Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has alleged that Hyderabad is emerging as a hub for shell companies in the aerospace and defence sectors. He named three firms, questioned their operations and urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to investigate.

Farmers in Padamata Narsapuram and Kakarla villages of Telangana’s Kothagudem district have relied on vegetable cultivation for nearly three decades. They seek nearby markets and scientific farming support to reduce costs, improve yields and secure better prices for their produce

Police in Kothagudem have arrested a 39-year-old orthopaedic doctor accused of sexually assaulting a Dalit woman patient. The woman alleges he exploited her medical dependency and promised marriage. He was remanded to judicial custody following a complaint and police investigation

A DCM van hit three men who were jogging at Balemla Stage in Suryapet on Friday morning. G Saidulu died at the scene, while A Nagaraju and G Jannaiah sustained grievous injuries. Nagaraju was reported to be in critical condition

The nine-day Dasara Shopping Bonanza organised by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today concluded at Chennai Shopping Mall in Ameerpet on Thursday. Final-day winners were announced, while prizes were presented to Wednesday’s winners at the concluding ceremony.

The TG SAFE Drugs Wing detected discrepancies at 137 medical shops during a statewide enforcement drive against the illegal sale and diversion of habit-forming drugs. Show-cause notices were issued, and officials proposed possible suspension or cancellation of drug licences.

A 66-year-old tenant farmer in Adilabad died by suicide amid concerns over loan repayment and a potentially poor cotton yield. The death takes the district's reported farmer suicide toll to four in 10 days, prompting renewed calls for government support.

The Telangana government has reduced Dasara holidays for polytechnics to three days. The TP JAC alleges the move is retaliation for protests against GO 97, which proposed merging polytechnics with Young India Skills University under a public-private partnership.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer's office conducted special voter registration camps across the State on Thursday. Additional CEO Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy inspected camps in Jubilee Hills. Eligible electors missing from the draft roll can submit Form 6, officials said.

The Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged irregularities in electronic weighing machines at Warangal's Enumamula agricultural market and sought action against those responsible. Following a complaint, the District Marketing Officer contacted the Weights and Measures Department to inspect all scales.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to prepare for possible water scarcity amid El Niño concerns. Measures include improving distribution, curbing wastage, promoting treated sewage water for construction and parks, and raising public awareness.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana inspected PJR Stadium in Chandanagar and the Sports Arena near Hafeezpet Flyover on Thursday. She directed officials to maintain cleanliness, safety and accessibility at the facilities to encourage sports and healthy lifestyles.

CITU leaders led by state president Chukka Ramulu staged a rally from Pashamylaram to Isnapur Cross Road, demanding a Rs 42,000 minimum salary, a 10 per cent salary hike, Dasara bonuses and employment benefits under GO No. 6.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught a TGSPDCL assistant engineer in Hyderabad while accepting a Rs 1.2 lakh bribe for approving applications for six new electricity meters. The officer was remanded in judicial custody, according to ACB officials.

BVRIT, Narsapur, in collaboration with NTR Trust, organised a blood donation camp on Thursday to mark the 106th birth anniversary of BV Raju. Students, faculty members and staff donated blood, while college officials garlanded his statue and recalled his contributions to education.

Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district are relying on water tankers to save standing crops amid inadequate irrigation water, falling groundwater levels and irregular power supply. A Neelahalli farmer pays Rs 500 per trip as cotton, tobacco and chilli growers fear similar shortages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of corruption following RVM Constructions MD Nama Ramesh's allegation of a 15 per cent commission demand in Radial Road-2 tenders. Ramesh sought the Builders Association of India's intervention.

Ahead of World Spine Day on October 16, CARE Hospitals doctors warned that long commutes, poor posture and uneven roads can aggravate back and neck pain. They recommended regular movement breaks, ergonomic seating, physiotherapy and early medical consultation.

Hyderabad-based ocular oncologist Dr Santosh G Honavar has ranked first among Indian ophthalmology researchers for the fifth consecutive year, according to a press release. He topped annual and career-long impact rankings and has more than 18,500 citations.

INCOIS Director Dr T M Balakrishnan Nair has been elected chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean. The appointment is expected to strengthen regional cooperation, marine research and ocean information services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Telangana’s power crisis was being used to facilitate expensive coal imports through a proposed deal with Bothra Logistics. He demanded a white paper and an independent probe, while questioning Singareni’s falling production and nearly Rs 60,000 crore in reported outstanding dues.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned against auto-rickshaw and cab drivers using mobile phones while driving. He urged passengers to report dangerous behaviour through Dial 112, while police advised commuters to avoid confrontations and prioritise safety.

Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented rise in water-tanker demand towards the end of the monsoon, with daily bookings reaching 5,000 to 8,000. HMWSSB officials fear worsening shortages from November as groundwater levels fall and reservoir storage declines across the city.

Adilabad police arrested seven persons for allegedly transporting explosives from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana. They seized 20,000 electronic detonators, 90 boosters, two vehicles and six mobile phones worth Rs 20 lakh. Two others were booked for their alleged roles.