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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

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao hit out at the Congress government in Telangana, calling it a "circus." He cited instances of ruling MLAs exposing their own government, including seeking World Bank funds and threatening industries due to inaction.

Telangana recorded 23,679 crimes against women in 2023, up from 22,065 in 2022, with a high rate of abetment to suicide. NCRB data highlights persistent high crime rates, urging stricter law enforcement and social support for vulnerable women

As Dasara approaches, Palapitta birds are illegally captured for good luck rituals. GHSPCA has urged citizens to report such cases and continues its annual rescue operations, freeing and rehabilitating Indian Roller birds with veterinary care before releasing them back to the wild

With government haemodialysis units overcrowded and 2 lakh new kidney patients added yearly, nephrologists urge large-scale adoption of home-based peritoneal dialysis. A new policy paper says PD offers flexible, sustainable, and equitable kidney care alongside HD in India.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao claimed Telangana voters are preparing to bring back K. Chandrashekhar Rao as Chief Minister, accusing the Congress government of betraying public trust. He highlighted BRS initiatives, criticized governance lapses, and expressed confidence in Jubilee Hills by-election victory.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended greetings to Telangana residents on Saddula Bathukamma. They hailed the nine-day floral festival as a symbol of the State’s cultural identity, women’s self-respect, and the spirit of Telangana.

Telangana’s rural local body elections, including Gram Panchayat, MPTC, and ZPTC, will be held in five phases from October 23 to November 8. Nominations and withdrawals have specific dates, and the Model Code of Conduct is now in effect.