Telangana

Telangana extends the Kaleshwaram barrage repair EOI deadline to October 22 after limited responses. Officials hope the extra time will attract specialized agencies to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, critical for irrigating over 36 lakh acres.

Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries

A massive fire erupted at a kite-making godown in Mangalhat, Hyderabad, on Monday midnight. The blaze spread quickly due to stored kites, but fire personnel contained it without any casualties, according to officials.

In Hyderabad, 16-year-old Mehak died and her mother and brother were seriously injured after their scooter allegedly collided with a fire truck at RTC Cross Roads–VST Junction. Police have registered a case and shifted the injured to Gandhi Hospital.

During Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, over 70 people, mostly children, sustained eye injuries from firecrackers. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated most patients on an outpatient basis, while a few were admitted for observation and potential surgical intervention.

Nadimuddin, an Intermediate student of Karimnagar’s Minority Residential School, died after being hit by a speeding lorry while trying to flee the school premises. His body was shifted to the government hospital for postmortem, police said.

At least 47 people, including 20 children, were injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, most due to firecracker accidents. Four fire incidents were also reported across the city, causing significant property loss but no casualties, officials said.

Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana, as residents adorned homes and temples, and shopped at festive stalls. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extended greetings, with appeals to support local products and practise safety while bursting crackers.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy reaffirmed the police department’s commitment to law and order following the death of Constable Pramod Kumar, who was fatally stabbed by Shaik Riyaz during an arrest. The DGP announced financial and welfare support for the constable’s bereaved family.

A 26-year-old Congress activist from Royyalapalli village drowned in the Pranahita river while taking a holy dip during Diwali celebrations. Police have launched a search operation, but the body is yet to be recovered.

A woman from Mancherial district, Telangana, was allegedly murdered by her husband, who pushed her off a bridge near the Coal Chemical Complex. Police have registered a case based on a complaint from the victim’s father, citing ongoing domestic abuse and suspicion of infidelity.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana for its failure to maintain law and order, citing the killing of a police constable and rising gun culture. He also demanded a judicial probe into allegations involving Minister Konda Surekha’s family.

BRS leader Balka Suman launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of ideological proximity to the RSS and covert collaboration with the BJP. He also criticised the Congress government for neglecting Dalits and fostering a climate of fear among investors.

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

Shaik Riyaz, accused in the murder of CCS constable E. Pramod, was shot dead while attempting to escape from Government General Hospital, Nizamabad. The incident caused panic among patients and staff, prompting additional police deployment at the hospital

K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

A group of former Hyderabad cricketers, including Pragyan Ojha, R. Sridhar and Hari Mohan, turned up at the NexGen Cricket Academy in Thumukunta to watch the Ranji Trophy opener, reminiscing about their playing days and discussing ways to strengthen Hyderabad cricket

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Applications for liquor shop licences have sharply declined in the erstwhile Adilabad district, prompting an extension of the deadline. Traders blame escalating bribe demands by officials and the pressure to supply liquor to elected representatives and bureaucrats for the drop

The CPI (Maoist) condemned the recent surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao and Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao, labeling them ‘traitors’. A statement issued by the Maoist Central Committee spokesperson urged the public to punish them and urged others who surrendered to reconsider

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav urged citizens to embrace eco-conscious practices during festivals, distributing cow dung diyas made by the Boath Nature Conservation Society and Forest Department. The initiative promotes sustainable celebrations and receives strong community support.

This Deepavali reflection by His Grace Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji emphasises the festival’s deeper spiritual essence—celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma, reconnecting with divine values, and overcoming inner vices. Through devotional acts and Vedic wisdom, the festival becomes a pathway to inner transformation and lasting peace.

An auto driver from Sangareddy, Dappu Balaraj, was found dead in Kandi lake after reportedly facing financial hardship linked to the State’s free bus travel scheme for women. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.