Telangana

The Telangana government's all-party meeting on drought conditions linked to El Nino concluded without announcing specific relief measures or a concrete action plan. Opposition parties, particularly the BRS, criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's absence and questioned the government's preparedness, water management and delay in addressing the crisis affecting farmers.

Light to moderate rainfall was recorded across several mandals of Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts on Wednesday under the influence of Cyclone Arnab. The district administrations have been placed on alert amid forecasts of more rain and strong winds.

A Hyderabad civil court has granted interim relief to BRS working president KT Rama Rao in his Rs 10 crore defamation suit, restraining MLCs Balmoor Venkat and Addanki Dayakar from making further allegations against him.

A 27-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha died after allegedly coming into contact with an electrified iron wire while hanging washed clothes at a brick kiln in Chandrugonda mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

The BRS accused the Congress government of restricting participation in the Musi Riverfront Development Project public hearing and failing to address concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. Party leaders questioned the buffer zone expansion, project cost, tendering process and environmental clearances.

Kothagudem police arrested four youths suspected of involvement in the October 19 murder of Medi Akhil. Investigators said two suspects planned the attack over past enmity, while others allegedly assisted them. Police seized three mobile phones and are investigating further.

The Telangana government's decision to prohibit new borewells for construction and other non-drinking-water purposes from November 1 has triggered concerns across the construction sector in Hyderabad. Builders fear higher project costs and delays, daily wage workers worry about loss of income, while borewell rig operators apprehend financial distress.

A 27-year-old widow from Kamareddy district allegedly threw her two young daughters into the Manjeera River before jumping in herself near Chinna Ghanpur in Medak district. Officials recovered all three bodies on Wednesday, and police registered a case.

Villagers in Medak district follow an age-old tradition of roasting unripe custard apples over wood fires. The seasonal delicacy, known for its charred, earthy taste, is enjoyed in several rural areas, while buyers travel from Hyderabad to purchase custard apples.

A crocodile spotted in a paddy field ready for harvest at Enikepally village in Medak district shocked farmers on Wednesday. Forest officials brought in a rescue team from Sangareddy, captured the reptile and released it at a safe location.

BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has appealed to eligible graduates in the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Legislative Council constituencies to register as voters before the November 6 deadline.

BRS leader Balka Suman said the party would continue fighting for farmers’ issues and accused the Congress government of worsening agrarian distress. At a meeting scheduled for November 1, the party will press for farmer assistance, tenant farmer aid and loan waivers.

Revenue officials have resumed surveys to regularise SCCL lands under GO 76 in Kothagudem and Yellandu. Verification is under way for 2,240 applications, with 1,420 completed and 820 pending. Six field teams are conducting surveys in Kothagudem.

Singur reservoir storage has fallen below 3 TMC ft for the first time in six years after receiving limited inflows this year. Poor rainfall has raised concerns over drinking water supplies, irrigation needs and the survival of wildlife during summer.

BRS leaders T Harish Rao and S Niranjan Reddy condemned the house arrest and arrests of party leaders heading to the Musi Riverfront Development Project public hearing. They accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent and demanded their immediate release.

A LocalCircles survey found that value for money and product quality are the leading priorities for quick commerce users shopping this Diwali. Respondents also highlighted product availability, additional charges, discounts and delivery reliability, while calling for transparent pricing and wider choices.

The BRS has demanded a comprehensive El Niño drought policy, State-funded input subsidies and a published relief budget. MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar criticised the government’s drought declaration, citing declining sowing, reservoir levels, drinking-water shortages and irrigation concerns.

EAGLE Force has forfeited assets worth about Rs 70.39 lakh allegedly linked to a ganja trafficking network in Warangal. The action followed a seizure of 147.3 kg of ganja and a financial investigation into bank accounts, vehicles and properties.

Telangana DGP CV Anand launched six CID digital initiatives, including a Citizen Feedback Centre, Bharosa case-management software, a jail-release monitoring system and a mobile face-search application. Five volumes of Standard Operating Procedures were also released to improve investigation quality.

The Telangana government has transferred and reassigned IAS officers across key departments, including Energy, Transport, Revenue, Environment and Health. Several officials have received additional responsibilities, while M Danakishore has been reappointed Special Chief Secretary to the Governor following retirement.

Construction of steel flyovers and an underpass at IIIT Hyderabad Junction has intensified traffic congestion in Gachibowli. Commuters cite reduced road space, prolonged diversions and poorly visible barricades, urging authorities to adopt phased construction and improve safety measures after dark.

The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse.

T Kishan Singh, director of Tirumala Balaji Paper Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, has been elected the 64th president of FPTA for 2026–27. With over two decades of industry experience, he becomes the fourth Hyderabad-based leader to head the federation.

A special fast-track court at LB Nagar sentenced Jarpula Ganesh, 25, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor girl and threatening her family. The court also imposed a Rs 32,000 fine and ordered compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh.