Telangana

TGSRTC has arranged 7,000 special buses for Dasara travellers, with nearly 97 per cent of planned services operated since October 10. Officials have been directed to add buses as needed and monitor the return rush on October 17, 18 and 19.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has demanded a salary hike for sanitation workers in line with rising prices. Crediting them for Siddipet’s progress and Swachh Survekshan awards, he said the BRS would raise their issues in the State Assembly.

GHMC has completed the service roads alongside the Shilpa Layout Flyover at Gachibowli, with the lanes expected to open shortly. The project aims to improve connectivity, separate local traffic from faster-moving vehicles and ease congestion at the busy junction.

A 25-year-old software professional, Elka Srivani, died after collapsing while dancing during Bathukamma celebrations at Buruguguda village in Asifabad mandal early Monday. Doctors declared her brought dead at a hospital. Her family suspects the DJ sound system may have contributed.

Task force sleuths arrested six persons for allegedly gambling on the outskirts of Mandamarri town in Mancherial district on Monday. Police seized Rs 86,230 in cash, six mobile phones and a motorcycle. The accused were handed over to Mandamarri police

Rail passengers have urged the Railway Board and SCR to improve amenities, ease congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station and expedite pending projects ahead of Dasara. Demands include train diversions, additional stoppages, better MMTS services and safer, less congested platforms.

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Police arrested Rashid in connection with the alleged theft of Rs 7.40 lakh from an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai, Shamshabad, on October 6. Investigators said the gang used a gas cutter, stole vehicles and fled to Rajasthan. Four suspects remain absconding.

TG SAFE has urged consumers to exercise caution while buying pheni, khara and other snacks ahead of Dasara. Inspections of 12 units in the CURE area led to seizures, sample collection and action against establishments over reported food safety violations.

ICMR-NIN has invited applications for its 62nd Post-Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition, scheduled from January 6 to March 19, 2027, in Hyderabad. Candidates must submit scanned application forms, educational certificates and registration fee payment proof by November 6, 2026.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport’s official X account was briefly hacked on Monday and promptly restored by its IT team. GHIAL said cryptocurrency-related posts appeared during the breach, which was reported to cybercrime authorities and X. Airport operations remained unaffected.

PETA India has urged the government to withdraw the draft laboratory animal rules, warning that proposed provisions could threaten wildlife, community dogs and stray cats. The organisation has called for stronger safeguards and greater reliance on advanced, cruelty-free research methods.

Two satirical video games, Bhaag Neha Bhaag and Jantar Mantar Chalo, draw inspiration from protests in India. Through police chases, barricades, crowd-building and retro graphics, they turn political dissent into playful digital experiences created by young developers.

Telangana is preparing a comprehensive water conservation plan amid the El Niño threat. Proposed measures include surveying water bodies, mapping groundwater levels, restoring check dams, curbing pipeline leakages and reusing treated wastewater to strengthen drought preparedness and protect drinking water supplies.

Hyderabad is gearing up for Vijayadashami with bustling markets, rising demand for flowers, sweets, clothing and new vehicles. Authorities have made security and traffic arrangements around temples and Jammi Chettu sites, where devotees will observe traditional rituals and seek prosperity.

Police said a case was registered and an investigation launched after the body of 20-year-old Medi Akhil, who reportedly sustained around 15 stab wounds, was found following a clash in Edurugadda, Kothagudem, late Sunday night. Police are investigating the incident

Telangana has extended STP tender deadlines to November 2 after contractors raised concerns over payments under the Hybrid Annuity Model. The Rs 1,314-crore project covers 101 urban local bodies across three packages, with Central and State funding arrangements proposed.

A 22-year-old degree student, Banoth Ajay, drowned after reportedly falling into an irrigation well at Lingaram Thanda in Khammam district on Monday. He had returned home for Dasara. His father died by suicide 15 months ago. Police are investigating further

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank challenged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a CBI probe into allegations involving family-linked companies and institutions. Krishank offered documentary evidence and reiterated claims of wealth accumulation and irregularities in land transactions

Saddula Bathukamma, Telangana’s floral festival finale, was celebrated across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Sunday night. Thousands of women gathered at temples and public venues, worshipped floral arrangements, shared prasadam and immersed them in nearby water bodies amid safety measures.

TrayamBhu Tech Solutions has received a Notification of Award to implement traceability for GI-tagged Tandur Red Gram in Telangana. The project will cover 65,000 farmers, verify produce origins, curb fake claims and strengthen farmers’ market bargaining power and women’s inclusion.

A 50-year-old woman, Yalagala Bharathi, reportedly died of a heart attack during Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Cherumadharam village in Khammam district. She collapsed while women gathered for immersion and was declared dead at a hospital, according to local residents.

Two youngsters working at an electrical shop in Karimnagar were killed when an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle near Pudur village in Jagtial district. Their friend sustained minor injuries. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.

The BRS legal cell has served notices on three Congress leaders over allegations that water from Kondapochamma Sagar was diverted to K Chandrashekhar Rao’s farmlands. The party demanded deletion of social media posts and warned of further legal action.