Telangana

The fringe effect of Cyclone Montha caused widespread destruction across 16 Telangana districts, damaging paddy and cotton crops, flooding villages and disrupting daily life. Farmers reported heavy losses as rains hit during the peak harvesting and procurement season

Former MP B. Vinod Kumar accused the Congress of using former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin’s proposed Cabinet berth to woo minority voters in the Jubilee Hills by-election. He said Congress ignored minorities for two years and stalled key BRS welfare schemes across Telangana.

Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh inspected rain-hit colonies in Hanamkonda on Thursday, reviewing flood relief work with officials. About 45 colonies across Warangal and Hanamkonda were inundated, with 1,200 people shifted to relief centres by civic and police teams.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress of resorting to desperate measures ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, alleging the ruling party was relying on optics instead of governance and had failed to deliver on its promises after two years in power.

Two people died and several areas in Warangal and Hanamkonda were submerged after heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Montha. Tanks breached, roads turned into streams, and rescue teams evacuated stranded residents as flooding disrupted normal life and damaged crops.

Tiger pugmarks spotted in Adilabad’s Kosuguda village triggered panic among farmers, who have suspended cotton harvesting. Forest officials suspect the animal migrated from Maharashtra and have deployed teams to track its movement while urging villagers to stay alert.

A pan shop owner, Mohsin, was murdered by a group of unidentified persons at Bandlaguda in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. Police have formed special teams to track the killers and are collecting clues from his family and associates.

The private professional colleges have been demanding the government release Rs.900 crore fee dues by November 1 and announced institutions closure from November 3, if dues are not disbursed.

Heavy rains caused waterlogging in key railway yards of Telangana, forcing the South Central Railway to cancel, partially cancel, and reschedule multiple trains on October 30 and 31. Passengers have been urged to check updates before travelling.

Veteran sepak takraw coach Dhanraj Koyalkar, who trained several international players, is battling multiple organ failure in a Hyderabad hospital. His trainees are raising funds for treatment as appeals for government help await response from sports authorities

Cyclone Montha triggered relentless rainfall across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, disrupting daily life and damaging paddy stocks. Huzurabad recorded the highest rainfall at 21 cm. Authorities have set up a control room and issued safety advisories, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid water bodies.

Cyclone Montha triggered torrential rains across Warangal and Khammam, damaging crops and disrupting transport. Over 20 mandals recorded extreme rainfall, leading to waterlogging, train halts, and closure of schools and markets.

Telangana has emerged as a national leader in the services sector, with NITI Aayog attributing its success to sustained policy efforts under the BRS government. The State’s GSVA in services rose sharply over the decade, driven by Hyderabad’s tech and innovation ecosystem.

Facing intense protests from the BRS, the Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 303 crore to clear Overseas Scholarship dues for students from marginalised communities. The decision comes after weeks of unrest and is seen as a strategic move to ease public discontent before the Jubilee Hills bypoll.

With the Supreme Court’s deadline looming, disqualification proceedings against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress remain incomplete. Only four hearings have concluded, while others are pending or delayed due to requests for more time.

In Kothagudem, Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju handed over Rs 9.5 lakh in reward money to three surrendered Maoists as part of a government-sanctioned rehabilitation initiative. He condemned the Maoist leadership for exploiting tribals and urged remaining underground cadres to surrender and embrace democratic methods.

With days to go for polling, the Congress faces growing dissent and dwindling support in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s campaign suffered a major embarrassment after poor turnout and a survey showed the BRS candidate leading comfortably

Cyclone Montha unleashed widespread destruction across Telangana on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains to Warangal, Nalgonda, and Khammam districts. Overflowing streams, submerged roads, and disrupted railway services crippled normal life. Two people died in separate incidents caused by heavy rains. Reservoirs including Yellampalli and Lower Manair Dam reached full capacity, prompting controlled water releases.

The BRS has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of violating the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign. Led by Gangula Kamalakar and Vaddiraju Ravichandra, the BRS delegation demanded Revanth's removal as a star campaigner and deployment of central forces for impartial polling.

In a politically charged move ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, the Congress government in Telangana is reportedly set to induct former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin into the State Cabinet, despite his lack of legislative membership. The decision, proposed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and cleared by the party high command, aims to appeal to Muslim voters amid BRS's growing strength.

EAGLE team constable Charan Kumar, injured in a car-lorry collision on the Pune-Solapur highway on September 19, died at home after being discharged from the hospital post-surgeries. Chaderghat police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

SR Nagar police registered a case against software professional Varun after he allegedly drove recklessly into Nature Mythri Apartments and verbally abused flat owner Venkata Adithya and his family. Police are investigating the complaint and circumstances of the incident

Cyclone Montha triggered widespread rainfall across Telangana, with Warangal recording over 24 cm. The IMD-Hyderabad issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of continued heavy rains even as Hyderabad witnessed persistent showers since morning

Three individuals were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly stealing liquor and cash from a wine shop in Bela Mandal. The trio was apprehended during a vehicle check after they fled the scene on Monday night. Police seized stolen liquor, cash, a motorcycle, and mobile phones from the suspects.