Telangana

More than 71.23 lakh voters have been cleared for inclusion in Telangana's final electoral rolls after the disposal of notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. BJP has urged the Election Commission to conduct field re-verification of around 1.63 lakh electors linked to high-density households with 15 or more voters registered at the same address.

A delegation of BRS MLAs and former legislators will attend the Bathukamma celebrations being organised by the Emirates Telangana Cultural Association (ETCA) in Dubai on October 11.

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has denied allegations that he threatened fellow legislator Kadiyam Srihari during the Telangana Assembly's monsoon session and urged the Ethics Committee to review the complete video footage before arriving at a decision.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was stopped by Delhi Police while heading to Barakhamba Road Police Station to express solidarity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was detained during protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) baseline test has revealed weak learning outcomes among primary school students in Telangana, particularly in mathematics and language competencies.

The BRS criticised Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over remarks concerning Srisailam water and liquor production. Harish Rao alleged the government prioritised liquor revenue, while Krishna Rao said his remarks were misquoted and concerned drawing water into the Dindi project.

Journalists from Warangal East staged a flash protest at Pochamma Maidan junction, alleging intimidation by followers of Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju. They condemned the reported burning of an electronic media organisation’s effigy and demanded an apology from Nagaraju.

BRS MLC Desapathi Srinivas accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ distress and mishandling the power crisis. He also questioned arrests of BRS leaders, alleged political motives and sought development of a Telangana Martyrs’ Colony in Hyderabad or Fourth City.

Congress faces uncertainty over preparations for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election, with questions over voter enrolment and campaign activity. The entry of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s associate Mendem Kiran Kumar has added another dimension to the party’s election strategy

The state transporter will operate 7,000 special buses across the State to cater to the increased passenger demand during the Dasara festival. The corporation has also revised fares for special services on select peak-travel days, while regular services will continue to charge normal fares.

Tai Bazari fee collection from street vendors continues in Jalpally nearly a year after its merger with the GHMC. Vendors allege they are being charged Rs 50 a day, higher than the prescribed tender fee, and question the practice.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office will use special software to verify educational certificates submitted for enrolment in two Graduates’ Constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections. Existing electors must also submit fresh Form-18 applications as rolls are prepared afresh.

Tension gripped Siddipet on Wednesday after Congress and BJP workers clashed over the alleged burning of a flex banner of Prime Minister Narendra Modi near the Gandhi statue.

Telangana’s electorate is expected to fall from 3.38 crore to around 2.70 crore after the Special Intensive Revision. More than 71 lakh notices have been cleared, while Form-7 applications and fresh enrolment requests are being processed before final publication.

Parvathi Talvar is turning discarded cornhusk into sustainable handmade products while training rural women artisans in Karnataka. At a Hyderabad workshop, she is teaching participants how agricultural waste can be transformed into flowers, baskets, décor and other creative products.

The EAGLE Force and TG SAFE inspected four medical establishments in Hyderabad and found alleged deficiencies in mandatory drug registers, sale bills and records. Show-cause notices were issued to all four establishments, with further action expected under applicable provisions.

Ramraj Cotton has named actor Vijay Deverakonda as the brand ambassador for its Lagnaa Wedding Collection. The range features pure silk dhotis, shirts, angavastrams and other festive wear, combining traditional Indian clothing with contemporary designs for modern wedding occasions.

Yashoda Hospitals-Secunderabad has opened a dedicated Trigeminal Neuralgia Clinic to provide specialised care for patients suffering from severe facial pain. Doctors explained the condition and highlighted keyhole endoscopic microvascular decompression as a surgical treatment option.

ASKIndia Society has invited entries from students of Classes 1 to 12 for its 2026 National Handwriting Competition. The contest will be conducted at school, district, State and national levels, with December 15 set as the last date.

Telangana will recruit university assistant professors without a screening test, using a three-stage process involving academic screening, a demonstration lecture and an interview. The government plans to amend GO Ms No. 21 by incorporating UGC shortlisting criteria.

Farmers in Telangana are increasingly renting diesel generators to run tube-well motors amid allegations of irregular and low-voltage power supply. They say generator rentals, diesel and transportation costs are adding to their financial burden while forcing them to spend nights in fields

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 101 persons, including 18 women, in a two-week interstate operation across six States and Union Territories. Officials said around Rs 17 crore in fraudulent transactions was traced through mule accounts, with 1,172 cybercrime links identified.

A woman identified as Mangamma was found burnt and dead near Thatti Annaram in Nagole on Wednesday. Police suspect murder and are examining CCTV footage. A missing-person complaint had been filed at Osmania University police station on September 28.

The RBI has raised Telangana’s Ways and Means Advances limit by 13.5 per cent to Rs 2,733 crore, based on average revenue receipts of Rs 1,65,662 crore over three years. The increase provides the State with Rs 326 crore additional short-term borrowing headroom.