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A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls

Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers

The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation earned Rs 3,135 crore from auctioning two prime land parcels in Raidurg. The 7.67-acre and 11-acre plots fetched record prices due to their strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli

Parents staged a protest in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Monday, demanding that officials shift students from a dilapidated social welfare hostel to a safer place. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar extended support to the agitation

A 46-year-old man, Uppari Yadagiri, was brutally murdered by his relatives at Shalipet village in Medak district on Monday morning. Police said the accused attacked him with boulders over an old grudge. A manhunt is on to nab them

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

Model Code of Conduct for the Jubilee Hills by-election is now in force across Hyderabad and parts of Cyberabad. Cash over Rs 50,000 without proper documents can be seized, and authorities will also monitor precious metals, while Flying Squads and SST teams to be deployed to enforce election rules

BRS has announced Maganti Sunitha as its Jubilee Hills by-election candidate, while Congress and BJP are yet to declare theirs. Committees in both parties are recommending candidates, with announcements expected in the next two to three days

Hosts India began their Suhandinata Cup mixed team campaign with a comfortable win over Nepal while Sri Lanka pulled off a late comeback against UAE. Other top nations also started strongly on day one of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025

FIDE-rated player Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the 20th Chess Musketeers Open with a perfect six out of six score, claiming the Rs 2500 winner’s prize. Special awards went to K. Anumolu, Debasish Pal, and T. Aarudh Reddy

The accident took place near Varasiddhi Vinayaka Cotton Mill on National Highway 44 when a truck carrying sheep from Nandikotkur to Pebbair applied sudden brakes

A woman died on the spot when a container truck hit the scooter she was riding with her husband Ambati Srinu at Medchal on Monday. Srinu is undergoing treatment in hospital. Police are trying to identify the truck and driver.

Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added

As part of anniversary celebrations, customers can avail up to 50 per cent off on making charges for gold jewellery, along with an additional coupon offering

An NGO, Happy to Help You Foundation, distributed mosquito nets and snacks to Adivasis in Gandrabandha, Laxmidevipalli mandal, Kothagudem, amid rising dengue risk. Members also provided guidance on precautions to prevent viral diseases during the rainy season

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised BJP MPs for not raising the MSP disparity between paddy and wheat in Parliament. He also accused the Congress government of stalling SLIP and BLIP irrigation projects and announced plans for a padayatra to pressurise the state

Commercial establishments in Kumram Bheem Asifabad remained closed following a bandh called by a joint action committee protesting police abuse of devotees during Durga Devi idol procession. MLAs demanded action against the police and an official apology

Incessant rains have damaged soybean crops in Nirmal and Adilabad districts, causing heavy losses for farmers. Yields have fallen from 5 to 3 quintals per acre, while investments exceed returns. Farmers are urging the government to provide compensation

As Dasara holidays ended, thousands returning to Hyderabad caused heavy congestion on major highways, including the Hyderabad–Vijayawada and Warangal–Hyderabad routes. Traffic stretched for kilometres, while the LB Nagar metro station also saw huge crowds on Monday morning

BRS working president KT Rama Rao helped Ganesh, a Warangal student who lost his family at a young age, pay Rs. 1.5 lakh tuition fee to secure his MBBS seat. Rama Rao promised continued support for his future studies.

Burglars looted gold, silver ornaments, cash, and gadgets from a retired BHEL employee’s house in Chandanagar on Sunday while the family was on a pilgrimage. Chandanagar police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage

Nominations can be filed from October 13 and the last date for filing nominations is October 21