Telangana

Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has declared that the Congress government will oppose the Banakacharla project, citing threats to Telangana’s water share. He criticised BRS leader Harish Rao for misrepresenting the issue and reiterated the State’s objections to the Centre.

SR University in Hanamkonda has made its debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing in the 801–1000 band. It is the only private university from Telangana to achieve this distinction. t.

A function hall in Mancherial, previously sealed for violating building norms, is now set to be inaugurated amid allegations of political backing.

Excise officials were attacked by tribal farmers in Narayankhed mandal while attempting to remove ganja saplings hidden within a cotton field. One constable was injured in the scuffle. The police later intervened, uprooted the illegal crop, and arrested the accused farmer.

A school assistant on deputation at the DEO office in Khammam, was suspended after allegedly abusing a shop owner and damaging CCTV cameras at a crackers shop near Konijerla.

A tribal woman from Medak mandal was found unconscious and tied to a tree near Edupayala temple road after allegedly being raped and assaulted. Locals alerted the police, who shifted her to hospital.

AZORTE, Reliance Retail’s premium fashion brand, launched its autumn/winter 2025 collection in Hyderabad, featuring actor Ritu Varma. The event highlighted modern silhouettes and statement pieces while engaging with customers and celebrating their style journeys

School Education Department has sent a proposal to revive breakfast scheme, stopped by the Congress government for the last two academic years, in all government and local body schools from the next academic year

Police in Mancherial have booked 13 individuals, including local Congress leaders, for allegedly abetting the suicide of BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by his son.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao lauded the impact of India’s first Formula E race in Hyderabad, calling it a turning point in Telangana’s journey towards becoming a global hub for clean mobility and innovation. Speaking at the FMAE National Student Motorsports Competition in Coimbatore, he urged youth to embrace entrepreneurship and build the future with courage and vision.

BM Birla Science Centre in Hyderabad has inaugurated the Singareni Pavilion, featuring 7-foot Stegodon Elephant tusks, petrified wood, and geological samples from the region. Discovered by SCCL, the exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into millions of years of Earth’s history

A motorcycle in Karimnagar was found to have 277 pending traffic challans totalling Rs 79,845, mostly for helmet violations. The vehicle, traced during a routine patrol, was seized by police and shifted to the traffic station.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of interfering in the Rs 71 crore Medaram works tender. Her husband, Konda Murali, has raised the matter with senior Congress leaders, escalating tensions within the Telangana Cabinet

BJP workers staged a protest in Mancherial demanding action against Congress leaders and police officials allegedly linked to the suicide of party mandal president Eta Madhukar. The protest included burning an effigy of the State government.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has accused Congress leaders and police officials of driving BJP mandal president Eta Madhukar to suicide in Mancherial district. He demanded immediate suspension of the officers involved and warned Congress leaders of retaliation.

A TGSRTC employee and his daughter were duped of over Rs 2 lakh after investing in a fake app named LF Work. The app initially showed profits but later blocked withdrawals. Rachakonda Cybercrime Police have registered two cases and launched a probe

The Telangana State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, will convene on 16 October to discuss major policy matters. The agenda includes irrigation projects, BC reservations, voter list revisions, and administrative preparedness for upcoming elections.

Vaarahi Silks has launched its Grand Anniversary & Wedding Festival, a 10-day celebration from October 10–19. Featuring 30,000 new sarees, festive offers, and grand prizes, the event was inaugurated by TV celebrity Suma Kanakala in Hyderabad.

A drunken brawl between two centring workers at Moosapet in Kukatpally turned fatal on Friday midnight. Mahmood allegedly killed his co-worker Damodar following an argument near a wine shop. Police arrested Mahmood and launched an investigation

The rivalry between Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and MP Eatala Rajender has resurfaced ahead of local body elections in Telangana. Rajender’s comments on issuing B-forms have sparked internal disputes within the BJP’s Huzurabad unit, deepening factional divisions

The Telangana School Education Department will send 160 teachers and officials on an international educational exchange tour to Singapore, Finland, Vietnam, and Japan in October–November 2025. Selected staff will study global best practices in school education.

BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar reportedly died by suicide on the outskirts of Kothagudem hamlet in Mancherial. In his note, he alleged mental harassment by Congress leaders and sought action against those responsible, triggering protests by BJP workers

BJP leader and former joint convenor Cherka Mahesh resigned from the party ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the BJP leadership of colluding to mislead the public on Backward Classes reservations and other key issues

Two children, visiting their grandparents for Dasara celebrations in Enchagudem village of Mahabubabad district, drowned after accidentally slipping into an open agricultural well. Police retrieved both bodies and registered a case. The incident has shocked the local community.