Telangana

A woman in Hyderabad’s Balanagar area killed her twin children before ending her life on Tuesday. Police said the woman, identified as Sai Lakshmi from Nuzvid, Eluru district, was reportedly facing domestic issues that may have led to the tragedy.

M Venkatram Reddy from Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) won gold in both the 800m and 1500m events at the Junior National Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Another athlete from Andhra, D. Sheshu, earned a bronze medal in the 200m

The Telangana Government has launched the “Telangana × Juventus Sports Diplomacy Initiative”, a partnership with Juventus Football Club. The initiative focuses on providing world-class football training to local athletes and coaches in Hyderabad, emphasizing technical excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Hyderabad women lost to Chhattisgarh by eight wickets in the BCCI Senior Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship. Meanwhile, Aaron George’s unbeaten 112 led Hyderabad to a dominant 10-wicket win over Chhattisgarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Under-19)

Pranav Madav Surapaneni, 16, from Telangana, became the first skater from the state to qualify for the Junior World Cup in Short Track Ice Skating, securing his place in Astana, Kazakhstan. His journey includes multiple national wins and a silver medal at the Asian Open Championship

The 20th edition of Narayana Scholastic Aptitude Test (NSAT 2025) saw over 1 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participate, with over Rs 50 crore in scholarships and Rs 1 crore in cash prizes offered. Online exams will follow on October 19 and 26

The Feria Fiesta 2 – Swadeshi Utsav at the Government Degree College for Women, Karimnagar, on October 17 will feature an Eco Bazaar showcasing eco-friendly and indigenous products for Diwali. The event aims to promote sustainable living and support local entrepreneurs

Heavy rains in Warangal and Khammam districts have damaged maize and paddy stocks in market yards. Farmers are struggling with reduced prices from traders, while the Meteorological Department has warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas. Urgent government intervention is sought

The Election Commission has issued guidelines to political parties ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-poll, advising against the misuse of AI tools and ensuring that AI-generated content is properly labeled. Accessible voter slips will also be issued for PWDs

The Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Hyderabad will facilitate darshan through an LED screen until the completion of developmental works. Additionally, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara devotees will have darshan opportunities before or after visiting the Medaram Jathara in 2026

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy released Rs 60 crore from CMRF to meet emergency needs in BC, SC, ST, and Minority welfare hostels. The funds will be used for diet, staff salaries, motor repairs, and more. New measures include facial recognition and food quality monitoring

A petition was filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the non-refundable Rs 3 lakh application fee for liquor shops under the state’s Liquor Policy 2025–27. The petitioner argues it is discriminatory and burdensome, especially for weaker sections

The Telangana High Court heard a criminal revision petition seeking FIR registration against IAS officer Naveen Mittal over alleged illegal Bhoodan land transfers in Maheshwaram. The petitioner claims land records were tampered with and passbooks issued illegally

With rising debt and modest revenue growth, the State must balance ambition with fiscal prudence to secure sustainable and inclusive development

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy reportedly excluded Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from a Medaram development review meeting, sparking political tensions. Surekha had allegedly complained to party leadership over Srinivas Reddy’s interference in awarding a Rs 71 crore tender under her department

Kothagudem police seized 499 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.5 crore and arrested two smugglers from Maharashtra and Karnataka. The contraband, sourced from Nellipaka in Andhra Pradesh, was being transported to Rajasthan. Two others linked to the case are absconding

An accountant from Adilabad, Vikas Moje, was honoured by police for his bravery after chasing and recording three thieves who stole Rs 4.15 lakh from him. The video helped police arrest all three accused within days of the incident

A 35-year-old youth addicted to online betting allegedly drugged an elderly couple in Karimnagar’s Garshakurthi village to steal their gold. The man died, while his wife is critical. Police recovered gold, cash and tablets from the accused, who was arrested

School and college students, along with parents, protested on Medak–Chegunta road in Ambajipet village, demanding better RTC bus services. Traffic was disrupted for over an hour before police convinced students to withdraw the protest and resolve the issue with the RTC

Over 200 property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment protested against the widening of Rajiv Rahadari from 100 to 200 feet. Led by the JAC, they demanded reduced road width, alternative land, and jobs for displaced families, causing traffic congestion in the area

Farmers in Adilabad and surrounding districts face difficulties using Kapas Kisan app due to poor network coverage. Many fear selling cotton to private traders. CCI has set up 27 procurement centres and urged farmers to report grievances via helpline.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed reported differences among Congress ministers as minor issues. He briefed AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge on the High Court’s stay on 42 percent BC reservations and said the party would approach the Supreme Court soon

NGO Hyderabad Youth Courage entered politics as its president Mohd Salman filed his nomination for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Known for his social work, Salman accused the Congress government of neglecting minority issues, particularly the demand for a Muslim burial ground

Special teams are investigating the rape and murder of a tribal woman whose body was found near Edupayala temple in Medak. SP D V Srinivas Rao reviewed the case with senior officers and expressed confidence that the accused would be caught soon