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Several industries, hotels, and water plants in Mancherial district are illegally drawing groundwater in violation of Government Order No.15, officials said. The unchecked extraction is causing environmental damage and revenue loss, prompting calls for a vigilance committee and stricter enforcement.

A 23-year-old man from Bangalpet in Nirmal district died by suicide by jumping into an irrigation tank after family disputes. His brother, who tried to rescue him, also drowned. Police retrieved the bodies and began investigation.

A 36-year-old man from Yousufguda lost Rs 1.9 lakh after installing a fake BigBasket app sent by cyber fraudsters posing as customer care staff. Police said the scammers diverted his calls to intercept banking messages and steal funds

The three zebras from Gujarat's Radha Krishna Trust were released into their enclosures at Hyderabad Zoo, coinciding with World Wildlife Week and Zoo Day. The zoo also unveiled a new Simba canteen and bear night house during the event

Jubilee Hills will be the first constituency in Telangana to feature colour photographs of candidates in the upcoming by-poll. The District Election Commissioner also discussed the Model Code of Conduct, new voter registration, and security arrangements for the election

US pharma giant Eli Lilly will invest USD 1 billion in Telangana to expand its manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity. The company chose Hyderabad for its skilled workforce, infrastructure and government support after inaugurating its Global Capability Centre in August

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao praised Telangana's Gurukul education system, highlighting its expansion under K. Chandrashekhar Rao. Thousands of students, including minorities and girls, are now excelling as doctors, engineers, and officers through free residential education across the state.

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.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused both the Congress and BJP of betraying Telangana, alleging that neither helped the State despite winning multiple Lok Sabha seats. He likened Modi and Revanth Reddy’s bond to “Chote Bhai, Bade Bhai,” calling their rule anti-Telangana.

Pole Chandrasekhar was shot dead by an armed robber at a gas station while working part-time. His grieving family sought government help to bring back his body. BRS leader Harish Rao extended support

The Centre has sanctioned four new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Telangana following efforts by former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao. The schools will come up in Kothagudem, Mulugu, Wanaparthy, and Jagtial, raising the state’s KV count to 39.

Facing legal uncertainty over enhanced BC reservations in Telangana, BRS has delayed announcing local poll candidates. The party awaits clarity from the High Court’s October 8 hearing, while intensifying grassroots preparations without risking disqualifications under the contested reservation matrix

BRS leaders K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao extended warm Dasara wishes to the people of Telangana. Highlighting the festival’s cultural significance, they prayed for success, prosperity, and strength for all, celebrating the spirit of unity and tradition.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting the impact of Gandhian ideals on the Telangana movement. He said Gandhi’s perseverance continues to guide the journey of BRS, Telangana, and the nation

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has written an open letter to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of contemptuous remarks against the judiciary, demanding an apology and written assurance not to repeat such comments, calling them an insult to advocates and citizens’ rights

Six young doctors, including four from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide in September, exposing severe stress and lack of institutional support in medical education. Experts urge reforms such as wellness centres, mentoring, and confidential psychiatric care to prevent further tragedies.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao hailed K Chandrashekhar Rao’s decade-long rule as a golden era for Telangana farmers, citing a 95% decline in suicides between 2014-2023. Welfare initiatives like Rythu Bandhu, irrigation projects, and loan waivers brought stability and prosperity to farming households.

Farmer suicides in Telangana fell by 95.84% between 2015 and 2023, with the State’s share in India dropping from 11.1% to 0.51%. Welfare schemes like Rythu Bandhu, crop procurement, and irrigation expansion helped reduce debt distress.

Senior IPS officer Shivadhar Reddy took charge as Telangana DGP, pledging expedited recruitment, skill development, and modernization of the police force. He assured smooth local body elections, emphasized countering left-wing extremism, and highlighted rehabilitation and community engagement measures.

As the government failed to release Rs.600 crore fee reimbursement dues before Dasara festival, the Federation of Association of Telangana Higher Institutions has called for its emergency executive meeting to deliberate on the crisis and decide the future course of action to safeguard interest of institutions, staff and students