Telangana

The second edition of the Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon Hyderabad drew 6,610 runners at the Artillery Centre, Golconda. Organised by Fitistan, the event promoted fitness and marked the 200-year legacy of the Regiment of Artillery.

BRS legal cell advocate Jakkula Laxman denied reports that KT Rama Rao’s passport had been seized in the Formula-E race case. He said the ACB had only sought passport protection and warned that reports before a court order could amount to contempt.

KNRUHS has announced the second phase of MDS counselling for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options on September 29 and 30. Candidates must follow seat-allotment and fee-payment rules to participate and secure admission.

The FPTA will hold its 65th Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad from October 3 to 5. More than 1,000 paper traders are expected to attend the event, which will feature technical seminars and discussions on developments and challenges.

Centrum Air has launched a twice-weekly direct service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, establishing an air link between South India and Central Asia. GHIAL said the new route will improve connectivity and facilitate business, trade and cultural exchanges.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise to return lands acquired from farmers for Hyderabad Pharma City. He backed ongoing farmer protests and also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Former Maoist leaders have urged the Chhattisgarh High Court and Central and State governments to revoke the death sentences imposed on 10 adivasis in the Jeeram Ghati case. They also sought the release of Maoist and political prisoners.

A group of burglars allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Manikonda and fled with Rs 80,000 in cash and other valuables. The incident has revived concerns over burglary groups described as ‘Chaddi gangs’ and their modus operandi.

Repeated deer and blackbuck hunting cases involving Hyderabad residents are raising questions about the source and movement of venison in the city. Recent arrests, meat seizures and licensed firearms have prompted calls for investigators to trace the entire supply chain.

Hyderabad-based EON Space Labs has secured a patent for MIRA, a miniaturised space telescope-based imaging system. Weighing 502 grams, the system is designed to provide high-definition multispectral Earth observation imagery for commercial applications across agriculture, mining, marine and insurance.

NSO data highlights the financial burden of healthcare in Telangana, where average hospitalisation costs Rs 52,743. Medical travel adds another expense, with Indian households spending an average Rs 32,167 per health-related overnight trip, excluding treatment costs themselves.

Demolitions for the Maddur-Chintaldinne road-widening project in CM Revanth Reddy's Kodangal constituency entered their second day amid heavy police deployment. Despite protests over lack of compensation and allegations that the project benefits private landowners, 19 families were left homeless, prompting opposition BRS leaders to stage demonstrations against the government.

The death toll in the Naspur road accident rose to five after 33-year-old Ramtenki Divya Vani died during treatment in Warangal. Two women died instantly and two others later succumbed after a lorry collided with their auto-rickshaw

Mailardevpally police apprehended two minors, aged 14 and 15, for their alleged involvement in vehicle thefts.

University of Hyderabad Students’ Union election results are expected Tuesday after around 80 percent of 5,900 votes were polled. A total of 220 candidates contested nine central posts and 59 school board councillor seats, with counting scheduled for afternoon

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has criticised the Telangana Congress government's reported plan to import coal from overseas at about Rs 9,000 a tonne, even though Singareni coal costs around Rs 3,800 a tonne. Official sources said up to 50 lakh tonnes could be imported from Australia and Indonesia as thermal plants face shortages.

A 40-year-old YouTuber, Vaidya Mohan, was allegedly murdered by his wife Jamuna at Ashok Road in Mancherial. Police suspect she attacked him with a stone while he was asleep following a domestic dispute.

TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshan on October 1 and October 5 due to the expected surge in devotees during the Purattasi month and holiday period. The move is aimed at reducing waiting times and facilitating quicker darshan for common pilgrims.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's remarks contrasting Lord Ram and Lord Shiva and linking them to regional and economic identities have drawn criticism from social media users and political opponents, who accused the Congress of pursuing divisive vote-bank politics.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recalled his association with the ABVP and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should win people’s hearts rather than divide the nation. He also criticised the Centre over Telangana projects and discussed education, language and the TDP.

The upcoming Khairthabad by-election is emerging as an important test for the BJP in Hyderabad after the party’s performance in recent Greater Hyderabad bypolls. The contest will also be closely watched ahead of the pending GHMC elections.

The Telangana High Court has directed Guru Nanak Homoeopathic Medical College to refund Rs. 3.32 lakh to a student whose BHMS admission was cancelled after allotment. The court said she should not suffer financially after acting on the University’s allotment.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy clarify the government’s stand on shifting the Mudiraj community from BC-D to BC-A category during his September 30 visit to Sircilla and implement the promise without delay.

Paloncha Cooperative Society vice president Kampelli Kanakesh Patel demanded cancellation of the recent draw for double bedroom houses in Kothagudem, alleging that 380 beneficiaries selected in 2023 were ignored. He warned of a High Court petition and large-scale protests.