Telangana

Private traders from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are purchasing paddy directly from Telangana farmers at prices significantly above the MSP, driven by rising rice prices and expectations of further increases.

A 35-year-old man who had been reported missing from his residence in Siddipet was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a lake near Godugupally in Doulthabad mandal on Tuesday morning.

Telangana is experiencing unusually hot weather in October, with maximum temperatures rising 2.2 degree Celsius to nearly 5 degree Celsius above normal due to prolonged dry conditions and a rainfall deficit. Bhadrachalam recorded the state's highest temperature at 37.3 degree Celsius, while several districts reported temperatures well above seasonal averages.

BRS leaders have intensified preparations for the "Singareni Karmika Garjana" meeting at Godavarikhani, where KT Rama Rao will participate. They accused the Congress government of weakening SCCL and urged coal miners and supporters from several districts to attend the event in large numbers.

Three years after the launch of modernisation works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), Kothagudem (Bhadrachalam Road) railway station remains incomplete, causing inconvenience to passengers. Commuters have raised concerns over unfinished platforms and lack of seating and toilets.

Tension prevailed in Medak after unidentified persons vandalised the statue of Telangana freedom fighter Chakali Ilamma. Members of the washermen community staged a protest, causing traffic disruption in the area.

Farmers in Pragathi Dharmaram village of Ramayampet mandal staged a rasta-roko protest against unscheduled power cuts, alleging inadequate electricity supply to the agriculture sector. They demanded 12 hours of quality power supply, citing difficulties in irrigating paddy fields and damage to borewell pumpsets due to voltage fluctuations.

Actress and BJP MP Hema Malini began her Navratri celebrations by performing her acclaimed ballet Durga at the Agra Dandiya Navratri Celebration organised by the Agarwal Samaj in Telangana. She shared highlights of the performance on social media and extended Navratri and Durga Puja greetings to her followers.

Telangana BJP president Ramchandra Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi's march to the Supreme Court over the electoral rolls revision issue, alleging that the Congress leader was politicising the judiciary and attempting to discredit both the Election Commission and the apex court.

BRS has demanded the immediate withdrawal of GO 17 establishing the Rythu Discom, alleging that it creates uncertainty over free power supply to the agriculture sector. The party has sought a written assurance on uninterrupted 24-hour free electricity and raised concerns over staffing, power availability, financial liabilities and operational viability of the proposed utility.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sanctioned Rs 6 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the repatriation of the mortal remains of Jagtial district resident Vavilala Sudarshan Goud, who was killed in a drone attack during the Russia-Ukraine war.

A Sub-Inspector working with the Special Branch in Mulugu was arrested for allegedly helping smugglers procure and sell spurious cotton seeds in Asifabad. Police cited call records, confession statements and other evidence, and alleged links to additional illegal trading activities.

The Telangana Cricket Association has demanded the scrapping of Hyderabad’s Ranji Trophy squad, alleging selection irregularities and neglect of district-level talent. It threatened a mass protest at BCCI headquarters and plans to recommend outstanding performers from its Under-19 State League Championship.

Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Telangana government to allocate Rs 5,000 crore to the Munnuru Kapu Corporation. He also sought Cabinet representation for the community, stressed BC unity and pledged support for a function hall in Khammam.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that Radial Road-2 tenders were awarded to Andhra Pradesh-based firms despite his son’s company bidding nearly Rs 600 crore lower. He alleged irregularities, dummy bids and interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in tendering.

A 30-year-old woman, Ajmera, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Mohammed Mustafa, at New Babanagar in Pahadishareef on Monday. Police said the accused fled after the incident. A case has been registered, and special teams are searching for him.

BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently

The death of tribal youth Badavath Ravichandra in Karakagudem mandal triggered tension, with relatives accusing a Congress leader of protecting the accused. Police intervened after an attempted attack on the leader's vehicle, while protesters demanded the arrest of Imran.

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.

Power consumption in Mancherial district has risen amid increased demand for irrigation and declining groundwater levels. Officials cite higher use of agricultural motors, while farmers staging protests at substations allege inadequate power supply and rising generator costs