Telangana

Tension gripped the Jangaon market yard as farmers protested against steep drops in paddy prices, demanding procurement at MSP. Prices have reportedly fallen to Rs 1,400 per quintal. Farmers threatened a State-wide agitation and criticised the Congress government’s handling of the issue

A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls

Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers

The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation earned Rs 3,135 crore from auctioning two prime land parcels in Raidurg. The 7.67-acre and 11-acre plots fetched record prices due to their strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli

Parents staged a protest in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Monday, demanding that officials shift students from a dilapidated social welfare hostel to a safer place. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar extended support to the agitation

A 46-year-old man, Uppari Yadagiri, was brutally murdered by his relatives at Shalipet village in Medak district on Monday morning. Police said the accused attacked him with boulders over an old grudge. A manhunt is on to nab them

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

Model Code of Conduct for the Jubilee Hills by-election is now in force across Hyderabad and parts of Cyberabad. Cash over Rs 50,000 without proper documents can be seized, and authorities will also monitor precious metals, while Flying Squads and SST teams to be deployed to enforce election rules

An NGO, Happy to Help You Foundation, distributed mosquito nets and snacks to Adivasis in Gandrabandha, Laxmidevipalli mandal, Kothagudem, amid rising dengue risk. Members also provided guidance on precautions to prevent viral diseases during the rainy season

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised BJP MPs for not raising the MSP disparity between paddy and wheat in Parliament. He also accused the Congress government of stalling SLIP and BLIP irrigation projects and announced plans for a padayatra to pressurise the state

Commercial establishments in Kumram Bheem Asifabad remained closed following a bandh called by a joint action committee protesting police abuse of devotees during Durga Devi idol procession. MLAs demanded action against the police and an official apology

Incessant rains have damaged soybean crops in Nirmal and Adilabad districts, causing heavy losses for farmers. Yields have fallen from 5 to 3 quintals per acre, while investments exceed returns. Farmers are urging the government to provide compensation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao helped Ganesh, a Warangal student who lost his family at a young age, pay Rs. 1.5 lakh tuition fee to secure his MBBS seat. Rama Rao promised continued support for his future studies.

Burglars looted gold, silver ornaments, cash, and gadgets from a retired BHEL employee’s house in Chandanagar on Sunday while the family was on a pilgrimage. Chandanagar police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage

Nominations can be filed from October 13 and the last date for filing nominations is October 21

Cyberabad Police busted a rave party at a Moinabad farmhouse involving over 50 minors aged 15 to 17. Organised via Instagram, the event included drugs, alcohol, and loud music. Police seized liquor, DJ gear, and booked the organisers

At the ‘Pancreatic Cancer 360’ meet in Hyderabad, senior oncologists said robotic surgery is improving survival rates in pancreatic cancer patients. With better precision and fewer complications, patients recover faster and resume normal activities sooner, experts from top hospitals stated

NAREDCO Telangana will host its 15th Property Show from October 10 to 12 at Hitex, Hyderabad. The event will bring developers, government bodies, banks, and buyers together, offering a one-stop platform for real estate investment and planning

Residents of Jubilee Hills are angry over delayed road works started by GHMC just before the by-election. Monsoon rains and dug-up roads have made life difficult. Locals say the move was politically timed and has disrupted daily life completely

Habeebnagar police arrested two habitual offenders for snatching a gold chain from a woman shopkeeper in Seetharambagh. The suspects posed as buyers before fleeing with her mangalsutra. Police recovered 2.6 tolas of gold and Rs 34,100 in cash

Andhra Pradesh has accelerated the Polavaram-Banakacherla project to divert Godavari waters to Rayalaseema by 2027. While Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claims the project is legal, Telangana has gone silent on its earlier objections, and Karnataka has entered the dispute.

A speeding car lost control on Kukatpally flyover and jumped the median, crashing into another car. Four people were injured and taken to a private hospital. Police say rash driving caused the accident and have launched an investigation