Telangana

BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sanctioned Rs 6 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the repatriation of the mortal remains of Jagtial district resident Vavilala Sudarshan Goud, who was killed in a drone attack during the Russia-Ukraine war.

A Sub-Inspector working with the Special Branch in Mulugu was arrested for allegedly helping smugglers procure and sell spurious cotton seeds in Asifabad. Police cited call records, confession statements and other evidence, and alleged links to additional illegal trading activities.

The Telangana Cricket Association has demanded the scrapping of Hyderabad’s Ranji Trophy squad, alleging selection irregularities and neglect of district-level talent. It threatened a mass protest at BCCI headquarters and plans to recommend outstanding performers from its Under-19 State League Championship.

Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Telangana government to allocate Rs 5,000 crore to the Munnuru Kapu Corporation. He also sought Cabinet representation for the community, stressed BC unity and pledged support for a function hall in Khammam.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that Radial Road-2 tenders were awarded to Andhra Pradesh-based firms despite his son’s company bidding nearly Rs 600 crore lower. He alleged irregularities, dummy bids and interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in tendering.

A 30-year-old woman, Ajmera, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Mohammed Mustafa, at New Babanagar in Pahadishareef on Monday. Police said the accused fled after the incident. A case has been registered, and special teams are searching for him.

BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently

The death of tribal youth Badavath Ravichandra in Karakagudem mandal triggered tension, with relatives accusing a Congress leader of protecting the accused. Police intervened after an attempted attack on the leader's vehicle, while protesters demanded the arrest of Imran.

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.

Power consumption in Mancherial district has risen amid increased demand for irrigation and declining groundwater levels. Officials cite higher use of agricultural motors, while farmers staging protests at substations allege inadequate power supply and rising generator costs

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to install four-bin waste segregation units across its circles. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to add clear images and symbols to help residents identify the correct bins and improve segregation at source.

A 35-year-old former employee of a women’s clothing store was arrested for allegedly murdering saleswoman Tahera Banu in Azampura, Chaderghat, on October 9. Police said the victim died at Osmania General Hospital after being attacked with a knife.

BRS leaders held a constituency-level meeting in Dammapet, Kothagudem district, to accelerate voter registration ahead of the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election. Party leaders urged workers to reach eligible graduates across five mandals, while Anugula Rakesh Reddy expressed confidence in the BRS’s prospects

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Relatives and acquaintances of five-year-old Aurelia alias Monu staged a protest demanding capital punishment for Vikram Kumar, who was arrested in connection with her alleged murder in Kowkoor. Police pacified the protesters and assured them of necessary legal action.

Two men posing as journalists allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 from a woman whose house is under construction in Serilingampally. After they reportedly threatened to get the house demolished, locals intervened and manhandled them. A complaint was lodged with the police.

Raghu Vamsi Group has appointed Dr S K Jha as CEO of its Advanced Materials Division. The former MIDHANI chairman will lead the group’s advanced materials business, including development of an integrated nickel-based superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana.

Hyderabad faces a reported daily water deficit of 150 million gallons as groundwater levels decline and monsoon rainfall remains deficient. HMWSSB supplies 585 MGD against a projected demand of 735 MGD, prompting plans for infrastructure upgrades and long-term supply projects.

Ghost surgery, in which an unauthorised substitute allegedly performs an operation while the patient is under anaesthesia, has raised concerns over consent and accountability. Public health commentators are calling for stricter rules, transparent records and protected reporting mechanisms in hospitals.