Telangana

Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devi temple at Basar recorded Rs 81.69 lakh in donations over 89 days. Temple hundial counting included gold, silver, and foreign currency notes, with officials and local Seva Samithis participating in the tally

Heavy unseasonal rains and waterlogging have damaged paddy stocks at harvest centres and marketyards in Nalgonda. Farmers face losses as procurement season begins. Officials are working to salvage grains, provide temporary drying sheds, and assist affected growers

Megavath Fakir Nayak, a habitual criminal, was arrested in Medak for the rape and murder of a tribal woman found near Edupayala temple. The victim, a mother of five, died en route to hospital. Fakir had committed similar crimes earlier.

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.

ACB officials caught a land surveyor, Venu, in Sircilla red-handed while accepting Rs.20,000 from a farmer. The surveyor had demanded Rs.30,000 to survey three acres of land. The money was recovered, and investigations are ongoing.

The Telangana government has identified 591 acres in Anthargoan mandal for a Greenfield airport in Peddapalli. A pre-feasibility study by AAI has been sanctioned, reviving local hopes after Basanthnagar was deemed unsuitable due to terrain and IAF training restrictions

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case

J Balu, a government teacher from Kothagudem, leads the Young Indian Blood Donors Club, coordinating nationwide blood donations. With over 5,000 members, the club has donated 43,000 units and supports community service, free surgeries, and social welfare programmes

ACB officials caught TGSPDCL lineman Thota Nagendra red-handed in Nagarkurnool while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe from a farmer to install a transformer. The bribe amount was recovered, and Nagendra was arrested and produced before the ACB Court in Hyderabad

The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation

Excise officials seized 1.6 kg of ganja chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. The suspect fled after abandoning the bag on Platform No 10. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.

AWS India and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust organised a health and hygiene awareness drive at ZPHS Hythabad. Volunteers conducted interactive sessions for girl students on hygiene and nutrition, serving SaiSure Millet Health Mix. The Trust supports 16.5 lakh children in Telangana

A 55-year-old woman, Yadamma alias Kamala, who went missing from Badangpet three days ago, was found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet. Police suspect suicide due to ill health. Her body was retrieved by expert swimmers. Investigation is ongoing

Prof Srinivasarao Yaragorla from the University of Hyderabad has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Telangana Academy of Sciences (FTAS). A noted synthetic organic chemist, he has published over 90 research papers in top journals

During a condolence visit by BJP State president N Ramchander Rao in Vemanapalli, internal bickering surfaced between leaders Dr B Venkatesh Netha and Gomasa Srinivas. The altercation went viral, exposing factional differences within the BJP’s local unit in Mancherial.

The Telangana Congress government has decided to integrate the Sundilla barrage from Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project with Pranahita-Chevella. The hybrid model aims to reuse existing infrastructure, cut costs, reduce energy use, and accelerate irrigation benefits for multiple districts

This monsoon, Hyderabad’s tanks received abundant water, with 11 of 139 GHMC-maintained tanks overflowing. Continuous rains boosted groundwater levels but also led to overflow and minor damage in some colonies. GHMC officials said surplus water could last for two years

The Andhra Pradesh SIT conducted searches at multiple properties linked to YSRCP MP Peddireddy Midhun Reddy in connection with the Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam. The probe has revealed large-scale kickbacks during 2019–24, allegedly involving top political leader

Applications for wine shop licences have declined sharply in the erstwhile Adilabad district, with many traders waiting for auspicious timings to apply. Officials expect a rise before the October 18 deadline despite higher fees and initial hesitation among new entrants

A 30-year-old Begumpet resident lost Rs 7.9 lakh to a fraudster posing as an NGO founder offering a Rs 50 lakh loan. The victim transferred money via WhatsApp communication before realising the scam. Hyderabad Cybercrime police are investigating the case

The BRS condemned Ministers Thummala Nageswara Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar for their remarks against Maganti Sunitha, the Jubilee Hills bypoll candidate. Party leaders V Srinivas Goud and Tata Madhu demanded apologies, calling the statements insulting to women and politically motivated.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao face criticism for accusing BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of feigning grief to gain sympathy votes in Jubilee Hills. BRS leaders demand unconditional apologies for the “insensitive and derogatory” comments

Unknown thieves stole cash, phones, and documents from two parked TSRTC buses at Uppal. The drivers, asleep at the time, noticed the theft in the morning and reported it to Uppal police. CCTV footage is being checked to identify the culprits

Ahead of Diwali, South Central Railway warned passengers not to carry firecrackers or inflammable items on trains. Violators face fines or jail under the Railway Act. SCR has tightened checks and urged people to report suspicious materials to Helpline 139