Telangana

Retired TGSRTC employees staged protests near the Assembly and at Dharna Chowk demanding clearance of long-pending dues, including arrears from pay revisions and leave encashment. Police detained several protesters as the issue continues to spark demonstrations across Hyderabad.

Congress SC Cell announced a protest march to lay siege to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravalli residence over alleged remarks by BRS MLCs against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, prompting police to impose Section 144 and deploy heavy security in Siddipet.

The Telangana Assembly was adjourned after heated exchanges between BRS and Congress members over alleged police assault on women MLAs. BRS demanded an apology from the government, while the treasury benches insisted Opposition leader K Chandrasekhar Rao apologise to the Speaker.

Telangana police have launched a statewide crackdown on BRS leaders and activists to prevent protests and possible siege of the Assembly. Several senior leaders, including K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s associates were placed under house arrest or detained, while cases were filed under SC/ST Act and other provisions.

Congress leaders threatened to lay siege to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence in Erravally, prompting heavy police deployment in Gajwel and Siddipet. BRS workers planning a farmers’ protest were detained, sparking condemnation and further calls for agitation.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao strongly condemned the arrests of MLCs Thatha Madhu and B Naveen Kumar Reddy, accusing the Congress government of misusing police and filing fake cases to suppress the Opposition.

Mild tension broke out at BRS leader Manne Krishank’s Karkhana residence after Inspector B. Anuradha allegedly attempted to enter his house despite objections, leading to a heated argument. The incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked anger among BRS supporters, while the police department’s response is awaited.

Two BRS MLCs, Thatha Madhusudhan and B. Naveen Kumar Reddy, were arrested by Saifabad police from their residences in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning, a day after alleged high-handedness against BRS legislators at the Assembly.

Police arrested Bhadrachalam MLA’s PA Korla Kalyan for allegedly duping 54 unemployed youths of around Rs 8 crore by promising them jobs. Police said Kalyan lost the money through online cricket betting after failing to provide employment

Four members of a family had a miraculous escape after their car caught fire on Rajiv Rahadhari at Vantimamidi in Siddipet district on Monday night. They spotted smoke, parked the vehicle by the roadside and jumped out before it was completely engulfed in flames

The Saifabad police have registered cases against BRS working president K T Rama Rao, MLAs T Harish Rao, Sudheer Reddy and others over alleged misbehaviour with police personnel and abusive language during a standoff while entering the Legislative Assembly on Monday

The Telangana High Court directed police not to prevent BRS legislators from entering the Assembly and asked the DGP to identify officials responsible for alleged excesses. Justice T. Madhavi Devi termed the alleged treatment of women legislators unacceptable and ordered stringent action

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana to October 10. Final publication of the revised electoral rolls has been deferred to November 9.

Former Ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy have faced another controversy after allegedly being manhandled on the Assembly premises. The incident comes two years after their heated exchange with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during the Assembly session.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao held Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy responsible for the alleged police assault on BRS legislators at the Assembly. He demanded an unconditional apology, action against police personnel and said the party would approach the Governor.

A 28-year-old man, Durga Prasad, allegedly attempted suicide by setting himself on fire at Ramayampet police station in Medak on Monday. He accused police of filing a false case against him in connection with a love matter. He sustained severe burns

BRS MLC Tata Madhu denied making abusive remarks against the Speaker during Monday's confrontation at the Assembly gate. He alleged that police personnel assaulted him and other BRS legislators and demanded action against those responsible for the alleged attack.

A 55-year-old villager in Medak allegedly died by suicide after he and his son were taken into custody over the killing of a monitor lizard. The family alleged harassment by forest officials, while the DFO said there was evidence against them.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy directed BLOs to personally deliver notices to electors and clear pending SIR-2026 cases on time. He also asked officials to involve BLAs in locating addresses and encourage their participation in the claims and objections process.

The Telangana Assembly session began amid high drama as police stopped BRS legislators from entering the House, leading to clashes and allegations of assault. The session was later disrupted by BJP protests, while the government sought action against BRS MLC Tata Madhu.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested three individuals in separate property offence cases on Monday. The accused allegedly cheated a woman, burgled three houses and stole batteries from an EV charging station. Police recovered gold, a mobile phone and four batteries worth Rs 10 lakh.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority earned Rs 71.44 crore through the e-auction of a 4,356-sq-yd land parcel at Saroornagar. The plot attracted a highest bid of Rs 1.64 lakh per sq yd against an upset price of Rs 1.50 lakh.

Gold medal winners at Osmania University were made to wait for several hours on Monday to collect identity and invitation cards needed for Tuesday’s convocation. University officials attributed the delay to a communication gap between committees overseeing the ceremony.

Farmers from Kubheer and neighbouring villages staged a rasta-roko on the Kubheer-Bhainsa road in Nirmal district, protesting frequent power outages affecting crops. They demanded 15 hours of daily supply and withdrew the blockade after NPDCL officials assured action