Telangana

Based on current production levels and future demand, the State is projected to see a fruit production shortfall of over 5 lakh metric tonnes by 2035

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao accused the Congress government of failing to legalise BC reservations and neglecting BC rights. He called on activists to highlight the issue, while BC associations staged protests in Telangana demanding protection of their rights

BRS leader Kyama Mallesh accused Congress of betraying the BC community by failing to deliver on its 42 per cent reservation promise. He also criticised BJP, demanded fair cabinet allocations, and warned of a strong backlash in the Jubilee Hills by-election

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

An 18-month-old boy drowned after falling into a water-filled pit at an under-construction Indiramma house in Nadikudi, Dummugudem mandal. Despite CPR at the PHC, the boy could not be saved, and the police have registered a case

Kota Chiranjeevi, 38, owner of a Mee Seva center in Peddapalli, was stabbed and beaten to death by three unknown assailants near Mandal Samakhya office. Police say an extramarital affair may be the motive and investigation is underway

A retired government employee from Kothagudem, Kambhampati Srinivasa Rao, battling heart ailments, appealed to the Telangana government to clear his pending retirement benefits. Facing health and financial troubles, he said delays have left him in distress and uncertainty

BRS leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of lacking sincerity on BC reservations and urged the Telangana government to seek Ninth Schedule protection for BC quotas, while calling for real constitutional action instead of political theatrics

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials in Karimnagar trapped a gram panchayat secretary from Madhuranagar while he was accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme. The accused was taken into custody after the trap.

Devotees at Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada complained of sub-standard laddu prasadam, with some laddus found to have fungus and a stale smell. Authorities replaced trays, citing moisture due to rains, and assured corrective measures

BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar allegedly died by suicide at Kothagudem village in Mancherial district, reportedly due to harassment by Congress leaders and false police cases. The BJP blamed political vendetta and sought preventive action from the government

Seven people were injured when a car lost control and hit a roadside tree near Maruthinagar, Korutla, on Thursday night. Three of the injured are in serious condition and were shifted to hospitals in Jagtial and Karimnagar.

A 22-year-old man, Swaroop, died while replacing an LPG cylinder at his Sangareddy home on Thursday night. The cylinder leaked, causing an explosion that threw him from the first floor. His mother and sister sustained minor injuries.

In the BCCI Senior Women's T-20 Championship, Hyderabad suffered a 48-run loss to Tripura, while in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by 28 runs in the first round. Hyderabad's batting faltered in both matches, leaving them with tough losses

The 233rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament, organised by Brilliant Chess Academy, will take place on October 11 and 12 at Brilliant Grammar High School in Hyderabad. The event offers Rs 10,000 in prize money. Players must register by 1 pm on October 11

Over 1.5 lakh participants, including 10,000 Navodaya students, are expected to join the Quambiant Global Cancer Awareness Run organized by Grace Cancer Foundation on Sunday at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. The event will raise funds for one lakh free cancer screenings

A 20-year-old degree student, Moulika, from Lalaguda, Hyderabad, allegedly died by suicide after facing harassment from a youth identified as Ambaji Naik. Police have registered a case based on her family’s complaint and are investigating the incident

Adilabad police arrested a man for cultivating banned ganja as an intercrop in his pigeon pea field at Ashoda village. Acting on a tip-off, they seized 160 plants worth Rs 16 lakh. The accused admitted to growing the crop to earn easy money.

Telangana has received 31 per cent excess rainfall due to an extended southwest monsoon, leading to flash floods and crop damage across several districts. While kharif crops like paddy and cotton suffered, the rains have replenished groundwater and reservoirs, promising a well-supported rabi season.

A senior revenue official and his aide were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe to fast-track land mutation and survey processes.

The family of 29-year-old software engineer Gadey Yugender, declared brain dead after a road accident in Uppal, donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the State-run Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives in accordance with organ donation guidelines

Following the High Court's stay on local body elections, the State Election Commission has suspended the notification issued on September 29. All related processes, including the Model Code of Conduct and nominations for ZPTC, MPTC, and Gram Panchayat elections, have been put on hold until further notice.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to securing 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana, countering criticism from BRS and BJP. He cited legislative efforts and blamed the Governor and Centre for delays.

Ahead of the High Court's stay on local body elections, a total of 119 nominations were filed across ZPTC and MPTC constituencies in Telangana. Congress emerged as the frontrunner with the majority of nominations.