Telangana

Two minors suffered severe burn injuries and two others sustained partial burns after firecrackers stored inside an auto-rickshaw trolley exploded during a funeral procession in Tekulapalli mandal of Kothagudem district.

Facing growing unrest among farmers over power supply disruptions during the harvesting season, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned senior IAS officers of suspension and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply.

A 16-year-old boy from Munigigollakatta village drowned in the Taliperu river near Tegada bridge in Cherla mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Wednesday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday criticised the arrest and subsequent judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for allegedly attempting to enter Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Calling the trespassing charges unjustified, he said imprisoning young activists for protesting was detrimental to democratic values and likened the action to a "new level of Emergency".

Trade unions in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have criticised the Telangana government for retaining the profit-sharing percentage at 34 per cent for FY26, alleging that workers have been deprived of a fair share of the company's profits.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government was deliberately reducing coal production and pushing Singareni Collieries Company Limited into financial distress with the aim of facilitating its privatisation.

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The Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Family Welfare has said Telangana recorded a decline in both seasonal viral fever and Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) cases during October 1-13 compared to the corresponding period last year.

Police in Adilabad said Unique Mercantile India Limited managing director Raj Kumar Roy was arrested over an alleged chit fund fraud involving around 10,000 people across Telangana. Investigators allege Rs 7 crore was collected from 2,000 investors in Adilabad district alone

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Telangana’s Congress government of worsening drought by failing to utilise river water, complete irrigation works and maintain farm power. He cited GO 17, criticised delayed farmer benefits and demanded immediate advance Rythu Bandhu payments.

A 26-year-old tribal farmer, Islavath Anil, died of electrocution after allegedly being made to climb a transformer by Transco staff in Tekmal mandal, Medak. Villagers blamed the staff, demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation and sought criminal cases.

Farmers expecting irrigation water from the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project suffered a setback after two pump motors at the Naralapur pump house stopped functioning within hours of being switched on. While officials reportedly attributed the shutdown to low voltage, the incident has raised questions over power preparedness and renewed concerns among farmers struggling to save standing crops.

Tribals in Nirmal continued their second day of protest at Pembi, demanding action against forest officials accused of beating shepherds. The officials denied the allegations, claiming the protest followed efforts to prevent tribals from constructing Indiramma houses on forest land.

The Telangana government switched on two pumps at the Naralapur pump house of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project amid sustained BRS pressure. The pumps can lift 0.5 TMCft daily, with the stored water intended to meet drinking water needs amid drought concerns.

One person died and at least 15 others fell ill after eating at One Palace Restaurant in Narsapur town on Tuesday. Sairam, 19, died during treatment at Sangareddy Government Hospital on Wednesday. Police registered a case and began an investigation

Telangana is set to commence archaeological excavations at the Mudumal Menhirs site in Narayanpet district in November to uncover details about a prehistoric civilisation believed to have lived there around 3,000 years ago.

Hyderabad is witnessing a festive travel rush as families leave for their native places for Dasara. TGSRTC operated 1,417 special buses between October 9 and 11, carried 1.4 crore passengers and plans additional services on October 15, 16 and 17.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation for migrant workers who died in a Karnataka road accident. He criticised power cuts affecting farmers and heard students’ complaints about meals, staffing and facilities at Induvasi School

A nine-year-old boy, Boda Akshith, drowned after falling into a pond at Kakulabodu thanda in Mahabubabad district on Wednesday. He had been visiting his maternal grandmother during the Dasara holidays. His death has plunged his family and neighbourhood into grief

Dr Swapna Shanbhag of Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, Madhapur, has been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in ophthalmology for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights her contributions to eye research and clinical care.

Residents and ward members of Gauthampur 8 Incline Colony gram panchayat boycotted a monthly gram sabha over the alleged failure of officials to address monkey and street dog attacks. They demanded action, questioning why basic civic problems remained unresolved despite available funds.

The BRS has approached Hyderabad cybercrime police over a fabricated show-cause notice purportedly accusing T Harish Rao of violating protocol. General secretary Soma Bharat Kumar denied issuing it, alleged that Congress social media accounts circulated the document, and demanded an impartial investigation.

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Coal miners have expressed disappointment over the Telangana government’s decision to announce a 34 per cent share of SCCL’s annual profits. Workers expected Rs 2 lakh each but will receive an average of Rs 1.53 lakh, prompting criticism from miners and trade unions.