Telangana

BRS legal cell State panelist Gautam Prasad Nimburi lodged a complaint with Banjara Hills police over an alleged AI-morphed video targeting K Chandrashekhar Rao, KT Rama Rao and J Santosh Kumar, seeking an FIR, cyber-forensic probe and action against those responsible.

TBGKS leaders demanded that SCCL pay workers a 36 per cent profit-share bonus for 2025-26. They alleged that only half the announced profit share had been paid since the Congress came to power and sought clarification on Rs 6,300 crore.

The BRS has planned three-day festivities from October 9 to mark 10 years of Siddipet district. The celebrations will include a 10K run, youth and retired employees’ meetings, a poets’ gathering, food festival, laser show, rangolis and a public meeting.

L B Nagar ACP K Krishnaiah has been suspended by the government following allegations of corruption and other irregularities. Disciplinary action had reportedly been initiated earlier but was not completed while he was undergoing hospital treatment, sources said

Two youngsters died and another was seriously injured after their two-wheeler hit a garbage collection tractor at Ganesh Nagar along Hanamkonda Road in Husnabad in the early hours of Monday, police said. The deceased were aged 24 and 25.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will launch a plantation drive to plant 35,000 cashew saplings along NH-765D between Ramayampet and Siddipet in Medak district on Tuesday. The initiative aims to utilise available highway land, increase green cover and promote environmental sustainability

A 50-year-old man died after an RTC bus knocked him down while he was crossing Rajiv Rahadhari on a moped at Timmareddipally in Kondapak mandal on Monday. The man died on the spot, police said.

An Adilabad plumber was apprehended for allegedly poaching deer in Maharashtra and planning to sell their meat and antlers in Hyderabad. Police said Shoiab Afzal had been absconding since being booked on August 5 and had been staying in Hyderabad and Maharashtra

BRSLP whip KP Vivekananda alleged corruption and misuse of power by the Revanth Reddy government and demanded explanations over several claims raised by the BRS. He gave the Chief Minister 24 hours to respond, warning of a direct agitation.

A Maharashtra man was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly cheating a local resident of Rs 73,279 while posing as a bank official. Police said the accused claimed during interrogation that he had duped around 150 people in Telangana and Goa and collected Rs 95.33 lakh

Residents of Rajupet in Khammam district have resolved to shut around eight belt shops in the village. The decision was taken at a gram sabha on October 2, with villagers citing concerns over alcohol addiction, youth welfare, health and family well-being

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned the Telangana DGP that police would be responsible if party leader Manne Krishank was harmed after a video purportedly showing threats against him surfaced online. Krishank had levelled allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Telangana government to address teacher vacancies, school closures and higher education staffing gaps. He sought an annual DSC calendar, regular recruitment, pending DAs and promotions, while demanding at least 15 per cent of the State budget for education

A 41-year-old farmer died after being bitten by a snake while checking his paddy field in Munugode, Nalgonda, on Sunday. Locals blamed erratic power supply for forcing farmers to venture into fields at odd hours and demanded compensation for his family.

A tea shop vendor allegedly attempted suicide by setting himself on fire at a police station in Bheemgal on Monday. The vendor alleged repeated harassment and fines by police over keeping his shop open late. A police statement is awaited.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao opposed the proposed open-cast coal mine near Ramappa temple in Mulugu, warning that mining and blasting could threaten the UNESCO World Heritage Site and adjoining lake. He demanded withdrawal of the proposal and warned of agitation

Fresh from a nine-medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, India’s top archers will switch from teammates to franchise rivals as APL Season 2 begins in Hyderabad on October 8. Six franchises will compete with 48 archers until October 18.

A major fire broke out at a scrap godown in Royal Colony under Balapur police limits on Sunday midnight, triggering panic among residents. Three fire engines were deployed to control the blaze. No casualties were reported, while the cause remains unknown.

The Telangana Bars and Restaurants Association has opposed the Excise department’s proposed revision of privilege fee, citing poor business, and urged the government to withdraw it. The association has also called for outlet closures and sought action against belt shops and permit rooms.

India were fined 20 per cent and the West Indies 10 per cent of their match fees for maintaining slow over-rates in the final ODI in New Chandigarh. Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the sanctions, avoiding formal hearings.

Diamond and gold jewellery worth an estimated Rs 6 crore was allegedly stolen from a Carat Lane jewellery showroom in Medipally after unidentified burglars broke open the shutter on Sunday night. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating a possible recce.

A woman died after delivering a stillborn baby at a private hospital in Mancherial, with her family alleging medical negligence. Doctors, however, said she developed epilepsy during delivery and had been counselled about the risks associated with her condition.

Madhapur police have registered two cases following a dispute involving Lucky Multicuisine Restaurant near Pillar No. 1723. One case concerns alleged property damage and assault, while another involves alleged traffic obstruction and preventing police personnel from performing their duties.