Telangana

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to prepare for drought, citing coal shortages, power cuts and inadequate irrigation. He demanded crop compensation, relief for daily wagers, water releases from reservoirs and additional funds for drinking water needs.

The BRS has sought a fresh technical investigation into the 2023 Medigadda barrage damage, questioning the case closure. RS Praveen Kumar also criticised the Congress government over drought management, irrigation, crop losses and action against power-sector officials.

A four-year-old girl, Shivalingam Aadhya, died after accidentally falling into the temple tank near Kalyana Katta in Yadadri on Wednesday. Her family rushed her to AIIMS Bibinagar, where doctors declared her dead. Yadagirigutta police registered a case.

Private traders offered a record-high price of Rs 9,260 per quintal for cotton in Adilabad on the first day of procurement, exceeding the MSP of Rs 8,667 per quintal. While the CCI stayed away from procurement citing high moisture content, farmers were encouraged by the higher rates offered by private buyers.

Residents of a 2BHK colony in Charigaon village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad staged a dharna demanding restoration of drinking water supply. Officials attributed the disruption to the absence of an operator to manage water distribution from the overhead tank and said the Panchayat Department should appoint one.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered legal action against a fake WhatsApp channel impersonating the Deputy CMO and spreading misleading information. An FIR is being initiated, while the public has been urged to follow verified official communication channels

The TGSRTC Employees Union won the recognised employees' union elections by securing 18,276 votes, defeating rival unions in polls conducted across 97 depots. Held after nearly a decade, the elections drew a high turnout of RTC employees and will determine employee representation in negotiations with the corporation over the next two years.

Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed officials to highlight the state's cultural heritage through folk and classical arts at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 and ensure extensive promotion of the event through curtain-raisers, hoardings, media campaigns, and celebrity-backed outreach ahead of the December summit.

A 50-year-old farmer was killed after a TGRTC Super Luxury bus struck his motorbike at Vepalagadda village in Sujatha Nagar mandal of Kothagudem district on Wednesday.

Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran alleged that police denied permission for his annual Alai Balai programme scheduled for October 23 in Andole constituency and obstructed preparatory work at the venue.

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has come under criticism after a video of his remarks at a public meeting in Khammam went viral on social media. The Minister's sarcastic comment while asking attendees about the date of Deepavali drew sharp reactions from netizens.

A 35-year-old labourer, reported missing since October 19, was found dead in an open agricultural well at Pampahad village in Sangareddy district on Wednesday. The victim had gone to work on a farm and failed to return home.

Five persons were arrested by Koheda police for allegedly setting flexi effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on fire during Dasara celebrations in Dharma Sagar Pally village of Siddipet district.

A 58-year-old police head constable attached to the Intelligence wing was killed after being hit by an unidentified two-wheeler while on duty during the annual Dhamma Chakra Pravartan programme in Bhainsa town of Nirmal district.

Tholupunuri Ganesh, a 27-year-old junior lawyer at Khammam court, allegedly died by suicide at his grandmother’s house in Peddamandava. His father told police that Ganesh had been worried about being followed and harassed by unknown persons for four days.

Wine shop and bar owners in Mancherial allege Excise officials collected Rs 16,000 each as Dussehra mamool without receipts. Officials deny the allegations and call them baseless, while promising disciplinary action if staff are found guilty. Users demand greater transparency

Dussehra celebrations across the erstwhile Adilabad district featured Ravana Dahan, cultural programmes, prayers and traditional exchange of Jammi leaves. Elected representatives urged water conservation, while people joined Durga Navaratri processions and celebrations across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Asifabad

Six persons were arrested after a clash between rival Congress factions at Thallapet in Mancherial district. Three supporters of MLA Premsagar Rao were injured. Police deployed additional personnel amid fears of retaliation following earlier tensions during Bathukamma celebrations.

IIT Hyderabad trained 15 final-year MBBS students in a 10-day programme exploring AI in medicine, drug development and biology. Projects covered cancer detection, antimicrobial resistance, medical imaging and metabolic disorders, while discussions highlighted research opportunities and gaps in local datasets

The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has announced that counselling for provisional selection to the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) programme for the 2026 academic year will be held on October 27.

A 19-year-old youth from Srigiripally was killed after his two-wheeler collided with an oncoming police patrol vehicle near Gajwel in Siddipet district.

BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has criticised the Congress government over the delay in restoring Kaleshwaram water supply. He alleged that political considerations have overshadowed farmers’ irrigation needs amid concerns over rainfall and agricultural prospects.

A mega job mela will be held at Butta Convention in Madhapur on October 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. Candidates with at least an SSC qualification can attend preliminary interviews for opportunities across multiple sectors. Entry is free.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five persons in an alleged foreign-origin gold smuggling case involving a route from Bangladesh to Hyderabad via Kolkata. Officers recovered three gold bars weighing about 3.1 kg and seized foreign currency during the operation.