Telangana

Farmers staged a protest in Addagudur of Yadadri-Bhongir district, demanding drought-hit status for the mandal and uninterrupted power supply. Backed by the BRS, they alleged that irregular electricity, inadequate irrigation water and delays in replacing burnt-out transformers threatened crops.

Malkajgiri She Teams apprehended 198 people, including 31 minors, for allegedly harassing women and girls in September. Police received 215 complaints, registered 16 cases and counselled 133 people. Three men were arrested in cases involving alleged online harassment and blackmail.

Groundwater depths vary widely across Hyderabad district, from 1.32 metres below ground level in Aliabad to 34.99 metres near Ameerpet. Official data also shows water levels rose in 83 per cent of monitored wells between May and September 2026.

The Telangana government has directed district collectors to resolve pending GO 59 applications involving plots up to 500 square yards within a month. The move is part of broader efforts to address property registration issues linked to Section 22-A.

South Central Railway has announced 34 daily festival special train services between Secunderabad, Sirpur Kaghaznagar and Hyderabad until October 25. The services will include an additional stoppage at Yadadri to accommodate passenger demand during Bathukamma, Navaratri and Dasara.

Three members of a family drowned in a lake on the outskirts of Manoor mandal headquarters in Sangareddy district on Friday. The woman reportedly slipped into the water, and her husband and brother-in-law drowned while attempting to rescue her.

Bharat Dynamics Limited is hosting a two-day vigilance administration workshop in Hyderabad as part of the Preventive Vigilance Campaign 2026. Officials from 16 Defence PSUs are participating in sessions on ethics, fraud prevention, investigation, technology-enabled risk identification and best practices.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has alleged that prime Telangana government land was undervalued for a Rs 12,818-crore loan. He questioned the mortgage arrangements, Beacon Trust’s role and KLSR Infra’s use of land in Jawaharnagar, demanding answers from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

A six-year-old girl was rescued from Hussain Sagar Lake after her mother allegedly threw her into the water, reportedly unable to afford treatment for an intestinal infection. An alert auto-rickshaw driver saved the child, who is stable at Gandhi Hospital.

The death toll in a road accident in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district rose to two after 45-year-old Nikure Ananth Rao died during treatment in Mancherial. His uncle Rajaiah was killed earlier, while another injured person remains stable.

Police arrested six persons belonging to two groups in Indervelli, Adilabad, following an assault and the circulation of objectionable social media posts. Police urged residents to avoid rumours, verify information and help maintain communal harmony and public order.

The National Medical Commission has outlined restrictions on misleading digital marketing by doctors and private hospitals. Practices such as unverified patient testimonials, exaggerated treatment claims and manipulated online reviews could attract disciplinary action, including fines, professional censure and registration suspension.

Nagole police have arrested P Yellaiah and Sitarama Raju alias Ram in connection with the murder of A Manga. Police said call detail records and mobile tower data helped trace the suspects, who were remanded in judicial custody.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has urged citizens to avoid midnight birthday celebrations on Tank Bund, roads, lakefronts and public parks. His warning follows a fatal accident involving a family celebrating a child’s birthday, prompting calls for safer venues.

A 27-year-old police constable attached to Telangana’s 10th Battalion died by suicide at his residence in Jogulamba Gadwal on Friday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Reports suggest family disputes may have contributed to the incident

The BRS organised a 5K run in Jogulamba Gadwal on Friday to mark 10 years since the district was formed. Party district in-charge Basu Hanumanthu Naidu flagged off the event and highlighted infrastructure and educational facilities established under the previous BRS government

Siddipet began celebrations marking its 10th anniversary as a district with a 10K run on Friday. Former minister T Harish Rao highlighted development under the BRS government and promised to establish a university if the party returns to power in 2028

The BRS plans to protest outside the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer’s office on October 10, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao have called for an independent inquiry into alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision

The lucky draw of the ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ Dasara Shopping Bonanza was held at Chandana Brothers in Ameerpet on Thursday. Four customers won a Smart TV, branded smartphone, gift voucher and gift hamper respectively.

Vidya Bharathi High School-Thandur won a national-level award in the diverse teaching methods category. School director Surabhi Sharath Kumar received the award at the South India Education Summit-2026 in Hyderabad. Chairman Agama Rao congratulated the school’s academic, teaching and non-teaching staff.

Farmers from five villages under the Vikarabad constituency staged a road protest on Thursday, demanding adequate power supply. They alleged frequent outages were damaging pump-set motors and disrupting irrigation, claiming quality power was available for only two to three hours daily.

TGSRTC recognised union elections will be held on October 9 across seven depots in erstwhile Khammam district, with around 1,791 workers eligible to vote. Twelve unions are contesting, though the main contest is between two alliances.

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin urged minority youth to pursue higher education, acquire new skills and maintain discipline to build careers. He was speaking at a Hyderabad event where overseas scholarships, mopeds, sewing machines and other welfare benefits were distributed.

A 56-year-old motorist was crushed to death in Balanagar on Thursday after an overloaded vehicle carrying iron pipes overturned and its load fell on him. Police said the pipes appeared improperly secured and were investigating the accident and possible overloading.