Telangana

Telangana authorities will deploy trained Fire Services and SDRF swimmers at major water bodies during Ganesh idol immersions. The teams will patrol immersion points, monitor devotees entering deep waters and respond to emergencies as officials step up safety measures across the State.

The Election Commission has directed Telangana officials to prepare fresh electoral rolls for the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Constituencies. November 1, 2026, is the qualifying date, while applications in modified Form-18 will be accepted until November 6.

BRS leader Sabitha Indra Reddy accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of focusing on attacks against KCR and BRS leaders instead of people’s issues. She criticised his remarks on 22-A lands and alleged that BRS legislators were being targeted politically.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a judicial probe into the properties of both families, demanded an Assembly debate and accused the Congress government of diverting attention from failures and 22-A land controversy.

Schools across Telangana will observe 13-day Dasara holidays from October 10 to 22, with classes resuming on October 23. Students will first take Summative Assessment-I exams, while junior colleges will have holidays from October 10 to 21.

MLC Addanki Dayakar being seated in the second row at Praja Palana Dinostavam celebrations in Hyderabad drew criticism from the BRS. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank questioned the Congress government’s commitment towards the Dalit community over the seating arrangement.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana was facing a rainfall deficit due to El Nino and rising electricity demand. He sought public support to address the challenges and highlighted the Musi rejuvenation project, Metro expansion and Future City development.

Six students drowned in a lake at Pedda Kanjerla during Ganesh immersion on Wednesday evening. Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain announced Rs two lakh ex gratia for each bereaved family, while Patancheru police arrested hostel warden Jayaprakash for alleged negligence.

A 17-year-old polytechnic student was killed and her friend injured after a speeding car allegedly rammed into them at Thimmapur on the outskirts of Karimnagar town. Police launched a search to identify and trace the car involved in the accident.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely to bring relief from warm weather in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana over the next three days. The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall warning for September 21 to 24

BRS leaders G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy and MLC Naveen Kumar have rejected Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s allegations over their families’ landholdings. They cited election affidavits and existing records and challenged the CM to substantiate his claims

Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has urged Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to return the CURE Bill, 2026, for legislative reconsideration. He flagged concerns over property tax, ward committees, executive powers and the proposed governance architecture

A series of recent murders in Hyderabad has drawn attention to targeted attacks involving knives and sickles. Police say the cases appear unrelated, with motives ranging from personal rivalry to vehicle theft, while investigators rely on CCTV footage and forensic evidence

A 44-year-old farmer allegedly poisoned himself and his two children at a leased farm in NTR district. He and his 14-year-old daughter died, while his 10-year-old son was shifted to Hyderabad in critical condition. The motive remains unknown

Residents of Srinivas Nagar in Khammam staged a protest against proposed house demolitions for road widening, demanding assurances from officials and local leaders. Police were deployed after tensions rose, with protesters seeking protection for their homes from the planned works

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

Six students of a charitable trust drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Neruducherla lake in Sangareddy’s Pedda Kanjerla village. Nine students entered the water, but three managed to swim back to safety. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case.

Farmers dependent on the D-26 main canal in Nagarkurnool are struggling with inadequate irrigation water as silt, vegetation and stones block the canal. They said crops across nearly 3,000 acres are withering and demanded immediate desilting and removal of unauthorised pumps.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.

INTACH appointed Samudrala Dhananjaiah as convenor of its new Nalgonda chapter. The chapter will focus on documenting, conserving and promoting the district’s tangible and intangible heritage, including temples, forts, Buddhist remains, inscriptions, traditional settlements, crafts and performing arts.

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy's reported proposal to restrict widening of Sangareddy bypass road to 50 feet has drawn criticism on social media. Residents have sought widening to 80 feet, citing rising traffic and the town's rapid development

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.

An unidentified wild animal killed a calf at Islampur Thanda near Toopran in Medak district on Wednesday. Forest officials collected pugmarks from the spot and advised farmers not to move alone until the animal retreats into the deep forest.

Thousands of tribals laid siege to the ITDA project officer's office in Utnoor, demanding removal of Lambadas from the ST list and protection of tribal rights. The protesters also sought revitalisation of ITDAs, restoration of GO 3 and action against alleged attacks