Telangana

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao will chair a preparatory meeting with senior party leaders and division in-charges to review ground-level campaign progress and finalise strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election, aiming to secure a decisive victory for candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath.

Five construction workers escaped with minor injuries after an ash tanker rammed into their mini-goods vehicle and overturned at Kothagudem railway underbridge. Locals blamed road design flaws for repeated accidents and urged authorities to build a flyover at the spot.

A new study by nephrologists from OGH and Apollo Hospitals has found that a mysterious kidney ailment, CKDu, is affecting younger, non-diabetic, urban populations in Hyderabad. Unregulated herbal medicines and delayed diagnosis are emerging as major risk factors.

Rachakonda Police arrested three men in connection with the shooting of gau rakshak Bidla Prashanth Kumar at Pocharam. The attack reportedly stemmed from disputes over cattle transportation and extortion demands; one suspect remains absconding

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called the Telangana Congress government the most corrupt and weakest in State history, citing lawlessness, political harassment, land controversies, and administrative failures. He demanded investigations into Ministerial misconduct and criticized police inaction.

Students and local residents staged a protest at IDA Bollaram, blocking the main road to demand additional RTC services. Commuters cited delays reaching schools, colleges, and workplaces. Police intervened, promising to address the issue with RTC authorities.

Khammam-based Vibrants of Kalam plans to install 10-foot statues of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in all erstwhile districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to inspire youth and commemorate his legacy through annual events.

Three persons were detained by Rachakonda police in connection with the attack on gau rakshak Sonu Singh in Pocharam. A cattle trader, Ibrahim, allegedly opened fire on Singh before fleeing with two others. The BJP plans a protest on Thursday.

In a shocking incident at Balapur, a man was set on fire by his friend, following a heated argument while they were consuming liquor. Passersby rushed to extinguish the flames and informed the police, who shifted the victim to hospital

Sakshi Yadav won gold in the women's section (30-34 years) in the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke

During a surprise inspection at Ramannapet Zilla Parishad High School, Yadadri Bhongir Collector Hanumantha Rao found two staff members absent without permission. He ordered their suspension for dereliction of duty.

As the first half progressed, the Steelers tightened their defence and maintained pressure on the Titans, cutting the deficit to just one point at 11-10 when the Strategic Time Out was taken

Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match

An inscription believed to be from the Rashtrakuta period was discovered by archaeology enthusiast Kolipaka Srinivas at Nagapuri village in Siddipet district. Found near a neglected temple, the script remains undeciphered due to paint covering it. Srinivas, a member of KTCB, has urged locals to invite experts to study the find, which may hold significant historical value.

Brigadier S Rajeev inaugurated the Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre in Tadbund. Set up by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, this first-of-its-kind centre offers hands-on, curriculum-based learning to ignite curiosity and impact 15,000 government school students from slum areas

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has officially prorogued the sixth session of the third Telangana Legislative Assembly and the 24th session of the Legislative Council, both of which began on 30 August.

The Telangana government has extended the Indiramma Housing scheme to urban areas, allowing eligible poor families to construct G+1 homes on plots of at least 30 sq.m. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 5 lakh in four installments, with construction adhering to RCC slab norms and approved structural designs.

A woman in Khammam district allegedly died by suicide following repeated sexual harassment by a known rowdy-sheeter, Daravath Vinay. The incident occurred after the accused attacked her during a cotton-picking visit to a nearby village.

The Education Department in Karimnagar has announced the formation of teacher-led inspection teams to monitor government schools. Separate teams will be constituted for primary, upper primary, and high schools, with inspections beginning next month. The initiative aims to enhance accountability and improve academic and infrastructural standards.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for failing to release pending salaries and retirement benefits to government employees and pensioners. He highlighted the plight of sanitation workers and retired teachers, and condemned the discontinuation of welfare schemes like the mid-day meal.

Telangana's private professional colleges, represented by FATHI, have issued a closure notice for November 3, demanding the government release Rs 900 crore in fee reimbursement dues by November 1. Colleges face operational paralysis, citing a total government debt of Rs 10,000 crore in dues

A 'Muslim Sentiments Survey' in Jubilee Hills, covering 6,865 voters, gives BRS a strong lead (46.1%) over Congress (23.9%) ahead of the bypoll. BRS is overwhelmingly preferred for development and religious harmony, with 53% favouring KCR for CM, showing clear dissatisfaction with the incumbent Congress government

A rift has surfaced within the Telangana Congress Cabinet over the timing of local body elections, with some Ministers urging delay until the High Court rules on BC reservation limits. While CM Revanth Reddy is keen to proceed under the existing quota, others fear backlash from the AICC and the public.

Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system and introduced sweeping labour reforms to protect expatriate workers. Through platforms like 'Qiwa' and the 'Wage Protection Programme', employment contracts are now digitised, transparent, and regulated. Workers can switch jobs or return home after contract expiry, and wage delays can trigger job mobility.