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The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy urged the Congress government to resume pumping at the Kannepalli pump house amid drought conditions. He suggested a cofferdam, criticised restrictions on paddy seed purchases and questioned progress on the Tummidihatti project.

Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan’s plans to seek voluntary retirement with nearly 10 months of service remaining have sparked debate in Telangana’s Secretariat and political circles. The development comes amid administrative reshuffles and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of senior officials.

Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.

Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to plan additional water supplies for the Dindi and Achampet irrigation schemes without affecting Palamuru project allocations. He also ordered preparations for talks with Maharashtra on the proposed Tummidihatti barrage.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attributed rising fine rice prices to El Nino and defended the State’s promotion of fine rice cultivation. He also cited welfare schemes and announced a Cabinet sub-committee to study the Mudiraj community’s inclusion in BC-A.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.

National Health Mission employees in Nagarkurnool continued their indefinite strike for the seventh day on Monday, wearing nooses around their necks to highlight their distress. They demanded regularisation, equal pay, health benefits, annual increments, loyalty bonuses and maternity leave.

Tension prevailed at Sitarambagh Bageecha in Mangalhat after BRSV students were allegedly attacked while preparing to burn a Ravana effigy bearing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s photograph. Police registered cases and are investigating the incident, which was recorded and circulated online.

BRS leader Singireddy Niranjan Reddy blamed power outages for withering paddy crops in Peddagudem Thanda and demanded a State-wide crop-loss assessment and compensation. He also criticised the government’s handling of electricity supply, irrigation pumps and water diversion.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has demanded a Rs 20,000-crore emergency package and special legislative sessions to address the drought crisis. He criticised the government’s response, raised concerns over water and power shortages, and sought relief for affected farmers.Dasoju Sravan

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank challenged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a CBI probe into allegations involving family-linked companies and institutions. Krishank offered documentary evidence and reiterated claims of wealth accumulation and irregularities in land transactions

Music director Anirudh Ravichander is reportedly set to marry Kavya Maran, daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanidhi Maran. The Telangana Chief Minister’s Office confirmed an invitation to their Chennai wedding reception scheduled for November 21, while reports about the wedding remain unconfirmed.

Irrigation expert V Prakash rebutted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on Yadadri Thermal Power Station, defending its location, supercritical technology, G9-grade coal arrangements and land use. He alleged the Chief Minister omitted details about coal linkages and supply constraints.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a debate over alleged links among Medicover Hospitals, Maxbien Pharma and MindVault Corporate Schools. He cited shareholdings and alleged connections, calling for a CBI probe or distribution of funds among farmers

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has challenged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to debate alleged links involving Medicover Hospitals, Maxbien Pharma and MindVault Corporate Schools. Krishank cited shareholdings and called for a CBI probe into the alleged connections

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Telangana’s power crisis was being used to facilitate expensive coal imports through a proposed deal with Bothra Logistics. He demanded a white paper and an independent probe, while questioning Singareni’s falling production and nearly Rs 60,000 crore in reported outstanding dues.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation over Telangana’s power crisis. He sought a probe into alleged coal irregularities at Singareni, compensation for farmers with burnt-out motors and answers from the government at an all-party meeting.

Telangana faces potential economic pressure from El Niño, with high inflation, unemployment and risks to agriculture. The government has ordered a contingency plan, but concerns remain over water availability, crop choices, household costs and whether preparations will translate into timely action.