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BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to prepare for El Niño risks and mounting agricultural distress. He demanded an action plan covering water shortages, power cuts, welfare payments and alternative livelihoods
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The death of tribal youth Badavath Ravichandra in Karakagudem mandal triggered tension, with relatives accusing a Congress leader of protecting the accused. Police intervened after an attempted attack on the leader's vehicle, while protesters demanded the arrest of Imran.
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Wafi Kachchhi scored 56 before claiming three wickets without conceding a run, including a hat-trick, as Hyderabad posted 246 against Railways in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy. Railways were left struggling at 21 for five after nine overs
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Debutant Ruthik Mende scored 61 as Hyderabad posted 294 to take a 160-run first-innings lead over Tripura in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match. Tripura struggled in their second innings, finishing day two at 99 for seven
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Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.
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Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.
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Former India fielding coach R Sridhar has called for a cultural shift to address the team’s declining fielding standards in T20Is. He says young players lack adequate preparation and urges stronger accountability, measurable performance standards and structured training
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Volvo has launched the EX90 electric SUV in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 1.26 crore. The six-seater features a 106 kWh battery and claims a 625 km WLTP range. Deliveries begin in January 2027
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Alexander Zverev has secured the ATP Year-End No. 1 ranking after Carlos Alcaraz’s shock defeat at the Shanghai Masters, according to the supplied report. The German is set to achieve the milestone for the first time in his career
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Vega Jewellers is celebrating its fifth anniversary with discounts on gold and diamond jewellery, special Polki jewellery benefits and the launch of its Wedding and Vaibhavam collections. The promotional offers are valid until October 20, the company said.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation reopened entry and exit gates at all stations on Monday evening after temporarily restricting access at six central Delhi stations over security concerns. Interchange facilities remained available during the restrictions amid planned protests in the capital
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Power consumption in Mancherial district has risen amid increased demand for irrigation and declining groundwater levels. Officials cite higher use of agricultural motors, while farmers staging protests at substations allege inadequate power supply and rising generator costs
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to install four-bin waste segregation units across its circles. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to add clear images and symbols to help residents identify the correct bins and improve segregation at source.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has questioned the revised cost estimates for the Sri Omkareshwara temple project at Manchirevula, seeking a public inquiry. He cited the Rs 948.65-crore temple allocation and Rs 1,108.27-crore combined project cost, including road works
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A 35-year-old former employee of a women’s clothing store was arrested for allegedly murdering saleswoman Tahera Banu in Azampura, Chaderghat, on October 9. Police said the victim died at Osmania General Hospital after being attacked with a knife.
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Rajasthan beat Gujarat 6-2, while Mizoram edged Jammu & Kashmir 2-1 on Day 3 of the Senior Men’s Hockey Nationals in Jhansi. Kerala and Jharkhand drew their matches, while Bihar defeated Andhra Pradesh 4-3 in Division C
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The BRS is preparing for its October 14 Singareni Karmika Garjana meeting in Godavarikhani. Party leaders plan to raise workers’ profit shares, pending dues, company finances and welfare, while accusing the Congress government of neglecting Singareni and its employees
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PV Sindhu faces world No. 1 An Se-young in the Denmark Open opener, while Lakshya Sen takes on Chou Tien-chen. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty return to action as India targets a strong showing across four categories
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Former Agriculture Minister S. Niranjan Reddy criticised the Telangana government over the postponement of a Cabinet meeting on El Niño and alleged that farmers were being neglected. He raised concerns over irrigation water, power supply, crop losses and second-crop advisories
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The makers of Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Jailer 2’ have dismissed reports suggesting the film will skip Hindi theatres. Its Hindi version is scheduled to release on October 15, 2026, alongside other language versions, with Pen Marudhar Entertainment handling North India distribution
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Bathukamma celebrations organised by ETCA in Dubai drew Telangana expatriates and several BRS leaders on Sunday. Attendees participated in traditional dances and raised slogans supporting K. Chandrashekar Rao. K. T. Rama Rao, advertised as chief guest, did not attend the event
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BRS leaders held a constituency-level meeting in Dammapet, Kothagudem district, to accelerate voter registration ahead of the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election. Party leaders urged workers to reach eligible graduates across five mandals, while Anugula Rakesh Reddy expressed confidence in the BRS’s prospects
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Outpatient services and elective surgeries at Hyderabad’s Osmania General Hospital faced disruptions on Monday as medical students and resident doctors protested long-pending infrastructure deficiencies. The OMC JUDA cited concerns over patient care, clinical facilities, medical education and delayed Aarogyasri payments
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The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges and teaching hospitals to establish patient safety cells and appoint nodal officers. The initiative aims to reduce avoidable medical errors, improve clinical protocols, ease patients’ financial burdens and strengthen public trust