Telangana

The bandh called by the BC Joint Action Committee saw full support across the erstwhile Medak district. Political parties including BRS and CPI(M) joined protests in Siddipet and Sangareddy, demanding that the State government push for the BC Bill in Parliament

A man from Gerre village in Dahegaon mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district hacked his nine-month pregnant daughter-in-law to death for marrying his son against his wishes. Police have booked the accused, his wife, and another daughter-in-law

A four-year-old boy, Nikhil Teja, drowned in an uncovered water sump near his anganwadi school in Gachibowli. Parents discovered the body after he failed to return home, prompting police to register a case and send it for postmortem examination

A statewide bandh was observed in Telangana against the High Court's interim stay on 42 per cent BC reservation in local body polls. Political leaders from Congress, BRS, and BJP joined protests, while dharnas disrupted bus services across the State

The NHRC has issued a notice to Mancherial DCP A Bhaskar seeking an ATR within four weeks over the suicide of BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar. The move follows public outrage and raises concerns over political intimidation and human rights violations.

The ‘Bandh for Justice’ demanding 42% reservation for Backward Classes paralyzed Telangana, with roads deserted and commercial activity halted. BRS leaders staged rallies and sit-ins, warning of seri

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers, scrapping welfare schemes, and failing to procure paddy amid floods and unseasonal rains. He accused leaders of indulging in petty power disputes instead of addressing the agrarian crisis.

A peaceful day-long bandh for 42 per cent BC reservation was observed in Adilabad and neighbouring districts. BRS leaders staged rallies and sit-ins, urging the government to fulfil its promise, while TGSRTC buses remained confined to depots.

Onion farmers in Telangana face severe losses as wholesale prices fall below production costs. Despite bumper output and high retail prices, smallholders struggle with mounting debts, transport costs, and no minimum support price, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.

The BC Bandh demanding 42 percent reservations disrupted normal life in Khammam and Warangal, shutting shops and public transport. Political leaders staged protests and dharnas, while ongoing Kakatiya University exams, including LLB, B Tech, and M Tech, were postponed due to the bandh.

The Karimnagar bandh for 42% BC reservations was largely peaceful, with strong public support. Sporadic incidents by CPI and CPM activists occurred, TGSRTC buses stayed off roads, and private operators hiked fares. Police maintained heavy security across the district

Normal life across Telangana was hit on Saturday as the BC Bandh called by BC Ikya Vedika demanding fair reservations for Backward Classes disrupted bus services and business activity. Protests were held at major RTC depots across Hyderabad and other districts.

CPI (Maoist) extended support to the October 18 Telangana bandh demanding 42% BC reservations. Spokesperson Jagan accused the BJP of suppressing marginalised groups and urged the State government to push the Centre to approve the BC Bill

Nalgonda police have arrested four agents linked to a Rs 57 crore Ponzi-style scam led by Ramavath Balaji Naik. Over 2,500 tribal wage earners were defrauded through false promises of high returns.

ACB officials in Warangal arrested district fisheries officer Allu Nagamani and field officer P. Harish for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe to process a file related to new cooperative society members.

In Nizamabad’s Vinayaknagar, Constable Pramod was stabbed to death by Riyaz, a wanted criminal, while being taken to Town IV police station. The accused fled the scene, and authorities have launched a hunt to capture him

BRS leaders D. Sudheer Reddy and K. Sanjay have accused Congress candidate Naveen Yadav’s supporters of creating panic during a nomination rally in Jubilee Hills. They alleged intimidation, criminal behaviour, and police inaction.

Wildlife researcher Dr Venkatesh Anagandhula recorded the rare fungus Hygrocybe pellucida for the first time in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. The finding extends its distribution to southern India and highlights the ecological significance of the reserve’s undisturbed forest habitats

Singareni Collieries Company Limited will disburse Rs 400 crore as Diwali bonus to 39,500 eligible workers on Saturday. Workers who meet muster day criteria will receive up to Rs 1.03 lakh, while others will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy has called on political parties and citizens to ensure the bandh on 18 October is peaceful. He warned of strict action against any unlawful activity and said police teams will be on high alert across the state.

Telangana High Court dismisses applications by senior IAS, IPS officers, and EIPL Constructions seeking to lift restrictions on disputed lands in Maheshwaram. It upholds April order placing lands on the prohibited list; main writ petition to proceed

Two forest officials were attacked with sickles by migrant tribals in Aswapurampadu village, Karakagudem mandal, after they objected to the use of mechanised harvesters on RoFR lands. The officials sustained minor injuries and later filed a police complaint.

Telangana High Court directs the State government and Election Commission to respond within two weeks on a petition regarding local body elections. The court emphasised implementing its October 9 order on BC reservation without delaying election rescheduling

With nomination filings complete, political parties have intensified their campaigns for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Congress leaders joined BRS in a show of support for Maganti Sunitha, while Naveen Yadav led Congress efforts in Borabanda. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy rallied BJP workers to back Lankala Deepak Reddy, signalling a high-stakes contest.