Telangana

The upcoming Khairthabad by-election is emerging as an important test for the BJP in Hyderabad after the party’s performance in recent Greater Hyderabad bypolls. The contest will also be closely watched ahead of the pending GHMC elections.

The Telangana High Court has directed Guru Nanak Homoeopathic Medical College to refund Rs. 3.32 lakh to a student whose BHMS admission was cancelled after allotment. The court said she should not suffer financially after acting on the University’s allotment.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy clarify the government’s stand on shifting the Mudiraj community from BC-D to BC-A category during his September 30 visit to Sircilla and implement the promise without delay.

Paloncha Cooperative Society vice president Kampelli Kanakesh Patel demanded cancellation of the recent draw for double bedroom houses in Kothagudem, alleging that 380 beneficiaries selected in 2023 were ignored. He warned of a High Court petition and large-scale protests.

A 22-year-old DJ operator died after falling unconscious while operating a public address system during a procession at Singatam village in Siddipet district on Sunday night. Police said the operator had worked without obtaining prior permission.

Sircilla’s weavers are once again facing financial distress and livelihood concerns, with 34 weavers reportedly dying by suicide over the past three years. Workers and power loom masters blame reduced orders, government neglect and difficulties affecting the textile sector.

The Kothagudem Banjara Associations JAC has urged the district administration to construct public toilets at Yellandu crossroads. The junction serves thousands of passengers travelling between several towns, but commuters currently lack basic sanitation facilities while waiting for connecting transport

A man and two others were arrested for allegedly murdering a 40-year-old man following a land dispute in Mancherial's Chennur mandal. Police said the accused took the victim to a forest, killed him and allegedly set his body on fire

The Telangana Assembly has issued a gazette notification declaring the Khairatabad seat vacant following the disqualification of Danam Nagender. The Telangana High Court had disqualified him with effect from April 23, 2024, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court.

The Aristotle PG College, School of Business Management, Moinabad, held its 22nd Graduation Day, celebrating 134 MBA graduates. Shreethi and Asma Fathima received gold medals for academic excellence. Former TGCHE Vice-Chairman Prof K Venkatachalam was the chief guest.

A 65-year-old woman was allegedly tied to a tree and assaulted along with her husband and son at Nomula village in Ranga Reddy district. Police said the attackers suspected her of practising black magic. The woman suffered serious injuries.

A 19-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her elder sister’s residence in Shamshabad on Sunday night. Police said she was reportedly in a relationship with a man who died in an accident about 15 days earlier. A probe is underway.

Future City Commissionerate police apprehended nine persons and seized 13 kg of blackbuck meat, a .315 rifle, ammunition, vehicles and other material. Police said the suspects allegedly hunted a blackbuck near Marikal and transported the meat towards Hyderabad.

The CMC has accelerated H-CITI flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda after completing earth excavation at Gachibowli Junction. Officials said 40 per cent of civil works was complete, with pillar and beam construction progressing towards 2027 deadlines.

Students and staff of a government primary school in Kothagudem’s Gollagudem have been walking through muddy agricultural fields for 15 years due to lack of an access road. Teachers and villagers say the problem is affecting student enrollment and the school’s survival.

Victims of the 1908 Musi floods were remembered at a memorial programme at OGH in Hyderabad. Speakers stressed protecting the river’s natural channels and catchments, while a book on eyewitness accounts was unveiled and a traditional Musi Flood Lavani performance presented.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded cancellation of GO 85, alleging that valuable Oilfed land at RTC Cross Roads was being handed over to private parties. He also sought scrapping of GO 366 and retention of the land for farmers’ needs.

With Dasara approaching, Telangana’s forest department and wildlife conservation groups are stepping up efforts to curb poaching of the Indian Roller, or Palapitta. Officials plan meetings with departments and stakeholders, while rescued birds will be released into the wild.

A suspected six-member interstate burglary gang allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Neknampur after cutting through rear fencing. The suspects reportedly threatened a resident who confronted them. Narsingi police are examining CCTV footage and intensifying night patrols.

A Dalit farmer in Karimnagar died of cardiac arrest after his family alleged that he was distressed over his land being included in the 22-A prohibited list. His brother claimed officials ignored their representations despite a High Court order.

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for 42 AIQ BHMS seats in three private homoeopathy colleges in Telangana. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until September 30 and must pay the university fee after seat allotment.

TGPSC has released the examination schedule for various recruitment notifications, with all tests to be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode. Examinations will begin on October 24, 2026, with tests for Assistant Scientists, AEE, AEE (Civil) and education posts following.

Weak monsoons have pushed down water levels in several Hyderabad reservoirs, raising concerns over supplies in the coming months. The Water Board says current stocks can sustain supplies until summer 2027 but is monitoring groundwater depletion and preparing contingency plans.

Dalit BRS leaders in Mallareddypet alleged that men working for a contractor attacked them after they sought to stop heavy vehicles carrying construction material from passing through the village. They also alleged police inaction and political interference in the matter