Telangana

Thousands of tribals gathered at Jodeghat in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to mark Kumram Bheem’s 86th martyrdom anniversary. Family members, officials and Adivasi leaders paid tributes, recalling his struggle for tribal rights over water, forests and land

Begum Bi, 38, allegedly consumed rodenticide at the Gajwel ACP’s office after claiming that police had failed to address her dispute with neighbours. She was taken to a government hospital. The ACP said she had made similar attempts earlier.

Breweries in and around Sangareddy are exploring groundwater sources amid reported curtailment of Manjeera water supplies. Pharmaceutical and other industries are also seeking alternatives as groundwater levels decline, raising concerns about growing industrial demand and water availability

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to extend graduate voter registration until December 6, citing a verification backlog and limited outreach. It has also sought certificate-attestation support, digital document acceptance, faster processing and safeguards against wrongful rejection

The 4th GANSID Congress 2026 concluded after three days of discussions on inherited blood disorders. Delegates from 23 countries examined prevention, early diagnosis, equitable healthcare access, bone marrow transplant assistance and collaborative approaches to improving patient care and long-term outcomes.

Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements

Cyberabad Traffic Police will impose 90-day traffic diversions around IIIT Junction and DLF Road in Gachibowli from October 27 for flyover works. Commuters from Radisson Hotel Junction and Lingampally will follow alternative routes, while TCS Non-SEZ gate access remains unchanged.

Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy has threatened a fast unto death over ₹40 crore in pending development bills. He urged Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to release funds and questioned delays affecting constituencies outside ministerial representation across the State

Hyderabad police arrested four more suspects, including a former domestic worker, in the May murder and robbery of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan’s wife, Tanuja. Police said the investigation involved searches across several States and technical surveillance.

Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Kothagudem continues to await bifurcation from Kakatiya University. Delays have reportedly affected administrative appointments and admissions, while key statutory posts remain vacant. A committee was formed in April to recommend bifurcation modalities

TGPSC has announced a possible November 7 date for eligible AEE Civil candidates whose SSC JE Civil examination falls on November 6. Applicants must submit their SSC hall ticket, TGPSC application and OTR ID by 5 pm on October 30.

The Special Operations Team and Madhapur police detained three Uzbek women during a raid on a service apartment over an alleged prostitution racket. Police suspect a man identified as Nayak operated the racket and are investigating the women’s documentation and possible links.

A 26-year-old woman died after suffering an electric shock while drawing hot water from a bucket with a steel vessel in Bharat Nagar, Borabanda. Police said the immersion heater was switched on. Electricity officials urged users to disconnect power before handling water.

Cyberabad Special Operations Team police raided an alleged gambling den in KPHB on Sunday and detained eight people. An RTA official from Bandlaguda was reportedly among them. KPHB police registered a case and are investigating the incident.

A 29-year-old woman died at a private hospital after allegedly consuming acid following harassment over additional dowry in Jawaharnagar. Police said her husband and in-laws were accused of harassment. Investigators are probing the allegations and circumstances surrounding her death.

A foot-over bridge near Muffakham Jah College in Banjara Hills is likely to be dismantled for a proposed Rs 1,090-crore steel flyover. Students and commuters have raised safety concerns, while GHMC sources say removal may follow construction of pillars and beams.

BioWare’s closure marks the end of an era for role-playing games. From Knights of the Old Republic to Mass Effect and Dragon Age, the studio created immersive worlds, memorable characters and consequential choices that shaped generations of players.

Telangana's paddy procurement is lagging as private traders buy directly from farmers. Fine rice prices have risen in several districts, while officials say existing stocks and pending deliveries may cover welfare requirements until September 2027, according to current estimates.

BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Election Commission and Telangana government of neglecting graduate voter registration, citing 23,000 applications received so far. He urged party workers to intensify door-to-door enrolment campaigns before the November 6 deadline

Top-ranked NEET-PG candidates are increasingly favouring General Medicine, Radiology and Dermatology over surgical specialities. Doctors cite work-life balance, medico-legal concerns, workplace violence and physical demands. Radiology remains competitive, with nearly 30 per cent of the top 100 rankers choosing it.

An RTC super deluxe bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam lost control and veered into a cotton field near Lingarantanda on Monday morning. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. Eyewitnesses said that excessive speed was suspected to have caused the accident

Several hundred Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations. They have appealed for alternative flights, food and accommodation. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Centre to coordinate with airlines to facilitate their safe return.

Leaders representing 42 Christian denominations and church networks in Telangana have demanded burial grounds, a fixed monthly honorarium for pastors, an anti-hate speech law and greater political representation. The demands were adopted at a meeting organised by TUCPA in Hyderabad.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has urged the Telangana government to postpone the TGPSC Assistant Executive Engineer examination scheduled for November 6, citing a clash with the SSC Junior Engineer test. He said more than 50,000 aspirants could be affected.