Telangana

Indian-American Republican Saritha Komatireddy, who is challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James, has argued that the Republican Party embraces diversity, citing Usha Vance as an example. A former federal prosecutor, Komatireddy is campaigning on a law-and-order platform and has raised over $1 million since her debate with James.

The BRS has complained to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy over alleged irregularities in graduate voter registration for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda MLC constituency. It sought an inquiry into a Congress candidate’s website, a technical audit and action if violations are established.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated medical equipment worth Rs 30 lakh at the Rajanna Sircilla district government hospital. He also extended the party’s support to protesting NHM employees and assured them that their demands would be raised in the Assembly.

The BRS has urged the select committee to recommend withdrawal of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026, citing concerns over vague provisions, media freedom and dissent. It proposed alternative safeguards and wider public consultations.

The Nalgonda District Legal Metrology Department seized three weighbridges and registered cases after finding that they under-reported paddy weight by 10 kg for every 1,000 kg weighed. Farmers have been urged to report suspected weighing irregularities.

Twenty-two farm labourers were injured, six of them seriously, when a tractor trolley overturned near Timminenipalem in Khammam district on Monday. The labourers were returning from cotton-picking work when the vehicle overturned at a sharp bend.

TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil said smart meters are intended to improve electricity services, transparency and reliability, not boost revenue. The Jeedimetla pilot covers 11,904 consumers, with a dedicated mobile application targeted for launch in November 2026.

A Hyderabad family returning from a visit to Tulja Bhavani Temple in Maharashtra was robbed of three tolas of gold at gunpoint after stopping at Chinthalagattu village on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. Kohir police registered a case.

Telangana athlete Sriteja Tholem won her second gold at the 41st Junior National Athletics Championship in Chennai, claiming the women’s under-20 heptathlon with 2,033 points. She had earlier won the 100m hurdles and recently broke a 32-year-old heptathlon record.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Kaleshwaram and aggravating drought conditions. He demanded a white paper on river flows, immediate repairs to Medigadda barrage, and disclosure of the Tummidihatti project's feasibility, water availability and estimated cost.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has assured housing and employment assistance to the family of civil supplies manager Ananthula Lakshminarayana, who died by suicide on October 17. He also sought an impartial investigation into the incident.

Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.

Delays in submitting Utilisation Certificates have held up Central funds to Telangana, adding to the State’s financial stress. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed departments to resolve pending issues, complete formalities and coordinate with Central authorities to expedite fund releases.

A woman passenger was arrested in Kothagudem district for allegedly pushing an RTC conductor from a moving bus after a dispute over a ticket and change. The conductor’s right leg was crushed under the bus’s rear wheel near Mittagudem village

Transformer failures have increased in Adilabad and Nirmal amid higher electricity demand and irrigation needs. NPDCL figures show year-on-year rises in October failures. Officials cite voltage fluctuations and overloading, while farmers face prolonged dry conditions and seek water for crops

Thousands of tribals gathered at Jodeghat in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to mark Kumram Bheem’s 86th martyrdom anniversary. Family members, officials and Adivasi leaders paid tributes, recalling his struggle for tribal rights over water, forests and land

Begum Bi, 38, allegedly consumed rodenticide at the Gajwel ACP’s office after claiming that police had failed to address her dispute with neighbours. She was taken to a government hospital. The ACP said she had made similar attempts earlier.

Breweries in and around Sangareddy are exploring groundwater sources amid reported curtailment of Manjeera water supplies. Pharmaceutical and other industries are also seeking alternatives as groundwater levels decline, raising concerns about growing industrial demand and water availability

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to extend graduate voter registration until December 6, citing a verification backlog and limited outreach. It has also sought certificate-attestation support, digital document acceptance, faster processing and safeguards against wrongful rejection

The 4th GANSID Congress 2026 concluded after three days of discussions on inherited blood disorders. Delegates from 23 countries examined prevention, early diagnosis, equitable healthcare access, bone marrow transplant assistance and collaborative approaches to improving patient care and long-term outcomes.

Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements

Cyberabad Traffic Police will impose 90-day traffic diversions around IIIT Junction and DLF Road in Gachibowli from October 27 for flyover works. Commuters from Radisson Hotel Junction and Lingampally will follow alternative routes, while TCS Non-SEZ gate access remains unchanged.

Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy has threatened a fast unto death over ₹40 crore in pending development bills. He urged Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to release funds and questioned delays affecting constituencies outside ministerial representation across the State

Hyderabad police arrested four more suspects, including a former domestic worker, in the May murder and robbery of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan’s wife, Tanuja. Police said the investigation involved searches across several States and technical surveillance.