Telangana

The declining water level at Singur reservoir in Telangana has drawn winter migratory birds, including flamingos, back to the area. A four-member birdwatching team recorded 23 migratory species in one day, while eBird lists 221 species at the reservoir.

Junior doctors, MBBS students and senior residents of Osmania Medical College will stage a strike at Osmania General Hospital on Monday over long-pending concerns about training, infrastructure and working conditions. Elective services will be suspended, while emergency care will continue uninterrupted.

Hyderabad police booked a Detective Inspector at Khairatabad police station following a woman’s complaint alleging sexual exploitation on the promise of marriage

A five-year-old girl, who went missing from an apartment complex in Kawkour, Bollaram, in Medchal, found dead in the building premises. Police are investigating

Four policemen, including an inspector, were injured after a mob allegedly attacked them while they were probing a ganja cultivation case in Sirikonda mandal of Adilabad district. Police suspect the attackers were followers of a self-styled godman who was arrested a day earlier for cultivating ganja.

A 44-year-old home guard allegedly died by suicide after reportedly jumping in front of a speeding train near Nagulavancha railway station in Khammam district. His body was found by local residents on Saturday.

A 26-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children by pushing them into an agricultural well before dying by suicide in a tribal village in Mahabubabad district. Police suspect financial difficulties and ongoing family disputes may have driven her to take the extreme step.

A 22-year-old auto-driver allegedly killed his mother by dousing her with diesel and setting her on fire at their residence in Yellupet village of Medak district. The woman died on the spot, and the accused was taken into custody.

A farmer from Siddipet district, whose earlier interaction with the Gajwel MRO triggered a controversy over alleged insensitive remarks, has released a fresh video claiming the issue has been resolved and that he has received compensation for land acquired for the Regional Ring Road project.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 35 persons from nine states in connection with 23 cybercrime cases during September and helped victims recover Rs 88.48 lakh. The police also removed 140 social media profiles allegedly promoting objectionable content.

A six-member inquiry committee has reportedly found that electric wires damaged by rodents were among the primary causes of the explosion at the SNCU of RIMS, Adilabad, which claimed the lives of five infants.

The Employees' Union-led alliance has emerged ahead in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation recognised union elections, according to preliminary trends, with a strong showing in the Greater Hyderabad region. The polls, held after nearly a decade, witnessed a 98 per cent voter turnout.

Former Pinapaka MLA Rega Kantha Rao alleged large-scale illegal sand mining in agency areas of the district and accused the state government of diverting mining-related funds meant for local development. Announcing a phased agitation under the BRS banner, he said protests, road blockades and a siege of the Collectorate would be organised between October 12 and November 5.

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Vinay Kumar, has directed officials to prevent the caging of Indian Rollers (Palapitta) and other wildlife for display at Durga pandals and ensure compliance at temples. He also called for stringent action against the sale and use of synthetic or Chinese manja.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded action against the Gajwel MRO over alleged remarks to a distressed farmer seeking help to save his agricultural land. The incident has triggered criticism of the Congress government over its treatment of farmers

A 57-year-old truck owner, Arvapalli Venkanna, allegedly died by suicide in Khammam on Saturday. His family accused a private finance company of pressuring him over missed instalments and threatening to seize his vehicle. Police registered a case and are investigating

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, held its graduation ceremony for the 2020 undergraduate and 2022 postgraduate batches. A total of 141 students received degrees, while outstanding students were honoured with gold medals.

The Railway Protection Force has introduced crowd-management and security measures at Secunderabad Railway Station ahead of the festival rush. Measures include additional personnel, helpline booths, four holding areas for 2,000 passengers, more CCTV cameras and Quick Response Teams on standby.

Delayed shifting of high-voltage transmission lines is causing traffic congestion at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. Commuters report peak-hour delays of up to 30 minutes. CMC says Rs 7 crore has been deposited with TGSPDCL to shift the lines.

Telangana parents are approaching the EAGLE Force helpline 1908 to report suspected drug use among children. Officials said nine minors were identified within two days, while authorities highlighted the role of early intervention, counselling and government hospital-based rehabilitation facilities.

Telangana farmers face uncertainty over paddy cultivation in the upcoming Yasangi season as fine-rice prices encourage sowing. Concerns over irrigation water and power persist, while officials promote pulses, oilseeds and vegetables to reduce water requirements amid forecast El Niño conditions

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged irregularities in the Rs 3,296-crore Radial Road-2 tender process and sought cancellation and a probe. He questioned bidder disqualifications and contract pricing, citing claims of a potential Rs 600-crore loss to the State.=

The Telangana State Waqf Board has faced criticism over its handling of nearly 5,500 property-related legal disputes. Community representatives have raised concerns about legal expertise, Board meetings and potential conflicts of interest, calling for stronger case monitoring and accountability.

Farmers in Bellampalli staged a sit-in demanding an uninterrupted power supply. They said unscheduled outages threatened paddy and other crops, forcing them to hire generators despite high-interest loans. They withdrew after officials assured them that their concerns would be addressed.