Telangana

The BRS Wanaparthy unit organised a 2K run on Sunday to mark 10 years since the district was formed on October 11, 2016. Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy joined students, youth and party workers in the anniversary celebrations.

Miryalaguda One Town police rescued five family members trapped on the first floor of a building after a fire broke out at a footwear shop in Islampura. Police personnel rushed to the spot and safely brought all five out.

Farmers in Palamuru, Nizamabad and Suryapet districts staged protests at electricity substations on Sunday, demanding quality and uninterrupted power supply. They said power disruptions and inadequate canal water were threatening crops and adding to the burden of cultivation loans.

More than 300 fitness enthusiasts and nature lovers participated in a forest marathon organised by the Forest Department and Greensequre Foundation in the Gadpur forests of Mancherial. The event aimed to promote eco-tourism and showcase the district’s natural attractions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite construction of the JNTU Engineering College campus in Rajanna Sircilla district. He sought the release of funds and protection against eviction until construction or alternative arrangements are completed.

The declining water level at Singur reservoir in Telangana has drawn winter migratory birds, including flamingos, back to the area. A four-member birdwatching team recorded 23 migratory species in one day, while eBird lists 221 species at the reservoir.

Junior doctors, MBBS students and senior residents of Osmania Medical College will stage a strike at Osmania General Hospital on Monday over long-pending concerns about training, infrastructure and working conditions. Elective services will be suspended, while emergency care will continue uninterrupted.

Hyderabad police booked a Detective Inspector at Khairatabad police station following a woman’s complaint alleging sexual exploitation on the promise of marriage

A five-year-old girl, who went missing from an apartment complex in Kawkour, Bollaram, in Medchal, found dead in the building premises. Police are investigating

Four policemen, including an inspector, were injured after a mob allegedly attacked them while they were probing a ganja cultivation case in Sirikonda mandal of Adilabad district. Police suspect the attackers were followers of a self-styled godman who was arrested a day earlier for cultivating ganja.

A 44-year-old home guard allegedly died by suicide after reportedly jumping in front of a speeding train near Nagulavancha railway station in Khammam district. His body was found by local residents on Saturday.

A 26-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children by pushing them into an agricultural well before dying by suicide in a tribal village in Mahabubabad district. Police suspect financial difficulties and ongoing family disputes may have driven her to take the extreme step.

A 22-year-old auto-driver allegedly killed his mother by dousing her with diesel and setting her on fire at their residence in Yellupet village of Medak district. The woman died on the spot, and the accused was taken into custody.

A farmer from Siddipet district, whose earlier interaction with the Gajwel MRO triggered a controversy over alleged insensitive remarks, has released a fresh video claiming the issue has been resolved and that he has received compensation for land acquired for the Regional Ring Road project.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 35 persons from nine states in connection with 23 cybercrime cases during September and helped victims recover Rs 88.48 lakh. The police also removed 140 social media profiles allegedly promoting objectionable content.

A six-member inquiry committee has reportedly found that electric wires damaged by rodents were among the primary causes of the explosion at the SNCU of RIMS, Adilabad, which claimed the lives of five infants.

The Employees' Union-led alliance has emerged ahead in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation recognised union elections, according to preliminary trends, with a strong showing in the Greater Hyderabad region. The polls, held after nearly a decade, witnessed a 98 per cent voter turnout.

Former Pinapaka MLA Rega Kantha Rao alleged large-scale illegal sand mining in agency areas of the district and accused the state government of diverting mining-related funds meant for local development. Announcing a phased agitation under the BRS banner, he said protests, road blockades and a siege of the Collectorate would be organised between October 12 and November 5.

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Vinay Kumar, has directed officials to prevent the caging of Indian Rollers (Palapitta) and other wildlife for display at Durga pandals and ensure compliance at temples. He also called for stringent action against the sale and use of synthetic or Chinese manja.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded action against the Gajwel MRO over alleged remarks to a distressed farmer seeking help to save his agricultural land. The incident has triggered criticism of the Congress government over its treatment of farmers

A 57-year-old truck owner, Arvapalli Venkanna, allegedly died by suicide in Khammam on Saturday. His family accused a private finance company of pressuring him over missed instalments and threatening to seize his vehicle. Police registered a case and are investigating

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, held its graduation ceremony for the 2020 undergraduate and 2022 postgraduate batches. A total of 141 students received degrees, while outstanding students were honoured with gold medals.

The Railway Protection Force has introduced crowd-management and security measures at Secunderabad Railway Station ahead of the festival rush. Measures include additional personnel, helpline booths, four holding areas for 2,000 passengers, more CCTV cameras and Quick Response Teams on standby.

Delayed shifting of high-voltage transmission lines is causing traffic congestion at IIIT Junction in Gachibowli. Commuters report peak-hour delays of up to 30 minutes. CMC says Rs 7 crore has been deposited with TGSPDCL to shift the lines.