vendor allegedly attempted suicide by setting himself on fire at a police station in Bheemgal on Monday. The vendor alleged repeated harassment and fines by police over keeping his shop open late. A police statement is awaited.
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