Telangana

Farmers from Nizampet mandal protested at Ryalamadugu sub-station, demanding uninterrupted power supply to save standing paddy crops. They said power supply was limited to about eight hours and sought 24-hour supply for a month, citing fluctuations that were damaging pumpsets and transformers

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said he was down with viral fever and flu-like symptoms and was undergoing treatment at home. In a post on X, he said he expected to recover and resume normal activities in a couple of days

Unseasonal heat and humidity continued in Hyderabad as the southwest monsoon further withdrew from Telangana. The city recorded temperatures up to 35.3 degrees Celsius, while Khammam touched 37 degrees Celsius. IMD forecast dry weather across Telangana for the next three days

The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against six individuals accused of abetting a woman’s suicide after her lover refused to marry her. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran ruled that a refusal to marry after a consensual relationship does not automatically constitute abetment to suicide.

TGSRTC will operate special buses from residential colonies, gated communities, townships, hostels and colleges in Hyderabad for groups of 30 or more travelling together during Dasara. The facility aims to help passengers avoid crowded bus depots and ease festival travel

BRS cadres staged a rasta-roko in Bheemaram of Mancherial district over alleged unscheduled power outages in Chennur constituency. They said erratic supply was affecting farmers and crops, blocked the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur highway and were detained by local police.

Three police officials in Karimnagar, including a Thimmapur Inspector, LMD SI and constable, were suspended over corruption allegations. The action followed a report into claims that they demanded Rs 1 lakh to release vehicles seized for alleged illegal earth mining

A CRPF jawan from the 39th Battalion was killed and three others were injured after a sand-laden lorry crashed into their DCM van on NH-163 near Pasara Forest Check Post in Mulugu district.

Amarchinta Police have reportedly registered non-bailable cases against farmers and some political leaders for allegedly releasing water into the Jurala Left Canal without official permission to save standing crops. The action follows a complaint by irrigation officials and comes amid political support extended to the protesting farmers by the BRS.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh leaders, along with Union ministers, extended greetings to Indian Air Force personnel and their families on Air Force Day, praising their courage, professionalism and sacrifices in defending the nation and responding to humanitarian emergencies and disasters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged inappropriate behaviour of Congress MLA Malreddy Rangareddy towards a woman on an RTC bus and also criticised the alleged detention of journalist Rekha by Cyber Crime police over her reporting on allegations involving the Chief Minister's family.

A 70-year-old man was allegedly killed by his son during a property dispute in Dooskal village of Rangareddy district.

More than 71.23 lakh voters have been cleared for inclusion in Telangana's final electoral rolls after the disposal of notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. BJP has urged the Election Commission to conduct field re-verification of around 1.63 lakh electors linked to high-density households with 15 or more voters registered at the same address.

A delegation of BRS MLAs and former legislators will attend the Bathukamma celebrations being organised by the Emirates Telangana Cultural Association (ETCA) in Dubai on October 11.

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has denied allegations that he threatened fellow legislator Kadiyam Srihari during the Telangana Assembly's monsoon session and urged the Ethics Committee to review the complete video footage before arriving at a decision.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was stopped by Delhi Police while heading to Barakhamba Road Police Station to express solidarity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was detained during protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) baseline test has revealed weak learning outcomes among primary school students in Telangana, particularly in mathematics and language competencies.

The BRS criticised Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over remarks concerning Srisailam water and liquor production. Harish Rao alleged the government prioritised liquor revenue, while Krishna Rao said his remarks were misquoted and concerned drawing water into the Dindi project.

Journalists from Warangal East staged a flash protest at Pochamma Maidan junction, alleging intimidation by followers of Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju. They condemned the reported burning of an electronic media organisation’s effigy and demanded an apology from Nagaraju.

BRS MLC Desapathi Srinivas accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ distress and mishandling the power crisis. He also questioned arrests of BRS leaders, alleged political motives and sought development of a Telangana Martyrs’ Colony in Hyderabad or Fourth City.

Congress faces uncertainty over preparations for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election, with questions over voter enrolment and campaign activity. The entry of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s associate Mendem Kiran Kumar has added another dimension to the party’s election strategy

The state transporter will operate 7,000 special buses across the State to cater to the increased passenger demand during the Dasara festival. The corporation has also revised fares for special services on select peak-travel days, while regular services will continue to charge normal fares.

Tai Bazari fee collection from street vendors continues in Jalpally nearly a year after its merger with the GHMC. Vendors allege they are being charged Rs 50 a day, higher than the prescribed tender fee, and question the practice.