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With local body elections approaching, Congress faces internal tensions as defected BRS MLAs seek ticket assurances. Senior party leaders are pushing for loyalists, creating friction. Meanwhile, ministers head to Delhi over a Supreme Court petition challenging BC reservations and to finalise the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate.

The Sri Vanadurga Bhavani Temple at Edupayala in Medak district has suffered extensive damage after being submerged by the Manjeera river for 52 days due to heavy rains. Temple structures were washed away, and rituals were relocated to the Rajagopuram. Despite prior warnings, authorities failed to take preventive steps.

A meeting of Telangana BJP leaders at the party’s Nampally office revealed deep internal differences and lack of coordination. MPs and MLAs criticised district-level leadership and weak grassroots mobilisation. The State unit president N Ramchander Rao has proposed to set up a special committee to address the issues.

Despite raids by Hyderabad Police and Excise authorities, the city remains a major hub for drug trafficking. Marijuana, synthetic drugs, and opium are smuggled through multiple routes, exploiting Hyderabad’s connectivity, urban nightlife, and strategic location

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on both BJP and Congress, accusing them of betraying Telangana’s interests. He criticised the Centre for favouring North India and the Congress-led state government for curtailing welfare schemes.

TG EAPCET 2025 BiPC counselling has started. Candidates can register and book slots till October 8. Certificate verification is from October 7–9. Web options can be entered till October 10. Seat allotment for the first phase will be announced by October 13

Durga idol immersion in Hyderabad faced delays due to heavy rain on Sunday morning. Over 100 trucks were stuck in traffic from Necklace Road to Secretariat. Despite the rain, devotees joined the procession, and immersion was completed by afternoon

After a fight with his second wife over money, a man named Arun climbed a high-tension electricity pole outside the Mailardevpally police station, shouting loudly. Police and fire personnel rescued him and took him into custody for his safety

To reduce traffic congestion, TSRTC plans to introduce rental Metro Deluxe buses for IT corridor employees and add 2,800 electric buses in two years. New charging stations and depots will support this green initiative to improve Hyderabad’s public transport

Hyderabad student Chandrashekar Pole (26) was shot dead by an unknown gunman at a gas station in Dallas, USA. MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan urged the State government to push for an investigation and help bring back the body to Hyderabad

The Shahalibanda police filed a case against Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammed at a recent rally. A video of the speech went viral, prompting local residents to lodge a police complaint

Samsung India announced the top 20 finalists of Solve for Tomorrow 2025, featuring young innovators from rural and Tier-3 cities across 12 states. The teams will receive mentorship, cash rewards, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones ahead of the grand finale.

A 63-year-old man in Hyderabad lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters tricked him with fake IPO allotments and trading profits via WhatsApp. They used fake dashboards and threats to extract money. A police case has been registered and investigation is ongoing

A Hyderabad man lost Rs 6.32 lakh after being tricked by fraudsters on Facebook and WhatsApp who promised profits from US Gold Stock trading. Police have registered a case and warned people against trusting unknown investment offers and fake apps

A case has been registered against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle following accidents near the Karur rally on September 27. The High Court raised concerns over police inaction, while multiple collisions with motorcycles were captured on video

DRI officials in Hanamkonda caught four people with 6.53 kg of Indian Pangolin scales, from about five animals. The Indian Pangolin is a protected species. The suspects were handed over to forest officials for further investigation under wildlife laws

Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides across Darjeeling, West Bengal, killing at least 10 and leaving two missing. Roads and communication lines are disrupted, thousands of tourists stranded, and rescue operations continue as the CM plans a site visit on September 6

India’s aviation sector is expanding with Navi Mumbai International Airport opening on October 8 and Noida International Airport on October 30. The new airports will ease congestion, improve connectivity, and position Delhi and Mumbai as major global aviation hubs

Security forces in Manipur arrested seven militants linked to KCP and PLA/RPF from four districts. Large caches of arms and 2,000 methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 16.66 lakh were recovered. Strict security measures continue to ensure safe movement on NH-37

At the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, Zileide Cassiano Da Silva and Fatma Damla Altin claimed gold and silver in women’s Long Jump T20, relegating Poland’s Karolina Kucharczyk-Urbanska to bronze. Lara Baars set a new Shot Put F40 World Record.

A Supreme Court writ petition challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for BCs has put the State government in a fix. With two related cases pending in the High Court, uncertainty looms over the quota’s implementation and the schedule for local body polls.

Heavy rains battered Vikarabad district, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting power and road connectivity. Several bridges, including at Nagasamundram and Kokat, were washed away, while traffic between the Karnataka border and Tandur came to a halt. Officials urged caution.

Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of fostering spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh, citing fake liquor factories, reduced government excise revenue, and organized crime threatening public health and State finances under TDP’s patronage

Telangana’s 341 ginning mills have boycotted Cotton Corporation of India tenders, protesting new procurement rules that they say are impractical and harmful to business. The standoff, amid heavy rain damage, threatens to push cotton farmers into a deeper financial crisis.