Telangana

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.

HCLTech has partnered with Anthropic to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI, focusing on safety, cybersecurity and governance. The collaboration includes a dedicated business unit, AI solutions powered by Claude, product integrations through HCLSoftware and enhancements to the AI Force platform.

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.

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad and Sheffield Hallam University in the UK have signed an MoU to promote joint research, student and faculty exchanges, academic programmes and knowledge sharing, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 129.85 crore in the alleged TTD ghee adulteration case. The agency alleges that adulterated ghee was supplied through dairy firms and that fictitious transactions were used to mask the operation.

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences will conduct its 2026 entrance examination for the Post Graduate Diploma course in Nuclear Medicine Technology on October 22. Eligible candidates with accepted applications can download their hall tickets from the official website from October 18.

A 72-year-old Nampally woman allegedly lost Rs 2.20 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officials threatened her with arrest. Police said the fraudsters used a fake arrest warrant and demanded transfers under the pretext of avoiding legal action.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar felicitated three citizens who rescued a six-year-old girl from Hussain Sagar. An auto driver jumped into the lake, while two others helped bring her to safety. Sajjanar praised their courage and presence of mind.

TG SAFE has suspended the FSSAI licences of seven restaurants in three Telangana districts over serious food safety violations. Inspections found pest infestations, rotten vegetables, expired food and unhygienic kitchens. Officials also issued notices and ordered a separate restaurant to close.

Baoli Art Sangam has launched an initiative to reconnect art, heritage and traditional water wisdom. Featuring Allu Sneha Reddy as its face and culture and heritage chairperson, it aims to promote engagement with Deccan stepwells through art and community participation.

Vysyaraju Jewellers inaugurated a new showroom on KPHB Road in Kukatpally on Wednesday. The store offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery, alongside inaugural discounts on selected products and a promotional scheme offering customers an opportunity to win gold.

The Centre has proposed new rules to regulate animal experiments based on the pain, distress and suffering they may cause. The draft introduces four severity categories, strengthens approval requirements for severe procedures and adopts the 3Rs principles of animal research.