Telangana

Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana officials to cap groundwater extraction by Hyderabad hotels amid concerns over water availability. He has proposed annual consumption limits, disclosure of metered water use, a ban on new borewells and penalties for violations.

BRS Minority Cell general secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has criticised delays in post-matriculation scholarships and tuition fee reimbursements for minority students, seeking a deadline to clear arrears. He also urged eligible graduates to register for the upcoming Graduate MLC elections.

Adilabad police arrested five alleged members of an inter-State gang, including three juveniles from Maharashtra, for suspected burglaries at temples and houses in Adilabad and Nirmal districts. Police seized Rs 8,000, four motorbikes, three mobile phones and 50 kg of bronze.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education is planning a meeting with State university vice-chancellors to discuss preventive measures against possible extreme heat and water shortages. The proposed review will cover campus safety, drinking water, hostels and academic continuity.

Farmer organisations in Adilabad have sought crop insurance, a cotton bonus, input support for tenant farmers and monthly assistance for agricultural labourers amid drought-related losses. They have also urged the State government to release Rythu Bharosa aid and address reported farmer suicides.

A major leak in a Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near SBI in Yellandu’s Aam Bazaar area inundated nearby houses and shops, damaging property. Local residents raised concerns over repeated leaks, while BRS leader Dindigala Rajender and MLA Koram Kanakaiah sought urgent action.

Telangana has declared 365 mandals drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026, but farmers’ organisations have criticised the delay, alleged exclusions despite crop losses and questioned contingency measures. They have also sought compensation assurances and urged the government to expedite drought assessment and assistance.

Telangana Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy has directed officials to expedite graduate voter enrolment in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda constituency. He stressed certificate verification, removal of duplicate entries, accessible polling stations and timely resolution of address-change applications.

ACB, food safety and drug control officials conducted simultaneous inspections at NIMS in Hyderabad on Thursday following allegations of corruption and irregularities. Teams examined administrative records, the hospital canteen, medicines, medical equipment and records relating to their storage.

The Telangana government appears to have withdrawn instructions seeking self-declaration forms from farmers planning to cultivate paddy during Yasangi. However, farmers’ organisations say dealers in several districts continue demanding forms that reportedly absolve the government and dealers of responsibility for losses caused by water or power shortages.

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research held its White Coat Ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students of the 2026 batch. The event highlighted the importance of compassion, empathy, ethical conduct and accountability in medical practice and patient care.

The Telangana High Court has allowed elected members of the Hyderabad Cricket Association Apex Council to continue in an interim capacity after their tenure ended on October 21. The council will function under the Single Member Committee until verification and elections are completed

A Sanathnagar man lost Rs 30.43 lakh to cyber fraudsters who promised high returns for completing YouTube-related tasks. The accused allegedly used Telegram and a platform called Coindex to collect payments. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case.

A 61-year-old farmer in Siddipet’s Sheripally village is using a traditional wooden-pole mechanism to lift water from a drain and save his paddy crop. Power cuts, falling groundwater levels and a burnt-out borewell have left farmers struggling.

HMWSSB is preparing to supply treated sewage water across Hyderabad’s CURE area through its Green Water Tankers facility. The initiative builds on an earlier plan to expand sewage treatment, while 39 additional STPs have been proposed in the ORR area.

Kalasagaram will celebrate Carnatic flute maestro T R Mahalingam's birth centenary with three concerts in Hyderabad from October 30 to November 1. Featuring flautists Jayaprada Ramamurthy, B Vijayagopal and J B Sruthi Sagar, admission is free, with dinner provided.

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, Abdul Riyan, died by suicide at his Rein Bazaar residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police said he had undergone long-term coaching but could not secure a medical seat. Madannapet police have begun an investigation.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team arrested Srinivas, a Grama Palana Officer from Mosam village, for allegedly accepting a Rs 22,000 bribe at the Kagaznagar Tahsildar office. The bribe was allegedly sought to process a land title correction and succession.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team arrested Srinivas, a Grama Palana Officer from Mosam village, for allegedly accepting a Rs 22,000 bribe at the Kagaznagar Tahsildar office. The bribe was allegedly sought to process a land title correction and succession.

Tandur red gram faces potential supply pressure as drought and erratic power supply damage crops in Vikarabad district. The first 2.5-tonne consignment has been exported to Australia, while officials say domestic impact will depend on the final harvest and further orders.

BASF and CSIR-IICT are organising the BASF Kids' Lab in Hyderabad until October 31, expecting to engage 1,150 municipal schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 through hands-on chemistry experiments and interactive modules focused on sustainability and climate action awareness.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the proposed Musi riverfront project amid drought, crop losses and power shortages. He questioned water management, project transparency, Medigadda repairs, investment claims and the detention of party leaders.

Telangana’s Fire Services Department has issued special fire and life safety guidelines for data centres to speed up provisional Fire NOC processing. The norms cover detection, suppression, battery rooms, fuel storage, ventilation and emergency shutdown arrangements.

An intermediate second-year student was injured in an alleged clash at a junior college hostel in Boduppal following a reported dispute over money. Medipally police visited the hospital and are investigating the incident and the allegations against fellow students.