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A Vaishnava devotee from Kodimial, Velma Narsimha Ramanujadasan, completed a 22,000 km bicycle pilgrimage covering 108 temples across India. Starting in August 2024, he concluded the yatra with prayers at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple

A woman farmer in Warangal district sustained a fracture while trying to climb a gate to secure a urea token amid chaotic distribution at Peddathanda. Officials had restricted token issuance to those already inside the godown premises, prompting panic.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to intensify revenue mobilisation efforts across departments, citing an annual loss of Rs 5,000 crore due to recent GST rate revisions. At a Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting, he called for reviews, policy proposals, and a report on improving collections in the Stamps and Registration Department.

In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmad has been given Full Additional Charge as Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, following NVS Reddy’s appointment as Advisor (Urban Transport) to the Telangana Government. The Congress Government’s decision to extend Reddy’s tenure post-retirement has drawn attention.

Telangana Forest Range Officers Association urged Minister Konda Surekha to reorganise forest ranges, release pending budgets, enhance risk allowance, deploy weapon parties, and lift the transfer ban. Officers flagged rising threats in tiger reserves and encroachments under new RoFR pattas

In a sweeping operation, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 61 individuals from 14 states in August for their alleged roles in various online frauds. These included trading, investment, and insurance scams, as well as digital arrest and unauthorised transaction cases.

A demolition drive by revenue officials in Peerzadiguda triggered tension when a minority family alleged extortion by local Congress leaders. The boundary wall of Mohammed Ghouse’s house was razed following complaints, which the family claims were politically motivated after refusing to pay Rs. 3 lakh.

Despite the Centre’s assurance of an additional 40,000 MT of urea, Telangana’s Kharif farmers continue to face acute shortages, with long queues and black market diversions worsening the crisis. Crops are yellowing under relentless rains, and disruptions at RFCL have compounded the supply gap.

Hyderabad’s integration after Operation Polo marked India’s true independence and unity

Healthcare services under the Aarogyasri scheme in Telangana are likely to be disrupted as over 400 private hospitals threaten to suspend operations due to unpaid dues. TANHA President Dr. V. Rakesh highlighted the financial strain on small and medium hospitals and called for urgent intervention from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has issued a directive mandating weekly sessions of sports, yoga, meditation and practical classes in all junior colleges across the state. In a meeting with private and corporate college managements, Secretary S. Krishna Aditya stressed the importance of holistic development and mental well-being for students.

The BRS working president predicted by-elections in Telangana, accusing Congress of surviving on lies and defections. He warned the Revanth Reddy government’s “honeymoon period” was over, questioned Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s integrity, and expressed confidence in BRS’s political resurgence under KCR

BRSV activists were detained by Hyderabad police while attempting to participate in a meeting at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram regarding alleged irregularities in the Group-I recruitment process. General Secretary Jangaiah criticised the Congress government for revoking GO 55 and issuing appointments under GO 29, which he claimed led to unfair reservations.

India’s top court has struck a fine balance by putting on hold contentious provisions of the Waqf Act while declining to stay the Act in its entirety

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of orchestrating cross-voting in the recent Vice-Presidential elections, claiming eight Congress MPs from the state voted for the BJP candidate. He alleged that the move betrayed both the people of Telangana and the INDIA bloc nominee, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy.

The BRS demanded amendments to Telangana’s medical admission rules, which unfairly disqualify domiciled students for MBBS and BDS seats due to studying outside the state. MLC Dasoju Sravan met the Chief Secretary, warning of statewide protests

Telangana’s fair price shop owners threaten to close 17,000 outlets from October 1, demanding Rs 100 crore in pending commissions and gunny bag payments. Financial struggles, including unpaid rents and loans, have pushed dealers to warn of a statewide shutdown

The ACB arrested TGSPDCL engineer Ambedkar Erugu for disproportionate assets. Searches uncovered Rs 2.18 crore, properties in Hyderabad, a Gachibowli building, farmland, and more. The official, accused of abusing his position, was sent to judicial remand

A round table meeting of student unions in Hyderabad, organised to demand the implementation of the High Court’s verdict on Group-1 exams, was disrupted by police action leading to the arrest of key student leaders including BRSV president Gellu Srinivas Yadav. The unions pledged to continue their agitation until justice is delivered to Group-1 aspirants.

SCCL received licences from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to explore gold and copper in Karnataka's Devadurga region. Won in a March auction covering 199 square kilometres, the handover occurred at a Hyderabad seminar.

RTI State Chief Information Commissioner G Chandrashekhar Reddy said Telangana is working to clear 17,000 pending RTI complaints through district-level meetings. Siddipet’s administration was praised for fewer pending cases during a review meeting with officials

A 38-year-old man from Maharashtra lost both hands and is critical after slipping under a moving train at Zaheerabad station. In another incident, a local resident died by suicide under the same train before it stopped

POCO India has announced major festive discounts on a range of its smartphones, including flagship models, as part of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025. Highlights include up to 34% off on devices like the POCO X7 5G and M7 Pro 5G, along with additional bank offers and exchange benefits.

Former MP Madhu Yashki Goud collapsed in IT Minister D Sridhar Babu’s chambers in Hyderabad’s Secretariat after chest pain. He was revived at the Secretariat dispensary and shifted to AIG Hospitals, where doctors confirmed he is stable.